The Latest Breaking News from Energy UK

Energy bills are set to rise twice - here’s what to do if you’re struggling

Energy bills will rise in October and likely again in January for those not already on fixed deals

The Independent UK · Sep 18

UK chancellor urged to remove ‘hidden taxes’ from energy bills

Businesses, charities and other groups sign letter calling for levies to be paid by the government

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11

Higher Energy Bills to Hit Millions of Britons from October: Ofgem Cap Reaches 3-Year High

From October 1, Ofgem's energy cap rises 4%, pushing typical UK bills to £1,723 annually. This affects 22 million households, with insights from Cornwall Insight on the highest bills in three years.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Energy minister: ‘every penny’ levied on household energy bills will be scrutinised

But Michael Shanks says government will not be rushed into plans to reduce costs faced by households due to war in Iran

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17

Energy industry urges Government to help with bills amid Iran war volatility

Energy UK said latest projections from suppliers suggested customers could face an increase of as much as £250 on their annual bill.

Evening Standard · Mar 17

UK energy: about 14m households getting ‘below-average’ service

Ecotricity ranked top in Citizens Advice survey, followed by Outfox, Octopus and Co-operative

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17

Household energy debt doubles in three years to £5.5bn

Energy UK said around two million households are in debt to their supplier, and nearly three-fifths of them are not on repayment plans.

Evening Standard · Feb 26

High energy prices threaten UK’s status as manufacturing power, business groups say

CBI and Energy UK report finds 40% of firms have cut investment as electricity costs remain far above pre-Ukraine levels

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22

UK joins European offshore windfarm plan to create world’s largest ‘clean energy reservoir’

Britain among 10 countries to build 100GW grid in North Sea linking countries through subsea cables

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26

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