energy prices
SNP in cahoots with the Tories
The Scottish government is working hand in glove with the Conservatives in opposing measures to reduce the cost of energy bills.
The rise of the bills: the great energy rip-off at a glance
The great energy rip-off at a glance.
Rising costs, mega profits, price fixing… We must make energy companies more accountable
Bill hikes, “Libor-like” fixing of wholesale gas prices, huge profits... time to investigate the limitations of private utilities running our energy supplies.
Inflation makes prospects for improved growth in rest of 2011 dim
4.4% inflation makes it unlikely that economic growth will pick up in the second half of the year. Retail sales volumes are likely to remain stagnant.