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.

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.

Previously, students looking for part-time work or summer jobs were advised to take any type of role because, at that time, all work experience was considered valuable, and it was viewed as an indication that the student had drive, enthusiasm and a willingness to get on and work.

Energy giant Centrica today said mild spring and autumn weather had fuelled a 30% slide in profits at its residential arm British Gas to £522 million last year.

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Centrica accelerated its push into oil and gas production today after striking a $223 million (£142m) deal with ConocoPhillips that will nearly double its interest in a key North Sea field.

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Centrica accelerated its push into oil and gas production yesterday as the owner of British Gas invested £1bn in the Norwegian North Sea.

Centrica accelerated its push into oil and gas production yesterday as the owner of British Gas invested £1bn in the Norwegian North Sea.

British Gas owner Centrica signed a supply deal today that will secure sufficient gas to meet around 5% of the UK's annual demand.

There is a certain poetic justice in the news that the warmer weather is being blamed for losses that British Gas has made since April. Profits are down 54 per cent on last year. But the truth is that consumer revenge may be as responsible as divine retribution. The company's decision to hike its gas prices by 18 per cent, and its electricity by almost as much, has led to large numbers of customers switching to other suppliers.