The Latest Breaking News from Kwasi Kwarteng

Tory nuclear push may drive up your energy bills, admits minister

THE Tory Energy Secretary has admitted the Government’s nuclear plans may increase household energy bills.

The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng hails ‘nuclear renaissance’ as £120 million fund launched

The business secretary has hailed the start of “a British nuclear renaissance” as the government launches a new fund to encourage overseas investment into the sector.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2022

UK nuclear power plants may increase energy bills, says business secretary

A fleet of new nuclear power stations is at the heart of the Government's energy strategy

Birmingham Post · May 13, 2022

Debate over closing UK parliament bars: MPs in survey drink more than the general population

The UK business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, said that closing the bars in parliament would be “excessively puritanical” as a response to concerns about a culture of inappropriate and sexist behaviour in the UK’s House of Commons.

The Conversation · May 6, 2022

Energy companies have three weeks to justify 'unacceptable' price hikes as UK battles cost of living crisis

Energy firms will have three weeks to respond to allegations of "completely unacceptable behaviour" relating to unjustified direct debit increases in the UK

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2022

Martin Lewis discusses 'very important' issue after energy companies accused of overcharging customers

Ofgem has issued Compliance Reviews to energy companies accused of charging more money via direct debits than they need.

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2022

Martin Lewis' reaction as energy companies accused of overcharging with direct debit

Ofgem has issued Compliance Reviews to several energy companies, which have just three weeks to respond

Chronicle Live · May 4, 2022

Three-week energy bill deadline as Brits slapped with 'unacceptable' price hikes

Kwasi Kwarteng, the business secretary, said companies had three weeks to respond to allegations of "completely unacceptable behaviour" relating to unjustified direct debit increases

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

Energy firms investigated over 'rip off' increases to customers' direct debit payments

Claims customers are paying more than they should do to ease firms cash flow problems

Wales Online · May 4, 2022

Energy suppliers given three weeks to explain ‘excessive direct debit hikes’

Kwasi Kwarteng accuses firms of increasing customers’ payments ‘beyond what is required’

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022