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Energy UK ‘has no relationship’ with Shapps

The chief executive of Energy UK says she has no relationship with the secretary of state and is yet to meet him, despite the country facing the worst energy crisis in memory. Speaking to Utility Week Emma Pinchbeck was scathing of Grant Shapps and accused the recently appointed head of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero of producing “inaccurate” PR.

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Energy regulator looks to expand board

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Ofgem seeks alternatives to forced PPM installs

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January sees record EBSS redemption rates

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Weekend press round-up: Japanese owners put SES Water up for sale

The Japanese owners of SES Water are reportedly putting the business up for sale due to their reluctance to inject fresh equity into the highly-geared company. Meanwhile, Grant Shapps, head of the newly-formed Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, discusses his plans to make British energy the cheapest in Europe. This and more in Utility Week’s latest round-up of the weekend’s papers.

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Open data: The great enabler in UK utilities

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Strong nuclear output sees EDF post £1 billion UK profit

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M&S to close energy arm and transfer customers to Octopus

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British Gas results show energy supply still a ‘tough business’

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O’Shea refuses to rule out bonus following record Centrica profits

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How smart are Britain’s energy tariffs?

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Centrica posts £3.3bn profit

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Switching surge predicted for second half of 2023

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On the Move: National Grid, Northumbrian, Scottish Power

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‘Concerning’ lack of Londoners redeeming old-style PPM discounts

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Ofgem chief warns PPM ban could increase energy bills

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‘Unethical’ to let PPM customers rack up debt

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‘Energy suppliers need to stop hiding behind call centres’

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Switching hits ‘new normal’ after 73% decline in 2022

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Weekend press: Ofgem boss should resign over prepayment meter scandal

In our latest roundup of national press stories from the weekend, Gordon Brown calls for Jonathan Brearley's resignation over the prepayment meter scandal; John Armitt warns that renewables are insufficient to rely on for energy security; Jeremy Hunt rules out ongoing energy bills support; and Therese Coffey U-turns on £250 million pollution fines

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