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- Local government could also do more to help with the cost of living | Letter Mon, 1 Jun 26, 2:36amCllr Lucy Shaw says councils could take up many policies to help, including more support for rooftop solar installations
- The Guardian view on the looming energy shock: ministers need to show they have a plan | Editorial Thu, 16 Apr 26, 3:43amKeir Starmer can’t be blamed for the crisis in the Middle East, but he has to reassure people that he is prepared for its long-term consequences
- Starmer must call energy summit akin to 2008 crisis response, Labour MP says Fri, 3 Apr 26, 4:31amFormer government adviser Polly Billington urges bigger steps to shield people in UK from effects of Iran war
- Reeves criticises Trump for starting Iran war with no ‘clear plan’ to get out of it – as it happened Thu, 2 Apr 26, 3:15amThis blog is now closedStarmer says he understands why people are concerned about the cost of living.
- This is what a fossil-fuel shock looks like. The UK must adapt its energy system – and quickly | Chaitanya Kumar Wed, 1 Apr 26, 10:07pmThe Iran war will hit food prices, fuel costs and interest rates. But with a few smart moves, we could could turn this crisis to our advantage
- Starmer says he will push for ‘closer partnership’ with EU after Iran war highlights global volatility – UK politics live Wed, 1 Apr 26, 10:42pmPrime minister says UK will host meeting later this week with other nations on the reopening of the strait of Hormuz
- Keir Starmer to give update on Iran war and cost of living after latest Trump attack – UK politics live Wed, 1 Apr 26, 7:38pmPrime minister to give press conference from Downing Street
- Zack Polanski tells NEU teachers’ union that Greens would abolish ‘toxic’ Ofsted – as it happened Tue, 31 Mar 26, 4:10amThe Green party leader said Ofsted is a ‘failed institution’ and that teaching should move ‘toward a genuinely collaborative model’
- Starmer says UK won’t get ‘dragged into Iran war’ and there is no need for drivers to stock up on petrol – UK politics live Tue, 31 Mar 26, 1:34amUK PM to chair meeting on government’s response to economic consequences of Iran war later on Monday
- Trump’s war is bringing economic calamity to the UK – and another shock to our politics | Gaby Hinsliff Tue, 17 Mar 26, 5:08amHard choices lie ahead for Downing Street if higher fuel prices spark resentment and trigger a renewed cost of living crisis
- Keir Starmer to woo voters and MPs with new year plan to cut cost of living Thu, 1 Jan 26, 9:30amPM to highlight energy bill and interest rate cuts, plus end to two-child benefit cap, and to invite his MPs to Chequers
- Will Labour’s climate plan survive the squeeze of tight budgets and rightwing attacks? Fri, 26 Sep 25, 7:00pmAs Donald Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’ and Reform UK weaponises net zero, Starmer faces pressure to hold the line on commitments
- Climate change scepticism is rising. Will Starmer hold firm or buckle? Fri, 26 Sep 25, 7:00pmAttacks from Donald Trump and Reform UK – plus a cost of living crisis – have created a politically tricky conundrum
- Fewer green energy tariffs offered as British households opt for cheaper deals Sun, 3 Aug 25, 9:00pmIndustry data shows suppliers have scaled back premium-priced deals based on renewables as demand falls
- More than 100 Labour MPs urge Ed Miliband to explore radical energy bills overhaul Tue, 22 Jul 25, 3:00pmLiving Standards Coalition writes to energy secretary calling on him to do more to help struggling households