National Grid Share News (NG.)

FTSE 100 falls as oil stocks drag, pound rises

OKYO Pharma slumps on LSE delisting plans

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Prices mixed on lower imports, above average storage

LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) - British and Dutch gas prices were mixed on Tuesday morning as lower temperatures and reduced imports from Norway and Russia lent some support, while stable inventories put pressures on prompt prices.

Prices edge up on colder weather, lower wind

LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - British and Dutch gas prices rose on Monday morning as colder weather forecasts and lower wind speeds increased demand and market players remained concerned over hydro levels ahead of summer.

Prices edge up on cooler temperatures, lower wind speeds

LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - British and Dutch gas prices edged higher on Friday morning as forecasts for cooler temperatures and lower wind speeds led to expectations of higher demand in the coming days.

Prices rise on colder forecasts, speculative buying

LONDON, March 29 (Reuters) - British and Dutch wholesale gas prices rose on Wednesday morning as forecasts showed colder weather in Europe from the end of the week and concerns about higher Chinese demand fuelled buying activity.

Prices fall on milder temperatures, stronger wind forecasts

LONDON, March 28 (Reuters) - British and Dutch wholesale gas prices fell on Tuesday morning as milder temperature and stronger wind forecasts curbed demand.

UK stocks finish higher as banks, AstraZeneca climb

AstraZeneca rises on late-stage drug trial success

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Prices mixed on warm weather, uncertainties over French strikes

LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) -

Prices rise on firm demand and French strikes

LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - British and Dutch wholesale gas prices rose on Friday morning due to firm demand and as industrial action affected operations at French nuclear plants and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals.

Prices mixed as French strikes continue

LONDON, March 22 (Reuters) - British wholesale gas prices declined on Wednesday morning on over-supply, while Dutch prices were mostly range-bound as strikes in France continue to affect liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and reduce nuclear power capacity.

Dutch benchmark rebounds but storage refill caps gains

March 21 (Reuters) - Europe's benchmark gas contract rose marginally on Tuesday morning from a 19-month low on Monday, but gains remain capped as several European countries started to refill storage following a mild winter.

Commodity-linked stocks push FTSE 100 higher

Bank stocks extend decline from last week

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Dutch benchmark hits 19-month low on strong winds and milder weather

LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - Europe's benchmark gas contract hit its lowest for 19 months as expectations of strong output from wind farms and milder temperatures curbed demand.

Britain considers coal power back-up for next winter - National Grid

LONDON, March 15 (Reuters) - Britain is considering keeping some coal plants available for back-up power to ensure sufficient electricity supplies for next winter, National Grid said on Wednesday but plant operators said they are unlikely to be able to meet the request.