As 2 more energy firms with over 800,000 customers go bust, Government inaction is damaging millions more
Two more energy suppliers went bust this afternoon, leaving over 800,000 facing higher prices and greater uncertainty.
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
Two more energy suppliers went bust this afternoon, leaving over 800,000 facing higher prices and greater uncertainty.
The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised police to charge Jonathan Seed with making a false declaration in the nomination papers for the Wiltshire 2020 Police & Crime Commissioner elections. CPS authorise charge against PCC candidate Jonathon Seed | The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald The CPS made the decision that he should be charged after reviewing a file of evidence from Thames Valley Police.
The Lib Dems have criticised the Conservative Leader of Surrey County Council for unilaterally writing to the Government asking for a County Deal for Surrey.
This coming Sunday will be a traffic-free experience in Guildford town centre thanks to a Guildford Borough Council initiative.
Commenting on the Government's COVID winter plan Liberal Democrat Group Leader Councillor Christine McHugh reminded last week's Local Outbreak Engagement Board that "The national Government's response has been behind the curve throughout the pandemic, reacting too late to trends that were in fact obvious. Despite the success of the vaccines and vaccine rollout, the latest figures show there are over 10 times the number of cases, 16 times the number of hospitalisations and 3 times as many deaths now compared with the same time last year. In addition, national commentators are saying hospitals are currently operating close to winter-level pressures before winter has even begun."
Around six million people are set to see their Universal Credit payments cut when the uplift comes to an end.