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The United Kingdom government's decision on 29 July 2024 to abolish the Winter Fuel Payment for all but the poorest pensioners gave rise to a significant backlash. Negative reaction came from Labour MPs, opposition MPs, trade unions, pensioner organisations, and the general public.
In the winter of 2011–12, the benefit cost the UK Government £2.1 billion and was paid out to 12.7 million people. [17] It was criticised by Paul Burstow (former care services minister) in 2013 for its lack of targeting, Burstow saying that "80% of older people do not require [the benefit]" and proposing that it be only given to pensioners ...
The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) is an initiative launched by the UK government to enhance efficient energy use in residential properties. The scheme initially consulted on by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero labelled as ECO+, reflects the UK's efforts towards environmental sustainability and the reduction of household energy costs.
Ministers confirm new target to phase out new gas boiler installations by 2035, in move they say will reduce UK’s exposure to price spikes. Government to give £5K grants to swap boilers for ...
Gas boilers will reportedly be banned in most new homes by 2027, as part of legislation to slash carbon emissions across households. The Future Homes Standard, being brought forward by the ...
The department was established on 7 February 2023. The creation of the new department was described by Downing Street as an opportunity to "focus on giving the UK cheaper, cleaner, more secure sources of energy – cutting bills, cutting emissions, and cutting dependence on international energy supplies."
The UK government has spent more than it has raised in taxation since financial year 2001-02, [3] creating a budget deficit and leading to growing debt interest payments. Average government spending per person is higher in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland than it is in England.
The UK Government published its white paper on energy ("Our Energy Future – creating a Low Carbon Economy") in 2003, establishing a formal energy policy for the UK for the first time in 20 years. Essentially, the white paper recognised that a limitation of carbon dioxide (CO 2 – the main gas contributing to global climate change ) was going ...