UK Business News

What is a smart meter and exactly what is smart metering? Smart meters are units attached to businesses and homes that implement technically advanced readouts of how much electrical and gas energy is used in a specified amount of time.
First Utility is the currently the only supply providing both electricity and gas usage information. This [...]

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Having parted company with previous partners EDF Energy at the end of 2010, Sainsbury’s have today announced an new agreement with British Gas, who will help power the Sainsbury’s Energy brand.
The new deal aims to offer customers access to new energy technologies, energy deals, information, and energy saving advice in a place that’s convenient [...]

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The host nation has been under close scrutiny in the first week or so of the South African World Cup, but the international community is not only watching the action on the pitch; they are also witnessing a South Africa that continues to emerge as a competitive 21st century economy.
As outlined in Deloitte’s paper “2010 [...]

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Nissan International SA have announced pricing schedules to four European countries for the innovative all electric Nissan LEAF, with reservations being taken from July 2010, for delivery in February 2011 in the UK.
The initial launch markets in Europe include the UK, along with Portugal, Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland, with all four countries offering [...]

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Energy supplier E.On have confirmed that they will go ahead with plans to close their call centre in Rayleigh Essex, following a 90 day consultation period with Union officials from Unison.
The closure scheduled for June, will mean the loss of 600 jobs and is the third announcement to close a call centre in the area [...]

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