Revealed: UK regions worst hit by energy bill debts as £4.7billion crisis laid bare New research reveals a North-South divide as millions struggle with bills The Independent UK · Aug 7
Energy price cap rise ‘will push millions in Great Britain into fuel poverty’ Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuel The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
‘Quite shocking’: why was a vulnerable customer sent a £8,400 energy bill? ScottishPower apologises for charging error, as millions face higher costs under revised energy price cap The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
John Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy JOHN Swinney has stepped up his calls for Holyrood to be given control over energy, insisting it is the only way to end the current “Westminster… The National (Scotland) · May 30
Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy The SNP leader is campaigning in Aberdeen on Saturday ahead of the Aberdeen South by-election on June 18. Evening Standard · May 29
BP profits more than double as oil prices soar in Iran war First-quarter profits of $3.2bn prompt outrage from campaigners, who say figures come at expense of consumers The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
Government grant to replace oil boilers with heat pumps boosted as prices bite Families dependent on heating oil or LPG have faced significant cost increases following the Iran war The Independent UK · Apr 21
Households on heating oil already grappling with soaring prices The problem is particularly acute in Northern Ireland, where 62.5% of homes rely on it, compared to the UK average of just over 5%. Evening Standard · Mar 5
Freezing weather caused 2,500 UK deaths as pensioners struggle to heat homes Winter fuel payment debacle was ‘deadly’ campaigner says, as figures show hundreds died from cold weather The Independent UK · Feb 18
No ban on gas boilers in UK warm homes plan but heat pumps get £2.7bn push Government opts against phasing out new boilers by 2035 in effort to cut energy bills by as much as £1,000 a year The Guardian - UK · Jan 20
Premier League sporting directors: who are they, and how much power do they all have? A guide to each club’s setups, from Chelsea’s multi-headed structure to Brentford’s smooth planning and Manchester United’s muddles The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
UK Energy Debt Hits Record £5.5 Billion: Why Your Bills Won't Fall This Winter UK energy debt reaches a record £5.5 billion as bills remain 40% above pre-crisis levels. Here's why relief won't arrive this winter and what it means for households. International Business Times UK · Jan 9
Carbon monoxide – the hidden ‘killer’ of the fuel poverty crisis Exclusive: Households living in cold and damp homes are twice as likely to report experiencing dangerous levels of carbon monoxide The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Fears 300,000 British electricity meters will not work after tech switch-off Campaigners say homes with RTS meters could be left with heating that is permanently off, or on, from 30 June The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Ofgem urged to draw up ‘crisis plan’ for July 1 RTS energy meter switch off Energy UK, which represents the sector, said 392,000 households still had the meters as of mid April.
The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025 Energy bill defaults hit record high, says ONS Figures show households struggling, with 2.7% of direct debits for gas and electricity failing due to lack of funds
Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025 'Urgent' smart meter warning as 300,000 homes could be left without heating or hot water in weeks Properties with Radio Teleswitch Service been urged to upgrade to smart meters to avoid being disconnected or forced to pay extortionate bills
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025 How Bournemouth became the Premier League’s latest model club Andoni Iraola’s side host Liverpool on Saturday and look like one of the league leaders’ toughest away assignments
The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024 Malky Mackay thrilled as Garvan Stewart joins Hibs to revamp recruitment strategy Malky Mackay is delighted with the appointment of Garvan Stewart as Hibernian’s head of recruitment.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024 Bringing down the UK’s sky-high energy bills is a tall order, but it can be done Investing in homegrown renewable power and cutting our reliance on oil and gas is crucial if we’re to fix our energy system, says Simon Francis of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2024 Angela Rayner will pledge decent, safe homes for all in Labour conference speech Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner will open Labour’s first party conference in power for 15 years on Sunday
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2024 ‘Austerity mark two is not the answer’: Trade unions hit out at Keir Starmer speech TRADE unions have hit out at Keir Starmer’s speech in which he warned that the UK Government’s forthcoming Budget will be “painful”.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024 ‘Disaster’: Labour urged to U-turn on scrapping universal winter fuel payment after energy price cap jumps The prime minister has been warned the double hit will lead to disaster for many pensioners
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024 Malky Mackay explains how Hibs plan to utilise partnership with Premier League club Hibernian sporting director Malky Mackay has laid out his vision for the club's partnership with Bournemouth, which is led by billionaire owner…
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.