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Ofgem energy price cap to rise to highest level since January 2024, final forecasts claim

Energy price cap forecast to rise for a third consecutive term in a blow to consumers

The Independent UK

Labour cannot be allowed to ‘pass the buck' on energy bills, SNP warn

THE UK Labour Government can’t be allowed to "pass the buck on their broken energy bill promises," the SNP have warned.

The National (Scotland)

Energy price cap set to rise in April, according to forecast

Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight said it expects the typical household energy bill will rise by 5%, or £85.

Evening Standard

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Energy bills in Scotland expected to rise over the next three months

BILLS in England, Scotland and Wales are expected to increase by about £9 a month over the next three months, according to reports.

The National (Scotland)

Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to rise by 5% from April

Households face greater than expected rise in Ofgem price cap after Europe’s gas storage levels slump, analysts say

The Guardian - UK

Ofgem issued ‘urgent’ warning by Ed Miliband as energy bills set to rise again

Energy bills are set to rise for a third time in April

The Independent UK

Miliband urges energy watchdog to act as typical bill could rise by more than £100 a year

Exclusive: Whitehall source expects bills in England, Scotland and Wales to rise by about £9 a month over the next three months

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Ofgem vows to end years-long wait for new wind farms to connect to power grid

Overhauling the ‘broken’ grid queue will treble the amount of new power reaching the system per year, officials say.

Evening Standard

Construction begins on £2.5bn electricity 'superhighway' between Scotland and England

CONSTRUCTION has started on a £2.5 billion subsea electricity superhighway between Scotland and England ...

The National (Scotland)

Can your EV really power your home? Here’s how your car battery does more than you think

EXPERT OPINION: Once you’ve bought an electric car and you’re enjoying driving around in a zero emissions vehicle, your thoughts turn to where the electricity that powers your new car comes from. Steve Fowler explores how renewable energy works and what you and your EV can do to make the…

The Independent UK

‘A mess’: energy suppliers face scramble to install smart meters in UK homes

The government is facing criticism over the rollout of the scheme, as spiralling costs and faulty meters slow progress

The Guardian - UK

Lost all your freezer contents from power cuts during the storm? Financial experts reveal you could claim up to £1,000 from your home insurance

Losing a whole food shop due to storm damage is frustrating - but this is how to rectify it

Ideal Home

If you lost power during Storm Éowyn you could be entitled to up to £700 in compensation - here's how to tell if you're eligible

If you've been without power for more than 24 hours, you could be entitled to compensation

Ideal Home

Almost 40 firms banned from installing UK insulation amid botched jobs outcry

Schemes backed by previous government to improve energy efficiency have left homeowners unable to sell

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Evening Standard

Ofgem boss demands new powers to recoup cash when energy firms collapse

Jonathan Brearley said shareholders in failed suppliers made ‘hundreds of millions of pounds’ from the energy crisis even after their firms went bust.

The Independent UK

Nearly half of the UK’s energy is already from renewables - why are bills so high?

The UK’s electricity is still set by the cost of gas, even if it’s generated by renewables

The Guardian - UK

Why have Britain’s energy costs soared and what does it mean for Labour?

Claims that power plants are gaming the system to charge huge sums to switch on in the UK’s cold weather

The National (Scotland)

Concern as thousands face heating crisis over delayed smart meter roll out

MORE than 160,000 Scots are facing a heating crisis due to delays in rolling out smart meters...

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Surge in households seeking help with energy bills in 2024, says Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice said its staff helped the equivalent of one person every two working minutes throughout the year.

The Independent UK

Nearly 60,000 households needed help with energy bills in 2024 amid calls for Ofgem to protect customers

Citizens Advice said its staff helped the equivalent of one person every two working minutes throughout the year.

Evening Standard

Households urged to submit energy readings amid forecast of further rises ahead

Households are starting the year with an increase to their energy bills, with another 3% jump expected for April.

Evening Standard

Households urged to submit energy readings as further price rises forecast

The latest increase to energy bills comes amid warnings of plunging temperatures and forecasts of a near-3% hike to the price cap in April.

The Independent UK

‘Unsustainable’ prepayment meters could see households spend third of income on energy, experts warn

Experts warn that families could be forced to sit in ‘cold, dark homes’ this winter

The Guardian - UK

Prepayment meters could cost UK households third of income in winter

Resolution Foundation says higher prices and cold weather will hit poorer households hardest

The National (Scotland)

'Deep concerns' over lack of urgency to replace soon to be switched off meters

SCOTS could be faced with major problems with their home heating systems if it is not switched over, as watchdog and charities express “deep…

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