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UK solar capacity stood at 22.8 gigawatts by the end of June 2026, marking a significant acceleration in deployment. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero reported approximately 2.076 million installations across the country. During June alone, developers added 27,391 systems, contributing 132 megawatts. These provisional figures may be updated as additional projects are incorporated into the official records. The total encompasses rooftop arrays, commercial installations, and large-scale solar farms, establishing a baseline before new plug-in solar regulations are implemented.

The UK government announced on Wednesday a funding commitment of £8.4 billion ($11.2 billion) aimed at advancing its Dreadnought-class nuclear submarine project, ensuring sustained investment in the nation’s continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent. An official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that this financial package will speed up the construction process for four next-generation submarines while safeguarding thousands of skilled technical jobs and apprenticeships over the next ten years.

Private sector wage growth hits six year low in the UK as ONS reports falling vacancies and steady 4.9% unemployment. The post UK private sector wage growth falls below 3 percent threshold appeared first on Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia..