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Union anger as US firms eye nuclear contracts
Monday 23 April 2012
Several US companies are preparing to bid to oversee the multibillion-pound decommissioning of 10 obsolete Magnox nuclear reactors, angering unions that want the work to go to British outfits.
Union fury as US firms eye nuclear work
Monday 23 April 2012
A swath of US firms are preparing to bid to oversee the multibillion-pound decommissioning of 10 obsolete Magnox reactor-powered nuclear stations, angering unions that want the work to go to British outfits.
EDF receives further slap on wrist for worst complaint handling record
Monday 02 April 2012
EDF Energy has been handed a further slap on the wrist by the energy watchdog for the poor way it deals with complaints.
Energy suppliers turned off by 'Big Switch' scheme
Saturday 31 March 2012
Critics say Which? plan is unfair and will boost organisation's profits
Simon Read: Nine out of 10 people want inquiry into energy prices
Monday 27 February 2012
The high cost of energy forced 71 per cent of homes to cut down on heating, according to uSwitch
£2.5bn profit forecast for energy giant Centrica
Thursday 23 February 2012
Centrica chairman in line for a seven-figure bonus as millions struggle to pay energy bills
British Gas owner stokes profit anger
Sunday 19 February 2012
Energy provider's results set to prompt backlash as fuel poverty grows and utility bills rise
Overwhelming public support for windfall tax on energy firms
Saturday 18 February 2012
Fair Energy Campaign
Martin Hickman: A tough new line that will benefit millions
Friday 17 February 2012
Ofgem still believes that the interests of energy users are best served by a competitive free market, not enforced price controls. But its threat to do so is serious and represents a profound change in its approach.
Energy watchdog tells big firms: cut prices or else
Friday 17 February 2012
Big Six suppliers could face mandatory price controls, says Ofgem, as public anger mounts over exorbitant fuel bills
Big Six accused in costly tariffs row
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Energy salesmen 'used dubious tactics'
Gas price fall sees BG slash fracking in US
Friday 10 February 2012
BG Group is dramatically scaling back plans to employ the controversial practice of "fracking" for shale gas in the US.
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