Deutsche Börse in £5.3bn Allfunds Acquisition Talks
German exchange operator Deutsche Börse is negotiating a potential €6bn takeover of fund platform Allfunds, creating a European investment giant. Discover the implications.
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Energy Advisers Warn Ministers of UK Gas Supply Crisis
Britain faces potential gas supply emergencies this winter as energy experts issue urgent warnings to government ministers about storage capacity and infrastructure risks.
Labour's North Sea oil policy contradictions exposed
Labour's North Sea oil strategy faces criticism as energy department's pragmatic licensing clashes with Treasury's windfall tax, creating uncertainty for jobs and investment.
Budget 2025: Octopus Boss Hails Energy Bill Cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £150 cut to average energy bills from April 2025, scrapping green levies. Octopus Energy's Greg Jackson calls it a 'positive step'.
Reeves Faces £700m Fish vs Energy Crisis Decision
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must decide on nuclear reforms that could slash energy bills or maintain costly bureaucracy spending £700m annually to protect a single fish.
US Broker StoneX Expands Into London Hedge Fund Market
American financial giant StoneX launches ambitious London expansion targeting mid-sized hedge funds with prime brokerage services. Discover how this move shakes up the City.
Emergency Fund Guide: UK Financial Safety Net
Discover why 73% of Brits have under £500 saved and how to build a proper emergency fund covering 3-6 months of essential costs. Expert tips for financial security.
British Gas CEO Proposes Tax Shift to Cut Bills
Centrica CEO Chris O'Shea calls for energy levies to be moved to general taxation, saving households £200. He says he's 'happy to pay more' tax. Read the full story.
UK Plan to Cut Nuclear Reactor Costs and Delays
A government taskforce proposes radical regulatory reforms to accelerate the UK's new nuclear reactor programme, aiming to lower costs and construction times while maintaining safety.
Giant Spinning Machine to Secure Australia's Energy Grid
Australia's largest synchronous condenser begins testing in Victoria, providing crucial grid stability and enabling more renewable energy integration. Discover how this technology supports the clean energy transition.
Ovo Energy Axes Hundreds of Jobs Amid Crisis
Struggling energy supplier Ovo prepares to cut several hundred jobs next week as part of urgent restructuring plan to convince regulators and secure £300m investment.
Global Fund faces $6.7bn shortfall threatening disease control
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria faces a critical $6.7bn funding gap as key donors reduce pledges. This threatens decades of progress against deadly diseases. Urgent action needed.
Drax Burns 250-Year-Old Canadian Trees for Energy
Drax power plant accused of burning ancient Canadian trees while receiving billions in UK green subsidies. Experts reveal the true environmental cost of biomass energy.
Energy price cap to rise in January 2026
Ofgem confirms a surprise 0.2% energy price cap increase from January 2026, pushing average bills to £1,758. Discover why costs are rising and how it affects you.
Energy price cap rises 0.2% despite falling wholesale costs
Ofgem announces a 0.2% rise in the energy price cap for January, as the minister admits 'no shortcut' to cutting bills. Discover why costs remain high and what's being done.
Energy price cap to rise by 0.2% this winter
Ofgem confirms a 0.2% energy price cap increase from January 1st. Discover how your electricity and gas bills will be affected and what you can do next.
Energy price cap rises despite falling wholesale costs
Households face higher energy bills as Ofgem increases price cap by 0.2% in January. Energy minister admits no shortcut to cutting costs despite election pledges.
Zelenskyy's peace plan & UK energy cap update
Ukraine's leader supports a US-Russia peace initiative. UK energy bills set to fall but remain 35% above pre-war levels. Plus, England's Ashes hopes and a warning on drugs funding Russia.
Energy price cap rises to £1,758 from January
Ofgem announces a surprise energy price cap increase for January, pushing bills to £1,758. Campaigners warn this offers 'no help to struggling families' amid a £4.4bn energy debt crisis.
No quick fix for high energy bills, minister says
Energy bills remain 35% above pre-war levels despite falling wholesale prices. Minister Michael Shanks insists there's 'no shortcut' to reducing costs as green transition continues. Read the latest.
No Shortcut to Lower Energy Bills, Minister Warns
Energy minister confirms significant bill reductions will take time as infrastructure costs rise. Discover why UK households face prolonged high costs despite falling wholesale prices.
No Shortcut to Lower Energy Bills, Minister Warns
Energy minister confirms households face prolonged high bills as renewable transition costs mount. No quick fix available despite falling wholesale gas prices.
Two arrested in £20m crypto fraud probe by SFO
The Serious Fraud Office has arrested two men and raided properties in a major investigation into a suspected £20m cryptocurrency fraud linked to Basis Markets. The SFO is urging investors with information to come forward.
UK Industry Energy Crisis: Urgent Action Needed
UK manufacturers face devastating energy costs as key factories close. The government's delayed support scheme must be fast-tracked to prevent further deindustrialisation.
Warm Banks Return as UK Faces Winter Energy Crisis
As Arctic temperatures hit the UK and energy bills rise, thousands seek refuge in community warm spaces. Share your experience with the warm bank phenomenon.
Point72 Hires Ex-Bank of America MD Previti
Hedge fund Point72 recruits former Bank of America managing director Michael Previti as macro portfolio manager, strengthening investment team.
Dark Green Fund Launches Hit Record Low in UK
Asset managers are pulling back from dark green fund launches as regulatory uncertainty and high costs bite. Discover why sustainable investment faces headwinds.
New UK wind power record set, enough for 22m homes
Britain sets a new wind power generation record of 22,711 MW, powering 22 million homes. National Energy System Operator predicts a fully zero-carbon grid milestone ahead.
$1bn Loan to Restart Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant
The Trump administration announces a $1bn federal loan to restart Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear facility, which will power Microsoft's AI datacenters. Discover the implications for energy and tech.
4-Minute Shower Rule Saves £60 on Energy Bills
UK households can save £60 a year by limiting showers to four minutes. This simple change also conserves thousands of litres of water. Discover more energy-saving tips.
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