Water companies will seek household bill rises says Ofwat boss July 5, 2023 Water companies are planning to increase prices further for households, according to industry regulator Ofwat.
Sunak’s government set to miss £11.6bn climate commitment July 5, 2023 Rishi Sunak’s promise to meet an £11.6bn climate and nature pledge looks set be missed, according to a leaked internal memo.
Gas prices stay persistently high as prospect of bleak winter bills ratchets up July 5, 2023 Gas prices remain stubbornly high this summer, dashing hopes of lower energy bills over the winter when demand will be at is at its peak.
FTSE-listed Prospex confirms first gas at new Italian field July 5, 2023 Prospex Energy has announced first gas at the freshly developed onshore Selva field in the Po Valley region of Northern Italy.
Ofwat boss fails to rule out more supplier struggles after Thames Water woes July 5, 2023 Water suppliers will not be allowed to rack up debts and underinvest again following Thames Water’s financial troubles, Ofwat vowed yesterday.
Cornwall Insight: Don’t expect energy bills to ease this winter July 4, 2023 Energy bills will remain near double pre-crisis levels, suggests Cornwall Insight in its latest price cap forecasts.
Barclays, Shell and BP feel the heat as activist investors launch record green campaigns July 4, 2023 Shell, BP and Barclays have felt the wrath of activist investors this year as corporate pressure campaigns are launched in record numbers across Europe, new research shows. The number of activist campaigns in Europe has climbed each month this year to a total of 25 campaigns by May, fuelled by a spike in environmental campaigns [...]
Renewables warning: ‘Race to the bottom’ on production prices risks destabilising entire wind industry July 4, 2023 The energy sector has urged the government not to pressure renewable producers into generating power at lower prices.
Oil prices struggle to rebound despite latest cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia July 4, 2023 Fresh supply cuts from top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia has failed to drive up prices for oil in this morning's trading.
Gold prices robust as more Fed interest rate hikes loom July 4, 2023 Gold prices are showing signs of resilience in this week's trading, following a two week decline that saw $30 knocked off its value.