Nathalie Thomas @NathalieThomas3 Twitter profile

Last Seen Profiles

@celsmustdie

@cristofernandez

@DoubleJRadio

@drawtmoon

@GabiStanovsky

@JaneFreedmanMD

@nasr_basher

@UNSLGICA

@maya_anzai

@Snedgie

@kohagurayu16614

@MitmitaMami

@ayana_zhen26440

@toyritz

@stw_pdg

@vulpinator1

@ibubohay2

@horaretainoka

@trangetranger1

@DLanctot44669

@kaelynaqua

@nadia_shchinova

@pinggangho44374

@TheQueenNana_

@JimFrazier65

@SemestryNews

@uxncz_

@BattlinBilly

@queenspetal

@freirerominho

@raynaw25

@uran120

@Okesola26

@S1reN_Aim

@ShaylinMe75516

@lisa4435543928

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

7 years

This the most hilarious headline I have seen in a while:

43

203

362

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

My partner @alan_pattullo has written about his best friend Richard Moore. It’s been a huge struggle for him to write this, so overcome is he by grief. But I hope you’ll agree it’s a beautiful tribute to his beloved pal.

Richard Moore was my greatest champion and life will never be the same - Alan Pattullo

Sitting here digesting the utterly bleak prospect of life without my great friend Richard Moore, my eye is caught by the elegantly designed dust jacket of his first book.

www.scotsman.com

28

40

332

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

I absolutely love this. The reality for so many working parents at the moment. My son last week took the phone and decided to tell one of my editors about a big cow he could see in a field.

11

21

162

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

@joshspero @RoyalOperaHouse Thank goodness for the rest of the audience.

1

145

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

Eat ginger but not chilli to help reduce your energy bills this winter, an email from SSE Energy Services (owned of course by @OVOEnergy tells me.

20

42

129

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

1 year

My final piece as energy correspondent: Some UK renewable energy projects that won government contracts last year are now at risk because of big increases in the cost of turbines and other supply chain inflation:

Wind farm developers demand UK tax breaks to offset rising costs

Companies including Vattenfall and Orsted want government help as prices of turbines increase sharply

www.ft.com

6

20

117

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

NEW: EDF rules out delaying shutdown of Hinkley Point B nuclear plant despite gov push to secure more energy supplies over winter. "Although it is technically feasible to extend operations for up to six months, the time required to do this...has now run out." With @PickardJE

14

48

95

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

Open up notebook to find this artwork has been left for me. It sums up energy policy and markets quite nicely.

11

0

95

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

5 months

I very rarely write about myself but I penned a short essay for the FT's @htsi magazine on why I don't regret giving up alcohol:

Why I don’t miss alcohol

Financial Times Lex writer Nathalie Thomas decided to give up drinking four years ago. She’s never looked back

www.ft.com

10

7

89

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

@jburnmurdoch Agreed. I think many people will enjoy going back to the office as there will be a clearer beginning and end to the day, they can nip out to get lunch or a coffee and there won't be any home-schooling/other caring responsibilities mixed in. It'll be relaxing by comparison!

1

78

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

1 year

Hydrogen's role in heating UK homes will be "limited", conclude MPs on the House of Commons science and technology committee:

Hydrogen’s role in heating UK homes will be ‘limited’, say MPs

Low carbon boilers ‘not a panacea’ in cutting greenhouse gas emissions, report concludes

www.ft.com

11

21

77

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

A new level of fun when working from home with a two-year-old: My little one has started shouting "you naughty man" down the phone to anyone who tries to phone me after about 3pm. Mornings he is more tolerant.

8

2

73

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

Another beautiful tribute by another great, great friend of Richard's, the incredible @SportsOrla

Orla Chennaoui

@SportsOrla

2 years

It’s not enough. It’ll never be enough. But we got to take Richard with us for Flanders this morning. A huge thanks to an amazingly compassionate team who allowed me to at least try to do this.

