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Strongly ReportedOfgem announces 4% rise to three-year-high energy price cap
Ofgem announces 4% rise to three-year-high energy price cap Environment Journal
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New - Marc Stears, the director of UCL Policy Lab, is joining Number 10 as a special advisor to Andy Burnham. Close to Ed Miliband, Stears has done a lot of work and research recently on the splintering progressive vote, especially stressing the importance of climate
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Strongly ReportedControversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say BBC
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Parliament opens climate adaptation inquiry with evidence deadline of 21 October
The inquiry directly covers infrastructure resilience, extreme weather and adaptation funding, all relevant to our UK-wide operations and investment planning. It gives us a timely opportunity to support practical resilience measures and ensure infrastructure operators’ delivery and cost concerns are understood.
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Government publishes Capacity Market consultation and technology review letter
The 2027 prequalification changes could affect energy-market participation, investment assumptions and operating costs; we need the consultation detail before judging Northstar’s exposure.
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DESNZ opens Capacity Market consultation for 2027 prequalification and technology review
The changes could affect Northstar’s energy investment, market participation or operating costs, but our direct exposure is not yet confirmed.
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The UK Parliament is conducting an inquiry into how the UK can maintain secure, affordable and low-carbon electricity during periods of very low wind and solar
Northstar is a UK infrastructure and consumer services group potentially exposed to electricity security, affordability, network resilience and the regulatory framework for low-carbon investment. The inquiry could influence future energy policy and offers an opportunity to support practical transition measures that protect investment and affordability.
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Ofgem reportedly raises the energy price cap 4% to a three-year high
Higher household bills will intensify affordability and political pressure, while potentially increasing energy-cost exposure across our operations and consumer services.
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20 Sept 2026Home Cooling Bill reaches second reading in February 2027
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20 Sept 2026Grant guidance sets zero-emission van and truck eligibility for manufacturers
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20 Sept 2026Parliament scrutinises Boiler Upgrade Scheme amendments
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20 Sept 2026Parliamentary scrutiny of 2026 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism regulations
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20 Sept 2026Rural services and energy Bill reaches Commons second reading on 16 October
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20 Sept 2026Peers link steel investment pressures to employment costs, CBAM and industrial energy prices
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20 Sept 2026MP links Middle East disruption to UK energy security and North Sea production
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20 Sept 2026MP argues against the fracking ban and questions the cost of prioritising renewables