Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Royal Mail’s delivery targets are relaxed.
From post to energy…. and the UK government has confirmed it will not introduce “zonal pricing”, under which southern electricity users would have been charged more than those in Scotland.
The government says it has decided to retain a single national wholesale price (as the Guardian reported earlier this week) and also reform the existing national pricing system rather than split the country into different zones.
“Building clean power at pace and scale is the only way to get Britain off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel markets and protect families and businesses for good.
“As we embark on this new era of clean electricity, a reformed system of national pricing is the best way to deliver an electricity system that is fairer, more affordable, and more secure, at less risk to vital investment in clean energy than other alternatives.
“It is good news for customers across the UK as it supports the delivery of a reliable, efficient and financially sustainable Universal Service.
“It follows extensive consultation with thousands of people and businesses to ensure that the postal service better reflects their needs and the realities of how customers send and receive mail today.”
Continue reading…Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Royal Mail’s delivery targets are relaxed.From post to energy…. and the UK government has confirmed it will not introduce “zonal pricing”, under which southern electricity users would have been charged more than those in Scotland.The government says it has decided to retain a single national wholesale price (as the Guardian reported earlier this week) and also reform the existing national pricing system rather than split the country into different zones.“Building clean power at pace and scale is the only way to get Britain off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel markets and protect families and businesses for good.“As we embark on this new era of clean electricity, a reformed system of national pricing is the best way to deliver an electricity system that is fairer, more affordable, and more secure, at less risk to vital investment in clean energy than other alternatives.“It is good news for customers across the UK as it supports the delivery of a reliable, efficient and financially sustainable Universal Service.“It follows extensive consultation with thousands of people and businesses to ensure that the postal service better reflects their needs and the realities of how customers send and receive mail today.” Continue reading…
