Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg states that the Liberal Democrats’ green policies will not be up for negotiation if the party is approached to form a second coalition government. Well, what a relief to see our Lib Dem leader has grown a backbone ready for the 2015 elections. Shame we’re not quite convinced though Nick, […]
UKIP Play it Coal – Backing Power Stations
UKIP have announced their plans to back coal fired power stations and seek private funding to develop “new, efficient plants”. They’ve pledged to remove all government subsidies for wind and solar power and scrap the carbon tax. So it’s no carbs for Farage. Not good news for the Green party who are pledging to increase […]
LNG imports push energy prices lower
More fun from the global complex that is energy this week as good news hit the UK energy market with energy prices falling thanks to stilted demand in Asia. The downturn in Asian gas requirements and plunging oil prices means that Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) importers have had to find new buyers and the UK […]
The Great Energy Debate
With the general elections drawing ever closer, energy has come under close scrutiny with regard to most parties’ manifestos. But with promises being thrown around left, right and centre, which party has the nation’s best energy interest at heart? The Green party have today announced that they might back a Labour government. However, they quickly backtracked, […]
Which? claims energy price falls too little
Another day, another round of energy attacks from our politicians. Thank the good lord we are not a high street chemist. The latest lambasting of the Big 6 energy suppliers came from price comparison website (or consumer champion depending on who you listen to) Which? Which? have done an Ofgem and collated their ‘own’ SMI. […]