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Higher Energy Bills Due To Debt 'Underlines Need For Social Tariff', MP Says
Energy
Higher Energy Bills Due To Debt "Underlines Need For Social Tariff", MP Says
Chair of the energy security and net zero committee Angus MacNeil has said that soaring bills as energy companies try to recuperate consumer debt proves there is desperate need fo the introduction of a "social tariff" to support people struggling to keep up with fuel costs.

Sellafield: creating a new legacy Partner content
Energy
By Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield: creating a new legacy
Sellafield has been at the heart of innovation in the UK nuclear industry for almost 70 years. With nuclear power once again at the centre of the policy agenda, PoliticsHome sat down with Euan Hutton, CEO at Sellafield Ltd, to learn more about the vital role the site continues to play on behalf of the nation
Why the nuclear industry needs a joined up approach to skills Partner content
Education
By EDF
Why the nuclear industry needs a joined up approach to skills
Addressing the nuclear skills gap, Matthew Lay, Head of EDF Nuclear Skills Alliance, calls for a collaborative approach to tackle the growing demand for talent
Being a responsible, long-term partner to Britain Partner content
Environment
By EDF
Being a responsible, long-term partner to Britain
New oil and gas licences signal Britain is not serious about tackling climate change
Energy
By Wera Hobhouse MP
New oil and gas licences signal Britain is not serious about tackling climate change
We’re not even two months into the year and multiple storms have already caused not just property damage and business disruption across the country, but sadly also the loss of life.
New North Sea oil and gas licences will protect our net zero future
Energy
By Graham Stuart MP
New North Sea oil and gas licences will protect our net zero future
When it comes to global climate leadership, the United Kingdom’s record speaks for itself.
Connected, flexible, resilient – building the electricity network of the future, today Partner content
Energy
By National Grid Electricity Distribution
Connected, flexible, resilient – building the electricity network of the future, today
National Grid Electricity Distribution’s President Cordi O’Hara details how, during a period of change, the electricity distribution network is enabling a decarbonised electricity grid by 2035
Climate Protest MP Tells Voters To Use Locals To Shift Net Zero Plans
Environment
Climate Protest MP Tells Voters To Use Locals To Shift Net Zero Plans
Former Conservative MP Chris Skidmore, who resigned over the government's plans to offer new oil and gas drilling licences, believes voters should "go local" to encourage policy to achieve net zero by 2050.
Energy Sector Is Frustrated By Uncertainty Over Labour £28bn Green Spending Pledge
Energy
Energy Sector Is Frustrated By Uncertainty Over Labour £28bn Green Spending Pledge
Labour has been warned that scaling back its £28bn Green Prosperity Plan would send the wrong message to investors who are already frustrated with the lack of consistency from government on messaging over net zero.
Storing Trouble
Environment
By Chris Chafin
Storing Trouble
Britain leads the world on renewable energy but will fall behind if it doesn’t start building storage capacity to match demand with supply. Chris Chafin finds some surprising options
Investing to keep nuclear power a key UK energy source Partner content
Energy
By EDF
Investing to keep nuclear power a key UK energy source
Last week we issued our annual nuclear fleet update, a report on last year’s performance and wider contribution to the economy. The ambition to generate longer at the UK’s five existing stations was well received.
How EDF is helping keep homes warm this New Year Partner content
Energy
By EDF
How EDF is helping keep homes warm this New Year
As we all feel the force of the latest cold snap, some of our customers will have to make the awful choice between putting the heating on or paying for other essentials.
Government Denies Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill Is 'Smoke And Mirrors'
Energy
Government Denies Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill Is "Smoke And Mirrors"
The government has defended its Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill in the face of ardent opposition from some of its own MPs and peers, in the latest row exposing divisions within the Conservative Party.
Ofgem Accused Of 'Enhancing Profits' Of Energy Companies With New Price Cap Rise
Energy
Ofgem Accused Of "Enhancing Profits" Of Energy Companies With New Price Cap Rise
Energy security and net zero (ESNZ) select committee chair Angus MacNeil told PoliticsHome Ofgem's recommendations to increase its price cap to protect energy suppliers from soaring domestic energy debt would only "enhance profits" of energy companies.
Planning – the single point of failure? Partner content
Economy
By Mobile UK
Planning – the single point of failure?
The Government is clear that its priority is to grow the economy, and the Autumn Statement put forward the Chancellor’s plans to create the conditions for the private sector to thrive by removing barriers to investment and thereby unlocking growth.
Chancellor of the Exchequer visits The University of Manchester to discuss reform of UK’s power network Partner content
Economy
By Policy@Manchester
Chancellor of the Exchequer visits The University of Manchester to discuss reform of UK’s power network
The University of Manchester welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt to learn about its research and expertise in energy networks and discuss the Government’s recent plans to reform the UK’s power network.
Partner content
Energy
By Policy@Manchester
New government approach needed to tackle UK energy resilience and security
Two energy specialists from The University of Manchester have called on the government to develop a joined-up cross-departmental strategy to strengthen the UK’s energy resilience and security.
COP28 – Solar’s chance to shine Partner content
Environment
By Lightsource bp
COP28 – Solar’s chance to shine
The energy landscape is changing. We believe renewable energy is the future. And that future is now.
Labour Calls For Extension On Pre-Payment Meter Ban
Energy
Labour Calls For Extension On Pre-Payment Meter Ban
Labour has called on the government to extend the moratorium on pre-payment meters following reports they are still being forcibly installed in vulnerable households.
Green with envy: The politics of decarbonisation
Environment
By Adam Bell
Green with envy: The politics of decarbonisation
By installing heat pumps and buying electric vehicles, the wealthy are insulating themselves from current and future energy price shocks while avoiding paying for the investment needed to help the less well-off join the party. That’s not going to help the politics of decarbonisation, says Adam Bell. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
Amey’s FM business helps court facilities drive down Carbon consumption Partner content
Energy
By Amey
Amey’s FM business helps court facilities drive down Carbon consumption
Amey, a provider of facilities management services and project solutions across the public estate has helped its client deliver a 30% reduction in carbon across its Avon & Somerset Courts contract. These reductions are helping the department meet ambitious national targets and save money.
The UK’s grid challenge and the road to net-zero
Environment
By Mary Glindon MP
The UK’s grid challenge and the road to net-zero
The UK is lagging behind in renewable power delivery, jeopardising our goal of meeting net-zero by 2050. Mary Glindon MP, chair of the Grid Networks APPG, believes grid investments, innovation, and cross-party consensus are needed to secure a sustainable energy future while also bolstering economic growth.
Labour Will Force Energy Debate In Commons As Worry Over Bills Bites
Energy
Labour Will Force Energy Debate In Commons As Worry Over Bills Bites
Labour will force a King's Speech debate on energy independence and energy bills on Thursday - with more than three quarters of people "very concerned" or "somewhat concerned" about affording energy bills this winter, according exclusive polling for PoliticsHome.
Labour’s laudable 2030 clean power target is a destination in need of a roadmap Partner content
Environment
By SSE
Labour’s laudable 2030 clean power target is a destination in need of a roadmap
Decarbonising the UK’s power sector is the vital and necessary first step on our journey to net zero by 2050. Getting there will require a mammoth undertaking with a need to deliver decades worth of energy evolution in just a few short years.