The UK faces a daunting task in raising the cash needed to fund its ambitious energy package over the next two years, capping the cost of household energy bills. One way the DMO could ease its debt burden is by shifting some of the borrowing to the private sector, such as through government-guaranteed loans via energy companies. But experts are sceptical about how effective this could be. However, mobilising private debt resources should be a priority for the UK.
 ECB rate rise confirms hawks gaining upper hand By David Marsh and Neil Williams In its 8 September decision to raise key interest rates in the biggest jump since 1999, the European Central Bank is making up for lost time in monetary tightening to offset much higher-than-expected inflation.Â
 MEETINGS Energy security and the economic outlook in Europe Tuesday 11 October, Roundtable As European countries seek to phase out Russian energy from their domestic markets, Jörg Kukies, state secretary at the German Chancellery, discusses Germany’s approach to energy diversification, market stability and curbing energy price increases.Â
 ON DEMAND Inflation, energy security and productivity: euro area’s monetary response Daniel Bouzas Luis, regional coordinator for Europe at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, speaks with OMFIF about the development of net zero alliances, the role of institutions in the sustainability transition and the EU’s green taxonomy.Â
 LATEST REPORT Sustainable Policy Institute Journal In the summer edition of the journal, contributors lay out why the ‘S’ in ESG is becoming a priority for investors and why social and human rights issues are taking centre stage.
