With winter approaching, vulnerable householders will benefit from a new helpline available from this week. Funded by Britain's biggest power companies, the ‘Home Heat’ helpline – 0800 33 66 99 – is a concerted effort by energy suppliers, supported by four government

Sir David King, chief scientific adviser, has confirmed the appointment of Dr Paul Golby, chief executive of E.On UK, as his co-chairman of the UK Energy Research Partnership. The new body, which met informally for the first time this week, will bring