A London broker has lost £6 million after an alleged rogue trader made substantial authorised bets on the oil market.

As the credit crunch continues to claim businesses, there could be an increase in the adoption of green IT initiatives, it has been claimed.

The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is to proceed with the development of a pair of eco-friendly prototype properties in Derwenthorpe.

Energy providers need to "up their game" when it comes to relating to customer needs, a price comparison website has said.

Households planning to make energy efficient changes around their properties can now do so thanks to a £3.5 billion investment.

The government has proposed that a body to regulate the nuclear energy sector in the UK be set up.

Small businesses and entrepreneurs are to be given more assistance in funding energy-saving initiatives after the Carbon Trust announced a major revamp of its £100 million business loan scheme.

Community groups have been invited to take part in a nationwide competition aimed at finding the most environmentally-friendly public building.

Proposals to develop an eco-village on the site of an old quarry and cement works in County Antrim have received the go-ahead.

Refinery workers at the Lindsey oil refinery have voted to accept a deal which will see them return to work.

Plan may act as blueprint for others.