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If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?

If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?

The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.

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Nicola Sturgeon news, interviews and updates on the former first minister

Nicola Sturgeon news, interviews and updates on the former first minister

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John Swinney news, interviews and updates on the First Minister

John Swinney news, interviews and updates on the First Minister

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Defence review LIVE: Keir Starmer skewered by BBC's Nick Robinson in fiery clash

Defence review LIVE: Keir Starmer skewered by BBC's Nick Robinson in fiery clash

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Labour under pressure to launch 'buy British' campaign

Labour under pressure to launch 'buy British' campaign

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Carney and premiers meet to talk fast-tracking national interest projects

Carney and premiers meet to talk fast-tracking national interest projects

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'We must prepare for conflict,' says Starmer with new weapons to down Putin missiles targeting UK 'homeland'

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'We must prepare for conflict,' says Starmer with new weapons to down Putin missiles targeting UK 'homeland'

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Keir Starmer LIVE: Strategic defence review to be revealed as UK sets for war

Keir Starmer LIVE: Strategic defence review to be revealed as UK sets for war

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Keir Starmer to give major defence speech TODAY and warns world is in 'new era'

Keir Starmer to give major defence speech TODAY and warns world is in 'new era'

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Reform to begin 'Doge' audits of local councils

Reform to begin 'Doge' audits of local councils

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Canada hates us, but it's not all Trump's fault.

Canada hates us, but it's not all Trump's fault.

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How President Trump is changing presidential pardons

How President Trump is changing presidential pardons

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Virtue signalling from the Bearsden Bolsheviks won't beat the curse of racism

Virtue signalling from the Bearsden Bolsheviks won't beat the curse of racism

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Moment Labour minister is torn to shreds in Sky News car crash

Moment Labour minister is torn to shreds in Sky News car crash

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Keir Starmer left red-faced as minister 'U-turns' on defence spending hike

Keir Starmer left red-faced as minister 'U-turns' on defence spending hike

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House prices rise by 0.5% month-on-month in May after April dip – Nationwide

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House prices rise by 0.5% month-on-month in May after April dip – Nationwide

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Starmer puts UK on war footing

Starmer puts UK on war footing

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The AI copyright standoff continues - with no solution in sight

The AI copyright standoff continues - with no solution in sight

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Secure accommodation units for under-18s 'grinding to halt' amid capacity fears

Secure accommodation units for under-18s 'grinding to halt' amid capacity fears

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Swinney and Sarwar 'not doing enough' on child poverty in by-election seat

Swinney and Sarwar 'not doing enough' on child poverty in by-election seat

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Labour MSP land cap bid to 'break ultra-wealthy’s grasp on Scotland’s resources'

Labour MSP land cap bid to 'break ultra-wealthy’s grasp on Scotland’s resources'

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Labour slammed over inheritance tax raid after new warning over huge impact

Labour slammed over inheritance tax raid after new warning over huge impact

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SEND shake-up terrifying parents who fear ‘chaos’ in the classroom

SEND shake-up terrifying parents who fear ‘chaos’ in the classroom

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Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election

Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election

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California beach ‘Resist!’ protest pushes ‘kindness’ while calling to ‘86 47’ in anti-Trump message

California beach ‘Resist!’ protest pushes ‘kindness’ while calling to ‘86 47’ in anti-Trump message

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Nigel Farage hates the very idea of Scotland having its own Parliament

Nigel Farage hates the very idea of Scotland having its own Parliament

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Hamilton and Larkhall voters urged to 'call time' on 20 years of SNP 'failures'

Hamilton and Larkhall voters urged to 'call time' on 20 years of SNP 'failures'

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Douglas Ross snubs Holyrood summit to attend 'seminar' near the Bahamas

Douglas Ross snubs Holyrood summit to attend 'seminar' near the Bahamas

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Nigel Farage set to arrive in Scotland as John Swinney brands Reform leader 'political con man'

Nigel Farage set to arrive in Scotland as John Swinney brands Reform leader 'political con man'

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Robert Jenrick rages at Labour's 'pitiful' response to Muslim extremism in prisons

Robert Jenrick rages at Labour's 'pitiful' response to Muslim extremism in prisons

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Farage branded 'clown in a circus' as he visits Scotland ahead of by-election

Farage branded 'clown in a circus' as he visits Scotland ahead of by-election

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List of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' removed from U.S. government website

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List of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' removed from U.S. government website

