A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber for Thursday 23 March on tackling the energy trilemma. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Dame Andrea Leadsom MP.
A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on Tuesday 21 March on energy support for farms. The debate will be opened by Carla Lockhart MP.
This paper answers FAQs on new government support schemes for energy bills, including: the Energy Price Guarantee, Energy Bills Support Scheme, Energy Bills Discount Scheme, Energy Bill Relief Scheme and Alternative Fuel Payments.
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This briefing provides a guide to reliable sources of information to help answer common questions on support with energy bills for non-domestic customers, including businesses, public sector organisations and charities.
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The Energy Price Guarantee sets maximum consumer prices. These have not fallen despite generally lower wholesale prices from autumn 2023. Why is this and when can we expect prices to fall?
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The UK imported no coal, oil or gas from Russia in January 2023. The total value of UK fossil fuel imports from Russia has fallen since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It was £1.34 billion in the year to January 20222
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Household energy bills increased by 54% in April 2022 and were due to increase by a further 80% in October 2022. The Energy Price Guarantee limited the October 2022 increase to 27%, with a further increase of 20% planned for April 2023.
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A Westminster Hall debate has been scheduled for 2.30pm on Tuesday 28 February on the performance of South West Water. The debate will be opened by Simon Jupp MP.
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This briefing paper provides an overview of the transition to zero emission vehicles, including the policies and investments the Government is using to support this transition and some of the key challenges ahead.
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This briefing paper provides information on the Electricity Transmission (Compensation) Bill, introduced in the House of Commons by Dr Liam Fox as a Private Members' Bill on 25 November 2022.
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A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 9.30am on Wednesday 22 February on regulation of customer credit retained by energy suppliers. The debate will be opened by Drew Hendry MP.
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House of Commons Library publications on the rising cost of living in the UK, including causes of inflation, the effect on households, and Government support.
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This briefing covers rising prices including food and energy inflation, Government support, and how the cost of living affects households.
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A debate has been scheduled in the Commons Chamber on Thursday 9 February on the Independent Review of Net Zero. The subject for the debate has been chosen by the Backbench Business Committee, and the debate will be opened by Chris Skidmore MP.
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This page features Commons Library publications relevant to the current conflict in Ukraine.
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