Labour is relying on offshore wind and a move away from gas to make Britain a green energy economy. But the transition will not be cheapThe Labour government came to power with a bold agenda to create a clean electricity system...
Read MoreLabour MP Clive Lewis to argue for nationalisation and public involvement in management of water companiesThe future ownership of the water industry should be decided by a citizens’ assembly to remove decision-making from...
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Read More‘Economically illiterate’ Defra letter sent to anti-sewage groups cites 2018 report commissioned by water companies Labour used “economically illiterate” analysis paid for by water companies in order to...
Read MoreNew operator, Neso, will also oversee Great Britain’s gas system as part of ‘clean energy superpower’ missionThe UK government has agreed to take control of the National Grid unit tasked with keeping the lights...
Read MoreBig River Watch scheme asks general public to help monitor state of rivers after years of deregulationRivers will be checked for sewage and other pollution by the general public this month in an attempt to assess the health of...
Read MoreExclusive: Debt-ridden company also warned officials of ‘chilling effect’ renationalisation would haveThames Water has lobbied the government to intervene with the regulator to allow it to charge far higher bills,...
Read MoreWater firms need regulator go-ahead on significant increases or they will not be able to aid plan, says Water UK Labour’s key housebuilding target will not be met if water companies are blocked from significantly...
Read MoreFirms in England and Wales offer separate discounts but charities say central fund would help struggling customersMinisters are under pressure to end the “postcode lottery” on water by introducing a single social...
Read MoreGovernment sets out measures to help households and businesses as it cracks down on failing utilities firmsConsumers in England and Wales will see the amount of compensation they receive for poor customer service from their...
Read MoreCustomers will pay an extra £19 each year on average as firms raise money to tackle sewage spills and leaky pipesBusiness live – latest updatesWater bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of £94...
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