Small Businesses: Energy
Commons · Question 159 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 22 May 2026
Question
Asked by Gareth Snell
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.
Answer
Answered by Blair McDougall, 22 May 2026
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...