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Articles tagged with: energy supply
Liz Truss Says UK Must Make “Difficult Decisions” Over Challenging Human Rights Abuses In Gulf States
Foreign affairs
Liz Truss Says UK Must Make “Difficult Decisions” Over Challenging Human Rights Abuses In Gulf States
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has defended the government’s failure to challenge human rights abuses during ongoing trade negotiations with Gulf States.
Together we can defund Putin’s war machine and end Russia's energy supremacy
Energy
By John Howell MP and Žygimantas Pavilionis
Together we can defund Putin’s war machine and end Russia's energy supremacy
Vladimir Putin thinks he can blackmail Europe into giving up on Ukraine because of our collective addiction to Russian fossil fuels.
Boris Johnson Announces £100m Of Further Military Aid To Ukraine
Defence
Boris Johnson Announces £100m Of Further Military Aid To Ukraine
The UK will provide a new delivery of military aid to Ukraine, the Prime Minister has announced at a Downing Street press conference alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Why we need immediate action to take control of our energy security Partner content
Economy
By EDF
Why we need immediate action to take control of our energy security
The horrific events in Ukraine and their impact on energy prices underline the UK’s need to kick its gas addiction and strengthen its energy self-sufficiency.
Downing Street Claims Boris Johnson's Saudi Arabia Trip To Curb Energy Crisis Was Not About 'Quick Fixes'
Economy
Downing Street Claims Boris Johnson's Saudi Arabia Trip To Curb Energy Crisis Was Not About "Quick Fixes"
Downing Street has defended the Prime Minister's trip to Saudia Arabia after he failed to secure an agreement from the Gulf state to increase oil production.
Boris Johnson Promises “Massive Jump Forward” In Renewables As He Visits Middle East To Tackle Energy Crisis
Energy
Boris Johnson Promises “Massive Jump Forward” In Renewables As He Visits Middle East To Tackle Energy Crisis
The prime minister has promised a “massive jump forward” on renewables and “more nuclear” in a new energy strategy for the UK.
Net zero can only be achieved with public support – that’s why it must be affordable for everyone Partner content
Economy
By SSE
Net zero can only be achieved with public support – that’s why it must be affordable for everyone
If we are serious about moving to a renewables-led energy system, we have to adopt a flexible approach that makes solutions cost-effective for consumers.
Ed Miliband Has Accused The Government Of Being “Complacent” Over The Energy Crisis
Energy
Ed Miliband Has Accused The Government Of Being “Complacent” Over The Energy Crisis
Ed Miliband has accused the government of being “complacent about the crisis in the market” as skyrocketing global gas prices put pressure on businesses and consumers.
Minister Admits Customers Could Face Higher Energy Tariffs If Their Current Supplier Goes Bust
Economy
Minister Admits Customers Could Face Higher Energy Tariffs If Their Current Supplier Goes Bust
Consumers who are forced to switch to a new energy supplier will not be guaranteed they will pay the same rate, a business minister has said.
Business Secretary Insists 'Badly Run' Energy Suppliers Will Not Be Handed Government Bail Outs
Economy
Business Secretary Insists "Badly Run" Energy Suppliers Will Not Be Handed Government Bail Outs
Kwasi Kwarteng has said taxpayer's money will not be used to bail out struggling energy suppliers, but suggested support could be extended to some firms.
Minister Insists There Is 'No Question Of The Lights Going Out' Over Gas Shortage Concerns
Economy
Minister Insists There Is "No Question Of The Lights Going Out" Over Gas Shortage Concerns
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said there is "no need for alarm or panic" following crisis talks with the energy industry.
Government Won't Rule Out An Energy Company Bail-Out As Gas Prices Soar
Economy
Government Won't Rule Out An Energy Company Bail-Out As Gas Prices Soar
Foreign Office minister James Cleverly did not rule out the possibility that some energy firms could be handed a taxpayer-backed bail out with soaring gas prices already contributing to supply chain chaos.
Alok Sharma Has Insisted The UK's Gas Supplies Are 'Secure' As Fears Grow Over Food Shortages
Economy
Alok Sharma Has Insisted The UK's Gas Supplies Are "Secure" As Fears Grow Over Food Shortages
The COP26 President said there was "no immediate concerns" over the UK's gas supplies despite soaring wholesale energy costs.
Britain must kick its addiction to gas to protect consumers and the environment Partner content
Environment
By EDF
Britain must kick its addiction to gas to protect consumers and the environment
EDF’s Managing Director for Customers, Philippe Commaret, explains why global gas price increases are causing our energy bills to increase and why we must take action to kick our addiction to the fossil fuel
Copping It: How Boris Johnson’s Global Climate Ambition Risks Rebellion And Rancour At Home
Environment
Copping It: How Boris Johnson’s Global Climate Ambition Risks Rebellion And Rancour At Home
With less than three months until COP26 Boris Johnson is battling on two fronts to show the UK can lead the way in making the high profile climate conference a success.
Families Face “Perfect Storm” This Autumn With Energy Bills Rising As Furlough Ends And Universal Credit Uplift Ditched
Energy
Families Face “Perfect Storm” This Autumn With Energy Bills Rising As Furlough Ends And Universal Credit Uplift Ditched
This autumn could see a “perfect storm” for families as energy bills are set to jump by £150 at the same time as the furlough scheme finishes and the £20 Universal Credit uplift ends.
Why we need to start talking about the future of energy retail Partner content
Energy
By Energy UK
Why we need to start talking about the future of energy retail
If we want to make life easier for consumers and reach net zero, we must discuss what a sustainable energy retail sector looks like.
Earth, Wind and Fire: Can UK Power Hit Net-Zero?
Energy
By Georgina Bailey
Earth, Wind and Fire: Can UK Power Hit Net-Zero?
In order to meet our emission goals by 2050, the UK must move away from using coal and gas-fired power to electricity generated from renewables, nuclear power and technologies such as carbon capture. Georgina Bailey looks at what steps the government must take now to stay on the Climate Change Committee’s ‘balanced pathway’ to net-zero.
The Energy White Paper may not go far enough to reach climate targets
Environment
By Alexandra Goodwin
The Energy White Paper may not go far enough to reach climate targets
Published just after the release Climate Change Committee’s Sixth Carbon Budget, the long awaited Energy White Paper still leaves major gaps in decarbonisation ambitions
HyNet North West is unlocking Net Zero for the UK Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
HyNet North West is unlocking Net Zero for the UK
HyNet North West will play a critical role in the world’s fight against climate change, accelerating the UK’s transition to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.  
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Off-grid heating industry ‘willing and able’ to deliver more cost-effective route to net zero for rural households
More than 45 key players in the off-grid heating industry have written to the Minister of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) underlining their readiness to deliver a cheaper, more practical solution to decarbonising oil heated homes than the current options backed by government.
The hydrogen economy starts today Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
The hydrogen economy starts today
Ignoring the role of the gas network in reaching net zero would hinder the UK reaching its zero carbon targets.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Nuclear Industry Association
Low carbon technology working together is the right approach to take
We hope the Government will support “green” hydrogen, since our goal is to use hydrogen to reduce emissions.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Cadent
Cadent welcomes the Prime Minister’s ambition for a Green Industrial Revolution
We will continue to work with the government and partners to support the plan and delivery of our country’s green ambitions.