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There’s no excuse for wrapping the Bulb deal in so much secrecy

Octopus and business department claim taxpayers will get a ‘fair share’ of any profits, but refuse to shed light on transaction

The Guardian - UK

Martin Lewis' urgent advice to Bulb energy customers being moved to Octopus

The financial expert has explained what will happen to your credit balance if you are moving from Bulb to Octopus Energy this month

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to 1.5m Bulb energy customers moving to Octopus this month

Bulb customers will automatically transfer to Octopus Energy during November.

Daily Record

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Bulb sale ‘a fair deal for taxpayers,’ says boss of new owner, Octopus

Greg Jackson says he hopes to return profit to taxpayers after buying rival energy group following its government bailout

The Guardian - UK

What Bulb customers can expect as Octopus Energy takes over collapsed supplier

Martin Lewis has said that the sale 'seems a decent outcome for Bulb customers' - and a Which? expert has answered some common questions about the changes coming in November

Chronicle Live

Energy support vouchers worth £25m are going unclaimed - how to redeem them

Time is running out to claim the discount, totalling £400 per household for those on prepayment meters

Manchester Evening News

£25 million in energy support vouchers going unclaimed - how to redeem yours

The vouchers, totalling £400 per household, are for people on pre-payment meters but time is running out to claim them

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What customers should expect as Octopus Energy takes over collapsed supplier Bulb

Some 1.5million households which used Bulb will be moved to Octopus Energy after the buyout.

Daily Record

Octopus Energy issues important message to Bulb's 1.5 million customers

Bulb Energy customers have been issued an important message after Octopus has secured a deal to take over the company that went into special administration last year.

Edinburgh Live

Octopus Energy set to take over collapsed rival Bulb in deal 'protecting' 1.5m customers

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) say the deal will 'protect consumers and taxpayers' while also providing 'a stable new home for Bulb's customers and 650 employees'.

Daily Record

Octopus Energy announces takeover of collapsed supplier Bulb

Octopus to pay government to take on 1.5m customers and 650 staff of taxpayer-supported rival

The Guardian - UK

Octopus Energy to take over Bulb after collapse - what this means for 1.5million Brits

Energy supplier Bulb collapsed last year due to rising wholesale gas and electricity prices, with customers being transferred over to Octopus Energy in a government-approved deal

Daily Mirror

Octopus Energy agrees deal to buy collapsed firm Bulb

Octopus said it is taking on Bulb’s 1.5 million customers

Wales Online

Ovo revives interest in buying nationalised energy supplier Bulb

Gas and electricity company that pulled out of auction for Bulb last year could gazump bid by Octopus

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How to get money-off your next energy bill - support grants with British Gas, Shell, EDF, E.ON and more

Depending on the provider, households can get up to £1,500 as well as help paying off debts which is needed now the government has made a U-turn on plans

The Guardian - UK

Markets leap on reports of Liz Truss’s tax cuts U-turn. No time to dally

As PM ponders which measures to junk from mini-budget, pound rises by two cents against dollar

The Independent UK

‘Bewildering’: Government won’t stop Bulb collapse adding to energy bills, MPs warn

Costs will ‘ultimately be passed down to bill payers’, says cross-party committee

The Guardian - UK

Octopus Energy reportedly closing in on takeover of Bulb

Deal to acquire rival’s 1.6m customers would end total cost to taxpayers at an estimated £4bn

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Wales Online

British Gas, EDF, Bulb: When will I get my £400 energy bill discount?

The rebate will start to hit accounts this month, but how you get it depends on your energy firm and how you pay each month

Chronicle Live

The help you can get from your energy company if you can't pay your bills

Here is a round-up of the support main energy companies are offering to people struggling to pay their bills, including British Gas, Bulb, E.on, EDF, Octopus and Shell Energy

Wales Online

The deadlines if you didn't submit your meter reading before October 1

Last week was 'meter reading week' - but there's still time left if you didn't submit one

Wales Online

The support you can get from each energy company if you’re struggling to pay the bills

A number of companies have dedicated hardship funds you can apply for

The Guardian - UK

Co-founder of collapsed energy firm Bulb hopes to expand battery business

Loss-making venture led by Amit Gudka eyes continent as countries move towards using renewable power

Manchester Evening News

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

Nottingham Post

British Gas, Octopus, E.ON and Shell outline how £400 rebate will be used

The rebate will be paid in instalments from October - March

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