There’s no excuse for wrapping the Bulb deal in so much secrecy Octopus and business department claim taxpayers will get a ‘fair share’ of any profits, but refuse to shed light on transaction The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022
Martin Lewis' urgent advice to Bulb energy customers being moved to Octopus The financial expert has explained what will happen to your credit balance if you are moving from Bulb to Octopus Energy this month Chronicle Live · Nov 2, 2022
Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to 1.5m Bulb energy customers moving to Octopus this month Bulb customers will automatically transfer to Octopus Energy during November. Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022
Bulb sale ‘a fair deal for taxpayers,’ says boss of new owner, Octopus Greg Jackson says he hopes to return profit to taxpayers after buying rival energy group following its government bailout The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022
What Bulb customers can expect as Octopus Energy takes over collapsed supplier Martin Lewis has said that the sale 'seems a decent outcome for Bulb customers' - and a Which? expert has answered some common questions about the changes coming in November Chronicle Live · Oct 31, 2022
Energy support vouchers worth £25m are going unclaimed - how to redeem them Time is running out to claim the discount, totalling £400 per household for those on prepayment meters Manchester Evening News · Oct 31, 2022
£25 million in energy support vouchers going unclaimed - how to redeem yours The vouchers, totalling £400 per household, are for people on pre-payment meters but time is running out to claim them Nottingham Post · Oct 31, 2022
What customers should expect as Octopus Energy takes over collapsed supplier Bulb Some 1.5million households which used Bulb will be moved to Octopus Energy after the buyout. Daily Record · Oct 30, 2022
Octopus Energy issues important message to Bulb's 1.5 million customers Bulb Energy customers have been issued an important message after Octopus has secured a deal to take over the company that went into special administration last year. Edinburgh Live · Oct 30, 2022
Octopus Energy set to take over collapsed rival Bulb in deal 'protecting' 1.5m customers The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) say the deal will 'protect consumers and taxpayers' while also providing 'a stable new home for Bulb's customers and 650 employees'. Daily Record · Oct 29, 2022
Octopus Energy announces takeover of collapsed supplier Bulb Octopus to pay government to take on 1.5m customers and 650 staff of taxpayer-supported rival The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2022
Octopus Energy to take over Bulb after collapse - what this means for 1.5million Brits Energy supplier Bulb collapsed last year due to rising wholesale gas and electricity prices, with customers being transferred over to Octopus Energy in a government-approved deal Daily Mirror · Oct 29, 2022
Octopus Energy agrees deal to buy collapsed firm Bulb Octopus said it is taking on Bulb’s 1.5 million customers Wales Online · Oct 29, 2022
Ovo revives interest in buying nationalised energy supplier Bulb Gas and electricity company that pulled out of auction for Bulb last year could gazump bid by Octopus The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Oct 19, 2022 How to get money-off your next energy bill - support grants with British Gas, Shell, EDF, E.ON and more Depending on the provider, households can get up to £1,500 as well as help paying off debts which is needed now the government has made a U-turn on plans
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022 Markets leap on reports of Liz Truss’s tax cuts U-turn. No time to dally As PM ponders which measures to junk from mini-budget, pound rises by two cents against dollar
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022 ‘Bewildering’: Government won’t stop Bulb collapse adding to energy bills, MPs warn Costs will ‘ultimately be passed down to bill payers’, says cross-party committee
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2022 Octopus Energy reportedly closing in on takeover of Bulb Deal to acquire rival’s 1.6m customers would end total cost to taxpayers at an estimated £4bn
Wales Online · Oct 7, 2022 British Gas, EDF, Bulb: When will I get my £400 energy bill discount? The rebate will start to hit accounts this month, but how you get it depends on your energy firm and how you pay each month
Chronicle Live · Oct 4, 2022 The help you can get from your energy company if you can't pay your bills Here is a round-up of the support main energy companies are offering to people struggling to pay their bills, including British Gas, Bulb, E.on, EDF, Octopus and Shell Energy
Wales Online · Oct 3, 2022 The deadlines if you didn't submit your meter reading before October 1 Last week was 'meter reading week' - but there's still time left if you didn't submit one
Wales Online · Oct 3, 2022 The support you can get from each energy company if you’re struggling to pay the bills A number of companies have dedicated hardship funds you can apply for
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022 Co-founder of collapsed energy firm Bulb hopes to expand battery business Loss-making venture led by Amit Gudka eyes continent as countries move towards using renewable power
Manchester Evening News · Sep 27, 2022 Only one energy firm provides adequate support to customers struggling with bills, Ofgem says A study by Ofgem revealed British Gas was the only supplier with no issues in how they support struggling customers
Nottingham Post · Sep 15, 2022 British Gas, Octopus, E.ON and Shell outline how £400 rebate will be used The rebate will be paid in instalments from October - March