Category: Government Policy

MPs Urge Focus on Rural 4G Coverage

Written by Fiona Dattan in Government Policy Mobile

With rural areas in the UK receiving only minimal network coverage, MPs have written reports on expanding and improving 4G coverage.

Oct10

Energy Savings Trust to Organise £2.5m Aimed at Helping Vulnerable Energy Customers

Written by Fiona Dattan in Energy Suppliers Government Policy

UK Charities have the opportunity to bid for part of £2.5m in order to support vulnerable energy customers.

Sep18

Sadiq Khan Joins Forces With Business to Ensure London’s Green Future

Written by Chetan Chauhan-Sims in Climate Change Government Policy

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has partnered with 11 major UK businesses to help make London the world’s greenest city.

Sep06

REA: Government Undermining Biomass Power

Written by Michael Quinn in Government Policy Renewable Energy

The UK government has been criticised by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) following their decision to lower the obligatory level of greenhouse gas…

Sep05

Government Policy Could Slow Onshore Wind Development

Written by Lauren Smith in Climate Change Government Policy

2017 was a banner year for onshore wind deployment, but government policy is stifling future investment in the sector, industry body RenewableUK has…

Aug23

Gov Reports £9bn Business Boost From Broadband Expansion Program

Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband Government Policy

The £1.6 billion Broadband Delivery UK rollout of superfast, 24 Mbps broadband has delivered an estimated £9 billion boost to business turnovers in…

Jul24

Millions to See Bills Fall as Parliament Passes Energy Cap

Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Government Policy

A price cap is to be introduced this winter will curb energy bills for millions of customers, after receiving approval from Parliament last…

Jul16

45,000 Businesses at Risk of EU Fines Over Energy Efficiency Issues

Written by Ben Rich in Electricity Environment Government Policy

Across the EU, more than 45,000 major firms are at risk of EU fines over a lack of compliance to new directives regarding…

Jun22

Gov Announces £8.8m Funding For Smart Energy Innovation for SMEs

Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy Smart Meters

The government has awarded £8.8 million to fund nine proposals aimed at helping SMEs increase energy efficiency and trim costs through the use…

Jun15

Ofgem to Require Energy Companies to Pay Compensation for Switching Problems

Written by Ben Rich in Energy Suppliers Government Policy

Energy regulator Ofgem has announced new rules requiring providers to compensate customers who experience issues when changing supplier.

Category: Government Policy

MPs Urge Focus on Rural 4G Coverage

Energy Savings Trust to Organise £2.5m Aimed at Helping Vulnerable Energy Customers

Sadiq Khan Joins Forces With Business to Ensure London’s Green Future

REA: Government Undermining Biomass Power

Government Policy Could Slow Onshore Wind Development

Gov Reports £9bn Business Boost From Broadband Expansion Program

Millions to See Bills Fall as Parliament Passes Energy Cap

45,000 Businesses at Risk of EU Fines Over Energy Efficiency Issues

Gov Announces £8.8m Funding For Smart Energy Innovation for SMEs

Ofgem to Require Energy Companies to Pay Compensation for Switching Problems

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