Energy Price Cap could be replaced by ‘market-based’ system The new system could mean greater exposure to fluctuations in wholesale energy prices Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2024
Brits keep their homes colder than anyone else across Europe, research shows British people have been keeping their homes colder than their European counterparts during the cost of living crisis, research has revealed. Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2024
UK watchdogs say they will take action against ‘threatening’ debt collectors Joint letter from regulators targets finance and utility sectors for volume and tone of correspondence to vulnerable customers The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2024
Capacity crunch on National Grid is delaying new homes in UK by years Council leaders warn of ‘infrastructure crisis’ that will also affect green energy schemes and hinder growth The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024
Energy bills: how much will you save this year? ...The Standard podcast Households in Britain will soon potentially be saving over £200 on those sky-high energy bills. Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2024
Ofgem delivers good news as energy bills are set to drop by over 12% from April Ofgem announces the new energy price cap figure which will take effect from 1st April Ideal Home · Feb 23, 2024
Average annual energy bill set to fall by £238 in April Ofgem move is welcomed by consumer groups but will will still be 50% higher than three years ago Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2024
US chipmaker Nvidia hits $2 trillion valuation, riding high on AI boom – as it happened Shares rise a further 4% after Thursday’s 16% jump following bumper results The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024
Energy providers must now switch customer tariffs in 5 days - or pay £30 in compensation If your energy provider switch isn't complete in 5 working days, you'll be entitled to £30 compensation from April Ideal Home · Feb 7, 2024
Legal action launched against ‘rip-off’ secret commissions on UK firms’ energy bills Thousands of small businesses sue for return of brokers’ fees that often go undisclosed in billing The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024
Elderly woman died after falling from ladder while trying to top up electricity meter at council house Bernadette Faulkner, 80, had a prepayment meter around 8ft from the ground Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2024
Storm Isha power cuts: Who is entitled to compensation and how to apply Over 50,000 customers have been impacted by power loss by Storm Isha, with the remaining 2,000 customers still without electricity, according to Electricity North West Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024
EDF customers fear a cold winter after off-peak electricity rate almost doubles Economy 7 users have always paid much cheaper rate to recharge storage or water heaters overnight The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2024
Number of UK households failing to pay energy bills jumps by 39% The Direct Debit failure rate in December 2023 increased by 15 per cent when compared to the previous year The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024 Three energy firms allowed to force-fit prepayment meters again EDF, Octopus and Scottish Power given green light by Ofgem to install devices in Great Britain under strict new rules
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024 Tenants with shared heat systems shocked to be ‘back-billed’ for hundreds Those with private heat networks face increased energy tariffs – which suppliers are applying to months of previous usage
International Business Times UK · Jan 2, 2024 Energy Bills In The UK Is Set To Increase By Five Per Cent After Rise In Energy Price Cap The average annual household energy bill has risen by £94 to £1,928 during the coldest months of 2024.
Evening Standard · Jan 1, 2024 Energy bill price hike takes effect as record numbers struggle with debt Households that have not yet done so are urged to submit meter readings to their supplier as quickly as possible to ensure they are charged correctly.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023 Glimmers of hope: your personal finance diary January-April 2024 As the cost of living crisis drags on, here are some dates that could make an improvement to your pocket
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023 Call to end ‘cruel’ winter rises as energy bills go up by £100 a year Campaign groups call on regulator to abolish January bill increase, saying households are facing an ‘assault from all sides’
The National (Scotland) · Dec 30, 2023 What is the Ofgem energy price cap and how much will it increase on January 1st? It has been announced that from 1 January 2024, the Price Cap is set to rise to £1,928 a year.
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2023 Household energy bills to rise 5% from January 1 amid record consumer debt Households are urged to submit meter readings to their supplier before January 1 to ensure they are charged correctly.
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2023 Households issued urgent 24-hour warning as energy bills to rise by £94 Ofgem said rising costs are driven by market instability and global conflicts such as Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2023 Energy bills: read your meter now before Ofgem price cap rises As new year looms, there’s one last job for households in Great Britain on standard variable tariffs
The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023 Rural communities in Scotland to be hit hardest by soaring energy bills AS heating bills continue to rise into the new year, an MSP has challenged the UK Government to cut bills for rural communities facing plunging…