Russian President Vladimir Putin has banned Boris Johnson from ever entering Russia. The UK prime minister and members of his Cabinet are on a list of people sanctioned by the Kremlin over 'hostile actions of the British government'.
Energy chief warns prices could rise HIGHER still in the winter
03.04.2022 - 15:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The head of Octopus Energy has warned energy prices could rise even further in the winter.
Until now Ofgem’s price cap, which is reviewed every six months, has protected customers from the rising costs. Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA) warned the cost of heating an average home has now doubled in 18 months, leaving 6.5 million households unable to live in a warm, safe home across the UK.
The change, which happened on April 1, will add an average of £58 onto monthly bills for the typical household and experts predict that bills could rise further, to more than £2,300 per year for the typical household in October.
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Chief Executive Greg Jackson told LBC: “Global energy prices is one of the most volatile markets and so it’s a fool who will make a strong prediction. But what we do know is that the next energy price cap period is being set by the prices we’re seeing now, because there’s a sort of lag in the system.
“So unless there’s a very rapid fall in the global prices, energy costs for people in the UK will stay high over the winter. They could even be higher. We just don’t know. But of course we’re now in a situation where there are two factors that really make a difference.
“First one is whether there are any more strategic moves related to Russia, whether the gas taps get turned down or not. And the second is what the weather does.
“Essentially, what matters now is Europe going to be filling its gas storage because we’ve got mild weather? Or is it going to be emptying it because we’ve got bad weather? So depending on the weather between now and the winter, there could be a very big difference in energy prices in the
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deadline.com
12.04.2022 / 17:41
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson & Chancellor Rishi Sunak To Be Fined For Breaking Lockdown Laws
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Johnson’s wife Carrie are all set to be fined by the London Metropolitan Police for breaking lockdown rules in the UK in 2020 and 2021.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
03.04.2022 / 13:11
Another energy price shock 'could be coming in October', experts warn
Households could be faced with another energy shock in October - with the possibility that bills could surge by a further £600, according to reports. Families could be hit with further increases just months after April's energy price cap hike, which has added £693 to the average bill, reports The Sun.
dailyrecord.co.uk
01.04.2022 / 15:33
Pub prices 'to rise' after government lifts VAT back to 20% for businesses
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deadline.com
01.04.2022 / 15:13
International Insider: World Reacts To Smith Vs Rock; BAFTA TV Time; Mip Incoming; Let’s Get Physical
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msn.com
30.03.2022 / 20:09
What Chris Rock said backstage after being slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars
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manchestereveningnews.co.uk
30.03.2022 / 20:07
Pint prices could reach £4.25 by the summer, says Sacha Lord
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msn.com
29.03.2022 / 18:48
Oscars 2022 live: Will Smith’s apology to Chris Rock over Oscars slap divides internet
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dailyrecord.co.uk
28.03.2022 / 15:19
Boris Johnson energy strategy delayed again as questions raised over nuclear and North Sea expansion
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msn.com
28.03.2022 / 12:21
Oscars winner Will Smith won't face criminal charges after striking Chris Rock
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28.03.2022 / 10:29
ITV GMB viewers spot 'friction' as Susanna Reid condemns Will Smith's Oscars outburst - but Richard Madeley brands Chris Rock 'rude'
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28.03.2022 / 07:19
WIll Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar
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