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The ONS makes life more difficult
When Rishi Sunak announced a £400 payment to every electricity bill payer I was concerned about that way of offering some relief. I would have preferred tax cuts on energy which would directly cut the CPI/RPI measurements of inflation. The government thought these cash payments might qualify as reductions in...Read More »
Why we need more gas
Many people argue that instead of producing more of our own gas to cover some of the energy shortfall we need to press boldly on with more windfarms. They argue that now wind energy is cheaper than current gas prices, so it makes economic sense as well as environmental.
If only...Read More »
Social care costs
I have told Wokingham Borough Council that I will as always support sensible proposals for more financial support from central government to provide good local services. In particular I am conscious more money can be helpful in dealing with social care. I trust the Council will respond to the consultation...Read More »
Consultation on electricity regulation
The UK government has recently published a consultation document on possible reform of the management and regulation of the UK electricity industry.
The UK fell under the EU system of control and regulation, which was progressively tightened and embodied in the 71 page 2019 Regulation. This Regulation wished to achieve two...Read More »
Making energy cheaper
The Liz Truss team have said they want to ease the energy squeeze. They like the ideas of lower taxes and the removal of needless or excessively costly regulation. Energy would be a good place to start.
Let us consider first of all the £16bn or more cost of fitting a...Read More »