Mel B puts on a busty display in a cut-out jumpsuit at the Pride of Manchester Awards after receiving MBE for services to domestic violence victims Victoria Ekanoye looks radiant in a low-cut black dress five months after undergoing a double mastectomy following breast cancer diagnosis 'We don't think this particular approach is the right one but it is right that we keep all options on the table,' Mr Johnson's official spokesman said. He warned that 'nothing is ever off the table in these things'.ĭowning Street made clear it was reluctant to pursue such a course - but did not rule it out. 'If we don't see that type of investment coming forward and if the companies are not going to make those investments in our country and in our energy security, then of course that's (a windfall tax) something I would look at.' In an interview with MumsNet earlier this week, Mr Sunak said that benefiting from the increase in wholesale gas and oil prices needed to step up and reinvest to make the UK less reliant on foreign power. Mr Johnson is due to meet energy companies next week - when they are due to provide updates on earnings just before a crucial round of local elections.īut there are concerns that while broad investment pledges have been made there have not been enough specific announcements.ĭemand is growing for a one-off tax after oil giant BP posted its highest annual profit in eight years in February, and announced more returns for shareholders while Shell boasted of 'momentous' £12billion profits.Īt the same time families have been feeling the pinch, amid rising bills, soaring inflation and tax rises. Ministers had previously dismissed such a levy - backed by Labour - because it could harm jobs and investment.īut Mr Sunak said it would be on the table unless firms were contributing to improving the UK's energy security. The Chancellor signalled he would 'look again' at a windfall tax as he faces pressure to act on the current cost-of-living crisis. The talks come after Rishi Sunak fired a warning shot at firms reaping huge benefits from soaring oil and gas prices while families struggle with bills. It is understood Mr Kwarteng will tell executives they need to commit money to the North Sea and offshore wind projects in return for government support for renewables and drilling projects. The Business Secretary will deliver a stark message to the companies during an online meeting, as they prepare to announce bumper profits amid the war in Ukraine.
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Kwasi Kwarteng is urging Shell and BP to invest in the UK as a 'quid pro quo' after Rishi Sunak threatened a windfall tax on their massive profits.