Energy price cap in Great Britain expected to fall in January – but higher bills loom

A study has found that new all-electric homes in Handsworth, Birmingham, designed to meet updated building standards, exert less pressure on the electricity grid than anticipated. These homes utilize heat pumps for heating, which consume less energy and show variability in peak usage.

The Neoliner Origin has embarked on its inaugural two-week voyage from France to the US, aiming to transform the shipping industry, which is known for its significant environmental impact. The journey faced challenging weather conditions, with winds reaching 74 mph, officially classified as a hurricane. Despite the difficulties, the ship represents a potential shift towards more sustainable transport methods in maritime logistics.

Cloudflare, a US company that protects millions of websites from malicious attacks, experienced a global outage on November 18, 2025. This incident caused error messages to appear across various websites, preventing users from accessing certain online services. The company has stated that it believes the issue is now resolved, although the exact cause of the outage remains unidentified.

Crest Nicholson, a housebuilder based in Surrey, has announced plans for job cuts and a warning of lower-than-expected profits due to a summer marked by subdued sales. The company attributed this downturn to uncertainty surrounding potential new property taxes in the upcoming budget. Crest Nicholson plans to close one divisional office and eliminate 50 positions, including roles at that location and other selective roles across the business.

Cornwall Insight has predicted that the average annual energy bill for households in the UK will decrease by £22, bringing the total to £1,733 starting in January. This forecast is seen as a positive development for consumers, potentially easing financial pressures as energy costs have been a significant concern in recent years. The prediction reflects ongoing trends in the energy market and is based on comprehensive analysis by Cornwall Insight, a respected energy consultancy.

An investigation has revealed that over 300 lobbyists from the industrial agriculture sector participated in the UN climate summit in the Brazilian Amazon. This group is linked to a significant portion of global emissions and is a leading cause of deforestation in the region. The number of lobbyists has increased by 14% compared to last year's summit in Baku, surpassing the delegation size of Canada, which sent 220 representatives to Cop30 in Belém.