Energy bills may rise under 'buy British' electricity policy

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 09:48 · Archive

The Government's 'buy British' policy for electricity grid contracts could increase household energy bills.

The Government has instructed energy regulator Ofgem to prioritise British jobs and manufacturing in electricity grid investment contracts, rather than focusing solely on lowest price. The Government has acknowledged this 'buy British' approach could come at additional cost to households, at a time when families face their highest energy bills in three years.

How it is being reported

• Energy bills set to rise under new 'buy British' grid plans, Labour admitsGB News · 29 Sept, 08:00
• Energy bills set to rise under ‘buy British’ electricity planThe i Paper · 29 Sept, 06:00

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