Labour’s green investment plan slashed

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a reduction in the Green Prosperity Plan budget, slashing it from £28 billion annually to less than £15 billion

More energy bill support for struggling households predicted to come next year

A think tank has warned calls for help will continue next year if energy prices remain high

Electric cars could leave £13m ‘hole’ in Treasury takings

Electric cars could leave a £13 million ‘hole’ in Treasury takings which could affect public finances, a new report warns today. As diesel and petrol cars get more efficient, needing less fuel and as electric vehicles become more popular, this could spell a “collapse” in Treasury income from motoring taxes, claims the report. The RAC […]