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UK pledges for CO2 tax cut for industry
John Cridland, the head of Britain's largest business lobby, CBI has called on Tuesday for carbon tax exemptions for British oil and gas intensive businesses to encourage their ability to compete with companies overseas.
read more... 15/06/2011
Visit to Britain of the Chinese Vice-Premier starts with energy proposals.
The Vice Premier of China, Li Keqianq, will have a four-day visit to Britain dealing with renewable energy that will include meetings with the Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron, and also with The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, The Minister of Finance, George Osborne and the Foreign Minister, William Hague.
read more... 06/01/2011
Energy Market Overview, Friday, December 17, 2010
British gas spot prices increased on Friday on freezing weather boosting heating demand. By 10:35 GMT, the day-ahead gas price was traded at 65,25 pence per therm exceeding more than one penny compared to the previous session and reaching the highest level since early February 2009. According to the National Grid data, Britain will continue to import gas from Norway, the Netherlands and Belgium to cover about 30 percents of its gas demand.
read more... 17/12/2010
Gas prices see multi-month high amid cold weather in UK.
Gas prices reached their highest level in 9 months as cold weather was forecasted for the next three to five days, according to Britain’s Met Office.
read more... 23/11/2010
Great Britain increases gas and electricity prices.
UK's biggest energy supplier British Gas is about to increase its domestic gas and electricity prices by 7% from December 10.
read more... 15/11/2010