There are solutions to Britain’s energy crisis | Letters

2026-03-26 - 17:00

Rob Stevens, Nick Robins and Craig Whiteman on building a resilient energy system for the country in light of the Iran war’s impact The Iran war has exposed the cost of successive governments’ fixation on short-term, vote-winning policies, leaving Britain increasingly vulnerable to strategic coercion, particularly in energy (The UK sleepwalked into this energy price shock, 23 March). British companies currently lead a new, technologically proven, job-creating industry which, had it been supported earlier, would have strengthened security of supply and reduced costs. It is tidal stream energy. Continue reading...