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Challenges of Engineering Our Post-Brexit Future
28th September 2016 | Peter Rolton: Chairman, Rolton Group
Last month’s message from Theresa May as she reiterated that “Brexit means Brexit” couldn’t be much clearer. Her words signaled an end to the ‘rabbit in the headlights’ limbo period that surrounded the EU referendum and encouraged a move into a more proactive phase where we need to take control of our own destiny.
The Tightening Screws of Ukraine's Energy Supply
10th March 2014 | Peter Rolton
As the crisis in Ukraine continues, Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated unequivocally that his sole interest is in coming to the aid of and protecting civilians. His plaintive claims are falling on slightly sceptical ears, however; it may be cynical, but in all likelihood the reality is a well-worn truth that has caused innumerable conflicts both global and local in the past: it’s all about power.
Manufacturing the UK's Economic Recovery
28th February 2014 | Peter Rolton
The Chancellor has his sights set firmly on driving economic recovery, and a central component of the plan is his target to increase the value of annual UK exports to £1 trillion by 2020.
It’s Time to get Smart about Energy Tariffs
17th January 2014 | Peter Rolton
I’m going to open with an indisputable truth: the UK suffers from an exceedingly antiquated attitude towards energy provision. With every other part of modern life becoming customisable and flexible, the sector remains as rigid as it has ever been.
Stoking the Fuel Poverty Fire
13th December 2013 | Peter Rolton
It’s been on the back burner for over a year now, but in the last week the heat has been turned up on proposals to redefine fuel poverty.
Davey and Goliath
23rd October 2013 | Peter Rolton
In the fight between Osborne and Davey, only one side can win; whatever the result, the ramifications for the future of UK energy will be much more significant than simply bruised egos.
How long can we remain blind to blackouts?
11th October 2013 | Peter Rolton
Well, the inevitable has happened: ‘Blackout Britain’ has made its way back into the news as the National Grid announces that this winter brings with it the highest risk of power cuts in six years. Not that it’s anything to be smug about, but this news isn’t really new…