General · 24 March 2026

UK Keeps Windfall Tax as Energy Prices Surge

UK households remain exposed to volatile fossil fuel markets as the government keeps the windfall tax in place. Ministers say expanding North Sea drilling would not reduce energy bills, as oil and gas prices are set on international markets. The Conservatives want to scrap the windfall tax and approve the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 March 2026 at 12:24

Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs

Get the app

More briefs

GeneralGoogle paying £260m to settle UK Play Store developer lawsuit PoliticsJames Cleverly steps down from the shadow cabinet to campaign for London mayor GeneralThe UK Navy just followed four Russian ships again GeneralSarah Ferguson is moving back to the UK following the Epstein scandal GeneralIcelanders vote on restarting EU membership talks after 13 years GeneralGoogle now auto-expands AI answers, pushing links down Browse all stories →