Npower and EDF pledge to freeze prices until spring 2015.

Business between the Ukraine and the west continues despite political tensions between EU and Moscow

Report from energy regulator Ofgem shows that Centrica was winner out of the 'Big Six'

Big six energy company gets three times the amount of complaints of its rivals.

First taste of winter will put spotlight on NHS and energy companies' price rises.

David Cameron is eager to move the political debate onto the long term economy and new figures have helped him do that, but much now rests on the autumn statement.

EDF has become the latest energy giant to put up its prices, leaving consumers facing higher electricity and gas bills for the winter ahead.

Percentage rise lower than those of big six firms Centrica and SSE but still above annual wages growth.

Energy secretary Ed Davey to issue warning to industry at Energy UK conference amid debate over rising bills.

Energy UK, body which represents 'Big Six', warns investment at risk in mud-slinging debate around bills and profit.

The manufacturer hopes to raise between €1bn and €2bn from the plan.

Major deal benefits the 5,000 workers who will build the new power station.

Energy minister Michael Fallon claims government's nuclear deal does not involve subsides.

British Gas, NPower, SSE, EDF, Scottish Power and E.On bosses grilled by Commons energy committee but escape full roasting.

MPs question government claim that nuclear power stations will not cost British taxpayers.

Energy firm apologises unreservedly to customers for dodgy sales techniques.

The prime minister has announced a major breakthrough with Hinkley nuclear power station - but rows over energy industry are taking shine off deal.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron says move marks next generation of nuclear power in Britain.

Prime Minister David Cameron says £16bn nuclear deal with French utility company EDF will provide safe energy "far into the future."

Britain opened the door to investment from China in its nuclear sector on Thursday (October 17) as finance minister George Osborne invited Chinese companies to take stakes in new nuclear projects.

Energy giants defy public and political anger and raise gas and electricity prices.

SSE originally pledged not to raise prices again before Autumn 2014 at the earliest

Labour boss defines his leadership with full-frontal assault on energy companies to pave way to Downing Street.

The full text of the letter the Labour Party leader is sending to UK energy companies, including Centrica.

Labour leader says energy companies have been overcharging British consumers for too long.

Activists from environmental group Greenpeace broke into the French nuclear power station of Tricastin on Monday (July 15) to protest against the use of atomic power.

Tory MP Charlie Elphicke accuses foreign water firms of tax evasion.

Proposed scheme would help UK consumers find the cheapest deals more easily.

Regulator sets out proposals for more level playing field to allow smaller firms to compete with energy giants.

Britain's largest gas supplier to use profits made from the cold snap to curb consumer tariffs.