Energy bills for millions to go up by average of £149 in October Decision from regulator Ofgem comes after Labour scrapped the winter fuel payment for most pensioners Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2024
Average annual energy bill to rise by 10% to £1,717 in Great Britain from October Campaigners fear increase by £149 in energy price cap by Ofgem will put more pressure on households The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024
Rachel Reeves Exposed For Using Taxpayer Funds To Pay Bills After Stripping Pensioners Of Winter Fuel Payments Rachel Reeves is facing backlash for using taxpayer funds to pay her energy bills while cutting winter fuel payments for pensioners, sparking accusations of hypocrisy and public outrage. International Business Times UK · Aug 19, 2024
Why are energy prices predicted to rise again in the UK? UK households could face higher energy bills this year as the energy price cap is predicted to increase amid ongoing global tensions ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2024
Average household energy bill to jump in coming months, experts warns Energy regulator Ofgem will announce the energy price cap for October to December on Friday August 23. The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024
Labour face calls for 'urgent action' after 'alarming' energy price cap projection THE UK Government is facing calls to take “immediate action” after projections said the energy price cap could be set to rise to more than… The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2024
Energy bills forecast to rise by £146 to an average £1,714 in October A hike of around 9% is expected to be announced by regulator Ofgem on Friday Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2024
Energy bills could rise to average of £1,714 a year in Great Britain from October Cornwall Insight analysts predict quarterly price cap through to end of December will increase by 9% The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2024
Energy experts give verdict on 'super highway' between Scotland and England THE problem with a new energy "super highway" flowing south out of Scotland "isn’t that it’s going to England", experts have… The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2024
Scots being 'ripped off' over plans to transport Scottish electricity to England SCOTS are being “ripped off” by new plans for a multi-billion “super highway” to transport renewable energy generated in Scotland to… The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024
Electricity ‘superhighway’ between Scotland and England to go ahead £3.4bn subsea cable will transmit renewable electricity from Scottish windfarms to 2m homes in England The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2024
Electric 'super highway' between Scotland and England given green light OFGEM has approved a £3.4 billion electricity “super highway” between Scotland and England... The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024
Labour go-ahead for march of the pylons promises to spark conflict A scheme transporting Scotland’s green power to England is likely to be controversial despite lengthy consultations The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2024
Martin Lewis says people should act now to save money on energy bills before next Ofgem price cap Customers may want to check they’re getting the best deal The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024 Ofgem to encourage flexible use of cheap off-peak energy Regulator for Great Britain also appoints Elexon to lead local flexibility markets
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024 Post Office management were ‘thugs in suits’, former Lib Dem leader Vince Cable tells inquiry – as it happened Cable agrees with characterisation of leadership at state-owned body when he was business secretary from 2010-15 in testimony to hearings on Horizon IT scandal
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2024 Scotland could have 'free electricity' if pricing rules change, says energy boss THE CEO of an energy company has said Scotland could have free electricity at times if Ofgem changed its regulations.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024 Households urged to send energy meter readings as price cap drop takes effect The average household energy bill has fallen by 7% as of Monday after Ofgem lowered its price cap in response to wholesale prices.
The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2024 Households urged to submit energy meter readings ahead of price drop The average household energy bill will fall by 7% from July 1 after Ofgem lowered its price cap in response to wholesale prices.
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024 Worst energy suppliers for customer service revealed in new league table A new league table has revealed a surprising energy supplier taking the top spot
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2024 EDF, Utilita and British Gas rated worst energy suppliers for customer service Service ratings across energy sector between January and March among lowest ever, says Citizens Advice
The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024 The SNP’s focus on social energy tariffs is welcome, but it will take more than this to cut bills The Scottish National Party manifesto includes a promise that their MPs will call for a statutory social tariff for energy (and other utilities). This focus on social tariffs in public debate is welcome, but it needs to form part of a wider package of reforms.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2024 ‘It’s causing lost sleep’: British Gas sends out bills showing 1,000% price rise Issues with transferring data and errors in meter readings have seen repeated demands for thousands of pounds
The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024 Energy bills: a fixed-price deal could save you £150 next winter Ofgem’s price cap is likely to yo-yo over the next year – here’s how you could beat it by up to 12%
Evening Standard · May 28, 2024 Windfarm pays out over £33 million after accidentally pushing up prices for consumers Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited admits unintentional mistake over complex pricing arrangements