Pub boss leads business criticism of Hunt’s plan to cut support over sky-high energy bills January 4, 2023 Business leaders have reacted negatively to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's plan to significantly reduce support with energy bills from April.
Iceland boss: Absence of government support on energy bills risks job losses and bankruptcy for firms August 23, 2022 Iceland boss Richard Walker has called on ministers to issue more support for businesses struggling with sky-high energy bills. Without a price cap on businesses’ energy bills, smaller firms would surely collapse, the supermarket’s managing director told CityA.M. An absence of further support for businesses was “really serious,” as the colder months approach, Walker said. [...]
Energy bills: Octopus tops Which? survey with SSE and Scottish Power trailing behind amid calls for more customer support January 20, 2023 Octopus Energy has topped a well-known annual customer survey, after winning over households with its customer service.
Businesses breathe sigh of relief after energy bill relief details but call for more tax support September 21, 2022 Businesses have said a freshly announced energy bill relief scheme will prevent thousands of firms going bust, but further support may be needed down the line. The scheme will offer firms a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices and apply to energy usage from 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023. Businesses including pubs [...]
Brits prepared to pay more tax to support vulnerable households facing soaring energy bills July 18, 2022 A majority of people have said they would pay more tax to fund support for low-income households facing soaring energy bills.
The Government has helped households with their energy costs, and simple tips and tricks can help out even more May 25, 2023 Everyone knows life is more expensive than it used to be, with inflation putting strain on everybody’s pockets. A lot of that increase comes from energy bills, which have gone up as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The good news is that there’s plenty of government support available, and helpful tips which can [...]
High gas prices here to stay, as government faces more pressure to provide support with energy bills May 9, 2022 High gas prices will persist for the next three years, warned investment bank Stifel, as millions of households struggle with the cost of living crisis.
Millions at risk if household energy support package is cut in April, Utilita warns January 24, 2023 The government should maintain support packages at current levels to ease pressure on households, warned Utilita.
Hunt defends new electricity generator levy in Downing Street showdown December 15, 2022 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt defended the introduction of a new tax on legacy electricity generators at a Downing Street roundtable this week.
Calls made to reinstate minister for pubs as sector faces closure fears September 29, 2023 Fresh calls have been made for the reinstatement of minister for pubs role in the UK, amid a challenging period for the sector as it continues to face inflationary headwinds and rising closures. It comes as part of a new report by think tank Localise – commissioned by the British Beer and Hospitality Association (BPPA) [...]