economy
Net Zero push leaves Brits facing double whammy of higher taxes & soaring bills
REMEMBER when Ed Miliband promised to cut your energy bills by £300? How’s that going for you?
TL;DR
- Energy bills are set to rise by around £60 in October and an estimated £149 in January.
- Net Zero levies are identified as a contributing factor to spiraling energy costs.
- Subsidies for wind farms and the decline of North Sea gas production are blamed for high prices.
- Government bailouts are criticized as short-term fixes that burden taxpayers.
- The article also mentions Birmingham's plan to implement blanket 20mph speed limits amidst the city's debt issues.