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Campaigners want UK social energy tariff but ministers sit on their hands

The price cap is not fit for purpose – how would subsidies reach the poorest and how will we pay for them?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

Millions set to fork out more for energy despite price cap reduction

MILLIONS of households are expected to pay more for their energy this winter than they did a year earlier, even though Ofgem reduced the price cap…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2023

Pressure for social tariff with British energy bills to rise for many despite price cap cut – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as regulator cuts average annual ebergy bill to £1,923

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023

Energy firms rebuilding profits must use cash responsibly, watchdog warns

Ofgem told suppliers they must not repay dividends to investors until they can prove they are financially robust.

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Ofgem energy price cap cut expected to revive switching of suppliers

Consumers told not expect ‘deluge of cut-price offers’ as firms bring back more competitive fixed deals

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023

Martin Lewis' warning about 'very high' standing charges as energy bills to drop this summer

The money-saving expert pointed out that many customers will still suffer from high charges despite a price drop

Manchester Evening News · May 25, 2023

Martin Lewis slams £300 energy price cost being inflicted on households

Ofgem issued an update on energy bills on Thursday morning

Wales Online · May 25, 2023

Martin Lewis warns customers will 'still be paying double' despite Ofgem energy price cap

Ofgem this morning announced its price cap will drop for the first time in two years giving relief to millions of Brits, although Martin Lewis warned it's not all good news

Daily Mirror · May 25, 2023

Average power bill to go down by £426 a year after price cap change

However money expert Martin Lewis warned people would in many cases be paying the same for energy this winter as they did last year

Wales Online · May 25, 2023

Energy bills to fall in weeks as Ofgem lowers price cap

It's the first time the price cap has lowered in more than 18 months

Manchester Evening News · May 25, 2023