MPs angered by British Energy failures
Press Review 12 February 2004
MPs yesterday expressed their anger at the collapse of British Energy.
DTI slammed over British Energy
Press Review 6 February 2004
The Department of Trade and Industry failed to keep a careful watch over British Energy after the privatisation of the nuclear generating company, according to the National Audit Office.
British Energy collapse 'avoidable' says watchdog
News Article 6 February 2004
British Energy could have avoided the problems that led to a multi-million government bailout, according to the official spending watchdog.
UK subsidy record damaged
Press Review 13 January 2004
British Energy seeks new loan
Press Review 27 November 2003
British Energy still facing administration
Press Review 2 October 2003
Race to save British Energy
Press Review 1 October 2003
Hewitt welcomes British Energy debt deal
News Article 1 October 2003
Trade secretary Patricia Hewitt has welcomed news that British Energy has reached an agreement on its debts that will avoid pushing the company into administration.
EU threatens British Energy rescue deal
Press Review 24 July 2003
British Energy plan under fire
Press Review 9 June 2003
British Energy aid set for Brussels approval
Press Review 11 March 2003
US power giant slams energy bail-out
Press Review 17 February 2003
Crispin Blunt - Shadow minister for trade, energy and science
Interview 6 February 2003
Question: What do you think the government's chances of success are in agreeing a restructuring deal for British Energy?
British Energy rescue is anti-competitive, say Tories
News Article 6 February 2003
The government's plans for rescuing British Energy could be struck down by European competition authorities, the Conservatives have warned.
Energy investors move for more aid
Press Review 29 January 2003