Tag #Energy Crisis

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Record High Energy Bill Defaults in UK Amidst Cost of Living Crisis

A record 2.7% of British households failed to pay their energy bills via direct debit in April 2024 due to insufficient funds, three times higher than before the energy crisis, highlighting the ongoing financial strain on households and the need for government intervention.

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No Poverty
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Spanish Power Outage Sparks Political Fallout

A widespread power outage in Spain on April 28th, lasting several hours, prompted government investigations and sparked intense criticism from opposition parties who blamed the incident on the government's energy policies. The government responded by outlining a step-by-step restoration process, rev...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Iberian Blackout Exposes EU Energy Policy Flaws

A massive blackout struck the Iberian Peninsula on April 28, 2025, leaving over 50 million without power due to the region's overdependence on solar and wind energy, insufficient storage, and the Pyrenees' isolation, exposing flaws in EU energy policies and highlighting the urgent need for a coordin...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Spanish Power Outage Reshapes Parliamentary Debate on Energy and Defense"

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's parliamentary appearance, initially focused on a €10.471 billion defense budget increase, was unexpectedly dominated by a debate on energy policy following a major power outage on April 28th, revealing political fault lines and shifting alliances.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Spain's Political Instability: Feijóo's Challenge to Sánchez's Weakening Government"

Amid Spain's political instability marked by power outages, railway failures, and internal government strife, opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo aims to capitalize on the ruling PSOE's weakness, yet faces challenges in solidifying his lead in the polls.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Spanish Government's Negligence Exacerbates Valencia Floods; Systemic Failures Exposed

Recent devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, exposed the negligence of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and regional president Carlos Mazón, who failed to maintain riverbeds, resulting in significant loss of life and highlighting systemic governance failures.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Spain Delays Blame for Blackout Amidst Political Pressure

Following a recent blackout in Spain, the government is delaying assigning blame, pending a months-long investigation led by Deputy Prime Minister Sara Aagesen, facing pressure from opposition and coalition partners who suspect Red Eléctrica, the grid operator, and demand immediate accountability.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Spanish Blackout: Accountability and the Politicization of Essential Services

A widespread power outage in Spain sparked a political debate, highlighting the need for accountability and the dangers of politicizing essential services; investigations will determine the causes and assign responsibility.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Centrica Faces Shareholder Backlash Over CEO's £4.3m Pay During Energy Crisis

Centrica, British Gas's owner, faced a shareholder rebellion (nearly 40% voted against) over CEO Chris O'Shea's £4.3 million pay package amid a cost-of-living crisis and record £3.8 billion in household energy debt, prompting calls for government intervention to cap energy company executive pay.

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Reduced Inequality
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Spanish Government to Assume Political Responsibility for Widespread Power Outage

A major power outage in Spain, lasting over a week, has prompted the government to announce a willingness to assume political responsibility, investigating both energy companies and internal failures, despite lacking a complete understanding of the cause.

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EPP Blames Ribera for Spain's Power Outage

The European People's Party blamed Teresa Ribera, Spain's former vice-president for the Transition, for Monday's major power outage in Spain, highlighting her absence from a European Parliament debate and accusing her and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of prioritizing green energy over security.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Staffordshire Pottery Firm Faces Closure Amidst Industry Crisis

Dunoon Mugs, a 50-year-old Staffordshire pottery employing four generations of one family, is facing closure due to six-fold increases in energy bills, 20% redundancies, and reduced working hours, reflecting a broader crisis in the UK ceramics industry.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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