Energy bill support to cost billions as Ofgem unveils monster £4,279 price cap November 24, 2022 The energy price cap will rise by a further £700 in the new year, Ofgem has announced - a 20 per cent hike to its current record rates.
Feeling the chill: Hospitality bosses fear energy firms are profiteering in a crisis November 24, 2022 Hospitality bosses have accused suppliers of “deliberately profiteering” of the energy crisis, writes City A.M.
Hunt urges Brits to ‘take responsibility’ with their energy bills with support to end in 2024 November 23, 2022 Universal support for household energy bills will not be extended again, confirmed Jeremy Hunt to MPs today.
Gas prices rise as Gazprom threatens supply cuts to Ukraine pipeline November 23, 2022 Gas prices have climbed after Gazprom warned it could further limit supplies into Europe next week amid a dispute with Ukraine.
Egg supply crisis: Tesco introduces buying limits as JD Wetherspoon changes menu November 22, 2022 Tesco is the latest chain to introduce limits on egg purchases owing to shortages and high costs. The supermarket told City AM it is introducing a limit of three boxes per customer to prevent shelves going empty. This comes after the British Egg Council warned the public that a the industry has been dealing with [...]
Dealmaker’s Spotlight: Hannam & Partners November 22, 2022 Datasite recently spoke with Sam Merlin, Partner at Hannam & Partners, to hear his thoughts and insights on the energy sector and what lies ahead for the market and dealmaking. Hannam & Partners is a leading independent investment bank with expertise across the energy, mining, and financial services sectors. Owned by its partners, Hannam & Partners [...]
Severn Trent’s turnover booms as it offers 90 per cent discounts on soaring bills November 22, 2022 Water firm Severn Trent had a spike in earnings and profits for the first half of the year, as it offers 90 per cent discounts to customers struggling with their bills. The London-listed utilities firm confirmed a 10.8 per cent increase in turnover from 2021 by up £103.6 million. The company also announced a near [...]
These Are The Companies Offering Perks To Offset Cost Of Living Crisis November 21, 2022 It is no secret that it has been a tough year for workers. The cost of living looks set to get worse as rising prices for groceries and basic services, along with the huge cost of energy are biting deeply into disposable income. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) assessed web-scraped supermarket data for 30 [...]
Exclusive: Reform stamp duty to boost energy efficiency, urges Kingfisher November 21, 2022 The Government should reform stamp duty to boost the energy efficiency, argued Kingfisher, the owner of brands such as Screwfix and B&Q.
The year the music died? What energy bills and recession will mean for gigs November 21, 2022 Gigs have always been a great way to escape from the toils of everyday life – a few friends, usually a few drinks and great bands. But, what does a live music scene look like once you factor in spiralling inflation and rocketing energy bills for venues and consumers who can no longer afford to [...]