Articles by Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

Business

ExxonMobil to shut chemicals plant in Fife with loss of up to 450 jobs

US oil firm blames UK government policy and supply costs for closure of site near Cowdenbeath in Scotland

2 days ago

World

Oversupply of oil could create glut of 4m barrels a day, says energy watchdog

Warning comes as scenario in which global demand continues to grow until 2050 is included in IEA outlook report

Nov 13, 2025

Business

UK energy firms call for overhaul of regulator Ofgem

Energy UK claims Ofgem has overseen ‘dramatic rise in red tape’ that has pushed up bills and slowed economic growth

Oct 22, 2025

Business

UK small businesses and charities say nuclear levy could add thousands to bills

Charge from next month expected to have disproportionate impact after energy-intensive industries given exemption

Oct 12, 2025

‘It’s unsustainable’: homes in Great Britain brace for winter with soaring energy debts

As typical annual dual-fuel charge rises to £1,755, charities warn over record £4.4bn owed to suppliers

Oct 1, 2025

Britons preparing to ration energy as Ofgem price cap rises, says charity

National Energy Action says 58% of households expect to cut heating use as typical annual dual-fuel bill increases to £1,755

Oct 1, 2025

Business

Future of Ovo Energy in doubt after failing financial stress tests

Firm, founded by green energy entrepreneur Stephen Fitzpatrick, says there is “uncertainty” around plan to improve capital position

Sep 30, 2025