We were too slow to tackle sewage spills, UK water industry admits June 19, 2023 Water suppliers took too long to recognise the problem of storm overflows, says industry body Water UK.
Labour would end onshore wind ban – but wouldn’t overturn Rosebank if Tories approved it June 19, 2023 Labour would not look to withdraw approval for the UK's largest prospective oil and gas field, known as Rosebank.
Shell’s oil and gas embrace may woo investors, but it is short term thinking June 19, 2023 Shell is embracing oil and gas but its plans have a shelf life - as the IEA predicts the global peak in world in oil demand could be just five years away
Farmers set for public funds to drive UK’s nature recovery June 19, 2023 Farmers will gain fresh access to public funds to invest in restoring nature, as the government targets the recovery of lost natural habitats.
Energy boss revives social tariff push as winter pain looms June 19, 2023 The government needs to use data to provide targeted support for up to 10m households ahead of winter, reigniting calls for a social tariff.
Oil prices stuck between global economic woes and China’s resurgence June 16, 2023 Oil prices have steadied today, with both major benchmarks on course for a modest weekly gain after a sustained slump.
Energy bill support took too long to reach consumers most in need, MPs conclude June 16, 2023 Energy bill support took too long to reach those most in need and the government must protect consumers from future price hikes, say MPs.
National Grid claims Britain at lower risk of losing power in the winter than last year June 15, 2023 Britain will be at a lower risk of losing power this winter than it was last time, according to a report from the company that runs the grid. National Grid’s Electricity System Operator (ESO) said on Thursday that power plants, wind farms and other generation methods are expected to be able to provide more than [...]
Ofgem slaps E.On with £5m fine as customers get compensation for poor service June 14, 2023 Power supplier E.On Next has been ordered to pay £5m in compensation to more than 500,000 customers for “unacceptable” call services.
Shell super-sizes dividend and ditches oil production cuts June 14, 2023 Shell will ditch a plan to gradually reduce oil production over the coming years and choose instead to “stabilise” production until the end of the decade. The bombshell announcement came in the same market update which revealed a 15 per cent dividend bump-up from the second quarter of this year. CEO Wael Sawan will also [...]