Britain’s manufacturing sector faces potential collapse as thousands of companies warn of possible bankruptcy within the next year due to energy costs double those in continental Europe, a survey finds.

Great Britain’s electricity network upgrades for the 2030s could cost nearly £90bn, 50% higher than previous estimates, according to the National Energy System Operator.

North Sea oil industry groups urge incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters, citing support for manufacturing and industrial capability amid energy transition debates.

Greece’s push for exemptions in EU sanctions on Russian LNG shipping has exposed tensions between Europe’s geopolitical goals and commercial interests, highlighting the critical role of maritime logistics in energy trade.

A new report finds that 25 GW of wind and solar capacity could be added to existing hydropower plants across seven EU countries, potentially doubling grid connection use without requiring additional infrastructure expansion.

Kazakhstan’s crude oil exports face severe disruption as Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian infrastructure and Black Sea shipping disrupt the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles 80% of the country’s oil exports.

Trade unions are urging government intervention as Tata Steel’s new electric arc furnace in south Wales faces a potential year-long delay in connecting to the electricity grid.

The Financial Conduct Authority has closed its investigation into Drax power plant, finding no evidence of misleading shareholder claims regarding wood pellet sourcing after reviewing thousands of pages of material.

The director of the British Chambers of Commerce urged Andy Burnham to permit exploitation of remaining North Sea oil and gas fields to prevent substantial job losses in Scotland and northeast England.