No political party enjoys anything close to consistent support across the four provinces

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Oil giants targeted by European Commission in probe into suspected market manipulation

Shaun Walker meets the Communist party faithful as the Soviet leader goes back on display

The global oil market will be transformed over the next five years as faster-than-expected production growth in North America combines with a greater acceleration in demand than predicted among Asian and Africa countries, according to a new report.

A functioning carbon market is vital to reducing emissions. But ours is broken

Bonanza from tough winter 'will be used to benefit customers for as long as possible'

Andrew Buncombe joins Pakistan’s new PM at his country house where he hears about his headaches over electricity, building the economy, and tackling militancy

Angry pensioners and disabled people will confront British Gas bosses today when the energy giant holds its Annual General Meeting.

Four peacekeepers freed by rebels

The founder of Britain’s first green electricity provider has accused the Coalition of risking the UK’s future energy security through a “disastrous” inconsistency in policies. Ecotricity boss Dale Vince accused the Government of hugely undermining confidence among potential investors, who are desperately needed to finance an essential overhaul of the UK’s energy infrastructure at a cost of around about £200bn over the next decade.

It was one of history’s astonishing turns. In 1999, Nawaz Sharif was overthrown in a military coup. He was thrown behind bars, along with his brother and other ministers.

Most people would just buy nicotine patches or maybe a Paul McKenna tape, but one California woman took a more dramatic approach to quit smoking.

Mr Sharif sees off challenge of both the incumbent Pakistan Peoples Party and that of Imran Khan