Energy regulator Ofgem has called on the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to explain to customers how falling wholesale costs will impact their energy prices. The call...
There are several communities around the world whose prosperity depends on bananas. Despite one in three bananas sold in the UK being certified Fairtrade – meaning...
It’s only the fourth day of 2014 but already the big six have hit the headlines again. This time they come accused by the Labour party of pushing...
The government must be more honest about the levels of subsidies given to fossil fuel companies relative to renewable energy, and reaffirm its commitment to fighting...
Hundreds of people are to take to the streets of London on Tuesday to protest against the big six energy companies that are raising household bills....
Downing Street has said that it does not recognise the comments allegedly made by Prime Minister David Cameron when he told aides to “get rid of...
Energy secretary Ed Davey is expected to criticise energy companies in a speech on Tuesday, in which he will compare the recent price hikes to the...
Six months ago, over 1,000 people died when a garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed. Many western brands, whose apparel was manufactured in the factory, were subsequently...
Global investment in clean energy dropped by 14% in the third quarter of 2013, making it “almost certain” that annual investment in renewable and energy-smart technologies...
The chancellor George Osborne has said that he does not want the UK to be at the forefront of efforts to prevent climate change, as the...
The controversial multi-billion pound HS2 rail line has come in for further criticism, after an influential business body described it as a “grand folly”. The Institute...
Thousands of people are protesting at train stations across the UK, after it was announced that rail fares in England are set for an above-inflation rise....
The UK’s largest water company has asked for permission from industry regulator Ofwat to raise its prices. Thames Water wants to increase its bills by around...
We examine the collapse of the world’s largest Chinese solar manufacturer, Suntech and what impact this might have. This month saw the collapse of the world’s...
The government’s energy and climate change policies are helping to reduce increases in household gas and electricity bills, according to a new review. The Department of...