Protecting families and businesses from energy crises |
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Families and businesses across the country will be better protected from energy crises, as the government is breaking the link between gas and electricity prices. New plans include long‑term fixed‑price contracts for renewables, which will protect electricity consumers when gas prices spike. This comes as the government doubles down on its drive for clean, homegrown power with a raft of measures to unlock public land, speed up planning and cut energy bills |
Billpayers to benefit from newly empowered consumer champion |
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Energy regulator Ofgem will be reformed to introduce stronger protections for consumers. Households will be supported more quickly with action if they are let down by their supplier. Energy executives will be incentivised to act in consumers’ best interests. The comprehensive overhaul will give Ofgem new powers to act as a true consumer champion. |
Digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders |
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Waste criminals are running out of places to hide as the government launches its Digital Waste Tracking service to follow every piece of permitted waste across the country in real time. As part of its major crackdown on waste crime under the government’s Waste Crime Action Plan, new laws being laid in parliament will require businesses to create a real-time audit trail for the waste they handle |
Unlocking private investment to drive UK defence industry |
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The Government is exploring how private investment can be leveraged to accelerate defence readiness, with the Defence Secretary and Chancellor meeting leaders from UK banking, venture capital and strategic finance this week. A Ministry of Defence-led initiative will look at how private investment could be leveraged to drive innovation and growth across the UK. |
British seafood goes global with £1.5 million annual boost |
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Funded through the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, the £1.5 million‑a‑year package will help established UK seafood exporters expand their presence in new markets while giving smaller firms the confidence to start exporting. The package will deliver practical, hands‑on support for businesses, including expert advice on market access, export requirements and buyer connections, helping businesses build confidence when exporting |
