Alstom to build new battery-electric train fleet
The UK’s first battery-electric trains for long-distance service will be built by Alstom in Derby, with manufacturing set to begin in 2028 and service entry expected in 2034.
Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
The UK’s spending watchdog warns that without accelerated electricity grid upgrades, consumer energy bills could rise by billions annually through 2030 amid the nation’s renewable energy transition.
‘Just worry upon worry’: Europe faces a bleak winter as supply shock pushes factories to the brink
European factories face mounting pressure as natural gas prices doubled in two months due to Middle East conflict, threatening jobs and competitiveness across energy-intensive industries this winter.
Automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles in U.S.
Major U.S. automakers are pressing Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles, hardware, and software from the domestic market before the current legislative session ends.
Dartford Larder social supermarket reports hundreds of sign-ups
A social supermarket in Kent has attracted 600 sign-ups in its first year, offering low-cost groceries and budgeting support through a weekly subscription model.
Iceland to become first UK high street retailer to open shop in Falkland Islands
Iceland supermarket chain plans to open its first UK high street store in the Falkland Islands capital of Stanley in early December through a partnership with local retailer Kelper Stores.