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In a bid to alleviate the financial burden on households, energy providers are set to reduce bills from April, adopting new tariffs and proactive support measures. The changes are part of an industry-wide strategy to offer more equitable access to energy by tailoring services based on customer circumstances. However, the approach requires customers to disclose household information to benefit from personalized assistance.

In a bid to galvanize the electorate ahead of key elections, the President delivered a speech aimed at unifying the nation under a banner of patriotism. Despite similar efforts in recent months, the administration hopes a broader audience will help sway public opinion.

As the deadline for food waste collection approaches, almost a quarter of councils are grappling with logistical challenges, primarily due to a shortage of specialist vehicles and funding constraints. Over £340 million has been disbursed in grants from Defra, yet many councils remain in limbo, missing the set targets. This article delves into the reasons behind the delays and provides a comprehensive overview of how your local council is handling the situation.

A recent study published in Biology Letters reveals that chimpanzee urine contains high levels of alcohol byproducts, suggesting that these primates frequently consume fermented fruits. This finding supports Robert Dudley's 'drunken monkey hypothesis,' which theorizes that the human attraction to alcohol has deep evolutionary roots.

Paramount Skydance raises its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to $31 per share, facing competition from Netflix's $27.75 per share bid for a segment of WBD's business. Paramount also agrees to cover substantial regulatory fees if the deal collapses, a strategy intended to entice WBD amidst uncertainties over Netflix's potential counteroffer.

In 2025, the US saw a rise in electricity demand by 2.8%, with solar energy production increasing by 35% and surpassing hydroelectricity for the first time. However, a portion of this demand was met by increased coal use, as there were no new nuclear plants to offset fossil fuels.

In his State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trump avoided directly mentioning China, emphasizing stability in relations ahead of his upcoming visit to Beijing.

The global mergers and acquisitions boom initiated in 2025 is set to continue in 2026, driven by artificial intelligence and strategic growth needs. Despite a constrained capital environment, companies are reevaluating their portfolios and pursuing selective deals, fostering an active M&A market.

The fourth annual World's Top Fintech Companies list applications have opened, organized by CNBC in collaboration with Statista. This year sees the introduction of a new segment focused on regulation tech. The fintech sector continues to evolve with significant investments, despite a slight decline in the first half of 2025.