Green revolution hit by disinterested teenagers

Hopes that the UK can develop a green energy industry are under threat because school leavers are not interested in engineering.

A survey of 2,000 A level and university students by Centrica, found that 55% would not consider a career in science, technology or energy. The study showed that media and entertainment jobs were more desirable.

Centrica said the results were a "huge concern" because an estimated 70% of the UK's current nuclear workforce could be retired by 2025.