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Back to profileHeat pumps for new homes, and plug-in solar due in shops in months – ministers
We cannot solve a national crisis by focusing only on homes that haven’t been built yet.
Keir Starmer to consider ‘every lever available’ over Iran cost-of-living crisis
For families who are already in debt and already struggling with energy bills, there is no more time to waste.
Oil and gas prices ease back in calmer markets but volatility remains
Households cannot be left to foot the bill for global instability while energy companies and markets benefit from the turmoil.
Gas prices soar as Shell plant damaged in attack on Qatar energy site
The reality is households will face a ‘Trump Tax’ on their energy bills as a result of this war.
Heavy rain and threat of higher bills a ‘risk for millions with lung problems’
For people with asthma, COPD and other lung conditions, a cold, damp home can be dangerous.
Energy industry urges Government to help with bills amid Iran war volatility
Energy prices are once again being driven by instability in global fossil fuel markets.
Starmer says UK working with allies on ‘viable plan’ to open Strait of Hormuz
This support must reach households quickly and before refill demand peaks.
Rachel Reeves asks watchdog to ‘crack down’ on fuel ‘rip-offs’ amid Iran war
Around 1.5 million UK households rely on heating oil, and these homes sit completely outside the energy price cap.
Competition watchdog probes complaints over sudden heating oil price hikes
Around 1.5 million UK homes depend on heating oil and many are already among those facing the deepest fuel poverty.
Single fossil fuel price spike would outstrip net zero cost – climate advisers
If these higher prices persist, we are likely to see a fresh hike in energy bills from July 1.
Nigel Farage vows to reverse fuel duty increase in Reform petrol station stunt
As the conflict in the Middle East shows, when tensions rise anywhere in the world the price of gas quickly follows.
Keir Starmer insists economy well placed to absorb ‘likely impact’ of Iran war
While the energy price cap provides some short-term protection, it only delays the impact of rising global prices rather than removing it.