Donald Trump is set to introduce a new levy on certain imports designed to promote US manufacturing and ward companies away from buying…
Continue ReadingInvestment in UK Renewables Fell by 56% Last Year
Written by Michael Quinn in Government Policy Renewable Energy
Funding for green energy plummeted last year faster in the UK than in any other country last year, due largely to changes in…
Continue ReadingOfgem Boss Apologises for Slow Action on Energy Prices
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The regulator for energy in the UK, Ofgem have apologised for failing to sufficiently protect vulnerable customers against rising bills.
Continue ReadingPM Suggests Extending Plastic Bag Charge in Environmental Speech
Written by Ben Rich in Government Policy
In a speech at the Barnes Wetland Centre today (11th January), Prime Minister Theresa May announced a series of targets and policies aimed…
Continue ReadingTheresa May Pledges £140m to Help Poorest Countries Tackle Climate Change
Written by Danny Lord in Climate Change Government Policy
Ahead of the One Planet Summit in Paris on Tuesday, Prime Minister Theresa May has announced a draft of new measures aimed at…
Continue ReadingMPs Double Down on Criticism of Hinkley Subsidy Costs
Written by Michael Quinn in Government Policy Nuclear Energy
Fresh criticism has be brought to the table by MPs regarding the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant and the projected subsidy costs based…
Continue ReadingPrice Cap Might Not Be Ready Next Winter
Written by Max Robinson in Energy Suppliers Government Policy
The British Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Clark, has called for the energy regulator Ofgem to use its…
Continue ReadingOfgem and Big Six Play Down Possibility of Price Cap This Winter
Written by Jack Calvert in Energy Suppliers Government Policy
Figures in the energy industry and at Ofgem have said Theresa May’s plans to revive the cap on energy bills is virtually impossible…
Continue ReadingTheresa May plans to cap the prices of energy tariffs for around 12 million people, offering savings of up to £100 per year.
Continue ReadingEnergy Efficiency Measures Could Cut Household Bills Nationwide
Written by Danny Lord in Climate Change Government Policy Household & Bills
In a recent study the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has highlighted the importance of increasing energy efficiency as a way to reduce…
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