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  • BP profits more than double to £2.4bn as Iran war delivers an energy windfall – while British households face a £300 bill rise in July
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BP profits more than double to £2.4bn as Iran war delivers an energy windfall – while British households face a £300 bill rise in July

Avatar photo Jordon Scott Apr 28, 2026

Campaigners are calling for a windfall tax as households face a £300 energy bill rise in July.

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Business & Economy UK

Drax claimed record £999m in subsidies for burning trees in 2025 – as total public subsidy bill hits £8.7bn

Avatar photo Joe Connor Apr 16, 2026

The company has now received approximately £8.7 billion in public subsidies since 2012.

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Politics UK

Ministers preparing for mass protests as Iran war pushes up bills – and Polanski asks why they’re cracking down on protest instead of helping people

Avatar photo Jordon Scott Apr 11, 2026

The UK government has been holding near-daily COBR meetings and drawing up contingency plans for possible mass protests as the…

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