Energy

Published: 10 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Rising household bill debt is becoming an increasing concern across the UK, with new figures suggesting that many people struggling to keep up with payments remain unaware of the financial assistance and support schemes available to them. Consumer groups say growing numbers of households are falling behind on essential bills, including energy, water, council tax and telecommunications services,...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Russia’s fuel supply pressures are reportedly intensifying as Ukraine increases long-range strikes targeting infrastructure in occupied territories, adding further strain to logistics and energy distribution networks linked to the war. Military analysts say Ukrainian operations have increasingly focused on fuel depots, transport hubs and storage facilities viewed as critical to sustaining Russian military activity near frontline regions. Local...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Trade unions have criticised a reported year-long delay in connecting a major electric furnace project to the electricity grid in South Wales, warning that the setback could undermine industrial transition plans and threaten jobs. The dispute centres on infrastructure work linked to a new low-carbon steelmaking facility being developed by Tata Steel, which is intended to modernise production...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Residents across Cuba say they are living under extreme strain as prolonged and repeated power outages disrupt daily life, with many describing conditions of “no electricity, no gas, no sleep” amid worsening energy shortages. Households report frequent blackouts affecting lighting, refrigeration, water supply systems and basic communication, leaving communities increasingly isolated and vulnerable. In some areas, outages are...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Global stock markets fell sharply as a major sell-off in technology shares combined with renewed military tensions in the Middle East to rattle investors and increase fears of wider economic instability. Major indices across the United States, Europe and Asia recorded losses as investors reacted to declining technology sector valuations and growing geopolitical uncertainty. Technology companies were among...

Published: 8 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Tata Steel has warned that its planned £1.25bn electric arc furnace project could face delays following an unexpected electrical issue identified during early-stage development work. The company said the issue is being assessed by engineering teams and external specialists, with efforts underway to determine the extent of the problem and any potential impact on construction timelines. The furnace...

Published: 5 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump has announced a $700 million investment package for the American coal industry using emergency wartime powers, a move aimed at boosting domestic energy production and industrial security. The administration said the funding would support coal mining operations, energy infrastructure and supply chain expansion as part of broader efforts to strengthen national energy independence. Officials...

Published: 20 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a move described by officials as both "time-limited" and "pragmatic," the British government has quietly issued new trade licenses that effectively relax sanctions on Russian-linked energy products. The decision, which took effect this Wednesday, permits the import into the United Kingdom of jet fuel and diesel derived from Russian crude oil, provided the refining process occurs in...

Published: 11 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a "national security" blow to hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough, President Donald Trump has "clinically" rejected Tehran's latest response to a US-led peace proposal, branding the terms "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE." The rejection, delivered via Truth Social on Sunday, May 10, comes at a "milestone" moment in the conflict that began on February 28, 2026, and has seen the...

Published: 8 May 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As the global community enters the third month of the most "nasty and mischievous" geopolitical crisis of the decade, a "clinical" and "divergent" economic reality has emerged. While the 2026 Iran war has left millions of households in a "resilience deficit"—facing record-high energy bills and a "medication desert" of economic uncertainty—a select group of global giants are reporting...