Minister Deflates Energy Price Cap Hopes Despite Cooling Temperatures; No Quick Fix for Bills Amid Uncertainty
Households and Business Must Wait for Energy Bills to Fall as Minister Says No Shortcut Available
The energy minister has stated that consumers and businesses must wait for their energy bills to decrease, emphasizing there is no shortcut to reducing prices. Ofgem is expected to announce a new price cap soon.
- Households and business must wait for energy bills to fall, minister says — Sky News
- Consumers must wait for energy bills to fall – as minister says ‘there’s no shortcut’ — Sky News
- Energy minister says ‘there’s no shortcut’ to bringing down bills – as Ofgem set to announce new price cap — Sky News
- Energy minister says ‘there’s no shortcut’ to bringing down bills — Sky News
Energy Price Cap to Edge Up Despite Temperatures Plunge
Despite a drop in UK temperatures leading to lower energy demand, the price cap is expected to rise due to increased wholesale costs and government policy. Energy minister insists there are no shortcuts to lowering bills.
- Energy price cap to edge up as temperatures plunge — BBC News
- Energy minister says ‘there’s no shortcut’ to bringing down bills – as price cap rise announced — Sky News
- Energy price cap fall expected as temperatures plunge — BBC News
Rapper Fugees Member Convicted for Betraying US to Secure Wealth
Former Fugees member Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison for his role in betraying the United States for financial gain, as revealed in court documents and legal proceedings.
Trump Accuses Democrats of Seditious Behavior Towards Troops, Threatens Capital Punishment
Former President Donald Trump has labeled a video message from Democrats to troops as ‘seditious behavior,’ warning that it could be punishable by death. The statement comes amid heightened political tensions and accusations of insurrection against the Democratic leadership.
- Trump calls Democrats’ message to troops seditious behaviour, punishable by death — BBC News
- Trump calls Democrat video to troops ‘seditious behaviour, punishable by death’ — BBC News
G20 remains crucial despite Trump’s absence, says Starmer
UK PM Keir Starmer insists the G20 is still a vital forum for global cooperation, even without Donald Trump’s presence.
Fire Disrupts Last-Minute Global Deal Efforts at COP30
A fire caused disruptions during last-minute negotiations aimed at striking a global climate agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), hindering progress towards crucial environmental targets.
Ukraine and Europe Cannot Reject Trump’s Plan: Time to Persuade Him Away from Kremlin
Sky News reports that Ukraine and European leaders cannot dismiss Donald Trump’s plan to persuade him to abandon Russia. They are expected to buy time while attempting to convince Trump to desert the Kremlin.
- Ukraine and Europe cannot reject Trump’s plan – they will play for time and hope he can still be persuaded to desert the Kremlin — Sky News
- Ukraine and Europe cannot reject Trump’s plan – but hope he can still be persuaded to desert the Kremlin — Sky News
Britain’s Sabre Rattling at Russia’s Spy Ship: Is It a Hollow Threat?
Sky News reports that Britain is flexing its military muscles in response to the presence of a Russian spy ship near British waters. Analysts debate whether this show of force is a genuine warning or merely posturing, highlighting tensions between NATO allies over Russia’s maritime activities and potential espionage.