British Gas poised for record profits after Ofgem’s hike in price cap allowances July 23, 2023 British Gas is expected to post record profits next week, powered by Ofgem's decision to temporarily hike allowances for suppliers.
G20 fails to reach deal for slashing fossil fuels and ramping up renewables July 23, 2023 The G20 failed on Saturday to reach consensus on phasing down fossil fuels, following objections by some producer nations.
Ovo: Shareholders for UK’s fourth biggest energy firm invest further £200m as profits slump July 21, 2023 Ovo shareholders have poured an extra £200m into the owner of the UK’s fourth-largest energy supplier.
Former PM Liz Truss supports second backbench revolt over onshore wind July 20, 2023 The government is bracing for a fresh attempt from Conservative backbenchers, including former Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Some civil servants work from home 60 per cent of the week, new data shows July 20, 2023 Civil servants working on supporting the UK’s businesses were at their desks for just 40 per cent of the second week in July, government figures have revealed. Staff at the former Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) department came into the office for two fifths of the time during the week beginning Monday 10 July, [...]
Wind farm with potential to power 1.5m UK homes halted as industry urges government to bolster supply chains July 20, 2023 Plans to build a new UK offshore wind farm that could have powered up to 1.5m homes have been halted today amid concerns over rising costs.
PayPoint hits back at competition lawsuit as legal showdown looms July 20, 2023 PayPoint has hit back at accusations it entered into anti-competitive agreements with energy suppliers in the prepayment market.
AMTE Power shares tank 50 per cent after battery firm issues administration warning July 20, 2023 AMTE Power is on the brink of administration, with shares plummeting on the London Stock Exchange.
SSE reiterates earnings target despite waning wind generation July 20, 2023 Electricity output from renewables has lagged behind SSE's expectations this year, with generation lessened by poor weather conditions.
Global electricity demand expected to slow as recession fears take hold, says IEA July 19, 2023 Global growth in electricity demand is expected to slow this year, the IEA predicts, amid the energy crisis and an economic downturn.