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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

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

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

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Energy boss urges Ofgem to reduce daily standing charges to help low users save money on bills

Even if you used no gas or electricity, it would still cost £276 each year.

Daily Record

Ofgem should bring down standing charge, energy boss says

Greg Jackson said that the country much not kick energy bills into the long grass after the Government’s recently announced support package.

The Independent UK

Cost of Living: Octopus Energy issues 'lifeline' to customers with £40 million package

The energy company has launched a £40 million package to help customers as the cost of living crisis continues. The average yearly energy bill is set to soar to £2,500 next month.

Edinburgh Live

Huge energy cap price hike confirmed for October as cost of living crisis worsens

The energy price cap will almost double in just over a month - with families warned of a 'dire winter' ahead

Liverpool Echo

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Octopus Energy boss wants to freeze bills for UK households this winter

It comes as the energy price cap looks set to soar

Liverpool Echo

Collapse of supplier Bulb could add more than £150 to energy bills

Cost of bailing out UK company threatens to top £4bn by next spring because of soaring gas prices

The Guardian - UK

Octopus Energy CEO warns worst rises yet to come as firm slashes bills in HALF for some

Greg Jackson warned of a "fossil fuel crisis" in an email to Octopus Energy customers, saying global gas prices are around eight times higher due to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Energy CEO slams 'bonkers' rule preventing 'cheaper electricity' for millions

Greg Jackson believes that the United Kingdom has an old and outdated way of running its energy market

Chronicle Live

Octopus boss forced to explain why the cost of 'renewable' energy is rising

The energy firm promises that its electricity tariffs are 100% but some customers were confused by price increases

Manchester Evening News

British Gas and Octopus Energy delivers 'significant' plan to UK Government to freeze bills

The top energy companies are urging the UK Government to freeze gas and electricity bills before the end of the year, as millions of Brits face a torrid, cold winter.

Glasgow Live

Octopus Energy boss says blackouts unlikely this winter as he urges No 10 to help out families

Greg Jackson: ‘The last support package was really significant. It’s just that the crisis has deepened since then’

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Daily Mirror

Energy bills could double to £4,200 by January as households face cost of living crisis

Investment bank Investec now thinks the energy bills price cap - which is currently £1,971 a year - will jump to £3,523 in October, then leap to £4,210 in January.

Tribune News Service

Top basketball recruit GG Jackson commits to South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Five-star basketball recruit G.G. Jackson has committed to play for the University of South Carolina.

Daily Mirror

Labour could pledge tax cuts for millions at 2024 election, Rachel Reeves hints

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed to 'bring forward' ideas this October on top of Labour’s current cost-of-living package - which pledges up to £600 for the poorest over and above Tory help

The Guardian - UK

Octopus Energy’s Greg Jackson: ‘Climate change is no longer this vague thing’

The green energy firm’s founder on his sympathy for those struggling with bills – and his exasperation at net zero opponents

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Political realities have stopped legislative action after school shootings

The political climate has changed drastically since a 10-year assault weapons ban passed in 1994. The lack of political will and other barriers stand in the way of it even coming to a vote today.

Chronicle Live

Octopus Energy is giving away free electric blankets to struggling customers as bills soar

The cost of living crisis is affecting millions as the price of gas and electricity soars

Nottingham Post

Octopus Energy giving away free electric blankets as boss says they will listen to customers

According to Uswitch, it would cost 28p to use an electric blanket for an hour a night

Manchester Evening News

Energy chief warns prices could rise HIGHER still in the winter

"Depending on the weather between now and the winter, there could be a very big difference in energy prices in the next few months.”

The Independent UK

Octopus boss says energy supplier will listen to and help customers

Greg Jackson said there is ‘no hiding’ the fact that fuel costs have risen ‘dramatically’ and acknowledged the cost-of-living crisis is ‘very real’.

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