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UK utilities could be at risk from windfall tax U-turn, says Citi

(Sharecast News) - Citi said in a note on Tuesday that the UK government could do a U-turn on a potential windfall tax for power generators.

Britain at 'significant risk' of gas shortages this winter, says regulator

LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Britain faces a "significant risk" of gas shortages this winter and a possible emergency due to the conflict in Ukraine and limited supplies in Europe, the energy regulator has said.

Britain at 'significant risk' of gas shortages this winter, says regulator - report

LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Britain faces a "significant risk" of gas shortages this winter due to the conflict in Ukraine and a shortage of supplies in Europe, the energy regulator has said according to a report by the Times newspaper on Monday.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Pound stages fight back but still under pressure

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London sunk into the red on Tuesday afternoon, with a see-saw session succumbing to selling pressure with sterling continuing to fight back from historic lows.

TOP NEWS: SSE maintains forecast despite renewable output drop

(Alliance News) - SSE PLC on Tuesday said its "balanced business mix" was enabling the electricity provider to navigate volatile market conditions, as its renewable output fell by 13%.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC cuts Ocado to 'reduce' from 'hold'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning:

JPMorgan upgrades SSE to 'overweight'

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded SSE on Tuesday to 'overweight' from 'neutral' and hiked the price target to 2,100p from 1,585p.

LONDON BRIEFING: Haleon reports double-digit revenue growth

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Tuesday, as markets in London return to action following a bank holiday for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Stifel downgrades IAG, easyJet and Ryanair

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday:

Europe's STOXX 600 falls as commodity stocks weigh; utilities outperform

Sept 7 (Reuters) - Europe's STOXX 600 index fell on Wednesday led by declines in commodity stocks after lacklustre trade data from China added to worries about a global economic slowdown, although utility stocks jumped on a report of possible regulatory change.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 struggles but DAX and New York on up

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 underperformed in a lacklustre session on Wednesday, with share price falls for oil majors offsetting gains for energy suppliers, while the pound slumped to its lowest level in 37 years.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 red despite boost for Centrica and SSE

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London improved in midday trade on Wednesday as power suppliers were boosted by news of a potential multi-billion package to freeze energy costs, while European market benchmarks benefited slightly from faster-than-expected second quarter growth.

European utilities stocks set for best day in six months

MILAN, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Europe's utilities stocks rallied on Wednesday and were set for their best day in six months, as investors speculated about possible regulation changes to face a worsening energy crisis.

Sunday newspaper round-up: Energy bill freeze, Iceland, National Grid

(Sharecast News) - Lizz Truss declined in an interview with BBC One to rule out freezing energy bills in some form if she were elected, vowing to take action within a week if she were. Truss, who is widely expected to come out on top in the Tory leadership contest, vowed she would reveal her plans to ease the pain from soaring energy prices and expanding energy supply within seven days after entering Number 10. A plan to restart economic growth through tax cuts would be forthcoming within a month from assuming office. Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has proposed keeping the cap in place throughout the winter, putting the cost to the Treasury at £29bn. - The Sunday Telegraph