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Will gas and electricity bills fall? 2025 energy prices forecast
UK energy prices rose on 1 April, but Trump’s tariffs could lower energy bills going forward. What is the forecast for gas and electricity from July?
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BP's 'long, painful decline' – and why next year could be even tougher
Opinion Long-suffering shareholders in oil giant BP have been pushing for change. It won’t come soon enough, says Matthew Lynn
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Why are energy bills so expensive in the UK?
Electricity bills in the UK are higher than in any comparable rich country. Some blame the net-zero zealotry of the government for that. What is really to blame for high energy bills?
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King Coal has not been dethroned yet — should you buy?
The demand for coal is only growing, yet investors don’t seem to want to take advantage of the opportunity, says Rupert Hargreaves
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Heat pumps: how to reduce the cost of installation
Tips Half of homes should have heat pumps within 15 years, according to the government's climate advisers. We look at how much a heat pump costs, how the £7,500 government grant works, and other discounts available
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What does a BP and Shell merger mean for the UK oil industry?
BP’s struggles have made it vulnerable to a takeover. Could it merge with Shell to create a British behemoth?
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Renewable investing: who is paying for the green revolution?
Investors in renewables have not been rewarded, says Bruce Packard. Will they fund the government’s plans?
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Solar investing: is it too risky?
NextEnergy Solar Fund’s steep discount reflects doubts about high debts and the sustainability of its dividend. What does it mean for solar investors?
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Renewable infrastructure trusts on the road to ruin?
Rising discounts and yields for renewable infrastructure trusts reflect the unsustainability of the subsidy system, says Max King.
