BEIS chair slams business package as a ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’ September 21, 2022 The chair of an influential Westminster panel has slammed the business support package as a "waste of taxpayers' money."
Energy sector raises concerns over six-month window for business support September 21, 2022 The energy sector raised concerns over Government plans to provide support for businesses to combat soaring wholesale costs.
UK economy already in throes of drawn out recession, City warns after GDP disappoints September 12, 2022 The UK economy is already in recession and Liz Truss’s energy support package is unlikely to lift it out of its slump anytime soon, City economists warned today. Weaker than expected growth figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) today prompted experts to sound the recession alarm. Gross domestic product (GDP) climbed 0.2 per [...]
Solve the housing crisis and net zero? Your home might be built Ikea-style September 8, 2022 If you find yourself on a walk in West Hampstead, it’s worth checking out a two-bedroom apartment called Camden Passivhaus. With its wooden exteriors, it is simple and elegant – a small gem hidden among terrace houses. It’s the first net zero house in the UK – meaning there were no emissions produced during its [...]
Gas prices plunge as Germany closes in on storage targets August 30, 2022 Gas prices have fallen sharply today amid reports Germany is on course to meet its gas storage targets for October.
Ofgem under pressure as director quits role after price cap changes August 17, 2022 An Ofgem director has quit their role after the watchdog changed the methodology of the price cap, imposing hundreds of pounds on households.
Exclusive: Labour plans to tackle energy crisis lack ‘bold thinking’ argues Utilita boss August 16, 2022 Labour's efforts to tame household energy bills this winter does not provide enough support for vulnerable customers, says Utilita.
Exclusive: Good Energy boss hits out at ‘misty-eyed’ calls to nationalise utilities August 14, 2022 People should not get "misty-eyed" over nationalised utilities, argued Good Energy boss Nigel Pocklington.
High gas prices are here to stay reveals Investec, as price cap predictions hit £5,000 August 11, 2022 Higher gas prices, including in the summer when demand is supposed to be at its lowest, are a long-term trend argued asset manager Investec.
Today: Govt to hold emergency talks with energy chiefs as anger over spiralling energy bills rises August 11, 2022 Energy bosses will meet with Government tomorrow, to discuss how they can ease pressure on consumers facibng record bills.