Latest news in the energy and utilities sector

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Unite cautiously welcomes draft energy bill

22 May 2012

The bill is expected to outline long-term contracts to encourage investment in nuclear and renewable energy.

Jobs, excellence and safety: Our nuclear future

18 April 2012

Speakers, including leading industry figures and local MP Jamie Reed, will be calling for a clear and attainable economic strategy for West Cumbria with a strong nuclear industry as its centrepiece.

MPs and energy unions back dual design approach for nuclear new build

22 March 2012

Any new nuclear build in the UK should be secured via a “dual design approach” representatives from two key energy unions agreed with MPs in a meeting on Wednesday night

Britain’s biggest trade union joins forces with RenewableUK to campaign for green jobs

27 February 2012

RenewableUK, the trade association for the wind, wave and tidal industry, and Unite the union have signed a memorandum of understanding committing both organisations to campaign together to ensure that the development of the renewable energy industry provides significant benefits to UK businesses and the workers they employ.