Energy Prices Bill: Government unveils price cap legislation

Confirms de facto windfall tax

James Murray
clock • 7 min read

The UK government presented its new Energy Prices Bill to Parliament, confirming sweeping plans to cap energy prices for households and businesses and unveiling controversial proposals to limit the profits being generated by renewables and nuclear operators.

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