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) · Feb 18, 2025
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 · Feb 18, 2025
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) · Feb 18, 2025
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 · Feb 18, 2025
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 · Feb 18, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025
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 · Feb 14, 2025
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) · Feb 13, 2025
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 · Feb 13, 2025
‘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 · Feb 9, 2025
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 · Jan 31, 2025
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 · Jan 25, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025
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. Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025 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 · Jan 10, 2025 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) · Jan 10, 2025 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...
Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025 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 · Jan 10, 2025 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 · Jan 1, 2025 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 · Dec 31, 2024 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 · Dec 24, 2024 ‘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 · Dec 24, 2024 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) · Dec 22, 2024 '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…
The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024 Nine million households urged to act now to avoid overpaying on energy bills One quick and easy check could ensure bills stay low in the new year