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Articles tagged with: energy bills
Two-Thirds Of Tory Voters Believe Financial Situation Will Worsen Over Next Year
Economy
Two-Thirds Of Tory Voters Believe Financial Situation Will Worsen Over Next Year
New polling has found nearly a quarter of Tory voters believe excessive government spending was "significantly" to blame for rising inflation.
The government must prioritise efficiency upgrades to support households with rising energy bills ahead of another difficult winter
Economy
By Peter Aldous MP
The government must prioritise efficiency upgrades to support households with rising energy bills ahead of another difficult winter
Last week's intervention from the Treasury was a huge relief for the millions of families up and down the country facing the grim prospect of a 42 per cent rise in energy bills from October.
Government Doesn't 'Expect' Energy Rationing And Power Cuts This Winter
Energy
Government Doesn't "Expect" Energy Rationing And Power Cuts This Winter
Downing Street has said they don’t “expect” there to be energy rationing this winter after reports that six million households could face blackouts because of the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on power supplies.
Rishi Sunak Suggests Wealthy People Who Don't Need The £400 Cost Of Living Grant Should Give It To Charity
Economy
Rishi Sunak Suggests Wealthy People Who Don't Need The £400 Cost Of Living Grant Should Give It To Charity
Rishi Sunak has urged people who don't need the £400 grant being given to all households as part of his new cost-of-living package to donate the money to charity.
Minister Says People Should Work More Hours Or Get A “Better Paid Job” To Beat Cost Of Living Crisis
Social affairs
Minister Says People Should Work More Hours Or Get A “Better Paid Job” To Beat Cost Of Living Crisis
A government minister has said that people struggling with the cost of living crisis should work more hours in order to overcome financial difficulty.
A green mortgage drive could upgrade our leaky homes and slash household bills
Energy
By Wera Hobhouse MP
A green mortgage drive could upgrade our leaky homes and slash household bills
With household bills soaring, those hit the hardest are families living in the leakiest homes. Green mortgages could combat the UK’s leaky homes and bring down household bills in the long-run.
To take on net zero and rising bills we must deliver a secure energy supply which works for consumers Partner content
Energy
By SGN
To take on net zero and rising bills we must deliver a secure energy supply which works for consumers
Recent progress in Scotland shows what can be achieved with investment in renewable energy sources that are affordable for customers.
Parliament Must Consider The Impact Of Net-Zero Policies On People's Lifestyles
Economy
By Craig Mackinlay MP
Parliament Must Consider The Impact Of Net-Zero Policies On People's Lifestyles
Being an early mover into new green technologies could come with wasteful costs and plenty of regrets.
Net-Zero Is Vital To Keeping Energy Costs Low And Cutting The Cost Of Living
Economy
By Chris Skidmore MP
Net-Zero Is Vital To Keeping Energy Costs Low And Cutting The Cost Of Living
Government should not wave the white flag in the global race for the green industrial revolution.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
OFTEC releases joint statement with UKIFDA in response to the government’s British Energy Security Strategy
With costs rising, Rishi Sunak should be doing more to help people reliant on benefits
Economy
By Iain Duncan Smith MP
With costs rising, Rishi Sunak should be doing more to help people reliant on benefits
On 1 April the Ofgem price cap soared by 54 per cent, costing the average household an eye-watering extra £693 in energy bills this year.
Energy efficiency should be front and centre of our energy strategy
Energy
By Ben Lake MP
Energy efficiency should be front and centre of our energy strategy
The government’s eagerly awaited Energy Security Strategy has finally been released, a welcome response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Why investment in vital net zero infrastructure is the best response to rising energy prices Partner content
Energy
By SSE
Why investment in vital net zero infrastructure is the best response to rising energy prices
Energy security doesn't have to come at the detriment of Net Zero. With energy prices rocketing, it's time to throw our weight behind Britain's engineers, and deliver green infrastructure that protects our energy supply.
Minister Says People Must “Work Together' To Get Through The Cost Of Living Crisis
Economy
Minister Says People Must “Work Together" To Get Through The Cost Of Living Crisis
Policing Minister Kit Malthouse has claimed people should “work together to get through” the cost of living crisis as higher energy prices come into effect.
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.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
Spring Budget 2022 Statement – OFTEC Reactive Comment
The current energy crisis means the government must provide help to enable households to reduce their bills, while also supporting the drive towards low carbon solutions.
Rishi Sunak Raises National Insurance Threshold By Over £3,000
Economy
Rishi Sunak Raises National Insurance Threshold By Over £3,000
Rishi Sunak has announced that he is raising the threshold at which people start paying National Insurance in an effort to help households cope amid the worsening cost of living crisis.
Money Saving Expert Warns Energy Price Rises Are A 'Fiscal Punch In The Face' For Households
Economy
Money Saving Expert Warns Energy Price Rises Are A "Fiscal Punch In The Face" For Households
Personal finance expert Martin Lewis has called for more "political will" to reduce household energy bills, warning that the current measures are "not enough".
Why Energy Security Starts at Home in the Home Partner content
Economy
By Mineral Wool Insulation Manufacturers Association
Why Energy Security Starts at Home in the Home
The Chancellor must use the Spring Statement to invest in energy efficiency.
Rishi Sunak Accused Of “Cynically” Saving Tax Cuts For An Election Instead Of Curbing Cost Of Living Crisis Now
Economy
Rishi Sunak Accused Of “Cynically” Saving Tax Cuts For An Election Instead Of Curbing Cost Of Living Crisis Now
Labour has accused Rishi Sunak of “cynicism” over his apparent resistance to cutting taxes in next week’s spring statement to ease the cost of living crisis, instead saving the move until an election is nearer.
The Chancellor can cut bills by helping to upgrade our leaky homes Partner content
Environment
By ROCKWOOL UK
The Chancellor can cut bills by helping to upgrade our leaky homes
Investing in a nationwide home insulation programme can provide a long-term solution for bringing down energy bills and delivering net-zero.
Rishi Sunak Is In Talks With Tories Who Are Desperately Trying To Halt The Energy Bills Crisis
Economy
Rishi Sunak Is In Talks With Tories Who Are Desperately Trying To Halt The Energy Bills Crisis
The Chancellor has held meetings with multiple Conservative MPs this week where he heard their suggestions for how to further protect households from soaring energy prices, PoliticsHome has learned.
Greenwashing must be stopped to protect consumer investment in renewables Partner content
Energy
By Choose
Greenwashing must be stopped to protect consumer investment in renewables
The energy crisis is revealing a loss of consumer confidence in green tariffs.
Keir Starmer Calls For U-Turn On 'Total Mess' Energy Measures As Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs
Energy
Keir Starmer Calls For U-Turn On "Total Mess" Energy Measures As Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs
Labour leader Keir Starmer has urged the government to go further in its support for households as he warned average bills would rise by £700 even before the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine were taken into account.