THE UK government looks set to follow through on its manifesto promise to ban new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea – though it has left the door open for existing fields to be extended.

This makes it the perfect drink for this occasion. The Tri-Color Margarita, made famous by Jackdaw’s in New York City, pays homage to the Irish flag. It mixes hot tequila, cucumber juice, lime, agave, ...

LONDON — When Octopus Energy boss Greg Jackson appeared on Desert Island Discs in 2023 — one of the U.K.’s longest-running, most-loved BBC radio shows — his first song choice was a 1980s banger: ...