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Interconnector backer threatens legal action

One of the backers of a controversial plan for a new interconnector between France and the UK has threatened legal action within weeks against Kwasi Kwarteng’s decision to block the project. Alexander Temerko, an ex-head of Russian oil company Yukos and director of Aquind since 2016, also threatened legal action against trade minister Penny Mordaunt, who has been one of the leaders of the campaign against the cable that would come ashore in Portsmouth in her capacity as a local MP.

3 years ago

Weekend Press: Council tax rebates proposed to offset energy bills

This week's round up of coverage from the weekend's newspapers features the mounting pressures government is under to help households facing soaring energy costs as business leaders call for support for customers and businesses alike as the French president's decision to intervene with EDF could impact the UK. Elsewhere, Labour re-ignites calls for re-nationalisation of the water sector

3 years ago

Energy networks

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Interconnector backer threatens legal action

Weekend Press: Council tax rebates proposed to offset energy bills

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