250

150

3K

1

71

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

@SportsOrla Oh Orla, I wept through this, I don't know how you managed not to. Well done for managing to get your words out. "Simply a beautiful soul of a man".

1

0

62

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

Day 1 of the work/childcare juggle. My morning is interrupted by the breaking news that the pink triceratops had been located on a kitchen chair after an extensive search and rescue mission.

6

0

56

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

If anyone was wondering if the remaining (reduced) £320m funding for the Green Homes Grant still stands -- it does according to a Treasury spokesman, despite no mention in today's documents.

2

30

51

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

6 years

I am now on maternity leave but can't promise not to (re)tweet ramblings about energy, sport and trying to get back on my road bike 🚴🏿

14

1

46

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

5 years

I will be returning from maternity leave on Weds to resume my role as energy correspondent at the FT. So....what did I miss?!

12

0

43

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

Congratulations @alan_pattullo for winning Sports Feature Writer of the year at the @ScotPressAwards last night , not least because much of your brilliant work was crafted while sharing care of our toddler during both lockdowns. So well deserved 👏

3

0

46

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

Stayed up far too late listening to this incredibly affectionate tribute. It's so beautifully done @SportsOrla @friebos @lionelbirnie et al. I laughed until I cried at the story of Richard's mango chicken & then wept at how much he is missed by so many (me included). Thank you.

The Cycling Podcast

@cycling_podcast

2 years

Our friend, Richard Moore via @Audioboom

172

103

993

3

1

45

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

In case the thought of a Lehman Bros-type moment in European power markets is too much, here’s a magnificent Edinburgh during my post Sunday shift run.

1

43

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

British energy group IOG agreed last year to sell gas to Gazprom's UK trading arm from a North Sea field when it began producing. First gas is due in the next few weeks, just as UK companies come under pressure to sever ties with Russia. With @PickardJE

UK energy group ditches North Sea deal with Gazprom

London-listed IOG struck agreement with Russian state group before Ukraine invasion

www.ft.com

2

17

39

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

6 years

Well that was amazing. My first run in 10 months & after giving birth. It was only 2.5 miles but it was poss the best 2.5 miles of my life.

3

0

38

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

10 months

It's my son's final day at his pre-school today before he starts primary. So warning to anyone I speak to today: THERE MAY BE A LOT OF EMOTION. I'm so, so grateful to his teachers for enabling me to stay in work these last four years. They are true heroes.

2

0

38

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

1 year

I’m on sabbatical for a month. From 20th March I’ll be joining the brilliant @FTLex team and also helping to cover some of @catrutterpooley ’s columns while she’s away. It has been a privilege covering energy at such a critical time but I’m sure I’ll be writing on it again!

4

2

37

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

Strains mount in European power market as UK generators call for help with @OilSheppard and @rmilneNordic

Strains mount in European power market as UK generators call for help

Sweden and Finland announce collateral support packages with traders saying prices could break records this week

www.ft.com

1

19

35

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

My son just had his first cuddle with one set of grandparents (it's allowed outside now in Scotland) since March and boy did it make me cry.

2

0

36

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

Yikes Cornwall Insight has just released its latest price cap forecasts. They've said it before but the cap is expected to remain at over £2,200 for summer 2023 and winter 2023-24 highlighting this cost of living crisis isn't going away any time soon

3

21

35

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

Today is one of the few days I’m grateful to be living in an old, stone Edinburgh home. It’s relentlessly freezing whether it’s winter or summer.

1

0

30

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

This afternoon I had to take my (toilet-trained) son for a number 2 while talking to an editor. How’s your childcare-WFH juggle going?

7

0

30

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

Went on my first work trip today in a staggering 15 months. Saw actual stuff. Very cool stuff. Thank goodness for a bit of normality again.

1

0

30

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

Stunning quote on the back of the Times today.

0

8

29

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

1 year

UK faces legal action over windfall tax on energy companies via @FT with ⁦ @PickardJE ⁩

1

18

30

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

7 years

Commentators talking about how there is no "right" solution re: Caster Semenya. Yes there is. Leave her be #London2017

3

7

28

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

1 year

Back in action and my first two FT Lex notes were published in print today. Pretty easy to guess who wrote this one..

