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As the new Labour Government pushes forward with its ambition to transform Britain into a ‘clean energy superpower’, there are increasing calls to remove financial penalties on members of the public who generate their own renewable energy. While rooftop solar panels have become the go-to solution for many households and businesses, an increasing number of people, particularly renters and those living in flats, are turning to energy cooperatives. These cooperatives enable individuals to own a stake in large-scale wind farms and solar parks, allowing them to receive low-cost, green electricity to their homes via the national grid and their energy…

A meteoric J-pop duo with a vast global following has joined forces to enhance the world’s largest projection mapping show, bringing midsummer nights in Tokyo to life. An artwork combining YOASOBI’s energetic vocal and instrumental music with a vibrant array of images and colours made its debut on the TOKYO Night & Light program on 26 July. The nightly show uses the exterior of the 243-metre-tall Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) No. 1 Building as its canvas. Three other projections, created by internationally acclaimed artists, were also added to the lineup over the same weekend. YOASOBI – featuring female vocalist Ikura,…

In a significant relief for drivers, the UK government has opted to keep the existing MOT (Ministry of Transport) testing frequency for new cars. The decision means that new cars will continue to undergo their first MOT three years after purchase, followed by annual tests thereafter. The proposed alternative, extending the intervals to once every two years and conducting the first test at four years, has been discarded. The potential changes were under consideration as part of efforts to alleviate the financial burden on citizens during the cost-of-living crisis. However, concerns were raised about the impact on road safety by…