Apple mega-bucks give Ireland a €14 billion dilemma
More billions are on the way from the tech giant as the Irish hoover up multinational taxes at a breakneck pace — but struggle to build what this booming nation needs.
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How Ed Miliband became Britain’s most divisive government minister
The Energy Secretary has made an eye-catching start. But how far is he prepared to rock the boat?
Why a disillusioned, angry Britain voted for change
A tour of Britain’s provincial towns reveals a restless nation with no love for its political class.
Are heat pumps more expensive to run than gas boilers?
The first in a series exploring the myths and realities surrounding heat pumpsEvery year about 130 million households across Europe burn almost 40% of the continent’s total gas consumption to heat their homes. Those boilers contribute more than a fifth…
UK spends least among major European economies on low-carbon energy policy, study shows
Britain spent about £26bn in three years on low-carbon measures, less than Italy, Germany, France and Spain, Greenpeace findsThe UK spends less on low-carbon energy policy than any other major European economy, analysis has shown, despite evidence that…
Environmentally friendly heat pumps hit slump in Europe, says lobby group
Sales fell 5% over 14 countries for which data exists, according to the European Heat Pump AssociationEurope’s heat pump market has hit a slump, industry data shows, holding up the continent’s efforts to heat its homes without polluting the planet.Manu…
Ukraine war has marked a turning point in Europe’s gas consumption, says IEA
Global energy watchdog says Russia cutting supplies has prompted efficiency upgrades and move to heat pumpsThe Ukraine crisis has marked a turning point for Europe’s gas consumption, which is expected to fall again this year as homes and firms embrace …