1

3

29

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

8 years

HSBC: The pound used to be a 'relatively simple currency'...it is now the 'de facto official opposition to the government's policies'

1

49

29

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

Who would have thought back issues of @NutmegMagazine would have been today’s entertainment for my toddler while I work

6

3

28

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

8 years

Love that Jess Ennis Hill & the other heptathletes got a selfie with Usain Bolt after the 100m You totally would wouldn't you? #Rio2016

0

6

26

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

1 year

A really beautiful conversation in case you missed it.

Andy Murray

@andy_murray

1 year

Was incredibly fortunate to be able to spend some time with the inspirational Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe a few weeks ago. Nazanin is guest editor of the @BBCr4today show tomorrow, and you can hear some of our conversation from 0800. @BBCRadio4 #R4Today

276

870

16K

0

6

28

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

WOW @CornwallInsight is forecasting Britain's energy price cap to hit £4,266 in Jan based on average usage AND NEARLY £4,427 in APRIL 2023. It follows Investec in raising its forecasts after last week's methodology changes by @ofgem .

3

19

27

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

So interesting to see employers do this. My employer has allowed me to work from Edinburgh, rather than London, since 2017. Last year proved not every job has to be tied to the south-east.

0

3

27

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

Edinburgh. Day off.

1

0

26

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

9 years

Now that is a proper scoop: "The journalist who broke news of Germany’s invasion of Poland."

Press Gazette

@pressgazette

9 years

Tributes paid to journalist who revealed start of World War Two, Clare Hollingworth, as she turns 104 http://t.co/9jT12BzH8i

0

32

9

4

38

24

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

8 months

Standing room only for a @GreenAllianceUK fringe event at the Labour Party conference on the electricity grid. A few years ago there would have been a handful of energy geeks.

0

3

25

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

8 years

OUCH. This is what has happened to the pound after the Sunderland result came in

2

62

22

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

It's so lovely sitting at my window watching parents and small children cycle on what is a pretty busy main road, now that the cycle lane has been widened and separated by permanent bollards. Thanks @Edinburgh_CC

0

1

25

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

Hunt to impose UK road tax on electric cars for first time via @FT ⁦ @GeorgeWParker ⁩ ⁦ @Petercampbell1 ⁩ ⁦ @PickardJE ⁩

Hunt to impose UK road tax on electric cars for first time

Autumn Statement to address fall in revenue from vehicle levies triggered by switch to battery-powered models

www.ft.com

9

18

24

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

6 years

I was told labour is like a marathon. It's not, which means so many women are capable of running a marathon and don't realise it 🏃🏾‍♀️

10

0

23

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

You know it's been a nightmare few weeks of work when you enthusiastically go and see your child and he tells you: "Go back into the study to work Mummy."

4

0

23

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

5 months

Beautiful piece on the perks of slow running by @emmavj . I'm at the stage now where I'll never better my PBs so I just enjoy the fresh air and plod along at whatever pace I like via @ft

The perks of slow running

A spirit of inclusiveness is driving a trend for running clubs that are convivial, not competitive

www.ft.com

3

2

24

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

To get to net zero, homes with natural gas boilers will need to use another system. What Qs/concerns do you have about hydrogen heating? What about heat pumps? I'm chairing a panel at the FT Hydrogen Summit on 17/06 & would love to hear common Qs/concerns.

The Hydrogen Summit 2024 Agenda - A FTLive Event

Discover the agenda for the FT Hydrogen Summit 2024. Hear from CEOs, policymakers and financiers as they discuss the emerging opportunities and risks in the hydrogen sector.

hydrogen.live.ft.com

49

6

22

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

11 months

UK has made dumb mess of £13.5bn smart meter scheme

Vital project for future of energy system needs attention and fresh policies to push it over line

www.ft.com

4

22

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

Final two weeks of working from home with a two-year-old! Our nursery in Scotland is finally re-opening in the first week of August (although on reduced hours). IT has been a long four months...

