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BEIS promises review of regulators’ duties

The government has promised a review of utilities regulators’ statutory duties this year and to align the processes in the water and energy sectors for appealing against watchdogs’ decisions. The exercise will consider recommendations outlined in a 2019 report submitted by National Infrastructure Commission on economic regulation to government.

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Anglian lays out £680m spend for 2022/23

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Octopus raises solar export payments to customers

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Analyst warns price cap could rise to nearly £2,450 in October

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BEIS asked to consider sooner updates to retail regulations

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Yorkshire fined for sewage spill

Yorkshire Water has been fined for a pollution incident in 2017 that caused the deaths of hundreds of fish in a waterway close to Bradford. A pumping station malfunction was not raised by the telemetry system, which meant the discharge was undetected for four days. The Environment Agency said Yorkshire reacted quickly when it became aware of the problem and upgraded equipment to protect the area.

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New commission launched to monitor hydrogen strategy

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Networks race to restore power following weekend storms

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Weekend press round-up: Centrica gears up for £200m activist assault

In our latest review of sector coverage in the national newspapers, the owner of British Gas is said to be braced for a raid by hedge funds eager to take advantage of the global energy crisis. A government plan to mitigate the worst impacts of that crisis is set to be unveiled this week, another report suggests. Meanwhile, Macquarie’s return to the UK water sector is analysed.

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