2 articles
• via BBC News
UK faces the largest growth downgrade among G20 economies from Iran war, exposing decades of import dependence and cross-party energy policy failures that amplify global shocks for households and firms.
• via The Economist
Ed Miliband's promise of cheaper electricity by 2030 clashes with the reality of soaring energy costs. The UK's net zero strategy, once hailed as a model for the world, is now a cautionary tale of political ambition outpacing engineering reality. As households face bills 20% higher than European neighbours, the question remains: who will pay the price for this green dream turned nightmare?