On the one hand we're told that energy companies have made billions from the present crisis. On the other that the government will have to borrow

billions to compensate them for cutting their prices. I don't understand. Aspiration has become the "in" word. Should it not be exploitation?

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GeniUs · 56-60, M

It seems so simple to bring these greedy tyrants to book but the government won't do it, maybe I don't understand the situation but OFGEM are specifically tasked with this and they once again are failing badly.

Entwistle · 56-60, M

@GeniUs Our new PM Liz Truss used to work for Shell.

GeniUs · 56-60, M

@Entwistle maybe I'm being naive but I wouldn't expect this to have an impact, whether she still knows people there and is intending to get a job there once her time as PM is up would be a different matter and should be prevented by law.