EDF issue apology to customers amid energy meter reading chaos Customers reported problems as they tried to submit readings before the price hike came into force Liverpool Echo · Apr 8, 2022
Martin Lewis shares two quick ways energy customers may be able to reduce monthly direct debit The Money Saving Expert also explained three reasons for energy bills going up higher than the 54% price cap. Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022
Welsh morning headlines: News, Ukraine, coronavirus and sport as EDF blasted for energy price rises While it is largely owned by the French state, EDF - which stands for Électricité de France - is one of the largest electricity suppliers in the UK Wales Online · Apr 7, 2022
EDF energy prices rise by 4% in France compared to 54% in UK State-owned firm was forced to take a £7billion pound hit to protect French households Wales Online · Apr 7, 2022
Boris Johnson’s new nuclear plants expected to raise energy bills by over £80 a year Nuclear now more expensive than renewables with costs passed on through levy on bills The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
New smart meter proposal could see customers pay more when demand is higher Supported by Scottish Power, EDF and Octopus Energy, a new tariff for energy has been proposed that will see customers pay more during peak times but will allow them to save when energy is less in demand Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2022
Nottinghamshire plants to heat UK homes with Russian coal until end of year Power stations in Ratcliffe-on-Soar and Retford will use their existing stocks Nottingham Post · Apr 4, 2022
Hinkley Point contractor dispute resolved after workers walk out at nuclear power station site Workers employed by the nuclear plant's main civil engineering contractor had expressed 'concerns' over working arrangements Birmingham Post · Apr 4, 2022
'Meter Reading Day will become an annual tradition to avoid massive energy charges' The Government has turned its back on the population, giving energy companies the licence to do whatever they fancy, argues Mark Steel after Brits frantically submitted meter readings on Thursday Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2022
Energy price rises will lead to 1 in 4 customers unable to afford bills by October Charities have warned that over a million homes in the UK will be unable to pay for energy bills by October after the price cap has forced gas and electricity prices up by 54 per cent. Edinburgh Live · Apr 2, 2022
Martin Lewis tells energy customers "not to panic" as many still struggle to submit meter readings Energy websites including EDF, EON and Octopus Energy crashed yesterday and people are still having issues submitting meter readings today - but Martin Lewis has offered his expert advice Glasgow Live · Apr 1, 2022
Cost of living: Energy bill help is still available to lower rising costs Energy bills are rising even further from today, with households facing increases of £700 on average, but the good news is that those really struggling to pay can apply for grants worth hundreds of pounds Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022
Energy firms give households more time to submit meter readings after sites crash Eon gives households until 9 April while British Gas says people have ‘couple of day’ to provide figures The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022
‘Bleak Friday’: websites of UK energy suppliers crash in meter reading rush Customers try to beat 54% price rise, as multiple hikes from council tax to VAT on pub food also come into effect The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022
Leeds Live · Mar 31, 2022 'Meter Reading Day' mayhem as Shell Energy, British Gas, EDF and Scottish Power websites crash Customers have been desperately trying to submit their meter readings ahead of the price hike on April 1
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Energy bills - live: Two in five households in fuel poverty as biggest hike in bills comes into effect British Gas, EDF Energy and Octopus Energy customers are facing difficulties
Chronicle Live · Mar 31, 2022 Shell energy, British Gas, EDF and Scottish Power under fire as customers unable to submit meter readings People have been urged to take meter readings today ahead of tomorrow's expected huge hike in prices
Edinburgh Live · Mar 31, 2022 SSE, British Gas, EDF customers unable to submit meter readings as energy supplier websites crash A number of energy suppliers' websites have crashed just a day before the new price cap comes into force that will push bills up by at least 54 per cent. Bill payers have been urged to submit readings today to avoid being charged more than they should.
Liverpool Echo · Mar 31, 2022 British Gas, E.ON, SSE websites down on meter reading day EDF Energy's website also reported problems
Glasgow Live · Mar 31, 2022 EDF, Octopus, British Gas, SEE and more websites crash as people race to give meter readings Martin Lewis has been urging members of the public to take photographs of their pre-payment meters by Thursday, March 31, and to submit the readings to their suppliers.
Birmingham Post · Mar 28, 2022 Hinkley Point C facing delays and increased costs amid Ukraine conflict French energy giant EDF previously estimated the Somerset plant could cost between £22bn and £23bn
Birmingham Post · Mar 28, 2022 Legal challenge to Hinkley Point Portishead mud dumping dismissed The nuclear power station is installing water cooling tunnels under the Bristol Channel
Birmingham Post · Mar 25, 2022 Prime Minister meets Hinkley Point B staff to discuss future of nuclear power Some Hinkley Point C workers also attended the meeting at Downing Street with Boris Johnson
Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2022 British Gas, SSE, EDF Octopus Energy and more confirm prepayment tariffs ahead of price cap Energy prices are rising in April by a staggering 54 per cent and major energy firms have confirmed their prepayment tariffs. Those on pay as you go are to expect a rise of £708 to the average bill.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2022 Johnson announces aim for UK to get 25% of electricity from nuclear power PM meets industry bosses to discuss new power stations, with several reactors slated for closure as energy demand rises