UK businesses, charities urge chancellor to remove energy bill levies

More than 120 organizations including the CBI and Energy UK called on the UK chancellor to shift the cost of energy-policy levies from bills to the government, arguing the charges add roughly 10% to consumer costs.

First covered Sep 11, 2026 · 5:37 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

UK businesses, charities urge chancellor to remove energy bill levies — Image via theguardian.com

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15d Guardian Environment UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills — Businesses, charities and other groups sign letter calling for levies to be paid by the government More than 120 organisations including big businesses and…

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energy-uk.org.uk Energy Uk X Ebt Levies Letter Summer 2026 With Signatories (energy-uk.org.uk)

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