Smart meters are not just ‘dumb’ but a scandalous waste of money Letters: John Curtis, Ray Chalker and Andrew Pearson on the sheer frustration of having smart meters that don’t work The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022
Prosecutors probe fraud claims at one of France's oldest nuclear plants French prosecutors are investigating allegations that officials at a nuclear power station covered up incidents of malfunction at the ageing Tricastin plant in the country's south-east. Radio France Internationale · Jun 10, 2022
Chennai: 2 sell land with fake document, swindle woman of Rs 1.5 crore, held CHENNAI: The Entrustment Document Fraud (EDF) wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested two people on Wednesday for allegedly swindling Rs 1.5 crore from a woman by selling her a piece of land using forged documents. The police are on the lookout for another woman involved in the case. The Times of India · Jun 10, 2022
Martin Lewis shares new energy tariff deals which could help millions of households beat October price cap The consumer champion has issued important advice for people with British Gas, Ovo, E.On Next, SSE and EDF. Daily Record · Jun 8, 2022
Europe shows ‘laissez-faire’ economics is not the answer to the cost of living crisis WHEN it comes to the cost of living crisis, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak likes to paint a picture of himself as helpless in the face of forces beyond… The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2022
Energy bills: why are so many smart meters in Britain turning ‘dumb’? Hundreds of readers tell of lost connectivity as official figures show millions of devices have to be read manually The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2022
Partners outline hopes for British Steel's green hydrogen ambition EDF, University College London and Materials Processing Institute unite with British Steel as Tees Valley Mayor welcomes cutting edge industry activity Birmingham Post · Jun 1, 2022
Hinkley Point B owner says it will not extend life of nuclear plant EDF Energy tells staff reactors will be shut down in summer despite concerns of blackouts later this year The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022
Government 'considering' extending Hinkley Point B to protect UK electric The business secretary has looked at continuing generation at the Somerset power station to guard against depleted European gas supplies Birmingham Post · May 30, 2022
'My EDF energy bill jumped from £98 a month to more than £500 - what use is a £400 rebate?' Josie said she feared for others trying to cope Wales Online · May 27, 2022
Consett woman fears for the winter as energy bills go up from £98 to £535 Josie has hit out at massive hike in price of energy for their 'completely ordinary' three bedroomed terrace home Chronicle Live · May 27, 2022
Underwater drone carries out first-ever offshore wind farm inspection EDF’s remotely operated vehicle was able to visually inspect the foundations of three turbines. The Independent UK · May 23, 2022
Sizewell C ‘may cost double government estimates and take five years longer to build’ Research into costs of proposed Suffolk power station could further inflame debate over UK nuclear power The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2022
Hinkley Point C delayed by one year as costs rise by £3bn French energy giant EDF outlined the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the nuclear plant project in Somerset Birmingham Post · May 20, 2022
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022 UK nuclear power stations’ decommissioning cost soars to £23.5bn Failures in government’s investment strategy mean taxpayer has contributed £10.7bn in just two years
Wales Online · May 20, 2022 Hinkley Point C delayed by a year as cost rises by £3 billion The nuclear power station will not open until June 2027 now and the total spend will be close to £26 billion due to impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 Actor Samuel West joins Sizewell protest over threat to nature The proposals would see a breeding area the size of eight football pitches lost, as well as some three million fish, according to RSPB estimates.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2022 There’s no chance of cutting bills while the private sector runs the UK energy market All that the energy giants are interested in is profit. Public ownership – as in France – is the only answer, says public services expert David Hall
Birmingham Post · May 16, 2022 Hinkley Point C nuclear plant could help households save £1bn a year on energy bills, says EDF The French energy firm has issued a statement following comments by the business secretary over the cost to consumers of building more nuclear plants in the UK
The Independent UK · May 15, 2022 Hundreds march against Sizewell C nuclear power station The protest in Suffolk came days after ministers delayed a decision on plans for the new plant.
Manchester Evening News · May 13, 2022 EDF warns customers about severe impact of double energy price rise in October There's now talk of a further energy price increase later this year but EDF say they are "increasingly constrained in our ability to do more"
Birmingham Post · May 13, 2022 UK nuclear power plants may increase energy bills, says business secretary A fleet of new nuclear power stations is at the heart of the Government's energy strategy
Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022 EDF Energy apologises for pushing energy deal £400 more than its cheapest tariff Gas and electricity provider EDF Energy promoted expensive fixed rate deals over cheaper variable rate ones, and has now said it will retrain its staff over the issue
Birmingham Post · May 5, 2022 Hinkley Point contractor handed improvement notice after worker fall The Somerset plant’s main civil engineering contractor Bylor is a joint venture between Laing O’Rourke and Bouygues Travaux Publics
Nottingham Post · May 5, 2022 Energy warning over claim firms 'invent electricity meter readings' and 'adjust' direct debits Energy watchdog Ofgem has launched an investigation into the claims