Energy firm SSE in UK cuts

Energy firm SSE said it would cut jobs in its customer service and metering teams in Britain as the company faces a perfect storm of stiff competition, higher costs and a cap on how much it can charge.

Britain and Ireland’s largest trade union Unite said SSE would cut 444 jobs, or around 5% of employees, in its retail business, blaming a lack of interest from customers for the smart meter devices that could help cut energy emissions.