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Heating oil market to be better regulated under plans to help households

The Competition and Markets Authority launched a study into the sector after the Middle East conflict sent the cost of heating oil soaring.

Evening Standard · Oct 13

Unionists fume over John Swinney's 'North of Ireland' comment

Unionists have been left fuming after John Swinney used pro-Irish unification language following a meeting with the Irish president

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Heating oil firms told to compensate customers over Iran war price hikes

The CMA found heating oil customers lack the robust protections of those using gas or electricity

The Independent UK · Jul 15

CMA to investigate heating oil suppliers over ‘blatant profiteering’ from Iran war

Competition watchdog says it will look into ‘concerning reports’ to see if they breach consumer protection laws

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

MP warns of ‘blatant profiteering’ among home heating oil suppliers

Sudden volatility in the global oil trade due to Middle East disruption has caused prices to immediately soar.

Evening Standard · Mar 11

UK faces further disruption as Storm Goretti to bring heavy snow and strong winds

Fresh warnings across parts of England and Wales will follow days of delays and closures from Oxford to Orkney

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6

Ministers should apologise to oil and gas workers who have lost jobs, Tories say

Andrew Bowie cites figures which suggest tens of thousands of jobs in Scotland could go as part of Labour’s green transition.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Running can help bridge Westminster divide, say MPs ahead of London Marathon

Sixteen MPs and one peer will be taking on the challenge of the London Marathon on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2025

Teachers exempt from reporting teenage sex under ‘Romeo and Juliet’ clause

Consensual relationships should not be considered abuse in the absence of coercion, minister says

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

‘Romeo and Juliet’ clause exempts consensual teenage relationships from child abuse reporting in England

Dispensation means teachers not obliged to inform authorities about children’s sexual activity in all instances

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2025