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The Vulnerability Commitment’s signatories include Octopus Energy

November 17, 2022

Ofgem calls on energy suppliers to support non-domestic consumers

Ofgem has made a statement calling on energy suppliers to ensure non-domestic customers are being supported and not taken advantage of amid the energy crisis.

November 3, 2022

Energy Bill Relief Scheme launches in the UK to support businesses amid the energy crisis

Businesses and public sector organisations in the UK will see a discount on energy bills this month via the Energy Bill Relief Scheme.

March 24, 2022

Energy sector holds breath for security strategy as Spring Statement provides little relief

Chancellor Sunak presented the Spring Statement to the House of Commons. Image: Twitter/Rishi Sunak..

March 23, 2022

Sunak cuts VAT on energy efficiency in Spring Statement

VAT on energy efficiency measures are to be cut to 0%, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced as part of his Spring Statement.

October 28, 2021

Autumn Budget: ‘real disconnect’ between climate change goals and financing

Companies and trade associations gave Current± their reactions to the Budget, particularly in light of the looming COP26 conference.

May 20, 2021

Renewables, solar and nuclear industries call for detailed deployment roadmap for decarbonisation

Urgent action is needed to jumpstart grid decarbonisation according to the Nuclear Industry Association, RenewableUK and Solar Energy UK.

August 12, 2020

Trade bodies call on Treasury for business rates relief for renewables

Business rates relief for clean energy technologies should be implemented as it could add over £125 billion to economy and support a green recovery.

March 11, 2020

Budget 2020: Investment falls short of ‘strides’ needed for net zero

The much anticipated Budget has confirmed investment in electric vehicle infrastructure, carbon capture and storage and nuclear fusion.

March 11, 2020

Budget 2020: Carbon capture given £800 million boost as renewables sidestepped

Funding boosts for carbon capture and storage (CCS), electric vehicles (EVs) and nuclear announced, as renewables are once again absent from the UK's Budget.

December 5, 2016

Major UK brands support solar over proposed business rate hike

More than 160 NGOs, public institutions and businesses – including major brands such as Sainsbury’s and IKEA – have come out in support of solar over proposed increases to rateable values.