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Miliband calls for timetable to decouple electricity and gas prices

Welsh Water bosses latest to waive bonuses

Defra slammed for ‘inefficient’ use of millions of paper forms

The government’s environmental department (Defra) has been heavily criticised for its “inefficient and expensive” over reliance on paper forms. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has revealed that Defra still handles around 14 million paper forms every year. Consequently, the group of cross-party MPs warns that Defra is at “constant risk of failure or cyber attack” due to its outdated processes. It adds that a pro-active strategy for digital transformation is needed to ensure the UK has a safe supply of water and food.

RWE’s Tom Glover warns against market revolution

Government introduces powers to cut network charges for industry

Ofwat voices concerns on regional resource plans

Calls for ‘blend and extend’ contracts for small firms

More stringent CSO rules announced

Efficiency fund awards £24m to energy intensive industry

Weekend press: Water company dividends jump to £1.4bn

SSE folds solar and battery team into renewables arm

SSE is folding its 100-strong solar and battery team, which up until now has been incubated in the group’s Enterprise division, into SSE Renewables. The company said the move will help the solar and battery business to grow in scale, whilst also enabling SSE Renewables to benefit from the team's expertise.

Public perceptions of water companies not shaken

Yorkshire upgrades treatments to target discolouration

First long-term asset fund for renewables gets green light

Solar farm connects to transmission network in UK first