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Energy secretary admits Rishi Sunak’s North Sea oil expansion plans ‘won’t bring bills down’

The energy secretary has admitted that Rishi Sunak’s flagship energy policy will not bring household bills down.

The Independent UK

Complainants should ‘go to police’ over Tory MP rape allegations – minister

Energy Security Claire Coutinho said she did not think it was right for politicians to provide ‘running commentary’ on the claims.

The Independent UK

No 10 says 40% of trains must always run under new laws to limit impact of strikes to be brought in by Christmas – as it happened

Government aiming to limit rights of railway workers, ambulance staff and border officials to go on strike

The Guardian - UK

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Coutinho distances herself from Braverman’s homelessness comments

The minister said she ‘wouldn’t necessarily use’ the language of her Cabinet colleague to talk about homelessness.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak distances himself from Suella Braverman claim homeless 'lifestyle choice'

Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho suggests that she would not have used Ms Braverman's language

Evening Standard

UK government to ‘call out fuel retailers who rip off public’

Energy secretary ‘taking steps’ to protect drivers from providers that do not pass on lower wholesale costs

The Guardian - UK

Supermarkets and other fuel retailers ripping off motorists to be ‘named and shamed’

Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho steps in to stop motorists being ripped off by high prices at the pump

Evening Standard

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First round of new North Sea oil and gas licences announced by UK Government

THE UK Government has announced 27 new licence offers for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea.

The National (Scotland)

Uplift in grants for heat pumps takes effect amid concerns Government off target

The National Infrastructure Commission has said the current rate of heat pump installation is ‘not cutting the mustard’.

The Independent UK

'Lip service': SNP raise concerns over offshore worker visas with UK Government

CONCERNS over the impact of the UK Government’s “extremely complex” visa rules for offshore renewables workers have been raised directly…

The National (Scotland)

Labour’s meat tax is just another Tory lie that we’ve all been forced to swallow

The Conservatives’ fake story about a nonexistent Keir Starmer policy is typical of the party’s desperate attempt to win votes

The Guardian - UK

Your Conservative party conference cheat sheet

Dance-offs with Priti Patel and Nigel Farage, Liz Truss back from oblivion, Rishi on a cancelling plans spree — Robbie Griffiths reports from the Tory gathering in Manchester

Evening Standard

Senior Tories called out by fact checkers after false claims at conference

THREE claims made by Cabinet ministers at the Conservative party conference have been found to be false by fact checkers.

The National (Scotland)

From 15-minute cities to bananas: why do Tories seem to be bending the truth?

Rise in provably false statements by Rishi Sunak and his ministers adds weight to theory No 10 is sowing untruths for electoral advantage

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The most ridiculous moments from the Conservative Party conference

FROM conspiracy theories to Priti Patel dancing with Nigel Farage, this year’s Conservative Party conference has offered up bleakness and…

The Guardian - UK

Depressed and branded ‘zealots’: Tory conference attacks on net zero alarm green-leaning MPs

Green credentials used to be considered a vote-winner but rhetoric around net zero has changed

Evening Standard

Who is Claire Coutinho? Cabinet minister urged to apologise over Labour tax claim

Ms Coutinho refused to apologise for the Tories’ claim about a Labour tax hike

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak accused of using climate as ‘party political football’

The Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee disputed that the PM’s move can ‘be described as an ambitious environmental agenda’.

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The National (Scotland)

Only 10 per cent of people think more fossil fuels will cut energy bills, poll finds

JUST 10 per cent of people in the UK think more oil and gas production will reduce bills and increase energy security, according to a new poll.

The Independent UK

Developing Rosebank ‘wrong decision’ says Scottish First Minister

Developers Equinor and Ithaca Energy have been given consent to start developing the controversial oil and gas field.

Evening Standard

Controversial huge new oil and gas field Rosebank given green light by regulator

Environmental campaigners have opposed the plans

The Guardian - UK

‘It feels unfair’: the UK childminders being refused permission to start businesses

Dreams are being scuppered by local authorities despite there being a childcare shortage

The Guardian - UK

Starmer and Macron didn’t talk about Brexit or the booing – no point falling out on a first date

Parliament is a dead zone, so the Labour leader spent much of the week abroad and Tory MPs put their feet up

The Guardian - UK

Proposed Sizewell C nuclear plant seeks outside investment

Prospective investors will be subject to ‘strict national security checks’, minister vows

The Guardian - UK

Starmer kicks back and basks in reflected glory of Rayner’s TUC speech

Labour leader’s decision to give his deputy the front-of-house gig at congress signals a shift in their uneasy relationship

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