2

0

21

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

8 years

And the pound now coming back - at $1.4662 having slumped to $1.4344. Conclusion: It is going to be a LONG NIGHT

1

18

20

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

6 years

I finally managed to spend some time with my first baby today after a year of neglect. Bliss 😍

2

0

22

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

Afternoon walk

1

0

20

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

Love Saturday news, especially when my partner is working. Here's our take on the scrapping of the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme. Off to clear up the chaos that resulted from writing while also getting a toddler fed, bathed & to bed.

0

1

21

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

As the parent of a toddler, I wasn’t aware of an exceptional circumstances clause. The message was continually “stay at home”.

0

5

21

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

1 year

Enough green platitudes — business wants action via @FT

Enough green platitudes — business wants action

[FREE TO READ] UK energy industry suffers policy paper fatigue as government unveils ‘Powering Up Britain’

www.ft.com

0

10

20

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

Also: have a cuddle. Not much use if you live alone!

6

2

20

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

My Grandad. This photo could have been in Libya, Italy, Malta, Egypt or Greece, where he served for the RAF #VEDay

0

1

19

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

5 years

Amid all of the bleak warnings about climate change, we looked at one big reason to be hopeful: Offshore wind @FT

2

10

20

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

1 year

Arctic blast Edinburgh edition

3

0

20

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

All you need to know about negative oil prices and the absolute chaos in the oil markets yesterday from my colleagues @OilSheppard , @AnjliRaval @derek_brower

0

17

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

5 years

So 9 weeks back from mat leave I find I get two responses from people (externally): 1. I'm patronised to within an inch of my life because it's assumed I lost all brain cells during mat leave or 2. I receive hugely supportive, encouraging messages. Obviously I prefer option two.

2

1

18

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

5 years

A PR gets in touch to schedule a phone call with two PRs in order to have a chat before an actual interview with an executive. What new PR madness is this? Surely everyone has better things to do?

6

0

19

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

Hydrogen slips into almost every conversation I have about the energy sector these days. Is it really a climate panacea or hype driven by fossil fuel interests? with @humenm @OilSheppard

1

3

18

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

6 months

“We will not go silently to our watery graves.” John Silk, minister of natural resources for the Marshall Islands. COP28 deal drops phaseout of fossil fuels via @FT @AttractaMooney

COP28 draft agreement drops phaseout of fossil fuels

Document says countries ‘could’ cut consumption and production among a range of actions

www.ft.com

2

7

18

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

@henrymance Does the croissant have gold leaf on it?

0

18

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

My family & I, & most especially @alan_pattullo , are broken. Richard meant so much to so many people but to me he was the big-hearted family guy with whom we laughed & laughed during a magical holiday in France in October. We love you, V & M so much. Rest in peace big fella XXX

The Cycling Podcast

@cycling_podcast

2 years

A message from The Cycling Podcast.

1K

360

4K

2

0

18

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

Somehow we managed with our two-year-old to make it through the first lockdown in Scotland without Disney Plus but this time I am waving the white flag of surrender

3

0

18

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

5 months

I have been amazed at the feedback to this piece. So many lovely emails from readers who took the same decision for lifestyle reasons - or have cut down. It is not for everyone of course and neither should it be. But I was heartened at so many supportive responses

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

5 months

I very rarely write about myself but I penned a short essay for the FT's @htsi magazine on why I don't regret giving up alcohol:

10

7

89

0

17

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

1 year

Doing some advertising during my run in Edinburgh this morning. Phone pockets are surprisingly generous.

