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Andy Burnham can slash energy bills by £200 a year with these policies, says Octopus Energy founder

Octopus energy has urged the upcoming prime minister to overhaul the market

The Independent UK

Octopus customers 'disappointed' as energy supplier makes 'awful' rewards change

Until now, Octopus customers could claim a free hot drink at Caffè Nero or Greggs, with codes generally released before 6am

The National (Scotland)

The heat pump habits that can cut your running costs

Small changes to how you use your heat pump, from thermostat settings to hot water routines, can help keep your home warm without pushing bills higher than they need to be

The Independent UK

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Battery swapping for EV trucks to go mainstream as Octopus teams with CATL to service 300,000+ electric trucks across Europe

Octopus and CATL plan European battery swapping hubs supporting 300000 electric trucks while expanding energy storage capabilities.

TechRadar

Octopus Energy just announced 30kWh home batteries to compete with Tesla Powerwall — but they won't go on sale till 2027

Octopus launches plug-in and wall-mounted batteries reaching 30kWh capacities across five European countries in 2027.

TechRadar

August 2026 payment dates for universal credit, benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

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The Independent UK

Electric trucks to use Chinese technology for swapping batteries ‘in minutes’, Octopus says

Swaptopus plans its first UK hubs for 2027, using technology already fitted to heavy truck models in China and with two swap-ready DeepWay lorries now being tested in Germany

The Independent UK

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Octopus Energy takes on Tesla with batteries for your home

UK’s largest energy supplier launches its own Nook battery range as more households look to solar power and stored electricity to protect themselves from unpredictable bills

The Independent UK

Drivers could save hundreds on EV insurance with new salary sacrifice scheme

Octopus Electric Vehicles says its new insurance deal could cut costs by pricing drivers as individuals, not as part of a fleet

The Independent UK

“I was enthralled by the way they swapped instruments, and also the music they played. I was hooked”: The British thrash metal icon who adores prog eccentrics Gentle Giant (and he’s not the only one)

They may have bewildered some listeners in the 70s, but several leading lights of other genres happily confirm they were a massive influence

Metal Hammer

Rising fuel prices tip the scales toward electric vehicles

Meet the new EV owners who say the savings are already stacking up

The Independent UK

E.ON agrees to buy Ovo in deal to create UK’s biggest energy supplier

Acquisition would result in combined company serving about 9.6 million households if given regulatory approval

The Guardian - UK

Home batteries: a ‘gamechanger’ for cutting energy bills?

As fuel prices soar, millions of Britons could reduce their electricity costs by installing home storage

The Guardian - UK

Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar

Iran war drives demand for solar panels, heat pumps and EVs, with energy bills expected to rise 18% from July

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This EV charger upgrade from Humax has made my life so much easier

The MX7 is a smart charger with oodles of features

The Guardian - UK

Octopus reports sharp rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war

Firm’s sales up 54% this month and Good Energy reports doubling of interest in solar after latest oil price shock

The Independent UK

New Octopus Energy data shows most of its Cosy heat pumps are cheaper to run than gas

For households on Octopus’s Cosy Octopus tariff, the supplier says the average saving over the last year was £219

The Independent UK

Blackouts and rationing: The Iran crisis is our wake-up call to just how vulnerable the UK is

INTERVIEW: This latest dilemma should prompt fresh thinking about how to rely less on other nations for energy, says Octopus founder Greg Jackson. But the answer isn’t just the North Sea: oil and gas aren’t the only way to keep the lights on. If other governments are taking alternatives seriously,…

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The Guardian - UK

UK energy: about 14m households getting ‘below-average’ service

Ecotricity ranked top in Citizens Advice survey, followed by Outfox, Octopus and Co-operative

The Independent UK

Exclusive: Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson talks electric cars (and bikes), energy pricing and much more

Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson joins The Independent to talk all things electric – from how Octopus started to how it became the UK’s biggest energy company.

The Independent UK

June 2026 payment dates for universal credit, benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

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Evening Standard

UK must work with China on energy tech or get ‘left behind’, says Octopus boss

It comes after Octopus struck a joint venture deal with Chinese firm PCG Power late last month to expand into China for the first time.

The Independent UK

Octopus boss says China’s energy tech marks ‘golden opportunity’ for UK

The energy boss recently accompanied Sir Keir Starmer on a UK delegation to China

Evening Standard

Octopus Energy to trade renewables in China after striking joint venture

The UK’s largest energy supplier announced the strategic partnership amid the Prime Minister’s visit to China.

The Independent UK

Omoda and Jaecoo top EV popularity list

Chinese models top the list of cars ordered through Octopus EVs

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