UK down to last coal plant as households are urged to save energy this winter October 2, 2023 Just one coal fired power plant remains operating in the UK energy market ahead of winter, with ESO telling customers to save energy.
Water firms to sort sewage – but it’ll be billpayers who have to pay October 2, 2023 Water companies have unveiled a £96bn investment plan to tackle sewage overflows and upgrade their network - but Brits will pay for it
UK small nuclear competition: Rolls Royce in, Bill Gates snubbed October 2, 2023 Bill Gates' nuclear reactor design company Terrapower has not been shortlisted for the next round of the government's SMR competition.
UK tax climate putting a block on renewable projects, energy boss warns October 2, 2023 The government needs to reduce the tax burden on renewable producers or risk more companies pulling out of projects.
Water industry woes make future challenges harder to fix October 2, 2023 The water industry is a national disgrace, making the tough choices it has to make over investment and water shortages even more difficult
BP former boss Bernard Looney accused of promoting women from undisclosed romantic relationships October 2, 2023 Former BP boss Bernard Looney faces allegations he promoted women he was romantically involved with, according to the Financial Times.
Centrica’s share price suffers as analysts tell investors to take profits October 1, 2023 Centrica begins trading this week having suffered a sharp fall in its share price, with analysts calling on investors to cash in profits.
Oil markets confirm massive quarterly gains as OPEC+ sustain hefty supply cuts October 1, 2023 Oil markets have consolidated massive rallies over the third quarter of this year, powered by hefty output cuts from OPEC and its allies.
Ofgem’s energy price cap to fall – amid concerns households will pay 13 per cent more than last winter September 29, 2023 A fall in Ofgem’s energy price cap takes effect this weekend amid concerns households could still end up paying around 13% more than last winter. The regulator announced in August that the cap on a unit of gas and electricity would reduce the average bill from £2,074 to £1,923 for the three months from October [...]
‘No political reward from pausing net zero’ as Tories shown to back green policies September 29, 2023 New polling has shown Conservative voters still support net zero, don’t blame the policy for the cost of living and want the government to help them go green – which may give the Prime Minister pause for thought after his net zero U-turn. A survey by right-leaning think tank Onward found 49 per cent of [...]