The world energy shock is coming
The US and Israel’s illegal attack on Iran will provoke a global economic catastrophe
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There’s another cost-of-living crisis on the way
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Oil prices mean Starmer must raise tax or face recession
The Iran war is a tax hike imposed by Donald Trump on consumers across the planet
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What the war in Iran means for China and Russia
China’s leadership will not welcome the prospect of a global oil shock
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The Iran war, oil and gas prices, and a potential new inflation spike
Britain and Europe must prepare for soaring energy prices
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Will Iran inflict oil inflation on the West?
The country has little to lose by restricting shipping and triggering an energy price shock.
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Reform is very wrong about net zero
Richard Tice’s war on renewables would make energy more expensive, not less.
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Confronting the crisis of the commons
Britain has become a society that denies the most basic obligations we have towards one another.
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The Israel-Hamas war threatens more energy price pain
The conflict has had a similar – but less pronounced – effect on oil and gas markets as Russia’s invasion.
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The great energy rip-off is a symptom of our broken economy
The general secretary of Unite on the failure of Labour and the Conservatives to come up with a solution to…
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How to make energy savings in a cost-of-living crisis – with Honeywell
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Ireland’s “storm chasers” show how renewables can tackle fuel poverty
As energy prices soar, so does the case for the green transition.
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“This is not new stuff”: the verdict on the government’s home insulation scheme
Rishi Sunak’s plan lacks ambition, say experts.
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Britons are reducing energy use to save money – and the environment
Exclusive Ipsos polling explores how people are coping with rising energy costs.
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Almost half of UK offshore wind is owned by foreign governments
A mere 0.03 per cent of offshore wind is owned by British public entities.
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“It’s the children – I have to make sure they are warm”: Why prepayment meter users face a tougher winter
Prepaying for bills means immediate increases in energy costs, as well as higher per unit prices than fixed tariffs.
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How to combat the energy crisis and keep the green transition on track
Policymakers need to keep their eye on the goal of decarbonising energy systems.
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Could the UK face blackouts this winter?
Though Liz Truss has ruled it out, ignoring energy rationing now could increase the prospect of blackouts come winter.
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The cost-of-living crisis is pushing disabled people into poverty
Benefits are not keeping up with rising bills.
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Liz Truss finally unveils plan to freeze energy bills this winter
Questions about how to pay for the multi-billion pound plan were quickly overshadowed by the Queen’s ill-health, but they will…
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