UK energy suppliers press government over winter bill rises
Energy suppliers in the United Kingdom are pressing the government to act immediately as households face another rise in energy costs this winter. The trade body Energy UK said higher domestic gas prices and forecasts of a sharp increase in January mean delay could deepen the pressure on consumers. The warning comes as millions of households on variable tariffs remain exposed to the regulator's price cap.The latest figures cited by the industry point to a 4% increase in bills at the start of October for households in England, Scotland and Wales on Ofgem's capped tariffs. That rise was described as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Oct 2026 05:00 LONDON
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Iranian airliner seized at Istanbul Airport over debt claim, stranding passengers
A Caspian Airlines Boeing 737 was seized at Istanbul Airport on Monday after court-ordered enforcement officers acted on a debt claim of about €3 million. The aircraft, registered EP-KPB, was already preparing for departure to Iran when the seizure order was served. Passengers and cabin crew were removed from the plane and taken back to the terminal.According to the supplied report, lawyers and bailiffs representing the creditor, aviation representation and supervision company ACM Temsil Gözetim, carried out the enforcement action at the airport. The seizure took place before take-off, leaving the flight grounded and disrupting travel for those on board.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Sep 2026 10:30 LONDON
European Commission plans delay to EU methane emissions rules
The European Commission says it plans to postpone the European Union's landmark methane emissions law, after pressure from governments including France and the United States to pause or roll back the policy. A Commission spokesperson said the institution plans to propose a postponement of the regulation's entry into force. The move affects a rule that was due to take effect on 1 January 2027.EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Brussels is exploring a one-year postponement of the law's rules for imported fuels, according to an interview published on Friday. The spokesperson did not specify how long the wider postponement might... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Sep 2026 13:33 LONDON
