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Key figure in nuclear industry says UK should not rely on foreign firms

A key figure in the nuclear energy business has questioned the Government's handling of the power source. Urenco chief executive, Helmut Engelbrecht, was critical of the fact much of the country's nuclear industry now seemed to be becoming reliant on foreign companies. The German head of the enriched-uranium supplier, said: "It's just unfortunate that countries ...

18 June

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EDF Energy calls for simplified gas and electricity pricing system

EDF Energy - one of the UK's big six energy suppliers - has called for a new approach to be introduced when pricing gas and electricity. The French-owned supplier has revealed that it would be in favour of a single-unit pricing system, which it believes would make it easier for consumers to compare prices when ...

17 June

Holiday Home Owners Among Those Impacted Most Heavily by Changes to Ofgem's Regulations

The impending change to abolish no standing charge tariffs will potentially have the biggest impact on those with holiday homes. Find out what the changes mean for you?

16 June

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Small energy suppliers react postively to Ofgem proposals

A number of independent energy suppliers have welcomed Ofgem's recent moves to improve competition within the energy market. The industry regulator outlined a variety of measures aimed at making it easier for the small independent suppliers to compete with the more established companies. Amongst the measures, which were highlighted on Wednesday (June 12), are a ...

14 June

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Ofgem reveals plans to make energy market a more level playing field

Ofgem has unveiled its plans to make the electricity market a much more level playing field. The energy regulator is looking to break the monopoly the 'Big Six' energy providers hold on the market by increasing the level of competition with a series of regulation changes. The regulator will also require the two largest UK ...

12 June

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