Government launches major review of Ofgem to boost its role as consumer champion The watchdog’s biggest shake-up since Ofgem was founded in 2000 will be completed by February Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024
Labour to reform energy regulator to give more protections after bills crisis Energy consumers minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said the Government will review Ofgem and has ‘learned from the energy crisis’ of 2022. Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024
How domestic abusers gradually make victims normalise their appalling behaviour ‘There is emotional coercion that goes alongside more physical and violent coercion,’ a Labour MP warned The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
Government removes red tape and provides funding to boost heat pumps Moves part of warm homes plan which aims to provide upgrades to 300,000 homes next year. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024
Energy suppliers to spend £500 million on winter bills support The extra support comes as the Government seeks to reduce the impact of cutting winter fuel payments to about 10 million pensioners. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024
New £1bn heat network could provide low carbon heating for London landmarks A heat network for Westminster which could draw on heat from the Tube and Thames has been unveiled. Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024
‘I was incredibly angry – so I thought I’d put myself forward’: meet seven Labour MPs new to parliament More than half of the Labour MPs elected in July were completely new to the job, including red wall reclaimers, a Westminster wunderkind and slayers of the biggest Tory beasts. We catch up with them on their first two months The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024
Energy price comparison websites set for new regulations Miatta Fahnbulleh said a new framework to regulate third-party intermediaries could end hidden fees. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024
Keir Starmer urged to publish winter fuel payments impact assessment Rishi Sunak accuses Starmer of hiding assessment, while Downing Street will not say if one was carried out The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024
Labour refuses to publish impact assessment of winter fuel payment cuts until after MPs have voted Exclusive: Energy minister Miatta Fahnbulleh confirmed her department has assessed the impact the policy change will have on pensioners living in fuel poverty, but said only that it will be published ‘in due course’ The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024
DWP is sending energy bill discounts to millions this winter – what you need to know How to find out if you will recieve the help The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024
Labour urges energy firms to support awareness campaign for winter bills help Energy consumers minister Miatta Fahnbulleh met executives from Centrica, EDF, E.On, Octopus Energy, Scottish Power, Ovo and others on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024
Support planned for UK households struggling with winter energy bills Government discusses support for those struggling after criticism over cuts to winter fuel payments The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024
Thames Water asks to raise bills by £228 a year as regulators’ plan ‘not deliverable’ – as it happened Live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as water company for southeast England says proposed cuts plan ‘is not tenable and renders our plan uninvestible’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2024 Three first-time London MPs immediately made ministers as 21 from capital in Government First-time London MPs Georgia Gould, Sarah Sackman and Miatta Fahnbulleh have been promoted to junior minister roles
Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2024 Angela Rayner, Rachel Reeves, Morgan McSweeney: the Labour power list as Sue Gray resigns As Sue Gray exits, read our ultimate guide to the most influential figures in the Labour government
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024 Rising stars who could play a big part in a Labour government Party hopes to usher in a different generation of politicians – with some likely to be quickly promoted to ministers. Here are 10 to watch
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 ‘Labour will surpass your expectations’: the leftwing thinktank boss standing on Starmer’s agenda Miatta Fahnbulleh is running for parliament – and, as a black female economist, hopes to broaden parliament’s outlook on ‘the rules of the game’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024 Britain’s levelling up agenda was stymied from the very start Inherent flaws and political churn doomed Boris Johnson’s signature policy – and it was hobbled through bureaucracy and high inflation
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2024 Parliament after next general election will be most diverse ever, analysis shows Record number of female and ethnic minority MPs expected to sit in Commons according to study of candidate selections
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Will Jeremy Hunt’s autumn statement revive the Tories’ election chances? Our panel responds National Insurance cut; pensions and benefits increased. But is that enough to distract from sluggish growth and the rising cost of living?
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023 Budget 2023: will it lift Britain’s economic gloom? Our panel give their verdict Jeremy Hunt has announced reforms to childcare, pensions and disability benefits. What do they mean for the economy?
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022 Will the autumn statement do enough to ease the recession? Our panel’s verdict The chancellor has presented the government’s economic plans as Britain suffers the highest inflation for 40 years
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2022 Labour dissolves Harman seat selection panel in row over candidates Party reinstalls adviser to Sadiq Khan on shortlist of candidates hoping to stand in Camberwell and Peckham
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022 ‘The voices you’re not hearing’: the project helping mums to become MPs MotherRED gives grants and support to 50 women, who commit to family-friendly policies, to stand for public office