UKMake UK urges Miliband to approve new North Sea licencesThe government must urgently approve new licences for the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea to help protect Britain's energy security amid the war in Iran, the influential manufacturers' body Make UK will warn today. READ: Tony Blair Institute calls on Ministers to ramp up North Sea oil and gas production. Labour Together calls for a 2p hike in income tax to pay for energy price supportAn influential Labour think tank has said the Government should intervene more aggressively on energy costs to protect households. It proposes lowering or tightening the energy price cap so consumers pay less for energy. The resulting cost would be covered through a temporary increase of income tax by 2p. Ratcliffe: Miliband must wake upThe Iran crisis is a wake-up call for Ed Miliband that should prompt him to rethink his approach to the North Sea, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said as he urged him to approve the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. Miliband’s Net Zero drive will see bills rise by 30%Green levies, taxes and subsidies add 30 per cent to our energy bills, researchers say, as it emerged the race to net zero will cost more than £125billion this decade. With part of that transition funded by our energy bills, critics say it has contributed to the country facing some of the highest electricity prices in Europe. Scotland warned of blackouts from energy imbalance Scotland is failing to build a stable and balanced energy sector, leaving it vulnerable to blackouts and security risks, according to an industry consultant. Speaking at an event organised by Net Zero Watch, Kathryn Porter said government policy had to change to ensure energy was affordable and free from reliance on imports. Other speakers at the event included Reform’s Malcolm Offord, the Conservatives’ Andrew Bowie and Andrew Montford, Director of Net Zero Watch. READ KATHRYN PORTER’S SPEECH HERE
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