Britain will benefit from joining itself up to the European energy grid

In Europe, electricity is a commodity traded on an hourly or half-hourly basis, often months ahead of its actual use in homes or businesses.

Greg Barker confirms plan to increase support for renewable heat technologies

The financial returns for businesses installing renewable heat technologies are likely to increase from next year, after climate minister Greg Barker confirmed an upcoming consultation on the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme will increase tariffs for some technologies.