How long does it take for solar panels to pay for themselves? Our energy editor crunches the numbers to reveal typical UK payback periods The Independent UK · 12h ago
Energy theft rising as cost of electricity soars Bills could soon approach record levels again, forecasters have warned The Independent UK · Oct 5
Britain’s energy watchdog Ofgem appoints Tim Jarvis as permanent boss Mr Jarvis had been the regulator’s interim boss since March and will now take on the position on a permanent basis. Evening Standard · Oct 5
Highland activists hit out at Andy Burnham’s GB Grid plan ACTIVISTS battling massive pylon and transmission line developments across the Scottish Highlands – as well as expected huge incoming energy bills for homes and businesses – are challenging Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new proposal for a UK Government-controlled energy system called The National (Scotland) · Oct 2
Energy debt hits record £5bn as experts issue winter warning Financial pressures will ‘intensify’ in the coming months, a debt charity has warned The Independent UK · Sep 30
Government urged to help all households with energy bills as 16% hike forecast Experts warned a typical bill could soar by nearly £300 in January, on top of the rise coming in this Thursday. Evening Standard · Sep 30
The 4 million UK homes facing increased energy bills from tomorrow IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 30
UK energy bills are forecast to rise by another £276 a year from January. Here’s why The increase is well above the previous prediction of 9 per cent The Independent UK · Sep 30
Ofgem energy price cap hike set to take effect on household bills The price cap rises by 4% from October 1. Evening Standard · Sep 30
UK energy price cap forecast to soar to £2000 by January – as bills rise today Four million households will see energy bills go up today as the Ofgem price cap rises by 4% The Independent UK · Sep 30
What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills? Proposed government-backed network body welcomed by some in sector but others call it just another quango The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
UK's biggest AI supercomputer may have to wait until 2030s for enough power The UK start-up says the data centre could eventually expand from 50 to 90 megawatts of power — enough, if used continuously, to consume as much electricity in a year as about 315,000 typical UK homes, based on 2026 figures from UK energy regulator Ofgem. Euronews · Sep 29
The 5% tax cut coming into effect for UK households today Most are set to see savings from today – but some could lose out The Independent UK · Sep 28
UK Energy Bills Could Soar by £442 in January: How To Avoid Paying More as Prices Climb EDF forecasts a £442 January rise, but other estimates are lower. See what households can do before the next energy price cap is set International Business Times UK · Sep 27
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 Burnham’s plan for a radical reset collides with economic reality Surging energy bills, higher borrowing costs and rising inflation have left the PM and his chancellor in a fiscal bind
The National (Scotland) · Sep 27 Inside Scotland’s hidden pipeline of ‘phantom’ hyperscale data centres WHEN an official from the UK’s grid operator appeared at Holyrood’s energy committee last week, he quietly revealed that Scotland may have more…
Evening Standard · Sep 26 Households urged to send in meter readings before energy bills rise The price cap will increase 4% from Thursday for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.
Evening Standard · Sep 24 Energy firms ‘must double down’ on customer service ahead of ‘difficult winter’ A survey for Citizens Advice suggested more than 10 million households were worried about how they would afford their energy bills this winter.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 22 'Catastrophic' Westminster and Ofgem errors drive surge in Scottish energy costs THE Scottish Government has been urged to step in after catastrophic failings from a ministerial department and a regulator resulted in hikes to…
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Can solar panels offset the October energy price cap rise? The October energy price cap rise will hit gas-heated homes hardest, but solar panels can still cut hundreds of pounds from annual electricity costs
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Energy bills are set to rise twice - here’s what to do if you’re struggling Energy bills will rise in October and likely again in January for those not already on fixed deals
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13 Mapped: the £150bn megaproject that aims to protect Britain from energy shocks Thousands of miles of new power lines are needed to deliver climate targets and energy security, but bills will rise in the short term and opponents are mobilising
The Independent UK · Sep 12 Energy bills could be slashed by up to £200 – check if you’re eligible Ofgem’s energy price cap surge will increase by £60 per year
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Mapped: How UK energy bills compare to the rest of Europe UK customers paid more than France, Sweden and Netherlands for their electricity in 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Your first autumn with a heat pump: 7 things to do before the heating goes back on A few simple checks now can help it run efficiently, keep bills under control and make the transition into colder weather much smoother