Sunak: Nuclear is ‘antidote’ to UK energy security – but the road to safety is long January 11, 2024 A “shot in the arm” generally means the quick application of a solution to cure, or at the very least aid a solving a problem. But, the government’s nuclear answer to its energy security issues could take over half a decade if today’s launch of a new sector strategy is to be taken at face [...]
Sizewell C: UK and France-owned EDF look to raise £20bn for Suffolk nuclear site January 11, 2024 They hope to raise the money by the end of 2024, the energy minister responsible for the sector told the Financial Times.
Russia oil exploration hits record levels as Putin fights sanctions with drilling January 10, 2024 Russia's 2023 drilling volumes broke post-pandemic records
Energy-inefficient properties could burn £370m hole in pockets of London businesses January 10, 2024 Some 11.9 million sq ft of energy inefficient stock is set to arrive on central London’s market over the next three years, burning a £370m hole in businesses pockets.
One Thames Water storm overflow has been pumping sewage into a river for more than 900 hours straight January 10, 2024 A Thames Water overflow drain has been pumping untreated sewage since 2023
Pennon acquires Sutton and East Surrey Water for £89m to expand southern England footprint January 10, 2024 Pennon Group acquires SES Water for £89m in bid to expand to southern England.
UK electricity bills to stay at double historic average despite expected easing January 9, 2024 Nearly 1 in four Brits will be cutting back on food, clothing or leisure activities to pay for electricity bills
France’s EDF to consider extending life of UK nuclear plants in boost for UK energy policy January 9, 2024 EDF aims to extend the lifespan of Sizewell B (pictured) by 20 years
UK aims to break Russia’s stranglehold on nuclear fuel market with £300m uranium programme January 9, 2024 Hinkley Point C is one of the government's flagship nuclear reactor programmes
Oil slumps as Saudi Arabia cuts pricing across the board January 8, 2024 The price of oil fell four per cent today as one of the world’s largest-producing countries forecast price cuts across its suite of oil for the coming weeks. U.S benchmark WTI Crude had fallen 4 per cent as of 4pm GMT, while Brent Crude and Murban Crude logged slides of 3. per cent and 4.1 [...]