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21 Mar Energy

"You either eat reasonably well or you freeze to death": Inside the UK energy crisis

Energy bills have risen to a level that has forced 6.7 million households into fuel poverty. As bills seem set to remain high for the foreseeable future, Sophie Church explores how we reached this crisis point, and what government is doing to help

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07 Feb Economy

Rishi Sunak's Whitehall Reset Gives Fresh Focus But Leaves Limited Time To Deliver On His Promises

Rishi Sunak has undertaken a mini-reshuffle - the fifth in 20 months - as he seeks to set a new path for government following the damage of Nadhim Zahawi's sacking.

15 Jan Economy

Growing Fear Cost Of Living Crisis Could Lead To Public Disorder

People blame the government for the UK's economic troubles and predict riots on the streets as the cost of living crisis continues to bite, according to a new poll.

12 Dec 2022 Foreign affairs

Most People Support Backing Ukraine Despite Impact On Cost Of Living Crisis

Exclusive: A majority of respondents to a new poll want the UK to continue its support of Ukraine in opposing the war waged by Vladimir Putin even though they believe measures are worsening the cost of living crisis.

01 Dec 2022 Environment

It’s time for the UK to lead again on climate action

As the recent climate talks in Egypt came to a close, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak concluded that “keeping the 1.5 degrees commitment alive is vital to the future of our planet” and that there is “no time for complacency.”

16 Nov 2022 Economy

The energy crisis won’t end when winter does – the Chancellor must make sure no one is left behind

Volatile energy prices and the soaring cost of living have shaken households across the country. We’re helping almost two people every minute with crisis support.

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03 Nov 2022 Energy

Generating solutions: responses and reforms for the energy price crisis

The UK and Europe are facing rapid increases in energy prices from what were already high levels. While the UK has committed to an energy price cap until April 2023, beyond this date only targeted support for the poorest households is likely to be affordable. Dr Ed Manderson from The University of Manchester explains the impact that energy prices have and calls for action to address price formation in the UK energy market alongside planning reforms.

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02 Nov 2022 Environment

Hydrogen could provide transport fuel alternative – but investment is needed

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has launched a new report which gives a detailed look at the key factors that will determine hydrogen’s future as a sustainable road transport fuel – a shift which could be vital to reach the Government’s Net Zero 2050 targets.

How hydrogen energy will drive the Prime Minister’s new growth plan

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17 Oct 2022 Energy

How hydrogen energy will drive the Prime Minister’s new growth plan

With the war in Ukraine still raging and the new Prime Minister’s ‘growth plan’ the main focus of Government, the aim for the UK to be a world-leader in hydrogen has taken on a new impetus. Hydrogen not only presents an opportunity for helping provide electricity, heating and fuels that are lower carbon and more secure, it also offers a major source of new growth. So, what is needed for the UK to seize this opportunity?

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10 Oct 2022 Energy

BVA urges Government to extend energy bill support for veterinary practices to avoid animal welfare crisis

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urgently calling on the Government to extend the GB Energy Bill Relief and consider more support for already under-pressure veterinary practices to avoid serious implications for UK food safety and an animal welfare crisis.

07 Oct 2022 Energy

Government Does Not "Expect" Planned Blackouts This Winter, Minister Says

Climate minister Graham Stuart has said the government does not "expect" the UK to face planned blackouts this winter, but that they are planning “for all eventualities” after the National Grid warned households could soon face power outages.

Committing to new nuclear means committing to a more secure energy future

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03 Oct 2022 Environment

Committing to new nuclear means committing to a more secure energy future

If we have learnt anything from the past few months, it's that we need long-term solutions to prevent the energy crisis happening again.

Secure, reliable, and affordable nuclear is a safe bet for Labour

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30 Sep 2022 Environment

Secure, reliable, and affordable nuclear is a safe bet for Labour

Labour should embrace nuclear to deliver on energy security and decarbonisation.

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27 Sep 2022 Energy

Boosting UK Energy Security

Clean energy champion SSE is investing billions in homegrown electricity.

20 Sep 2022 Economy

Liz Truss Is "Shooting Herself In The Foot" With Short-Term Fossil Fuel Focus, Energy Experts Say

Energy experts have warned that Liz Truss's major push on fossil fuel projects, including North Sea oil and gas and fracking, will fail to improve the UK's energy supplies during the winter months.

15 Sep 2022 Political parties

Parliament Will Return On Wednesday Following Pause For Queen's Death

MPs will return to the Commons on Wednesday 21st September after government and parliamentary business was paused in the wake of the Queen's death.

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14 Sep 2022 Environment

Nuclear Power: The Role of Government

In 2006, Prime Minister Tony Blair assured Britain that nuclear was “back on the agenda with a vengeance”. Boris Johnson has described his commitment to deliver nuclear at “warp speed”, and the three intervening Prime Ministers have also emphasised their support for nuclear. Yet Britain’s first new nuclear plant – Hinkley Point C (HPC) – is still some years from operation and, despite recent progress at Sizewell C, there is no confirmed successor project. Academics from The University of Manchester’s Dalton Nuclear Institute, Adrian Bull and Will Bodel, examine the gap between intention and reality and highlight policy recommendations from a new paper by the Dalton Nuclear Policy Group.

08 Sep 2022 Energy

Energy Price Guarantee: How Will Liz Truss’s Plan To Freeze Energy Bills At £2,500 Work?

New Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced a bold new package of support to try and blunt the impact of soaring energy prices and keep average bills below £2,500 for the next two years.

08 Sep 2022 Energy

Liz Truss Promises Households Won’t Pay Over £2,500 For Energy Under New Plans

Liz Truss has pledged that bills for the typical household will not exceed £2,500 as part of her plans to tackle rising energy bills and soaring inflation.

08 Sep 2022 Communities

Levelling Up Secretary Says Fracking Could Be Necessary To Overcome Energy Crisis

Levelling Up Secretary Simon Clarke has said the controversial practice of fracking should be "looked at" as part of new measures to diversify the UK's energy supply.

07 Sep 2022 Health

Care Homes Facing 1,000% Rise In Energy Costs Say They Could Be Forced To Close

Care home providers have warned they could be forced to shut down if they do not receive urgent support from government because of "unsustainable" energy costs.

05 Sep 2022 Energy

Advisers Have Told Liz Truss A Public Info Blitz On Cutting Energy Use Is Needed

Exclusive: Government officials have advised Liz Truss to launch a communications campaign to inform people about how they can reduce their energy usage as prices spiral and supplies are expected to dwindle in the coming months.

05 Sep 2022 Brexit

All The Crises Liz Truss Faces As She Enters Downing Street

Liz Truss will enter Downing Street on Tuesday as the UK's new Prime Minister facing a mountain of formidable challenges thanks to some of the worst economic conditions for a generation.

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05 Sep 2022 Energy

How to keep the nuclear drive going

Our next Prime Minister must realise that nuclear is key to our long term energy security.