Plans to reform electricity market 'unworkable', say green businesses - The Guardian

Plans to reform electricity market 'unworkable', say green businesses The Guardian Government plans to reform the electricity market to favour low-carbon power are "unworkable" and will lead to "a train wreck" in the sector, and higher and more volatile energy prices for consumers, according to a group of the UK's leading renewable ... and more »

Britain has got talent but UK businesses fail to protect it - Fresh Business Thinking

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Britain has got talent but UK businesses fail to protect it Fresh Business Thinking By Daniel Hunter When it comes to business continuity planning, UK businesses are much better prepared for technology and environmental risks than they are for the risk of losing talent. This is the key finding of a new report, What if … Britain has got talent - but UK businesses fail to protect it (Vodafone UK)ResponseSource (press release) all 3 news articles »

UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Tues May 15 - Reuters

UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Tues May 15 Reuters *F&C ASSET MANAGEMENT The fund manager said it plans to extend its range of investment trusts and has introduced a revised compensation scheme for senior managers, as it reported long-awaited plans to shake-up its flagging retail businesses. and more »

Viewpoint: Protecting against the eurozone crisis - BBC News

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Viewpoint: Protecting against the eurozone crisis BBC News Many UK firms are debating what impact this will have on business profitability and cash flow. But only a minority of commercial organisations are currently making contingency plans for such an event, according to our research.

COLUMN-UK's cheapest new power source? A cable: Gerard Wynn - Reuters

COLUMN-UK's cheapest new power source? A cable: Gerard Wynn Reuters It may not suit the likes of France's EDF, which is planning a new fleet of British nuclear power plants on even more perilous economics than gas, as cutting UK wholesale prices would dent their business case even further.