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ECB urged to reconsider rate hike plans amid financial market

This article is an on-site version of our Europe Express newsletter. Sign up here to get the newsletter sent straight to your inbox every weekday and Saturday morning Good morning. The EU is to impose curbs on imports of Chinese green technologies, according to a draft of the… Read Full Article Here FT

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Revellers, nature seekers urged to protect environment during

News Newsday Reporter 29 Minutes Ago Planning and Development Minister Pennelope Beckles, third from right, presents a bench made from 10,000 plastic bottles at the Mucurapo foreshore in Port of Spain after a recent coastal clean-up activity. AS TT gets into gear for Carnival 2023, Planning and Development Minister Pennelope Beckles is urging citizens to […]

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Science

Heat Pump outrage as Sunak urged to scrap ‘failing’ boiler scheme

Energy experts have urged the Government to scrap the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, comparing it to “sick dog” that needs to be put down. Mike Foster, the head of the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) slammed the scheme, which aims to promote the rollout of heat pumps, by offering households up to £5,000 in subsidies to […]

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Science

Thousands urged to switch off electricity tonight in new test

The National Grid is launching a new demand flexibility service test tonight, where thousands of households will be asked to turn off their energy-guzzling appliances to help balance the UK’s electricity system, Express.co.uk was told. The scheme was launched late last year amid warnings from the National Grid that they may be forced to impose […]

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UK

BBC chairman Richard Sharp urged to resign in new poll

BBC chairman Richard Sharp is facing pressure to resign from his position after a cross-party committee of MPs found him to have made “significant errors of judgment” over failing to declare a conflict of interest while applying for his role at the public broadcaster. A new Express.co.uk poll has shown that three-quarters of readers think […]

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Finance

Recession in 2023 likely as Britons urged to ‘build up fund’

Victor Trokoudes, the CEO and co-founder of Plum, shared some money saving advice for those dealing with the ramifications of a recession. The savings expert said: “It’s important to set aside money to cover three to six months of outgoings. That means you can cover your essential household bills, like mortgage or rent, food and […]

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Sports

Chelsea boss Potter urged to copy Mourinho after worrying

Under-pressure Chelsea boss Graham Potter has been told to channel his inner Jose Mourinho after his post-match comments were criticised following the Blues’ 1-1 draw with West Ham on Saturday. Chelsea’s players felt that they should have had a late penalty awarded at the London Stadium as Conor Gallagher’s shot was deflected by Thomas Soucek’s […]

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UK urged to harness ‘quick’ goldmine to ‘bring down energy bills’

Grant Shapps, the UK’s newly appointed Energy Security and Net Zero minister, has been urged to invest heavily in renewable energy, which could significantly slash household energy bills. Aside from boosting the UK’s energy security and helping us get to our legally binding net zero commitments, experts note that phasing out fossil fuels like oil […]

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Automotive

Drivers urged to ‘never’ buy fuel from some petrol stations

Data shows that the prices of both unleaded is expected to stay the same, while the price of diesel should fall. Drivers can expect to pay 149p per litre of petrol on average. However, diesel drivers are facing challenging times as diesel costs remain high at around 170p. As a result of this, experts are warning drivers to be selective about where […]

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UK

King Charles urged to ban non-working royals from coronation

Another, username rb2 wrote: “It’s a state occasion, not family. Any balcony appearance should be reserved for those who carry out duties for the UK state. Why should any non-working members of the British Royal Family get the privilege.” And username truey4 said: “No, under any circumstances! The balcony appearance will be a focal point […]