United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 159
Small Businesses: Energy
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13 May 2026
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22 May 2026 · Answer
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Energy
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22 May 2026
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he is taking steps to encourage the development of insurance products to protect small businesses against sudden energy price spikes.
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13 May 2026
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he is taking steps to encourage the development of insurance products to protect small businesses against sudden energy price spikes.
Source: Commons
22 May 2026
Answer
The government recognises that energy costs are a real concern for small businesses. Government supports a competitive insurance market and encourages firms to shop around for suitable cover. Businesses struggling to secure insurance can contact the Briti...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-05-13/159
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1904212
- uk · wq-1904212 · source updated 22 May 2026