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Reform UK to send first ‘Doge’ team to look at council spending

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Reform UK to send first ‘Doge’ team to look at council spending

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University unveils plans for £35m brewing and distilling ‘centre for excellence’

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University unveils plans for £35m brewing and distilling ‘centre for excellence’

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Farage does not care about Scotland, says Swinney

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Farage does not care about Scotland, says Swinney

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Biggest shake-up of UK airspace for 70 years to expedite changes over London for Heathrow third runway take-off

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Biggest shake-up of UK airspace for 70 years to expedite changes over London for Heathrow third runway take-off

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Families of Chinook crash victims to launch legal action against MoD

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Families of Chinook crash victims to launch legal action against MoD

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Holidaymakers to enjoy quicker flights and fewer delays after major UK airspace change

Holidaymakers to enjoy quicker flights and fewer delays after major UK airspace change

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'I go to bed hungry so my children can eat - I feel like a failure'

'I go to bed hungry so my children can eat - I feel like a failure'

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Full cost of failed pandemic-era PPE contracts finally revealed after major fraud probe

Full cost of failed pandemic-era PPE contracts finally revealed after major fraud probe

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At least one in four children in poverty in two-thirds of UK areas - see full list

At least one in four children in poverty in two-thirds of UK areas - see full list

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Video shows DHS agents detaining Nadler aide outside of congressional office

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Video shows DHS agents detaining Nadler aide outside of congressional office

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Britain to build up to 12 new nuclear attack submarines to counter Russian threat

Britain to build up to 12 new nuclear attack submarines to counter Russian threat

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Rep. Nadler condemns Trump admin after staff member handcuffed during congressional office security sweep

Rep. Nadler condemns Trump admin after staff member handcuffed during congressional office security sweep

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Doug Ford and Scott Moe agree to work on eliminating trade barriers on eve of first ministers' meeting

Doug Ford and Scott Moe agree to work on eliminating trade barriers on eve of first ministers' meeting

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Joanne Froggatt among signatories calling on Government to take action on Sudan

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Joanne Froggatt among signatories calling on Government to take action on Sudan

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UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines and invest £15bn in warheads

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UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines and invest £15bn in warheads

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Britain sends warning to Putin with 12 new attack submarines

Britain sends warning to Putin with 12 new attack submarines

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UK gears up to combat Russian threat - but questions remain about funding for new spending

UK gears up to combat Russian threat - but questions remain about funding for new spending

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Keir Starmer to announce huge nuclear submarine expansion as UK told to be ready for war

Keir Starmer to announce huge nuclear submarine expansion as UK told to be ready for war

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People-smugglers are using boats ‘like taxis’ says John Healey, as 1,194 cross channel in a DAY

People-smugglers are using boats ‘like taxis’ says John Healey, as 1,194 cross channel in a DAY

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Starmer moves to ramp up Britain’s defences as ministers go to war over costs

Starmer moves to ramp up Britain’s defences as ministers go to war over costs

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US can’t cut China off completely, but must defend AI and American innovation from nonstop theft: Sen Rounds

US can’t cut China off completely, but must defend AI and American innovation from nonstop theft: Sen Rounds

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Reform unleashes Elon Musk-inspired 'Doge' unit to crack down on local government waste

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Reform unleashes Elon Musk-inspired 'Doge' unit to crack down on local government waste

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Progressive caucus chair warns Democrats that Elon Musk is not going away

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Progressive caucus chair warns Democrats that Elon Musk is not going away

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick calls trade court ruling against Trump tariffs 'silly'

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick calls trade court ruling against Trump tariffs 'silly'

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Rand Paul says he would support 'big, beautiful bill' if debt ceiling hike removed

Rand Paul says he would support 'big, beautiful bill' if debt ceiling hike removed

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says he texted Elon Musk after Musk criticized 'big beautiful bill'

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says he texted Elon Musk after Musk criticized 'big beautiful bill'

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Booker slammed for alleged 'Nazi salute' to Cali Dems just months after Musk was dragged for same gesture

Booker slammed for alleged 'Nazi salute' to Cali Dems just months after Musk was dragged for same gesture

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Prime Minister Mark Carney names former United Nations ambassador as chief of staff

Prime Minister Mark Carney names former United Nations ambassador as chief of staff

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Spending plans behind defence review are ‘inadequate’ for Russian threat, Labour warned

Spending plans behind defence review are ‘inadequate’ for Russian threat, Labour warned

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