Labour conference sparks energy nationalisation debate

Labour’s leadership faced a fierce showdown at their conference over the party’s stance on nationalising vital infrastructure, as delegates voted in favour of a motion pushed by Unite

Gas firm says shale gas profits should fund UK insulation

The UK should use its massive shale gas deposits to fund insulation measures so we can hit 2020 renewable energy targets. That’s the view of biomethane supplier to the UK gas grid, CNG Services who suggested shale gas would help avoid pricey oil imports at a fringe event at Labour’s party conference in Manchester. John […]