The Times can reveal that the Government wants to sidestep climate change targets in an effort to stem soaring electricity prices. In an exclusive interview, Ed Davey, the Energy Secretary, said that he wanted to introduce a loophole which would allow new fossil fuel plants to be built. The news comes as millions of households will be left “reeling” by a sharp rise in energy costs. British Gas, the country’s biggest supplier, is expected to announce today that it will add up to £100 to the average annual fuel bill for its 12 million customers.