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Back to profileStarmer on brink as Streeting quits criticising ‘drift’ at top of Government
Ministers must put aside the power struggle and stay focused on the day job.
Discounts on energy bills at times of excess power to help ‘energy independence’
The prize is an energy system that is cheaper, cleaner, fairer and more secure.
Government has two weeks to deliver on energy support – charities
Ministers must put aside the power struggle and get on with the day job.
Keir Starmer insists he will continue governing despite mounting calls to quit
The government should be working flat out on a package of support for vulnerable households and those in energy debt now.
Starmer takes responsibility for ‘tough’ election results but vows to carry on
Polling shows that 58 per cent of potential Reform voters already use or want technology to cut their energy use and bills.
£26.2 billion in energy industry profits posted since start of 2026
The only winners from the conflict with Iran appear to be the oil and gas giants who control the prices we pay.
Shell under fire over ‘outrageous’ profits after boost from soaring oil prices
What will make a real difference to energy bills is breaking the link between electricity prices and gas markets.
Equinor profits highlight who gains from Iran conflict
These results are a reminder of exactly who gains from the Iran conflict and the UK’s continued dependence on fossil fuels.
Oil prices race to highest level since 2022 over fears of Iran war escalation
As oil prices surge, the energy industry’s profit machine is running at full speed.
Fresh profits from Scottish Power and Total a ‘kick in the teeth’ for households
Energy network infrastructure is generating strong and growing returns for shareholders.
BP slammed over ‘astronomical’ profits amid oil price spike caused by Iran war
We are now seeing the level of profits being posted which shows why a Windfall Tax it is so necessary.
Energy profits up as households brace for higher bills
While households face a bill rise in July and millions remain trapped in fuel poverty, the companies that control our energy supply are cashing in.