September 30, 2024

UK last coal power station shuts down

Britain’s last coal-fired power plant of Ratcliffe-on-Soar is closing on Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation and marking UK the first of the Group of Seven (G7) to end coal production.

The UK government promised to f…

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UK last coal power station shuts down

Britain’s last coal-fired power plant of Ratcliffe-on-Soar is closing on Monday, ending 142 years of coal-generated electricity in the nation and marking UK the first of the Group of Seven (G7) to end coal production.

The UK government promised to f…

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Japan’s Nikkei Down Over 4% on Stronger Yen

Japan’s Nikkei stock index sank more than 4% on Monday, as the yen strengthened after Shigeru Ishiba won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership elections late last week.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 1,849.22 points, or 4.64%, fro…

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Oil Rises Amid Middle East Supply Concerns

Oil prices rose slightly on Monday amid growing concerns about potential supply disruptions from the oil-producing Middle East.

Brent crude futures for November delivery increased by 16 cents, or 0.22%, reaching $72.14 a barrel.

US West Texas Interm…

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