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BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for your bills, energy security and the environment.

BBC Verify looks at what the Jackdaw decision means for your bills, energy security and the environment.

The surprise came after a teacher's father met Peake while working on a cruise ship.

The Republic of Ireland's weather service warns of potential of flooding and travel disruption.

The deep area of low pressure is expected to move close to the south of the UK early on Friday with south-west England set to bear the brunt.

Gusts of wind about 50 to 60mph are likely to hit large parts of south Wales on Friday.

Richard Peace is among thousands of farmers who missed out as funding was snapped up in hours.

Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.

The insects lived in a nature reserve office for four months.

Wimpole's "long-term approach to nature recovery" has seen more than 5,000 species recorded.

The plan would eliminate sewage spills into Windermere, blamed for turning the water green.

Rhys Morgan captured footage of the world's second-largest whale species lunge feeding on his drone.

Videographer Rhys Morgan captured footage of the worlds second largest whale lunge feeding on his drone.

The first named storm of the season - Austen - will bring damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK on Friday.

Clear skies permitting, skygazers could be able to spot as many as 10-20 meteors per hour as the shower peaks this week.

Conservationists say that, with red squirrels dwindling in the UK, Jersey is an "important refuge".

The new chair of the Climate Change Committee is spending two days in Northern Ireland on a fact-finding mission.

The new chair of the Climate Change Committee is spending two days in Northern Ireland on a fact-finding mission.

As the strongest El Nino on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.

A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.

A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.

A spacecraft is set to launch on an ambitious mission to bring 10g of Martian moon dust back to Earth.

Curraghs Wildlife Park has its busiest October weekend ever after the birth of eight capybara pups.

Tower mustard has suffered steep decline in London but has been successfully grown and replanted.

Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.

In the last two seasons, almost 500,000 trees and 27,233 metres of new hedges, have been planted.

The BBC is in central Kalimantan, where a toxic haze fuelled by wildfires is choking millions of residents.

The BBC is in central Kalimantan, where a toxic haze fuelled by wildfires is choking millions of residents.

Without a mitigation strategy the effect on the creatures would be "major", a survey says.

Public Health Wales advises people living nearby to shut their doors and windows due to the smell.

One man's battle against weeds and overgrown pathways makes a big difference to the town

Kristina Auckland said the herd was made up of around 100 ponies.

One of the best-known meteor showers peaks this week and will remain active until 7 November.

Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.

Two pups have been recorded at South Walney, home to Cumbria's only breeding grey seal colony.

However, the Environment Agency says it has not found evidence that could cause significant harm.

A three-year project to restore woodland at seven nature reserves is completed.

Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.

Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.

Difficulties in transporting animals since Brexit has contributed to the decline in the number of captive birds.

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change - but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.

So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?

Ukraine says temporary speed limits to the Starlink internet network disrupted its battlefield missions.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.

Stargazers are preparing to enjoy an annual festival that celebrates the beauty of the night sky.

Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?

How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?