Cost of living crisis: 'Limit to amount of taxpayer's money' that can be used to help with energy bills, Boris Johnson says

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The government will publish its Energy Security Strategy on Thursday to help tackle soaring energy prices and reduce reliance on Russian oil and gas

He added that it is possible to be"more urgent" in rolling out some renewable power generation.

Wind, hydrogen and nuclear power are set to feature heavily in tomorrow's energy plan, with an announcement for the building of six smaller modular nuclear reactors, which take less time to build than full nuclear reactors, expected.But the plan will also see ministers seeking to expand the UK's own gas and oil supplies by pumping more from the North Sea as part of a plan to wean the UK off Russian oil and gas and an interim measure to reduce reliance on hydrocarbons altogether.

Fracking is also expected to be mentioned in the plan to be more self-reliant, with the business secretaryPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerAs food and energy prices rise, Mr Johnson acknowledged households will face choices to make ends meet.

He added the"most important thing" that could be done right now is to have a"strong, robust economy in which you have a high level of security in your employment".

 

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