UK firms urge govt to quicken shift from fossil fuels

London (AFP) Sept 24, 2021

Major UK-based companies on Friday urged the government to accelerate the nation's shift away from fossil fuels for electricity generation, amid turmoil over surging gas prices. The 14 firms - including energy supplier Octopus, telecoms operator BT and supermarket chain Co-op - wrote a joint letter to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng calling for a rethink. "We are writing to urge the