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National Grid is set to pay out more than £3m to households and businesses as part of a pioneering scheme that encourages them to cut their power use at peak times.The electricity system operator ran its “demand flexibility service” –...

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Timely resolution is difficult to achieve with no deadlines applicable on judicial review. The proposed changes to the IBC try to work around this by addressing bottlenecks in admission and information processing. READ SOURCE...

Tomorrow, as every year, India's Republic Day parade will move down Kartavya Path. Along with the floats showcasing cultural markers from various states, there is also the show of India's military might that has become part and parcel of this...

The High Court in London has overturned a government decision to block a £1.4bn undersea electricity cable to France planned by an energy group backed by two tycoons born in Russia and Ukraine.Plans to lay an interconnector from the south...

Tata Trusts has appointed Siddharth Sharma and Aparna Uppaluri as its chief executive officer (CEO) and chief operating officer (COO). In a release, the charitable trust said their appointments will be in effect from April 1, 2023.Follow @EconomicTimes READ SOURCE...

Households were paid to cut back on their electricity use for an hour on Monday evening in the first test of a National Grid scheme aiming to cut energy consumption in Great Britain. The second trial was taking place on...

 Since failing to break above early November resistance in the $1,675 area towards the end of last week, Ether (ETH), the token that powers the Ethereum blockchain, has been in consolidation mode. It was last moving sideways in the $1,600s,...

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsA Birmingham nightclub where a footballer died after a knife attack may expose patrons to...

Bentley design boss Andreas Mindt will replace his counterpart Jozef Kaban at Volkswagen from 1 February. Mindt will be replaced in Crewe by Tobias Suehlmann, who already oversees Bentley's exterior design department, having joined in late 2021 following stints at Bugatti, Aston Martin,...

Victorian-era “palliser” projectiles were designed to pierce the armour of an enemy. An activist fund of the same name has achieved that end against its target, Capricorn Energy. Palliser believes that the proposed $866mn acquisition by Israel’s NewMed Energy undervalues...

Home Tech Samsung TV Plus Could Be Coming To Other TVs, Starting With TCL Samsung's TV Plus streaming app could soon be available on TVs from other brands. The app offers free access to live channels and popular shows. Samsung...

The biggest strike in the history of the NHS will be a “difficult” day, a senior health service leader has warned, as a top emergency doctor described ongoing chaos in A&E departments.Chris Hopson, chief strategy officer for NHS England, said...

BBC Chairman Richard Sharp on Monday asked the broadcaster’s nominations committee to look into any potential conflicts of interest as questions grew over his involvement in an £800,000 loan for Boris Johnson when he was Prime Minister. In an email...

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Prada's CEO-in-waiting Lorenzo Bertelli poses for a photograph at Prada's industrial headquarters' garden factory, ahead of an interview for the Reuters Next conference, in Valvigna Italy, November 22, 2021. Picture taken November 22, 2021. RE...

British lawyers were given government dispensation to bypass sanctions in order to help Yevgeny Prigozhin, the controversial Russian businessman and Wagner group founder, sue a journalist, according to documents made available to the website Open Democracy.The documents concern a libel...

If you're expecting a refund this season, it's critical to file a complete and accurate tax return to avoid "extensive processing" and delays, according to the IRS.   One of the keys to error-free filing is including all your required tax forms,...

Teacher-centric Enhancements, Including Introduction of Real-Time View Technology, are Classroom Ready NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EdTech startup Pressto is releasing unprecedented teacher-driven product enhancements, including the incorporation of unique AI capabilities, today at the Future of Education Technology Conference...

Avanti West Coast is warned "formal measures" will follow unless it releases train tickets earlier. READ SOURCE...

Razzie Nominations Revealed! READ SOURCE...

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced it has signed an agreement with the Lucas County, Ohio, Court of Common Pleas General Division and Clerk of Courts for Tyler’s Enterprise Justice suite, powered by Odyssey®. Specifically, the court selected...

Key eventsFilters BETAKey events (12)Nadhim Zahawi (5)Boris Johnson (5)David Lammy (3)Caroline Nokes (3)Adrian Boyle (3)At the health committee this morning Chris Hopson, the chief strategy officer for NHS England, said Monday 6 February would be the biggest strike day in...

Bitcoin’s rally from December lows after the FTX collapse surprised many investors, Glassnode says in its weekly report. Bitcoin could see further upside but a fresh buy signal is likely at prices around $28.3k. Selling pressure above $23.3k is more...

JPMorgan Chase upgraded Blackstone to overweight from neutral Tuesday, calling the money manager "best in class." The call comes on the heels of the recent controversy over Blackstone 's private real estate investment trust. The firm limited withdrawals from the...

The Austrian property and retail billionaire René Benko has been acquitted of bribery charges in a closely watched court case.Benko and nine other defendants were declared innocent by a jury on Monday evening in a high-profile proceeding that alleged a...

Drakula & Co. | Moment | Getty ImagesHow soon to expect a tax refund after filing your returnTypically, you will receive a refund within 21 days if you've filed an accurate, electronic return with direct deposit for the payment, according...

National firm Slater and Gordon is in talks about raising fresh capital as it strives to return to profitability following another year of hefty losses.  Slater and Gordon UK Holdings Limited reported that it lost almost £18m before tax during...

Primark’s low prices led to record Christmas sales for the retailer as Britons hunted for bargains amid the cost of living crisis. The fashion chain, which does not sell its goods online, posted a 15 per cent increase in sales...

Ford plans to cut 3,200 jobs across Europe, according to Germany’s largest union, as the carmaker looks to cut costs and shift its focus towards electric vehicles.Most of the 2,500 jobs in product development and up to 700 in administrative...

Greenpeace has accused the government of misrepresenting its stance on burning trees for electricity, giving a minister the impression of public support for the highly controversial practice in meetings with the power company Drax.Greenpeace is firmly opposed to most forms...