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Holly Williams

Energy bills to rise after Ofgem approves £24bn investment

Britain’s energy watchdog has given the go-ahead to an initial £24 billion of investment to upgrade UK energy infrastructure, but revealed it will push up network charges on household bills by more than £100 (PA) - (PA Wire)

Britain’s energy watchdog has given the go-ahead to an initial £24 billion of investment to upgrade UK energy infrastructure, but revealed the move will push up network charges on household bills by more than £100.

Ofgem’s draft verdict on price controls for energy network firms approves more than £15 billion to be spent on gas transmission and distribution networks in the five years to 2031.

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