The House of Lords has overturned plans to clamp down on protest marches that cause too much disruption. The government had proposed giving police powers to stop protesters using tactics…
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Energy bills rise for 2.5 million homes on Economy 7
by Flynn Owenby Flynn OwenAbout 2.5 million households in Britain have seen their annual energy bill go up by an average of £116 despite the government fixing prices until April. Those on Economy 7…
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Record number of public electric vehicle chargers installed in UK in 2022
British companies installed a record number of public electric car chargers during 2022 as they raced to dominate a fast-growing and potentially lucrative market. There were more than 8,700 public…
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UK inflation will fall in 2023 but energy bills and taxes will rise as house prices drop
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansWar in Europe. Political turmoil. A stagnant economy. Soaring energy bills. The highest inflation rate in more than four decades. Higher interest rates. That was the story of 2022. Truly, the year just…
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Finally, British businesses have some clarity about how ministers will help them weather the storm of soaring electricity costs this winter. Energy bills will be halved for businesses, the government confirmed today, as…
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Best energy supplier 2022: How to get the best energy deal
by Keegan Rossby Keegan RossThe energy market has changed drastically in the past year. What does this mean for your energy bills and can you still switch tariff? Until summer 2021, if you were…
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British Gas-owner reopens storage ahead of winter
British Gas-owner Centrica has reopened its giant gas storage facility to boost the UK’s supply over the winter. The energy firm said the site would allow for “cheaper gas” to…