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Britain opens nuclear fuel fund with aim to cut reliance on Russia
Britain said on Monday its 75-million-pound ($90.5 million) fund aimed at helping boost domestic production of nuclear fuel for power plants and cutting reliance on Russian uranium supplies was now open for applications.
read more... 02/01/2023
UK to extend its energy price support scheme to non-domestic customers
The UK will extend its Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) for non-domestic customers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the country's department for Business, Energy & Industrial strategy said in a statement on Thursday.
read more... 29/12/2022
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UK government sets out detail of tax on electricity producers
Britain's finance ministry set out details on Tuesday of a temporary 45% tax on excess profits made by some electricity generating companies after Jan. 1.
read more... 21/12/2022
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Britain approves first new coal mine in decades despite climate targets
Britain approved its first new deep coal mine in decades on Wednesday to produce the high-polluting fuel for use in steelmaking, a decision which drew criticism from opponents who say it will hinder climate targets.
read more... 08/12/2022
EV owners to pay road tax in UK from 2025
UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt said Britain will introduce road taxes on electric cars from 2025, ending an exemption that was intended to spur adoption of zero-emission vehicles.
read more... 21/11/2022