Matthew Hudson-Smith won his third European 400m title at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, securing Great Britain's latest gold and tying the men's record medal tally. Emily Newnham also won silver in the women's 400m hurdles.
Great Britain's Angharad Evans won the 100m breaststroke gold at the European Championships in Paris with a record time, while teammates Filip Nowacki and Amalie Smith also secured strong results.
Great Britain and Ireland won the Shergar Cup at Ascot with 81 points, as Hong Kong and Team Europe tied for second with 62 points, led by key wins from Jerry Chau and Luke Ferraris.
Households within 500 metres of new power pylons in the UK will receive £250 a year off energy bills under a new government plan to upgrade national grid infrastructure for renewable energy.
Great Britain faces an electricity supply shortfall on Wednesday evening as a solar eclipse blocks up to 95% of the sun, wiping out solar power generation while summer heat drives up demand.
Octopus Energy urges British customers to avoid high electricity use during a major solar eclipse on Wednesday, aiming to reduce strain on the power grid as heatwave-driven demand peaks and solar generation drops.
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson and fellow medalists train under coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows at the elite M11 Track Club in Manchester, where a unique team environment drives international success.
New Zealand's SailGP team, the Black Foils, won an environmental award for supporting Jono Ridler's Swim4TheOcean campaign, which delivered a petition with 73,647 signatures to end bottom trawling in New Zealand, despite a recent government permit renewal.
Great Britain's solar energy generation hit a record 14.4% of electricity in July, surpassing May's record, driven by increased household rooftop installations to cut bills and high sunshine hours. This surge helps meet demand during heatwaves.
Great Britain secured two gold medals at the European Rowing Championships in Italy, with Lauren Henry winning the women's single sculls and Benjamin Pritchard defending his title in the PR1 men's single sculls. The British women's eight team also earned a silver medal.
Great Britain recorded its highest number of new solar power installations in the first half of 2023 since 2011, with 142,536 additions. This surge, driven by households seeking to cut energy bills amid rising fossil fuel costs, puts the country on track to surpass last year's record.
Online sales in Great Britain reached a five-year high in June, rising 1% month-on-month, driven by a heatwave boosting demand for air conditioners and outdoor products, and World Cup spending, according to the ONS.
The 2026 World Cup saw a record 23.6% of players representing nations other than their birthplace, significantly impacting goals and assists. Michael Olise, born in France but eligible for four countries, exemplified this trend, breaking Pelé’s assist record for France.
The National Energy System Operator (Neso) faces accusations of a cover-up regarding power system strain during summer heatwaves. Whistleblowers allege managers ordered staff to forgo note-keeping and pressured operators to protect Neso's reputation, prompting an independent investigation.
Sean McCann, younger brother of Madeleine McCann, has been selected to represent Scotland in swimming at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, aiming for a strong performance to aid his 2028 Olympic bid.
Intercity rail travellers in Great Britain may face disruptions this summer due to potential strikes on two mainlines (LNER and Avanti West Coast) and reduced timetables on the Midland mainline (East Midlands Railway) because of malfunctioning Hitachi trains.
Japan's Tokito Oda secured his third Wimbledon men's wheelchair singles title, defeating Great Britain's Alfie Hewett 6-1, 6-1 in the final. This marks Oda's sixth consecutive Grand Slam singles title.
Alfie Hewett won two matches on Thursday to reach the men's wheelchair singles semi-finals and the doubles final. He will face Gustavo Fernandez in singles and pair with Gordon Reid against Tokito Oda and Fernandez in the doubles final.
Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara have reached their second Wimbledon men's doubles final in three years, defeating Aleksandar Kovacevic and Thanasi Kokkinakis 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (10-8). They will face Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in Saturday's final.
The UK's energy system operator warned of potential strain on power supplies Thursday night due to extreme temperatures and high demand from cooling systems. France's EDF also noted heatwave impacts on its nuclear reactors, which export power to the UK.
Great Britain's most-decorated Paralympian, Dame Sarah Storey, has retired from international competition at age 48. The 19-time Paralympic champion cyclist will focus on improving Para-sport, which she feels has stalled since London 2012.
Great Britain's most decorated Paralympian, Dame Sarah Storey, has retired from international competition with immediate effect. The 48-year-old cyclist will focus on improving Para-sport, stating it has "stalled somewhat" since the London 2012 Games.
Energy bills in Great Britain are set to increase by over £220 annually under the new price cap, pushing millions more households into fuel poverty. The End Fuel Poverty Coalition warns that 5.5 million homes will spend 20% of their income on energy.
The cost of upgrading Great Britain's electricity networks through the 2030s has increased by 50% to almost £90bn, according to the National Energy System Operator (Neso). This investment is crucial for connecting low-carbon energy and meeting rising demand, aligning with the UK government's 2030 clean power targets.
