New UK gas and oil projects are a ‘no-brainer’, says EDF boss Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
French EDF Energy in talks to buy British So Energy as UK supply market consolidates France's EDF Energy is reportedly in discussions to buy So Energy, the smaller British supplier whose Irish parent company has put it up for sale, in a deal that would add to a renewed wave of consolidation among UK gas and electricity retailers. Euronews · Sep 7
£700m plan with ‘fish disco’ could save 90% of marine life, says Hinkley Point C study Scientists find underwater acoustic project to stop fish being sucked into cooling systems could save 44 tonnes a year The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
ScottishPower named worst energy supplier for customer service Which? survey ranks many of Great Britain’s biggest suppliers near bottom, with British Gas and EDF Energy also scoring poorly The Guardian - UK · Jan 19
EDF Energy solar panels: what they offer and is it worth it? Find out more about this solar service, including suitability, eligibility and potential energy bill reductions The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025
US and UK sign major nuclear power deal: What does it include? The multibillion-pound deal will build up to 12 modern nuclear reactors in northeast England and power data centres. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2025
All the major ads banned in the UK this year The UK's advertising regulator Advertising Standards Authority is responsible for banning advertisements Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025
Two ‘misleading’ heat pump adverts banned by UK watchdog ASA says online ads from Aira and EDF Energy omitted key facts about eligibility for government grants The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025
Two more ads banned over ‘misleading’ government funding claim The Advertising Standards Authority found the ads from Aira and EDF Energy were ‘likely to mislead’ customers The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
EDF Energy plans to extend life of four UK nuclear power plants French energy company to invest a further £1.3bn in its British nuclear fleet up to 2026 The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024
When should you put the heating on? Keeping your home warm on a budget this winter It turns out that getting the house to warm faster by turning the heating up is a myth Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
Life at Pontins 'haunted' seaside town - new crowd, big divide and 'hidden gem' next door After Pontins shut its gates to the public, Mirror writer Nia Dalton took a trip to Brean's 'ghost town' to discover how the closure is affecting local businesses and holiday goers Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023
From best to worst - energy firms including Octopus Energy, British Gas and Shell are ranked and only one gets five stars Only one power company won five starts in Which? annual survey, which ranks suppliers based on customer feedback Chronicle Live · Jan 21, 2023
Nottingham Post · Nov 20, 2022 Nottingham man dies after incident at EDF Energy nuclear power station "Jason was a devoted and loving father who did everything for me and his sons and daughter"
Daily Mirror · Nov 13, 2022 Hinkley Point C nuclear power station worker killed in 'construction traffic incident' The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the fatal incident after reports that a man had been injured by machinery at the nuclear power station in Somerset
Wales Online · Oct 3, 2022 The deadlines if you didn't submit your meter reading before October 1 Last week was 'meter reading week' - but there's still time left if you didn't submit one
Edinburgh Live · Sep 7, 2022 Carer left penniless after energy firm swiped £3k from bank account in bill mix up The 41-year-old social carer said he was overjoyed to hear an apology from the chief executive's office and informed he was now £89 in credit - instead of over £3,000 in debt.
Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022 Carer left penniless after energy firm swiped £3k from bank account gets cash back after billing blunder The 41-year-old social carer said he was overjoyed to hear an apology from the chief executive's office and informed he was now £89 in credit - instead of over £3,000 in debt.
Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022 Scots carer left skint after energy company swipe £3k from bank in one day Adam was transferred to EDF Energy in May 2021 when his provider Green Network Energy went bust but claims an engineer never attended his home to obtain an accurate meter reading.
Edinburgh Live · Aug 23, 2022 EDF Energy boss warns 'over half' of UK households could fall into fuel poverty EDF has warned of a "dramatic and catastrophic winter” as yearly energy bills are expected to rise to more than £3,500 and over half of households are thought to fall into fuel poverty as a result
The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2022 Nuclear industry steps up lobbying of MSPs in bid to see Scottish U-turn THE UK nuclear industry has stepped up its lobbying of MSPs in a bid to get the Scottish Parliament to reverse its opposition to the building of new…
Birmingham Post · Jun 8, 2022 Business Life: charity initiatives and award wins in the North East Our weekly round-up of stories involving charities from around the region's business community
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
Glasgow Live · Apr 21, 2022 EDF customers who can't pay bills urged to apply for new grant EDF Energy have made more money available to help households who are struggling financially with the rising cost of energy - this comes as the rate of inflation hit seven per cent.