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ReutersUK grid operator pauses connection applications to allow reform
Britain's National Energy System Operator (NESO) will suspend the applications process for new grid connections from later this month to allow it to focus on reforms, it said on Wednesday. In November, Britain's energy market regulator Ofgem proposed new regulations for grid companies to try to tackle the backlog of renewables projects awaiting connections and to ensure the mix of energy technologies was aligned with Britain's future energy needs.
- Associated Press
Stock market today: Global stocks mixed ahead of US inflation data
World stocks were mixed on Wednesday following Wall Street’s mostly positive performance before key U.S. inflation data that could influence the pace of market-boosting rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Kospi ended the day with a minor change at 2,496.81 after South Korean law enforcement officials detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday in connection with his failed declaration of martial law last month.
- The Independent
Australian Open LIVE: Draper vs Kokkinakis score as Burrage battles Gauff and Fearnley in action
Six British players have reached the second round of the Australian Open for the first time as Fearnley and Draper look to go further
- Yahoo Finance UK
UK inflation dip opens doors for interest rate cuts
Markets now see a 74% chance of the Bank of England cutting interest rates in February.
- Reuters
Pfizer to sell $3 billion stake in Sensodyne maker Haleon
The sale of 700 million Haleon shares at 357 pence apiece is a discount of about 2.8% to the stock's closing price on Tuesday. The sale represents nearly 7.7% of the issued share capital of Haleon, which was created by the merger of GSK and Pfizer's consumer healthcare businesses in 2019. Pfizer, which will remain Haleon's largest shareholder after the sale, said in 2023 it would cut its ownership in a "slow and methodical" manner within months.
- The Independent
Nigel Farage and Liz Truss attend launch of climate denial group led by ex-Ukip head
The group boasts that it is ‘the world’s most prominent think tank supporting scepticism about man-made climate change’
- The Canadian Press
Southern Indiana hosts Futrell and Lindenwood
Lindenwood Lions (8-9, 3-3 OVC) at Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (6-10, 1-5 OVC)
- The Canadian Press
Cox, Colgate Raiders to visit Kehoe, Navy Midshipmen
Colgate Raiders (6-11, 3-1 Patriot League) at Navy Midshipmen (5-12, 2-2 Patriot League)
- The Canadian Press
South Alabama hosts Southern Miss following Corey's 20-point performance
Southern Miss Golden Eagles (8-9, 3-2 Sun Belt) at South Alabama Jaguars (12-5, 4-1 Sun Belt)
- The Canadian Press
Denver hosts White and Omaha
Omaha Mavericks (10-9, 4-0 Summit League) at Denver Pioneers (6-13, 0-4 Summit League)
- The Canadian Press
Jones leads Saint Bonaventure against Richmond after 24-point showing
Richmond Spiders (7-10, 2-2 A-10) at Saint Bonaventure Bonnies (14-3, 2-2 A-10)
- The Canadian Press
Jones and No. 2 Iowa State host No. 9 Kansas
Kansas Jayhawks (12-3, 3-1 Big 12) at Iowa State Cyclones (14-1, 5-0 Big 12)
- The Canadian Press
Penn State visits No. 12 Michigan State following Dilione's 21-point game
Penn State Nittany Lions (12-5, 2-4 Big Ten) at Michigan State Spartans (14-2, 5-0 Big Ten)
- The Canadian Press
Coastal Carolina hosts Georgia Southern after White's 22-point game
Georgia Southern Eagles (8-9, 1-4 Sun Belt) at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (8-9, 1-4 Sun Belt)
- The Canadian Press
Kiudulas leads VMI against Western Carolina after 20-point game
Western Carolina Catamounts (5-10, 1-3 SoCon) at VMI Keydets (6-11, 0-4 SoCon)
- The Canadian Press
Johnson leads Texas against Oklahoma after 26-point performance
Texas Longhorns (11-5, 0-3 SEC) at Oklahoma Sooners (13-3, 0-3 SEC)
- The Canadian Press
Bello leads Purdue Fort Wayne against Wright State after 26-point game
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (13-6, 6-2 Horizon League) at Wright State Raiders (9-9, 3-4 Horizon League)
- The Canadian Press
Tennessee Tech takes home win streak into matchup with Southeast Missouri State
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (9-9, 4-3 OVC) at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (9-8, 4-2 OVC)
- The Canadian Press
Drake hosts Walker and Illinois State
Illinois State Redbirds (10-7, 2-4 MVC) at Drake Bulldogs (14-2, 4-2 MVC)
- The Canadian Press
Pissis leads New Hampshire against UMBC after 30-point game
New Hampshire Wildcats (3-15, 1-2 America East) at UMBC Retrievers (9-8, 1-1 America East)