(UKPA) – 2 hours ago The cost of household energy has risen more than five times faster than household income since 2004, according to a study. And the average household’s annual energy bill of £1,252 now accounts for 11% of a couple’s basic state pension of £11,175 a year, the study by price comparison website [...]
By Jeff Coelho LONDON | Fri May 18, 2012 1:11am BST LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s climate policies can help shield the economy from oil and gas price shocks triggered by external factors such as the Arab Spring, an analysis commissioned by the government showed on Friday. Energy price spikes can often dent economic growth, business [...]
But sources claimed the dog was “the most popular member of the DECC ministerial team by a long way.” They said he comes to the department only “occasionally” and his puppy warmer was heated up just once during the winter to keep him warm. An insider said he was “brilliant for bringing people together – [...]
May 17 2012 By Graham Hiscott and Amy Devine ian marchant, chief executive of Scottish and Southern Energy Image 1 THE boss of Britain’s second-biggest energy firm is refusing to give up the staff discount on his bill – despite pocketing nearly £1.6million in pay and perks last year. Ian Marchant, chief executive of Perth-based [...]
LONDON | Wed May 16, 2012 11:24am BST LONDON (Reuters) – SSE (SSE.L), one of Britain’s biggest energy suppliers, reported a 2 percent rise in full-year profit on Wednesday, supported by higher renewable energy output which helped offset a drop in customer numbers and lower energy demand. SSE, based in Perth, Scotland said operating profit [...]
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