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Conservatives Propose VAT Removal on Energy Bills Amid Criticism

3/31/2026

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Conservatives Propose Energy Tax Cut

The Conservatives propose removing value-added tax on household energy bills for three years to ease living costs, funded by scrapping renewable energy schemes and green levies.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet industry leaders to discuss energy costs, which are expected to rise again in July.
Labour opposes the plan, saying it won’t reduce bills and criticizing the scrapping of the windfall tax.

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Badenoch Boosts Oil Production

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, announced a new bill to increase North Sea oil production to improve energy security and cut bills by £200.
The legislation seeks to eliminate legal barriers to drilling, particularly at the Rosebank oil field.
Labour criticized the plan, arguing it lacks substance and would not lower energy costs.
Ithaca Energy's FPF-1 platform ceased operations due to regulatory inaction, prompting Labour to respond.

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Conservatives Propose Energy Tax Cut

The Conservatives propose removing value-added tax on household energy bills for three years to ease living costs, funded by scrapping renewable energy schemes and green levies.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet industry leaders to discuss energy costs, which are expected to rise again in July.
Labour opposes the plan, saying it won’t reduce bills and criticizing the scrapping of the windfall tax.

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