Public should cut back on energy use, says chancellor in government U-turn ‘We should all look at our energy consumption’, says Nadhim Zahawi The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
Backlash over Liz Truss 'needless insult' as Emmanuel Macron hits back at jibe The Foreign Secretary, who looks likely to be the next PM, claimed the "jury is out" when asked if Emmanuel Macron was a friend or foe last night Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022
Macron hits back at Truss over comment ‘jury out’ on whether he is a friend or foe Ally claims her remarks were ‘light-hearted’ The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
Downing Street criticised for media absence after energy price cap rise Labour attacks ‘dereliction of duty’ as TV and radio presenters call on members of government to respond The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2022
Energy price cap rise: 'Zero creative thinking from government' Companies are calling on ministers to do more to support businesses with soaring energy bills Birmingham Post · Aug 26, 2022
'Missing in action': Tories avoid media interviews despite Ofgem price cap hike THE UK Government has been accused of abdicating its responsibility after no Tory minister was willing to speak to the media following Ofgem’s… The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2022
'Dereliction of duty' anger as ministers vanish from TV as energy bills hike confirmed No members of the government appeared on breakfast shows to respond and take questions on the crisis in a further sign that the zombie government is failing to act Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022
'Dereliction of duty': Government ministers absent from TV studios after energy price cap hike Labour’s shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves accused ministers of being nowhere to be seen on the morning of the Ofgem announcement Wales Online · Aug 26, 2022
Energy price cap rise must be cancelled – Sturgeon Ofgem has confirmed an 80.06% rise in the cap. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
Next PM must take 'urgent action' to tackle 'national emergency' energy bill rise Likely next PM Liz Truss has been warned that 'lives will be lost' without immediate Government support as Ofgem confirmed the energy price cap would hit £3,549 in October Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022
Energy cap: Chancellor blames Putin for price hikes that will plunge families into poverty Households are being warned of a 'dark winter' ahead Liverpool Echo · Aug 26, 2022
Liz Truss vows ‘decisive action’ on soaring energy bills – but does not commit to extra payments Tory frontrunner acknowledges the strain is ‘clear’ The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
North East families claiming tax credits to receive their first Cost of Living payment Around 1.1 million families who claim the benefit will receive their £326 Government payment next month Chronicle Live · Aug 25, 2022
British Gas will donate 10% of profits to help cut energy bills as price cap set to rise Thousands of households to receive average grant of £750, supplier says The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022
Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022 Tories sell access to their next Chancellor at 'Business Day' for £2,990 a head The Conservatives defended the advert at the party conference in Birmingham, which promises those who can afford it will be able to 'take your business to the next level'
Wales Online · Aug 24, 2022 Energy bill crisis: 'Nothing is off the table' says Chancellor Zahawi However, he also insisted a freeze in the price cap would not deliver “targeted help” for those who need it most.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022 ‘Nothing off the table’ when it comes to action on energy bills, Zahawi insists Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi added that a freeze in the price cap would not deliver ‘targeted help’ to those who need it most.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022 Zahawi faces shortest chancellorship since 1970 – and may be glad of it The ex-vaccines minister appears to be the equivalent of a caretaker football manager, with Kwarteng waiting in the wings
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 Rishi Sunak pledges to oppose nationalism as Zahawi showcases UK aid to Scots Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi will head to Scotland to showcase Government support for energy bills, as the crisis dominates the Tory leadership race.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 Zahawi says Westminster has ‘stepped in to ease pressures on household budgets’ The Chancellor is set to visit Edinburgh on Wednesday, the Treasury has said.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2022 Campaigners blast decision to fund new nuclear power plant as 'dodgy' CAMPAIGNERS have slammed the approval of funding for a new multibillion-pound nuclear power station.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2022 How to tackle the UK cost of living crisis – the main economic ideas Our writers assess and cost the key ideas floated so far, from targeted help to the most vulnerable to a new windfall tax
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2022 Boris Johnson approves funding for Sizewell C nuclear plant in ‘dodgy decision by lame duck PM’ Private funding will be sought for the project in Suffolk estimated to cost £20-30 billion.
Daily Mirror · Aug 21, 2022 Boris Johnson approves nuclear plant costing billions - weeks before new PM arrives Funding for the Sizewell C nuclear power station has been approved in Suffolk, and the government will make a final decision on public investment later this year - though it could be £6bn
Wales Online · Aug 21, 2022 Boris Johnson approves funding for Sizewell C nuclear plant Project expected to cost between £20-30 billion