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British Gas, Scottish Power and OVO slammed over 'horrifying' prepayment meter installations

British Gas, Scottish Power, and OVO energy were responsible for 70 per cent of forced installations last year, according to government figures

Manchester Evening News

British Gas, Scottish Power and Ovo make up 70% of forced meter installations

Just three energy companies were responsible for 70 per cent of prepayment meters forcibly installed in homes last year, according to new figures.

Evening Standard

Ovo launches first energy deal that is CHEAPER than the Government price cap

Ovo Energy's new tariff is £225 less than the Government's Energy Price Guarantee, which caps the cost of a typical household’s annual energy bill at £2,500

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How to save £130 by switching to OVO Energy

Looking to cut your energy costs? A new offer from Ovo Energy could bag you saving of around £130 - we have all the details

The Money Edit

Energy firm is giving thousands of customers free £50 credit if they switch

Those switching will be signed up to Ovo's Standard Variable Tariff which is currently under the Government's Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) of £2,500 for the average household a year

Daily Mirror

1 in 5 families with PAYG meters may have missed out on £132

Everything you need to know about cashing your energy vouchers and what to do if some of yours have already expired

Chronicle Live

Octopus wipes nearly £1,000 off woman’s energy bill through £15m support fund

Octo Assist is a £15 million customer fund to help people struggling with high winter energy bills.

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Thousands of energy vouchers not cashed in as deadline passes

One in five Energy Bill Support Scheme vouchers sent to help families cope with rising winter bills remain unused

Chronicle Live

Scheme lets EV drivers charge their homes with their cars and sell excess power

It is hoped the project will be rolled out nationwide later this year

Wales Online

Warning as thousands have just days left to claim energy rebate

Post Office is urging prepayment customers to cash in their October rebate vouchers before the expire at the end of this week

Chronicle Live

Full list of energy support for customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON and more

We've detailed the support available from the main energy suppliers in the UK and what support there is for those who don't meet the benefit or low income threshold

Manchester Evening News

British Gas, Scottish Power, SSE and Ovo named and shamed as energy vouchers fail to to arrive

One in five of the UK's poorest families are left shivering as they wait for their rebate payments to top up their meters

Chronicle Live

Thousands of UK homes with boilers can get £100 towards cutting energy costs - check if you're eligible

Customers with OVO Energy will be able to save on bills

Manchester Evening News

Mum-of-four says kids fell ill as family left without heating in -7C for days

Emma Best has hit out at OVO Energy after her meter was changed from a monthly plan to pay as you go, and she was left waiting for the new card to arrive

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Wales Online

How to get financial help to heat your home as temperatures drop

There are a number of Government support payments available as well as help from your energy company

Wales Online

Full list of energy suppliers paying customers not to use electricity including E.ON and OVO

National Grid signed on more companies which will give their customers a financial benefit for changing when they use power

Edinburgh Live

Energy companies paying Scots to turn electricity off as bills soar - full list

With the rise in the cost of living, more customers will now be able to benefit from not using electricity during peak hours when demand is at its highest after a scheme was announced where suppliers can pay customers not to use electricity.

Manchester Evening News

The energy companies including OVO, British Gas and E.ON who are paying customers to not use electricity

More customers will now be able to benefit from not using electricity during peak hours when demand is at its highest

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OVO Energy to pay thousands of customers up to £100 to help avoid blackouts

OVO Energy has become the latest firm to sign up to the new Demand Flexibility Service, which is being run by the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) to help avoid blackouts this winter

Daily Mirror

'I had to wash my son with baby wipes after energy firm left us without heating'

Jess, who is five months pregnant, only discovered she was in debt after SSE Energy - now owned by OVO Energy - cut off her gas, leaving her without heating for more than a week

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis says millions can still claim help even if they are not on benefits

Martin Lewis said millions are missing out on vital help by not checking what else is available

Bristol Post

Mum-of-three forced on to prepayment meter by Ovo after energy bill doubled within a month

In September she had to choose between buying school uniforms for her children and paying the bill

Liverpool Echo

Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.On and OVO Energy to pay customers up to £100 to reduce their electricity use

Customers are asked to switch the time that they use electricity to off-peak hours during some days when supply is tight

Manchester Evening News

Mum-of-three avoids putting heating on as energy bill more than triples

Linda Gapp, who has a son with special needs and a baby daughter, said she is 'dreading' the colder months

Daily Record

Full list of energy companies offering money back schemes for reducing consumption

Energy suppliers are running similar schemes to National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service.

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