David Blackman

Adviser reveals Truss government’s energy priorities

Encore for Old King Coal

Gamble on energy bills support was risky but unavoidable

The government’s unprecedented intervention on energy bills was clearly necessary but also raises questions about whether future state handouts will now be unavoidable. As experts tell David Blackman, there is also concern about the lack of clarity on everything from costs, the impact on business customers and the knock-on effects on wider net-zero targets.

Government reviewing Energy Bill to reflect shifting priorities

CCC: Energy independence goal requires radical decarbonisation

High-income households will gain more from price freeze

Miliband accuses Rees-Mogg of ‘flirting’ with climate denial

Truss confirms price cap freeze

Treasury could break even on insulation investments by 2024

Rees-Mogg’s track record sparks climate fears