E.ON denies involvement in John Hayes DECC exit

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Energy giant rejects reports of a plot to lobby government to extend life of coal-fired power plants

As speculation mounts that Downing Street is preparing to deliver a ministerial reshuffle in the coming days, fresh details emerged this weekend around why Prime Minister David Cameron moved John Hayes...

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