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UK government boosts strike prices for AR7 auction
Windpower Monthly
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July 24, 2025
The UK government is raising its guaranteed strike prices for onshore and offshore wind in the next renewable energy auction round (AR7), which is due to open for bids next month. by Orlando Jenkinson
Britain and India sign free trade pact during Modi visit
Zawya
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Britain and India signed a free trade agreement on Thursday during a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sealing a deal to cut tariffs on goods from textiles to whisky and cars and allow more market access for businesses. The two...
UK Parliament honours NASENI boss Halilu for driving Africa’s industrial innovation
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 23, 2025
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, was honoured with the prestigious African Achievers Award at the 15th edition of the ceremony held at the...
Landmark free trade deal with UK: The power of zero
The New Indian Express
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The UK, facing slower post-Brexit trade momentum, has touted the deal as its biggest trade success since leaving the EU. “This is the biggest and most economically significant trade deal the UK has made since Brexit,” British PM Keir Starmer said....
ENGIE makes giant commitment to clean energy future
Utility Magazine
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July 25, 2025
In partnership with the GIANTS, ENGIE ANZ is set to power the first GreenPower Game in New South Wales in AFL history. ENGIE ANZ Executive General Manager – Retail, Andrea Bernard, said the energy company was excited to power the GIANTS important...
Wales' biggest police force plans to build a solar farm at its headquarters
Wales Online
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July 24, 2025
The largest police force in Wales wants to develop a solar farm at its own headquarters just a mile from a town centre. Dyfed-Powys Police is the largest geographical police area in England and Wales, covering 4,188 square miles over the four...
Costain study to enable energy storage project
Tanks and Terminals
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July 24, 2025
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has been chosen by EnergyPathways PLC (EPP) to study onshore location sites for EPP’s integrated energy storage and decarbonisation project. Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) is expected to be the UK’s...
UK vehicle output drops in H1 2025 but growth expected next year
AM-online
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July 24, 2025
UK car production dropped by 11.9% in H1 amid global uncertainty, but rising EV output and improving export outlook offer hope for recovery next year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline was softened by...
Business News | Indian Auto Component Makers Will Benefit from Duty Reduction on Imports Under India-UK FTA: Sunil Mittal
Latestly
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July 25, 2025
London [UK], July 25 (ANI): The reduction in import duties on automobiles under the newly signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will ultimately benefit Indian auto component manufacturers according to Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti...
Industry leaders from both countries hail India–UK FTA deal
Financial Express
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Industry leaders from both India and the UK gave a resounding welcome to the signing of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing it as a forward-looking framework that could redefine economic collaboration between the two countries. A...
British Gas boss launches attack on his biggest rival over rule failure - and slams customers who won't pay their bills
The Mirror
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July 24, 2025
The boss of energy giant British Gas has launched an attack on arch rival Octopus by suggesting it should be blocked from taking on new customers. Chris O’Shea said it was “outrageous” and “criminal” that regulator Ofgem was, in his view, failing...
UK households can cut energy bills by changing how they use these appliances
Glasgow Live
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July 24, 2025
Households across the UK are being encouraged to cut their energy bills by altering the times they use appliances like washing machines and dishwashers. The UK Government has announced a significant overhaul in electricity consumption and pricing,...
NASENI CEO Honoured in UK Parliament for Driving Africa’s Industrial Innovation
This Day
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July 25, 2025
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Mr. Khalil Halilu, has been honoured with the prestigious African Achievers Award at the...
India-UK trade deal: Relief on social security contributions boost for Indian firms, workers
The Indian Express
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July 25, 2025
India’s trade deal with the UK will provide a boost to domestic services companies, with the two governments agreeing that employees working temporarily for a period of up to three years in the other country will only have to pay social security...
India-UK FTA Live Updates 24 July 2025: India, UK sign ‘historic’ free trade deal which will double trade by 2030
The Hindu Business Line
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July 24, 2025
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India shake hands after signing a free trade agreement at Chequers near Aylesbury, England, on Thursday | Photo Credit: Kin Cheung India-UK FTA Today | India-UK FTA Live...
Energy, water, and waste: How much do Europeans pay for household bills?
Euronews
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July 24, 2025
How much do you pay for utility bills? Do you think it’s more than in other European cities? According to Deutsche Bank’s Mapping the World’s Prices report, which covers 67 cities worldwide including 28 in Europe, basic utility costs in 2025...
UK Drivers Cover More Miles In EVs Than Gas-Powered Cars
Jalopnik
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July 24, 2025
North Americans might be falling out of love with EVs, but Brits can't get enough of packing on the electron-powered miles. Drivers in the UK are traveling much more per year in EVs than their gas-powered counterparts, according to an analysis by...
EAM Jaishankar hails India-UK CETA as a momentous development
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 24, 2025
London [UK] July 24 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday hailed the signing of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) as a momentous development. Jaishankar said that the agreement will help stabilise...
PM Modi departs for United Kingdom, FTA signing, defence and action against Khalistani extremists on agenda
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 23, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for the United Kingdom on the first leg of his two-nation visit, which will also take him to the Maldives later this week. The visit to the UK from July 23-24 is...
UK reveals strike price caps for next green auction with Scottish surprise
Recharge
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July 24, 2025
Government boosts strike prices for wind power technologies and for the first time introduces zonal split in how projects will be assessed Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, hosts a summit on the Future of Energy...