Rishi Sunak unveils ‘three-part plan’ to help Britons through energy crisis
The former chancellor said his plan consisted of ‘support for the most vulnerable, support for pensioners and some support for everyone’.
UK News|Aug 12, 2022
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Sunak ramps up promises to tackle cost-of-living crisis
Former chancellor says people ‘need reassurance now about what we will do’ to tackle the burden inflicted by rising bills.
UK News|Aug 11, 2022
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Energy bill price cap rise should not go ahead, says Nicola Sturgeon
The First Minister said the UK Government was ‘missing in action’ on energy bills.
UK News|Aug 11, 2022
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Energy boss adds to calls for Sunak, Truss and Johnson to come together on bills
Energy bosses are expected to meet with ministers on Thursday.
UK News|Aug 10, 2022
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What are the options for helping households with their energy bills?
The Government is being urged to take further action as prices are forecast to rocket in October, and again in January.
UK News|Aug 10, 2022
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Defection played down as Tory leadership campaign teams trade words over economy
Former Cabinet minister Theresa Villiers, who is backing Rishi Sunak, said that ‘inevitably MPs change their mind during these contests’.
UK News|Aug 10, 2022
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Russian forces begin assault on two key cities in eastern Ukraine
The cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka had been considered key targets of Russia’s ongoing offensive across Ukraine’s east.
World News|Aug 6, 2022
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Ofgem: Energy price cap to be updated quarterly ahead of ‘challenging winter’
The regulator said the change would go “some way to provide the stability needed in the energy market”.
UK News|Aug 4, 2022
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Call for VAT cut on ‘essential’ telecoms as millions struggle to pay bills
Which? has urged the Government to reduce VAT on household telecoms bills to 5% in line with other essentials such as gas and electricity.
UK News|Aug 3, 2022
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Big retailers failing to cut fuel prices in line with wholesale cost, RAC warns
The RAC said that, while several major retailers reduced their prices last week, the cuts are not enough to be in line with the wholesale cost.
UK News|Aug 2, 2022
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Truss U-turn on regional pay for public sector workers: how it happened
Details of the plan to slash £8.8 billion were unveiled in a press release on Monday but scrapped on Tuesday.
UK News|Aug 2, 2022
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Energy bills forecast to remain above £3,350 until at least 2024
Surging gas prices and concerns about Russian supply have been blamed for the predicted increase.
UK News|Aug 2, 2022
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Tory policy battle: What have Truss and Sunak pledged for the country?
Over the next few weeks it will be up to Conservative members to decide which of the two final candidates will take on the top job in No 10.
UK News|Aug 2, 2022
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Greggs sales jump as cash-strapped customers turn to cheaper meals
The bakery chain reported a 27.1% increase in sales in the 26 weeks to July 2 to a total of £694.5 million.
UK News|Aug 2, 2022
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Truss vs Sunak: Where do the Tory leadership contenders stand on policy?
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are seeking to woo voters set to decide which of the two will take over from Boris Johnson as head of the Tory party.
UK News|Aug 1, 2022
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