UK News Daily Tesla Energy Expands UK Market, Meghan and Harry Spotlight Cookie Queens, Bristol Festival Lineup Stuns, UK Targets Online Safety for Kids, and more...
Mar 13, 2026
Tesla Energy wins a UK supply licence and debates around pricing, batteries and regulation heat up. A Meghan and Harry documentary about childhood entrepreneurship heads to US distribution after festival run. Bristol's Forwards Festival reveals a cross-genre lineup with major headliners. UK launches a consultation on online safety for under-16s, including age checks and wider platform rules. A health alert warns consumers about contaminated wet wipes.
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Tesla Licensed To Sell Home Electricity In The UK
- Tesla won Ofgem licensing to supply electricity across the UK, allowing it to bundle supply with generation and storage.
- Analysts predict Tesla could leverage home batteries, solar and EV integration to target 5-10% residential share by 2030 with innovative tariffs.
Tesla's Tariffs Could Reward Smart Energy Use
- Tesla's UK tariffs may be structured around smart energy use and storage rather than just low unit prices, mirroring moves seen in Texas.
- Success depends on regulatory review, competition from utilities and consumer trust amid Elon Musk controversies.
Cookie Queens Heads To US Theatres After Sundance
- Cookie Queens documentary premiered at Sundance and is set for a US summer theatrical release after Roadside Attractions acquired rights.
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry executive produced the film, with Meghan describing it as charming and powerful about Girl Scout traditions.