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Ofgem Proposes New 'Commitment Fee' for Battery Developers to Tackle Grid Queue

Ofgem has launched a consultation on plans to introduce an 'oversubscribed technologies commitment fee' (OTCF) for battery energy storage system developers. The proposed fee, potentially reaching £25 million per gigawatt, aims to curb the influx of speculative grid applications and ensure genuine projects secure crucial grid capacity for the UK's energy transition.

Public Health

Major Review Finds Limited Benefit of Calcium and Vitamin D for Most Older Adults' Bone Health

A comprehensive review published in The BMJ suggests that widely used calcium and vitamin D supplements offer little meaningful protection against falls or fractures for the majority of older people. The findings prompt a call for a re-evaluation of current clinical recommendations.

Everyday Science

British Firm Automata Technologies Advances AI-Ready Labs for Scientific Discovery

London-based Automata Technologies is transforming life sciences laboratories with integrated automation infrastructure, enabling faster scientific discovery and preparing for the wider application of artificial intelligence. Their approach aims to overcome limitations of traditional manual and disconnected automated lab processes.

Public Health

Wearable device uncovers hidden hormone surges behind common cause of high blood pressure

Researchers have found that primary aldosteronism, a hormone disorder linked to up to one in five cases of high blood pressure, can be missed by standard blood tests because of hidden overnight hormone surges detected using a new wearable monitor.

Public Health

Common medications linked to 'prescribing cascades' in older adults, study finds

A new study conducted across Ontario, Canada, has revealed that widely used medications, including statins and iron supplements, can sometimes initiate a series of additional prescriptions in older adults. This occurs when a drug's side effect is mistakenly identified as a new medical condition, leading to the unnecessary prescription of a second medication.

Consumer Affairs

Campaigners Allege 'Stitch-Up' as Water Firms Advise on Consumer Accountability Panels

Campaigners have criticised new government plans to empower water customers, alleging a "stitch-up" after documents revealed utility firms were consulted on how they wish to be held accountable by consumers. The Consumer Council for Water is establishing "Water Voice" panels, but transparency concerns have been raised.

Public Health

NHS Health Boards Accused of 'Deliberately Delaying Patient Care' Through Minimum Wait Times

An investigation by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has found that NHS health boards across England are enforcing minimum wait times for planned procedures, with some patients facing delays of up to 16 weeks for surgeries. Professional bodies have raised concerns over the impact on patient welfare and equitable access to treatment.

Household Costs

Food Inflation Set to Drive Up Christmas Bills, Persist into 2027, Industry Warns

UK supermarket shoppers are expected to see their grocery bills rise further this Christmas, with industry forecasts predicting sustained food inflation well into 2027. The Food and Drink Federation has urged the government to address rising energy and regulatory costs impacting manufacturers.

Public Health

Major UK Study Links Very Hot Drinks to Tripled Oesophageal Cancer Risk

New research, the world's largest study of its kind, suggests that regularly consuming "very hot" tea or coffee could triple the risk of developing a specific type of oesophageal cancer. Experts advise allowing hot beverages to cool until comfortable to drink.

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