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
A special partnered podcast from the New Statesman.
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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What Liz Truss means for Labour
The new prime minister is not the gift to Keir Starmer that many on the left think.
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Is this the energy industry’s “Lehman moment”?
Energy suppliers and banks are in a pinch that looks a lot like 2008.
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“I’m not cutting down on cups of tea”: the Brits refusing to pay their energy bills
The Don’t Pay UK protest movement is gathering momentum ahead of an 80 per cent rise in gas and electric…
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Why even Tory voters want to nationalise energy
We’ve reached the privatisation tipping point.
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Can your favourite pub afford to keep the lights on this winter?
Business electricity spending is set to rise rapidly in October.
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Even Pakistan’s devastating flooding won’t inspire a green revolution
A third of the country may soon be under water. Will we ever decide it is time to force down…
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Don’t Pay UK: What happens if I stop paying my energy bills?
A new campaign aims to persuade one million people to stop paying their bills if energy prices aren’t cut.
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