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EDF's offer for British Energy faces opposition

The board of British Energy will consider a takeover approach from EDF but are hoping that more bids could materialise

Chloride rejects £657m Emerson Electric bid

The power supply protection company's shares shoot up 26 per cent after it deflects a takeover approach from a US rival

British Gas hints at more price rises this year

Centrica set off a storm of protest after it issued a strong signal that consumers will be hit by a fresh round of price rises

International Power to cash in on shortages

The company is paying $856m for a portfolio power stations in the US that begin working when demand peaks

Gas: The heat is on

Millions of homeowners face a second rise in gas and electricity bills as Centrica grapples with a slump in its profits

Millions face second British Gas price rise

The energy group warns of a further increase this year after owner Centrica said operating profits would fall sharply

British Gas fights Accenture over billing

An IT billing system designed by Accenture, the consultancy group, has become the focus of a £182 million High Court writ

Grid powers up for new energy

Chief executive Steve Holliday is racing ahead with upgrades for a nuclear future combined with green initiatives

Two's a crowd in the generating game

The Government's desire for proper competition has created a stumbling block in the sale of British Energy

Hopes for British Energy takeover fade

EDF was the only company to table a firm bid for British Energy as a government demand put off other buyers from the sale

Tempus: Power shortage

Centrica strikes British Energy deal with EDF

The owner of British Gas is hammering out details of a joint venture with EDF, which has already lodged an Energy bid

EDF faces challenge over nuclear technology

EDF's plan to employ Areva, the French nuclear energy group, to build Britain's nuclear power stations could be illegal

Iberdrola finalises British Energy bid

The Spanish energy group is understood to be putting the final touches to a bid for British Energy, the nuclear generator

British Energy: Poor reaction

Only one company now seems certain to bid in the auction for British Energy, which has a Friday deadline