UK

The largest wind farms can cut up to 12 per cent off the value of properties with a two kilometre radius, according to a study by the London School of Economics (LSE).

A future Labour government would devolve £4 billion a year and more power to the UK's major cities to boost jobs and growth.

Up to £1 billion could be shaved off electricity costs to consumers each year if the UK doubles its interconnector capacity by 2020, according to National Grid.

Network Rail today pledged to spend £38 billion over the next five years to relieve overcrowding, upgrade outdated stations, replace and renew older parts of the network.