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Government launches major review of Ofgem to boost its role as consumer champion

The watchdog’s biggest shake-up since Ofgem was founded in 2000 will be completed by February

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Labour to reform energy regulator to give more protections after bills crisis

Energy consumers minister Miatta Fahnbulleh said the Government will review Ofgem and has ‘learned from the energy crisis’ of 2022.

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2024

Energy firms to spend £77bn to rewire Great Britain’s electricity grid

National Grid, SSE and ScottishPower submit five-year plans amid shift from fossil fuels to clean electricity

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

Energy firms must offer ‘zero standing charge’ tariffs next year under Ofgem plans

Ofgem wants suppliers to have to offer ‘zero standing charge’ tariffs to address ballooning household energy debt

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

British energy firms told to offer ‘zero’ standing charge tariff by next winter

Ofgem aims to provide choice as Martin Lewis describes daily fees as a ‘poll tax’ on gas and electricity bills

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024

Energy firms to offer ‘zero standing charge’ tariffs under Ofgem plans

The regulator is also proposing new standards for suppliers to make it easier for customers who are struggling to pay their bills to get support.

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024

Energy firm promises £22 billion investment in ‘critical grid infrastructure’

SSEN Transmission said an additional £9.4 billion of investment could take total spending over the five years of its plan to £31.7 billion.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Martin Lewis issues standing charge warning as Christmas nears

Martin Lewis has said he believes that energy regulator Ofgem will reject its consultation to drop standing charges, as they will be unable to do so without government support.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

Will Labour’s 2030 green energy goal cost more than 2035? They should come clean

Ed Miliband argues the UK should race towards becoming a ‘clean energy superpower’, but costs to the consumer shouldn’t be ignored

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

More than 80% of Britons doubt energy bills will return to pre-Ukraine levels as Ofgem announces price cap rise

The survey revealed that 67 per cent of respondents are more aware of and concerned about their energy bills compared to five years ago

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024