Energy costs to fall from July but bills still almost double pre-crisis levels June 30, 2023 Households will pay less for their energy supplies from Saturday amid warnings bills will still be double the price before the crisis.
Thames Water and Ofwat face Westminster grilling over growing debt pressures June 30, 2023 MPs will grill Thames Water executives and market watchdog Ofwat amid growing concerns over the finances of the UK's largest water supplier.
Yorkshire Water raises £500m from shareholders amid Thames Water troubles June 29, 2023 Yorkshire Water has raised £500m from shareholders, as part of its long-term equity plan to invest nearly a £1bn over the next five years.
Ofgem cracks down on generators that left customers with a £3bn bill June 29, 2023 Generator owners will no longer be able to hold back supplies, so they can later harness higher prices for back-up power generation.
British Lithium team ups with French miner to develop Cornish mega mine June 29, 2023 British Lithium has teamed up with French minerals specialist Imery to develop a mine capable of powering half a million cars per year.
Britain must meet £100bn target to unblock offshore wind supply chain bottleneck June 29, 2023 Britain risks failing to to meet its offshore wind ambitions, unless the industry is able to invest more in manufacturing and supply chains.
Thames Water: City grandee and crisis specialist Sir Adrian Montague lined up as new chair June 29, 2023 Thames Water has lined up long-standing city grandee and crisis specialist Sir Adrian Montague as it new chair.
Thames Water crisis: Government looks to allay fears of potential collapse with nationalisation mooted June 29, 2023 Ministers have looked to allay fears around the impact of Thames Water potentially going under as the regulator vowed to work with the sector to deal with its debt levels. Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said there were “contingency plans in place for any eventuality” as Thames Water battles to finance the £14 billion [...]
Tories turn up the heat on Ofwat as Thames Water scrambles for £1bn in funds June 28, 2023 A front-bench member of the cabinet has raised concerns over the future of Thames Water, amid its desperate bid for funds from investors.
Coal plants to be unavailable for winter supply squeeze June 28, 2023 Two British coal plant operators, whose plants were available last winter, will be unable to provide back-up power this winter.