energy prices
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (Oct. 7)
Ministers give the green light to new oil and gas operations, saying it’s crucial to explore the potential of the North Sea and ensure energy supply security. We hear from a sociologist about why nurses are the latest group expected to strike this winter. Divisions surface as EU leaders discuss how to deal with rising energy prices as winter […]
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (Sept. 27)
Sir Keir Starmer seeks to distance himself from Jeremy Corbyn’s hard-left politics, aiming to bring the Labour Party back into the mainstream. As energy prices keep rising, the cost of running electric vehicles gets closer to the cost of filling up with petrol. An expert tells us this could delay the transition. The British production company that makes the James Bond […]
Less Energy Means Smaller GDP: Economist
In order to tame surging energy prices, the EU plans to reform its energy market. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is offering EU leaders an opportunity to make new proposals ahead of an emergency meeting next week. The commission’s plan would decouple the price of power and gas.
UK Households Brace for a Sharp Rise in Energy Prices
With energy suppliers dealing with soaring wholesale costs, British households are bracing for a sharp rise in energy bills. Ofgem’s new price cap would mean an average household’s yearly bill would come to 3,549 pounds ($4,164) a year from October—a rise of 80 percent. It’s a particular concern for those who rely on machines for […]
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (Aug. 26)
Households brace for a sharp rise in energy prices, with average yearly bills set to go up by 80 percent from October. The health secretary announces 50 new surgical hubs to bust through NHS backlogs, providing an extra 2 million operations over the next three years. And 115,000 postal workers walk out over pay in what […]
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (Aug. 19)
A strike by London Underground workers is disrupting travel across the capital, one day after a railway strike organised by the same union. NHS leaders urge the government to take action on rising energy prices. Their appeal comes as analysts predict bills will hit nearly 3,600 pounds ($4,300) from October. Official figures show about 10,000 excess deaths since June—none of which […]
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (Aug. 12)
A drought has been declared for southern, central, and eastern England. But the Environment Agency says essential water supplies are safe. After another warning of soaring energy prices, Boris Johnson says more cost of living support will be offered after he leaves office. As figures show a spike in people waiting for 12 hours at A&E, […]
Capitol Report (July 29): House Passes Bill to Ban Semi-Automatic Guns; Pelosi Heads to Asia
The Democrat-controlled House pushed a bill to ban certain guns. Democrats say it’s needed to stop gun violence, while Republicans say it targets law-abiding citizens. The Biden administration seems to be acquiescing to calls to secure the southern border. Without walking back any of President Joe Biden’s campaign promises, the Biden administration released a quiet […]
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (July 28)
The Old Bailey allows cameras inside the courtroom for the first time during a killer’s sentencing. Shell and British Gas owner Centrica both report soaring profits, as British households are facing rocketing energy prices. Keir Starmer fired a shadow minister for inventing policy “on the hoof” after joining Wednesday’s rail strikes, but the sacking has been heavily criticised by union bosses, […]
NTD UK News Full Broadcast (April 1)
Energy bills rise as the price cap increases. Combined with the hike in fuel costs, cab drivers are among those hit hardest. It’s not just energy prices. Taxes are going up too, and state pandemic support is going down, with the knock-on effect that household budgets are truly feeling the squeeze this month. The foreign ministers of Britain and […]
Simmons: Biden Policies Affecting Energy Production
Energy prices have been nearing record highs in certain regions of the country. To find out the outlook of what you will be paying at the pump NTD spoke to energy expert and CEO of Domestic Energy Producers Alliance, Jerry Simmons to shed some light on the current state of oil.
Turnbull’s Energy Policy Secures Partyroom Approval After ‘Good Debate’
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has garnered support for his energy policy following a Coalition partyroom meeting held on Aug. 14. Turnbull addressed the press to say that after a “good debate,” the proposed policy and legislation changes packaged in the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) had received “overwhelming support” from both Liberal and National MPs. Minister […]