Daily UK Energy News Digest – Thursday 14th May 2026

A curated roundup of UK energy headlines and policy developments from the last 24 hours.

Energy | The Guardian

• Datacentres using 6% of electricity supply in UK and US, research says
  Industry body says energy consumption driven by AI up 15% globally in two years as it warns of societal backlash Datacentres are consuming 6% of electricity in the UK and US, with the growing strain of AI on energy supplies prompting community resist…
  2026-05-13T10:48:13.000Z

Politics | The BBC

• Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals ministerial team, promising 'new era' for Wales
  Ap Iorwerth said it was not just a change in administration but a change of approach for governing Wales.
  2026-05-13T18:10:14.000Z
• From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech
  BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.
  2026-05-13T17:42:34.000Z
• Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire
  The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.
  2026-05-13T17:16:22.000Z