Powering the revolution: Does the private sector have the appetite for an energy overhaul? April 19, 2022 City A.M. looks at whether the private sector help fund the government's ambitious targets to ramp up domestic energy production.
Bulb Energy boss defends £250,000 salary as he apologises for firm’s collapse April 19, 2022 The co-founder and chief executive of collapsed supplier Bulb Energy (Bulb) has apologised for costing the taxpayers billions of pounds.
Anti oil activists suspend disruptive protest and give the UK government ultimatum April 19, 2022 Environmental activists have paused disruptive protests and given the government an ultimatum to stop looking for new fossil fuels. Campaigners from Just Stop Oil read a letter outside Number 10 Downing Street, saying the UK government was being given an “opportunity” to halt its search for new energy sources. This comes after the group launched [...]
Scottish Power boss calls for emergency fund to tame rising energy bills April 19, 2022 Energy bosses have called for the government to provide struggling households with more support this winter.
Government considers scrapping green levies as households face spiralling energy bills April 19, 2022 The government could scrap a green levy which adds £153 to the average energy bill to ease the cost of living crisis facing households.
Zelensky slams EU’s ‘blood money’ deals for Russian oil April 15, 2022 European countries which are continuing to buy Russian oil are "earning their money in other people's blood", argues Ukraine's president.
EDF ramps up support for struggling households as energy crisis deepens April 15, 2022 EDF has boosted its support for customers, following this month's painful hike in energy bills and the cost-of-living squeeze.
Power stations could be paid to switch off during Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations April 14, 2022 The National Grid could have to pay for power generators to turn down energy supplies during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
UK drivers suffer record spike in monthly petrol prices April 13, 2022 Petrol prices have risen over 12 pence per litre between February and March, the largest monthly hike since records began in 1990.
Russia to pursue alternative buyers as West ramps up sanctions April 13, 2022 Russia will pursue alternative markets for its energy exports, revealed President Vladimir Putin, amid escalating tensions with the West.