Sanjoy Sen: Next PM should ensure Britain can withstand future energy shocks
You know what they say? Be careful what you wish for.
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Poll: Majority of Scots back North Sea industry ahead of aspiring PMs visit north east
A vast majority of Scots say they are in favour of the UK producing its own oil and gas rather than relying upon imports from overseas, according to a poll published as the two who are competing to be elected the UK’s next Prime Minister come to Scotland.
Next PM urged to shut down windfall tax ‘speculation’ as candidates visit north-east Scotland
The next Prime Minister has been urged to back the energy sector and shut down windfall tax "speculation" as Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak visit North-east Scotland today.
Labour proposes extending windfall tax on oil and gas firms
Labour has proposed extending Britain’s windfall tax on oil and gas companies, saying the proceeds should be used to fund a total freeze on energy bills over the winter.
Truss rejects new UK windfall tax while Sunak’s open to the idea
Conservative leadership front-runner Liz Truss ruled out a fresh windfall tax on energy companies if she becomes prime minister, while her opponent Rishi Sunak vowed to find up to another £10 billion to help Britons pay for soaring power bills.
OEUK sends letter to ‘the next prime minister’ urging commitment to North Sea renewables
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) has written a letter urging the future prime minister to prioritise reliable and cleaner energy produced in the UK.
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak invited to Aberdeen to explain North Sea oil and energy plans
The two candidates vying to become the next prime minister have been urged to listen to the voice of industry over the UK’s critical energy future.
Sunak to cut VAT on energy to revive UK Tory leadership bid
Rishi Sunak pledged to scrap value added tax on all domestic energy bills for the next year if he becomes UK prime minister, a move his leadership rival, Liz Truss, criticized as a U-turn.
Next Prime Minister faces 150% energy price shock for UK
Every UK prime minister expects to face challenges. Few would imagine that they might have to spend billions of pounds to make sure people don’t freeze in their homes during winter.
Russia cut off from UK professional services
The UK Government has blocked access for Russia to Britain’s professional services exports.
UK Government expects to stop importing Russian gas by end of year
The UK Government expects Britain can stop importing Russian natural gas before the end of the year, sooner than expected, a person familiar with the matter said.
UK delivers sanctions hit on CEOs of Rosneft and Gazprom
The UK has imposed sanctions on the chief executives of Russian energy giants Rosneft and Gazprom.
Zelensky praises oil sanctions as Truss travels to Washington
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will meet with officials in Washington today to discuss further support for Ukraine after both the UK and US were thanked by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for their moves to sanction Russian oil.