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Grant Shapps launches campaign advising people how to save money this winter

The £18m initiative, blocked by Liz Truss, claims people could save £230 a year through ‘simple measures’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2022

Plug gaps in doors and windows to cut energy costs, Government urges - OLD

A public information campaign also suggests tweaking boiler temperatures and switching devices off at the wall.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022

UK launches £18m energy advice campaign to help public make savings

Householders are being urged to plug gaps in doors and windows as a way of easing the sting of sky-high energybills this winter.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2022

Grant Shapps has apologised ‘unreservedly’ to those caught up in Horizon scandal

Making a statement on the GLO (group litigation order) compensation scheme, Grant Shapps set out further details in the Commons for MPs.

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Sunak set to end ban on new onshore windfarms in face of Tory rebellion

Deal reached that paves way for communities in England to authorise projects without unanimous support

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022

'I've led Manchester for a year now. These are the simple things that will make us even greater'

Transport, trust and housing are key to the prosperity of the city - and the country - Manchester council leader Bev Craig explains, marking her first 12 months in office. The M.E.N's Paul Britton reports

Manchester Evening News · Dec 4, 2022

Small firms put at risk by major companies that fail to pay on time, says Business Secretary

£23bn is outstanding in the UK, Government reveals as minister launches review and calls practice a "real barrier" to productivity and job creation

Wales Online · Dec 3, 2022

Large firms could be under investigation for delaying payments to smaller ones

Small firms are owed around £23.4 billion in outstanding invoices from larger companies

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Review launched into late payments crippling small firms

Grant Shapps said delayed payments are a ‘real barrier’ to improved productivity and job creation.

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Bulb takeover saga sheds light on ‘disgraceful’ lack of transparency

Let’s hope E.ON, Centrica and Scottish Power’s judicial reviews succeed in forcing some openness

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022