The UK faces an energy crunch from all directions

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We are entering an era of high energy prices, argues Centrica chief executive Sam Laidlaw, and in the long run only a more diverse supply can lead us out of it

Energy has become the currency of nations; how it's safeguarded, sourced, bought, traded and used is now at the heart of national political and public debate. Today, the UK faces an energy crunch from...

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