Scotland on Sunday (Free subscription) | 30/11/2008
UK ENERGY Minister Mike O’Brien is wrong to suggest that Scotland needs nuclear power (‘Stop ducking nuclear issue, Salmond told’, November 23).
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 19/11/2008
You probably haven't heard of Mike O'Brien. He seems certain you haven't. But if there's anyone from the governor to the mayor to the special-interest...
World Nuclear News (Free subscription) | 18/11/2008
[Daily Telegraph, Reuters; 18 November] UK energy minister Mike O'Brien has warned that electricity generating costs will increase without a new nuclear power programme in the country. He told a conference in London, "Nuclear must be an important part of an affordable climate change policy for the UK. Not having nuclear in the mix could threaten our economy, our climate and indeed our very way of...
oil and energy news (Free subscription) | 17/11/2008
The economic downturn will not affect government plans to create a new generation of nuclear power stations, the energy minister will today confirm. Skip related content Mike O’Brien is expected to use a speech to Chatham House on Monday to say that nuclear is a good way of tackling rising energy costs and other recessionary pressures. He [...]
Land+Living (Free subscription) | 22/10/2008
Energy Minister Mike O'Brien said the "Lincs" wind farm would include up to 70 wind turbines. Mr O'Brien said the the UK would become the world's largest producer of offshore wind power. Now THAT'S how it's done, presidential candidates! (via bbc)
World Nuclear News (Free subscription) | 14/10/2008
The new UK government Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced how its work is to be divided. Overall strategy comes from cabinet minister Ed Miliband, with Mike O'Brien taking the central task of "delivering a low carbon economy and ensuring secure and affordable energy supply" as well as delivering the most recent Energy Bill. O'Brien's area of low-carbon supply is split between renewable...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
ROSIE Winterton has been appointed pensions minister in the government reshuffle. She replaces Mike O'Brien, who moves to the climate change and energy department after ju
Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk (Free subscription) | 01/09/2008
MIKE O’BRIEN (Pensions Minister) speaking on behalf of the Government, has stated that energy companies have been asked to give pensioners on means tested benefits cheaper rates and a fuel voucher worth about £30 to go towards higher fuel bills.
Swimming World Magazine News (Free subscription) | 17/08/2008
PHOENIX, Arizona, August 17. THE swimming is complete in the Water Cube at the Beijing Olympic Games, and we've got a roundup of the final morning session on The Morning Swim Show. History was mad...
Dog Health (Free subscription) | 03/08/2008
Title: Pet Beds Mean Sweet Doggie Dreams Author: Mike O'Brien Without a doubt, Americans pamper their dogs and cats and the simple pet bed has been transformed into a warm, plush retreat. Now if your pets are anything like mine, they prefer your bed to anything else. Given the choices in pet beds available to owners, even the most finicky dog or cat may change their behavior. Using materials that are...
Financial Time (Free subscription) | 25/07/2008
Moves to measure company pension liabilities at a 'risk free' rate threaten to lead to another round of final salary pension scheme closures, says Mike O'Brien
Northwest Progressive Institute (Free subscription) | 11/07/2008
KUOW has announced that Sound Transit's Ric Ilgenfritz (staff) and Deanna Dawson (one of the a Snohomish County board member) will be on in the upcoming (one o'clock) hour to talk about light rail and Sound Transit 2. Dawson will be joined by the Sierra Club's Mike O'Brien. The discussion will include an overview of the proposed fifteen year package, including the projects and service expansions. The...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
After a year in the pensions hot seat, Mike O'Brien is unfazed by the challenge of major changes ahead for the industry, reports Yvette Essen.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
The Department for Work and Pensions is to intervene as a row about how companies record pension schemes on their balance sheets deepens.
YanksBlog.com (Free subscription) | 26/06/2008
The Roanoke Times reports that the Yankees have inked their ninth round pick, right-handed pitcher Mike O'Brien. Via Peter Abraham.
