Russia's invasion of Ukraine has plunged millions into a profound energy crisis. But Russia's war was just the catalyst. What has led us here is a much longer, and more complex story of political failure in Britain and Europe. Today, we dig deeper into why we are where we are.

And The News Agents speak to businesses in the North-West, about how that failure is already costing us, leading to business closure and job losses.

Producers: Ellie Clifford and Gabriel Radus

Planning: Melissa Tutesigensi

Deputy Editor: Tom Hughes

Executive Producer: Dino Sofos

For exclusive daily videos from The News Agents visit Global Player: https://www.globalplayer.com/videos/brands/news-agents/the-news-agents/

The News Agents is a Global Player Original and a Persephonica Production.

The Energy Crisis: Who's to blame? 28:23 Share

The News Agents

Shownotes Transcript

The Energy Crisis: Who's to blame?