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Pressure Mounts on Lord Mandelson to Resign from House of Lords Amid Deepening Epstein Scandal Fallout

Former UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, faces intensifying political and public pressure to relinquish his lifetime seat in the House of Lords following new revelations about his financial and personal ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for his resignation, as documents suggest payments and close correspondence between the two.

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NextEra Bets Big on Tech's Power Hunger: Nuclear, Renewables, and Carbon Capture in Focus

NextEra Energy is aggressively pursuing long-term power supply agreements with major technology firms, positioning itself as a one-stop shop for clean, reliable electricity to fuel the data center boom. Its strategy hinges on a three-pronged approach: record renewable energy additions, potential nuclear fleet expansion, and a pioneering gas plant with carbon capture technology developed with ExxonMobil.

Business

Barclays Shares Surge 68% in a Year: Is the Rally Justified?

Barclays' stock has delivered a stellar 68% total return to shareholders over the past year, fueled by strong revenue and profit figures. As the share price approaches analyst targets, investors are weighing whether the current valuation still offers value or if the easy gains have been made.