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David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

David Aaronovitch and a panel of experts and insiders present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news

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The Briefing Room: The UK's Energy Crisis

The UK's Energy Crisis

BBC Radio 4 - The Briefing Room, The UK's Energy Crisis

What lies behind the UK's energy problems, and how can we can stop it happening again?

What lies behind the UK's current energy problems, and what can the government do to stop it happening again?

The Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, has said there is 'no question of the lights going out' this winter as a result of a huge rise in gas prices.  But many smaller energy companies are struggling to stay afloat as they are unable to pass on the higher wholesale costs of gas to their customers because of the energy price cap.  Labour has accused the government of complacency when it comes to energy supplies. Some Conservatives have warned of a tricky winter ahead. So what lies behind the current problems, and what can be done to stop it happening again?   

Joining David Aaronovitch are :

David Sheppard, Energy Editor at the Financial Times
Dr Sharon George, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, University of Keele
Michael Bradshaw Professor of Global Energy at the Warwick Business School
Sir Dieter Helm, Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Oxford

Producers: John Murphy, Kirsteen Knight, Soila Apparicio
Sound Engineer: Graham Puddifoot
Editor: Jasper Corbett

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