sector specific news - Utilities Sector

Rising energy hosts 'hitting UK businesses'

The UK's small businesses are struggling to cope with rising energy costs, a study shows.

Green economy provides 'significant growth opportunities'

Utility companies and other businesses in the green energy sector have the potential to offer thousands of career development opportunities, according to the business secretary.

Small employers offered green guidance

Smaller-scale employers in the UK have been told about how they could go about improving their environmental focus.

Business energy market 'lacks transparency'

The business energy market is currently facing a lack of transparency, an expert suggests.

Utility firms offered ideas to tackle fuel poverty

The country's utility firms have been told about some of the ways in which they could tackle fuel poverty.

Gap appearing 'between public and private sector wage awards'

A large difference between the pay awards of workers in the public and private sectors is starting to be seen, research suggests.

Focusing on green issues 'could help firms retain young talent'

Employers might want to focus on their environmental commitments in order to retain talented younger workers, it is suggested.

Energy firms 'need to demonstrate fairness of pricing policies'

Energy companies need to focus on demonstrating the fairness of their prices to consumers, it is believed.

Small firms 'may need help to address utility outgoings'

Utility costs are among the areas of expenditure which small firms might need help with, it is suggested.

Engineering demand 'strong in utilities sector'

Demand for engineering workers is currently strong in the utilities sector, an expert believes.