A compensation scheme will be welcome. But the Government might yet have to introduce other punitive measures.
The way British politics and planning mix tends to push infrastructure decisions into the long grass.
Blind faith in new nuclear and shale gas have yielded precisely zero for UK security of supply, despite constant rhetoric to the contrary.
A new analysis shows that even in the worst case scenario energy security is still ensured.
Plus: Sorting out energy. Protection from Putin. And: furthering the single market.
Imposing an obligation on suppliers and shippers to hold a certain proportion of their gas in store ahead of every winter would be the most cost-effective solution.
The Government should recognise the critical role of natural gas in the drive to deliver both lower carbon emissions and lower energy bills.
Russian President has trapped himself in a self-destructive spiral of nationalist rhetoric, economic self-harm and military aggression.
It’s dirty, costly and leaves us reliant on Russia. Let’s make the move to better energy sources.
Events in the Middle East and Russia have shown why we need to reduce our dependence on politically volatile parts of the world.
Politically repressive, religiously moderate, pro-capitalist in thinking and ex-communist in feel, the country is bound up with British jobs, interests and prosperity.
Security and stable prices are best achieved by concentrating on one or two areas and doing them well.
Getting rid of the carbon tax won’t stop Australia’s solar power revolution.
A ‘relative’ cap on the difference between standard variable tariffs and acquisition tariffs could untie Adam Smith’s ‘invisible hand’ in the retail energy market.