2

0

17

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

I’m enjoying the @ng_eso App telling me when electricity is “greener”. Feels like a small victory timing the washing machine for that period

1

17

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

My Dad told me he has his jab tomorrow & ever since I’ve been shouting thank yous to everyone who works in science, pharma & healthcare

0

16

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

6 years

Most of Britain’s electricity in 2017 is low carbon for first time via @FT and @andrew_ward1

Most of Britain’s electricity in 2017 is low-carbon for first time

Renewables and nuclear reach landmark after rapid growth in wind and solar sources

www.ft.com

0

16

17

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

Probably the most beautiful piece of journalism I’ve read all year. Loneliness and me via @FT @Claire_Bushey

1

4

17

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

7 years

First deliveries of Tesla's new mass market model coming at the end of this week (altho staff are testing it first):

1

9

16

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

8 years

Amazon will sell fresh food in the UK through its "pantry" service after striking a supply deal with Morrisons:

1

22

17

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

My son put me in “time out” today because I answered a work call. I think I’ve hit peak WFH.

2

1

17

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

This is so sad. I once interviewed Charles Kennedy when I was a young reporter in my early 20s working for a trade mag. He was incredibly kind, generous with his time & didn't attempt to mansplain or patronise me -- something I found extremely rare back then.

The Press and Journal

@pressjournal

3 years

‘It was beyond belief’: New documentary reveals how Charles Kennedy was hounded online before he died

76

411

985

1

0

17

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

4 years

This afternoon I will be chairing a FT Live online dialogue about green hydrogen. Register for free here:

1

2

16

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

Rishi Sunak cooling on windfall tax on UK electricity generators with @PickardJE and @GeorgeWParker

Rishi Sunak cooling on windfall tax on UK electricity generators

Government worried about ‘perverse consequences’ of applying policy including risk of losing investment

www.ft.com

6

11

16

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

5 years

UK accused of trying to ‘fiddle’ climate change targets via @FT @lesliehook @PickardJE

0

10

16

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

Good morning from the Costa del Dundee

2

0

16

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

7 years

The backlash against Hinkley starts afresh after the latest CfD results show offshore wind subsidies have fallen to as low as £57.50/MWh

Doug Parr

@doug_parr

7 years

UK Govt decision to go ahead w Hinkley C now looks one of worst in living memory. Not even 12 months on it's expensive white elephant

7

48

49

3

10

14

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

5 years

Xmas Eve began with a 3am ambulance ride with the bairn. Luckily nothing antibiotics won’t fix but am once again so grateful for the NHS

4

0

15

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

“I don’t think we have managed this business in the way that it should’ve been managed if I’m being really blunt." At one point Centrica was spending £1m a week on management consultants. Financial statements were "verbose" & "I didn’t really learn much from them."

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

Centrica investors are pressing its new CEO Chris O'Shea to spell out how it is going to profit from the energy transition. Here's his response (now republished with the intro that curiously went missing - I blame power cuts):

2

3

10

3

6

16

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

7 years

@amarjourno Goodness. The 1990s were a very saxy decade.

1

13

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

3 years

Day 2 of self isolation with the three year old and all enthusiasm for fun, educational activities is exhausted. Teachers are saints.

3

0

15

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

1 year

My partner thinks I have written about *insulting* Britain. Next week perhaps....

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

1 year

The problem with insulating Britain via @FT

2

3

4

2

0

15

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

8 years

Brexit Britain is becoming a magnet for international shoppers seeking cheap luxury goods as pound remains weak:

0

17

12

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

7 years

The view as I walk back to my "office" from a meeting. Scotland at its best.

0

1

15

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

9 years

Nice. The front page of L'Equipe today.

0

21

13

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

@SportsOrla I don’t know about yours but mine gets really annoyed that I don’t know absolutely every fact about everything in the world. “Do frogs have blood? What colour is it? WHY DON’T YOU KNOW MUMMY?”

3

0

14

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

5 years

How Nottingham cut air pollution with UK’s only workplace parking levy via @FT @AndyBounds

2

17

13

Nathalie Thomas

@NathalieThomas3

2 years

On today's £200 energy bill rebate for every household, it is worth flagging it doesn't apply until OCTOBER (when analysts fear the price cap will have to rise again)