London markets brace for another week of Omicron volatility December 5, 2021 London markets are set for another whipsawing week driven by investors responding sharply to any news on the Omicron variant. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index was extremely volatile last week, fluctuating between good and bad days. The blue-chip index ultimately finished the week higher, but failed to cancel out all of the losses registered [...]
Investec warns on profits amid higher costs September 20, 2019 Anglo-South African business group Investec warned on its profits for the first half of 2019 this morning as challenges in its specialist UK banking business dragged down the group. The firm expects headline earnings per share to be roughly 15-18 per cent lower for the six months to 30 September, adding that it would take [...]
Low-quality gas could be used to ease energy crisis June 25, 2022 Lower quality gas could be flowing through Britain's pipelines this winter, with the Government scrambling to secure energy supplies.
Crude awakening: Oil prices climb as supplies tighten and fears of Ukraine invasion rise January 17, 2022 Oil prices are on the rise this morning amid tightening supplies and White House fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Government considers extending life of EDF coal power plant March 14, 2022 The government is weighing up suspending the closure of a coal power plan overseen by EDF in West Burton.
Ofgem boss: Hike in household energy bills ‘almost inevitable’ March 8, 2022 Ofgem boss Jonathan Brearley has warned a further painful hike in household energy bills is “almost inevitable."
Energy sector raises concerns over six-month window for business support September 21, 2022 The energy sector raised concerns over Government plans to provide support for businesses to combat soaring wholesale costs.
Gas prices rise as Gazprom threatens supply cuts to Ukraine pipeline November 23, 2022 Gas prices have climbed after Gazprom warned it could further limit supplies into Europe next week amid a dispute with Ukraine.
Household energy bills could rise £600 this winter April 3, 2022 Household energy bills could rise over £600 this winter, warns energy specialists Cornwall Insight as the cost of living crisis worsens.
Exclusive: ‘Time is ticking’ to get businesses support in place for November October 10, 2022 The Government needs to provide more clarity to suppliers to ensure businesses on flexible contracts have enough support this winter.