Petrol prices spiral to record highs putting more pressure on motorists May 18, 2022 Diesel and petrol prices climbed to record highs yesterday, putting more pressure on squeezed motorists as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.
Starmer calls windfall tax ‘inevitable’ as Tories show signs of wobbling over the levy May 18, 2022 Internal government polling has found support for a windfall tax on the profits of energy firms is “wildly” popular..
Windfall tax not ruled out as Sunak urges energy giants to invest in UK energy sector May 18, 2022 Chancellor Rishi Sunak refused to rule out a windfall tax on energy companies yesterday, warning that “no option is off the table."
Hungary names its price as country holds fresh talks with EU over Russian oil ban May 17, 2022 Europe's game of energy brinkmanship continued today, with the EU holding talks with Hungary over financial support to back a Russian oil ban.
European Commission urges EU to be ready for cut-off in Russian gas supplies May 17, 2022 The European Union should prepare for Russia to switch off gas supplies into Europe, the trading bloc's executive arm will warn tomorrow.
Sunak warns energy companies ‘no option is off the table’ amid calls for a windfall tax May 17, 2022 Domestic energy companies could still face a windfall tax this year, if they fail to invest in the UK's energy sector, warned Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Market stabilisation charges yet to be triggered confirms Ofgem May 17, 2022 Market stabilisation charges have not yet been applied to the domestic energy market, revealed regulator Ofgem.
Sureserve’s order book powers profits May 17, 2022 Social housing energy services group Sureserve has reported rising revenues and a healthy uptick in profits, driven by an expanding order book.
Exclusive: Forget expensive climate plans, low-cost solution to net zero is methane abatement, says Qnergy CEO May 17, 2022 It’s six months on from COP26 and the world is a very different place, but as the war in Ukraine continues and the cost of living crisis bites closer to home, the promises made in Glasgow still stand. Net zero is the big goal, but CEO of energy firm Qnergy, Ory Zik, told City A.M. today he [...]
Businesses need protection from energy mis-selling just like consumers argues legal group May 17, 2022 Businesses should be given the same level of protection as household consumers against energy mis-selling argues a legal advisory group.