44 h. ago How thousands of fossil fuel lobbyists got access to UN climate talks – and then kept drilling

Exclusive: Research shows oil, gas and coal firms’ unprecedented access to Cop26-29, blocking urgent climate actionMore than 5,000 fossil fuel lobbyists were given access to the UN climate summits over the past four years, a period marked by a rise in catastrophic extreme weather, inadequate climate action and record oil and gas expansion, new research reveals.Lobbyists representing the interests of the oil, gas and coal industries – which are mostly responsible for climate breakdown – have been allowed to participate in the annual climate negotiations where states are meant to come in good faith and commit to ambitious policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading...

Politics

47 h. ago Greencore edges forward in £1.2bn Bakkavor deal after agreeing to sell factory

The UK competition watchdog said it was planning to accept the steps put forward by the two firms to allay its concerns over the takeover.

Economics

3 d. ago Energy supplier collapses leaving nearly 24,000 customers affected

Regulator Ofgem has stepped in to protect supply for Tomato Energy’s 15,300 household and 8,400 business customers

Economics

3 d. ago UK energy firm Tomato Energy collapses with nearly 24,000 customers affected

Customers will be contacted by their new supplier, which will be allocated by Ofgem in the coming days

Economics

3 d. ago Energy provider goes bust leaving thousands of customers in limbo

Customers of Tomato Energy will be contacted by their new supplier, which will be allocated by Ofgem in the coming days.

Economics

3 d. ago Tomato Energy: Ofgem protections explained as energy firm goes into administration

Thousands face uncertainty after another UK energy supplier suddenly goes under ⚡

Politics

3 d. ago Tomato Energy collapses in move impacting nearly 24,000 customers

Regulator Ofgem said customers’ energy supply and funds paid into accounts will be secured under the supplier of last resort safety net.

Economics

3 d. ago BREAKING: UK gas and electricity firm Tomato Energy collapses as industry watchdog steps in

Tomato Energy was banned from taking on new customers this year after racking up £3million in debt - and was serving 15,300 households and 8,400 businesses when it collapsed

Science

3 d. ago UK gas and electricity firm collapses as industry watchdog forced to step in for customers

UK gas and electricity firm Tomato Energy has collapsed in a major worry for household and business customers as industry regular Ofgem steps in to provide support

Economics

2 w. ago Benn pressed on potential ‘collapse’ of motor industry due to incoming EU rules

DUP MP Gavin Robinson said new rules coming on emissions and sales of cars will have a significant impact.

Politics

3 w. ago Electricity prices set to jump 20% within five years, energy firm warns

Bosses also blamed ‘complex regulations’ for the UK having higher wholesale energy prices than some other European countries.

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