A curated roundup of UK energy headlines and policy developments from the last 24 hours.
Energy | The Guardian
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Home batteries: a ‘gamechanger’ for cutting energy bills?
As fuel prices soar, millions of people could reduce their electricity costs by installing home storage Consumers across the UK are bracing for the war in the Middle East to deliver a sharp rise in home energy bills from this summer. The looming ener…2026-05-09T06:00:49.000Z -
‘We are talking about energy security for Europe’: Norway doubles down on oil and gas production
Norway’s energy minister says country has a ‘responsibility’ to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle East In case of any doubt about Norway’s commitment to maintain – and expand – its production of gas and oil offshore, the energy…2026-05-09T06:00:49.000Z -
‘A share in the delight’: the people investing in the UK’s first community-owned solar battery
Oxfordshire’s Ray Valley Solar already generates clean energy for 7,000 homes, and is now crowdfunding storage to marry daylight with evening demand Tucked away among hedgerows on a large field between a motorway and the River Ray, one of the UK’s la…2026-05-08T09:00:41.000Z
Politics | The BBC
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Starmer under pressure, as Labour suffers heavy election losses
Reform makes huge gains in England, as Labour loses power in Wales and the SNP wins fifth term in Scotland.2026-05-09T01:27:14.000Z -
At a glance: Election results so far
Reform UK has made big gains in England, whilst Labour suffers an historic wipeout in Wales.2026-05-08T22:59:15.000Z -
Reform UK takes control of Sunderland City Council
Labour ran the council for more than 50 years but a new raft of Reform councillors are now in power.2026-05-08T17:03:50.000Z
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