Need wind of change...

The boss of energy giant SSE says “the next five years are critical if the UK is to take climate action”.

Alistair Phillips-Davies called on whoever wins next month’s general election to go “faster and harder” on wind farms.

SSE has a vested interest, given its big investments in renewable energy sources.

The firm plans to close its last coal-fired power station next March, and has agreed to sell its retail arm to smaller rival Ovo.

SSE’s retail business lost £7.4million in the six months to September 30.

Stripping out that loss, group profits increased by 14% to £491m.