Bulb’s acquisition deal has the potential to yield a profit of £1.2 billion to the taxpayer

The move is expected to reduce taxpayers’ bill

Keith Anderson has urged the government to scrap the auction process for Bulb and restart it

The total cost of Bulb’s bailout is set to hit £4bn

Its investigation found the merger would likely result in higher cost or lower quality services for councils, with knock-on effects for taxpayers, as well as businesses across the UK

The salary is being paid by taxpayers as the company entered into special administration

A heat pump could cost each household up to £18,000, according to a new report

Ofgem has appointed Teneo to be Bulb’s special administrator

Plans being considered include the introduction of statutory guidance on new minimum service standards for rubbish and recycling collections, subject to an assessment of affordability and value for money

The Public Accounts Committee is calling on BEIS to ensure taxpayers are protected from the risk of footing the bill