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Energy suppliers to gain


Energy suppliers will benefit from a 60 per cent increase in energy management spending by the end of 2002, according to forecasts from Datamonitor. More than a third of industrial and commercial users polled said they plan to use energy management products and that they preferred obtaining energy supply and management from the same source.
Rover and Unipart tie-up


MG Rover and Unipart are to reinstate the long-standing relationship that ended when the car maker came under BMW’s control. Unipart will provide parts warehousing and supply aftermarket parts to MG Rover’s dealers until at least June 2004.
More Brits are anti-euro


A recent Mori poll showed that 58 per cent of people in the UK are against joining European monetary union, compared with 56 per cent in January. Only 26 per cent would now support joining.
Advice for water savings


Water bills can be reduced by up to 40 per cent if simple steps are taken to increase efficiencies, according to the Construction Industry Council’s Water Conservation in Business. The guide, which costs £5 and can be obtained from the CIC, contains industry advice, as well as case studies of successful cost-saving projects. Details: CIC, 020 7637 8692
An abuse of market power
There are legitimate concerns about large members of online marketplaces abusing their position, to the detriment of smaller competitiors, argues Dick Jennings
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Council joins consortium


Portsmouth City Council has signed up with the Central Buying Consortium (CBC) for local authorities. The CBC allows 17 local authorities to combine their purchasing power to get the best deals for goods such as gas, electricity and IT. The councils control a turnover of £750 million.
Supplier base faces cuts
Buyers of printed circuit boards (PCBs) are continuing to cut their supplier bases, according to a new report. But they are avoiding formal partnerships, writes Elizabeth Bellamy.
Net not seen as critical
Although 88 per cent of businesses have an Internet presence, only 16 per cent believe e-commerce would play a critical role in their survival, according to a recent survey.
Bill makes UK e-friendly


The long-awaited e-commerce bill, which applies a light regulatory touch to the fledgling sector, is set to make the UK one of Europe’s most e-friendly countries early in the next century.
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