Heathrow had access to power despite shutdown, says National Grid chief John Pettigrew said two substations were ‘always available for the distribution network companies and Heathrow to take power’ Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2025
What we know about the closure and reopening of Heathrow Airport Around 200,000 passengers were affected by Friday’s closure of Europe’s busiest airport. Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2025
Heathrow Airport returning to normal as investigations ordered into power outage British Airways said it is anticipating being able to run a ‘near-full schedule’ on Sunday. Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2025
‘Wake-up call’: ministers launch urgent investigation into Heathrow shutdown Government says lessons need to be learned after the substation fire that caused chaos for 300,000 passengers The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2025
Ed Miliband orders grid operator to urgently investigate Heathrow power outage after fire Flights resumed at the west London airport on Friday evening and restrictions on overnight flights were temporarily lifted after hours of closure. Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025
Martin Lewis calls out Scottish Power for 'abominable' back-billing practice CONSUMER champion Martin Lewis has backed calls for energy back-billing to be limited to six months as he singled out Scottish Power for being… The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025
Martin Lewis backs calls for six-month limit to energy firm back-billing The consumer champion singled out Scottish Power as being ‘particularly abominable’ about trying to collect back charges. Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025
Martin Lewis: The bills going up in April 2025 and how to beat them From energy bills to the TV Licence, Council Tax to water and energy bills, Martin Lewis is busting bills on his show this week ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025
Martin Lewis Issues Urgent Warning to Anyone Who Recently Switched Energy Deals! MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis has shared a crucial tip for anyone who’s recently signed up for an energy contract. The Fashion Central · Mar 15, 2025
Calls grow for households to get refunds after energy companies pocket £4bn excess profits Campaigners urge Ofgem to refund UK households after energy network companies ‘profit from high inflation’ The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025
Balance of power: Loch Ness hydro storage schemes fuel local anxiety As energy firms race to meet challenges of storing power, critics worry about fluctuations in the depth of the loch The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
‘Urgent action’ needed to save Starmer’s 2030 energy bill cut, says industry body Higher costs from April on course to derail prime minister’s plan for £300 bill reduction, warns Energy UK The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2025
Postcode electricity pricing is a minefield for Ed Miliband There is little middle ground in the battle over zonal pricing – and the energy secretary has only months to settle dispute The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025
Labour promised lower energy bills – so why are they rising again? BEFORE coming to power at Westminster, Labour were insistent that they would cut people’s energy bills. Ironically, it may be the work to do that… The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025 British energy users urged to switch to fixed deals to save up to £230 After the third rise in a row for customers in Great Britain it is high time to visit a price comparison site
The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2025 Martin Lewis challenges Ofgem boss over expensive Scottish energy bills FINANCIAL guru Martin Lewis has taken aim at the Ofgem CEO as Scots face higher standing charges than those in England ...
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025 Half a million more London families in line for £150 energy bill discounts Cost of scheme could add £15 to average household bills next winter
The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025 Martin Lewis challenges Ofgem boss: Would peace in Ukraine bring down energy costs? Martin Lewis challenged the Ofgem CEO to confirm whether peace in Ukraine would bring down the cost of energy.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2025 'Labour caught lying to the public': Keir Starmer blasted over energy bill hike KEIR Starmer has been told Labour must own up to its “failure” to keep an election promise to cut energy bills by £300.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2025 Battery storage projects exceed 2030 grid needs by more than double, analysis finds TOO many battery energy storage system project's are applying for approval — with energy capacity now totalling more than double the national…
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025 Households to suffer raft of bill increases from April as energy price cap rises The Bank of England has forecast higher-than-expected inflation this summer due to rising bills.
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025 Energy bill support will be ‘eaten up’ by price cap increase, Tories claim Shadow energy minister Andrew Bowie said the Government’s response to Ofgem’s rise in the energy cap is ‘a sticking plaster approach’.
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025 Household energy bills rising from April as millions more to gain £150 discount Around 2.7 million extra households would be eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount next winter under Government proposals announced on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025 What are the cheapest energy deals as price cap set to rise in April? Here are the cheapest energy deals as bills are set to rise again this April
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Martin Lewis weighs in on ‘weird’ energy price cap – and says households should act now The amount your bills will increase will vary greatly by usage