Bereaved retiree denied access to energy credit because it was in his late wife’s name Michael Wright was told he needed his wife’s signature to get £250 worth of energy credit The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
'ScottishPower owed me £250 in credit' Widower denied access to energy credit because it was in his late wife's name Michael Wright switched energy suppliers after moving house following his wife death, and encountered some issues with his ormer energy supplier Wales Online · Feb 7, 2023
Dozens of giant turbines at Scots windfarms powered by diesel generators Scottish Power admitted 71 of its windmills were hooked up to the fossil fuel supply after a fault developed with their power supply. Daily Record · Feb 5, 2023
‘This is bullying’: How much of your money are gas suppliers holding? Revelations that suppliers have been stockpiling credit amid soaring bills have sparked fears customers are being taken advantage of The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023
The gas-fired plants tasked with keeping UK lights on – but at what cost? The plants are meant to be a backstop, but their profits and exemption from windfall tax are controversial in an energy crisis The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023
UK energy suppliers stop clawing back debts via prepayment meters Exclusive: calls for complete ban until end of March amid concern over forced installations by warrant The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023
West Lothian communities benefit by almost £1m thanks to wind power Mental health counsellor just one of the benefits paid for by the cash Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022
SNP MP backs life-saving lung cancer research after shock loss of his brother SNP MP Brendan O’Hara has spoken publicly for the first time about the tragic loss of his brother in a bid to challenge the “stigma” around… The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2022
Octopus takeover of Bulb faces delay after rivals seek judicial review Three companies complain over lack of transparency around deal which could be biggest government bailout since RBS and Lloyds The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022
Wind and solar farms to pay nearly half of windfall profits to Treasury The windfall tax on renewables, biomass and nuclear power generators will be set at 45%, Jeremy Hunt announced in his autumn statement. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
Scottish Power to axe 300 jobs just days before Christmas Around 150 jobs will go from the Glasgow office of ScottishPower Energy Retail, with the rest going from the Liverpool office. Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022
Power giants to face ‘windfall tax’ after all as Liz Truss delivers U-turn Prime minister accused of ‘another screeching U-turn’ having previously rejected calls to impose levy The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022
Only one energy firm provides adequate support to customers struggling with bills, Ofgem says A study by Ofgem revealed British Gas was the only supplier with no issues in how they support struggling customers Manchester Evening News · Sep 27, 2022
Butcher left with £5,113 monthly energy bill after trying to find better deal Nick Griffin, from Stone, Staffordshire, was slapped with the huge bill after increasing energy price rises would have seen him paying around £700 a month Daily Mirror · Sep 24, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022 Why now’s the time to buy a home electric vehicle charger With the electric revolution in full swing and more and more drivers making the switch, now is the time to invest in EV tech
The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2022 UK's largest energy suppliers blocking new customers from signing up FAMILIES across the UK are reportedly being blocked from signing up to the largest energy suppliers, which could be in breach of their licence…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022 Big five UK energy companies turning away new customers Home movers and customers seeking better service wrongly told to stay with current supplier because of volatile market
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022 ScottishPower admits we’re struggling with energy bills, then adds a fee The energy company’s terms and conditions changed suddenly, irking one customer
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022 Shielding Britain’s households from energy crisis ‘will cost more than £100bn’ Boss of ScottishPower puts price tag on industry plan to freeze bills for two years
Daily Record · Aug 21, 2022 Scottish Power chief earned over £11m despite facing fraud and bribery probe It was alleged he breached the privacy of Real Madrid’s Florentino Perez when his construction company ACS was fighting for a seat on Iberdrola’s board in 2009.
Liverpool Echo · Aug 18, 2022 Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.on and ScottishPower energy bills update The price cap on energy bills might rise even more than previously thought
The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022 Centrica and Octopus back plan to freeze UK energy bills for two years ‘Tariff deficit fund’ proposed by ScottishPower and Eon would involve banks putting cash into state-backed fund
Insider UK · Aug 15, 2022 Government must double family support over energy bills – ScottishPower CEO Energy bosses met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other cabinet members to discuss the crisis
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2022 Government must double family support over energy bills – ScottishPower chief Keith Anderson has said that people’s concerns are turning into genuine fear.
Insider UK · Aug 9, 2022 ScottishPower unveils vision for green hydrogen hub at Felixstowe 100MW facility could deliver up to 40 tonnes of green hydrogen per day - enough to power 1,300 hydrogen trucks.