News articles for General industry

  • MEP defends Hinkley Point subsidies

    MEP defends Hinkley Point subsidies

    21st March 2013

    A Liberal Democrat MEP has backed the government's decision to approve plans to develop new reactors at Hinkley Point, despite the hefty state subsidies involved.

  • Experts recommend washing machine changes

    Experts recommend washing machine changes

    20th March 2013

    Focussing on appliance re-use and washing machine repairs will be essential if the UK is to get a handle on energy wastage and emissions.

  • Government backs Hinkley Point

    Government backs Hinkley Point

    19th March 2013

    The government has given the go-ahead for the development of new nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point in Somerset, although protracted negotiations continue.

  • AGA sees profits rise despite weak demand

    AGA sees profits rise despite weak demand

    13th March 2013

    Iconic range cooker manufacturer AGA saw pre-tax profits rise by 12 per cent during 2012, in spite of weak demand from consumers.

  • Nuclear talks fraught, report claims

    Nuclear talks fraught, report claims

    8th March 2013

    Talks between energy giant EDF and the UK government over financing new nuclear power reactors are in jeopardy, it has been claimed.

  • Carbon target rebellion gathers momentum

    Carbon target rebellion gathers momentum

    4th March 2013

    Liberal Democrat party president Tim Farron has indicated that he will back calls for the government to set a decarbonisation target for Britain's energy supply.

  • Domestic appliance sales fall in Ireland

    Domestic appliance sales fall in Ireland

    4th March 2013

    Sales of domestic appliances in Ireland fell by 13 per cent last year, according to new industry figures.

  • Lib Dem rebels back decarbonisation call

    Lib Dem rebels back decarbonisation call

    1st March 2013

    Three Liberal Democrat MPs have indicated that they will support a cross-party call for the government to adopt a decarbonisation target for Britain's energy supply.

  • Scotland backs renewable energy

    Scotland backs renewable energy

    28th February 2013

    The Scottish government has reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy by backing research into wave and tidal power projects.

  • Anger at extent of domestic appliance fly-tipping

    Anger at extent of domestic appliance fly-tipping

    28th February 2013

    Councillors in Gloucestershire are up in arms about the number of domestic appliances that are being disposed of illegally in the county.