Thug broke girlfriend's jaw, energy cap price hike and detectives look at local gangs These are the latest ECHO headlines on Friday, August 26 Liverpool Echo · Aug 26, 2022
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 · Aug 26, 2022
Octopus Energy issues update to customers on £400 cost of living payment The popular renewable energy company has updated its customers on the way they will receive the £400 cost of living payment set to help with household bills over the winter. Glasgow Live · Aug 24, 2022
Octopus Energy customers could cut bills in half if they live near a wind turbine They could save around £350 annually Nottingham Post · Aug 23, 2022
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 · Aug 22, 2022
Octopus Energy unveils 'turning point' that could save millions £840 on bills Octopus Energy and the National Grid have unveiled a "major turning point" in electricity supply that could save energy customers around £840 a year on their bills Edinburgh Live · Aug 22, 2022
Energy companies call for halt to price hikes as households face £5,000 bills Several energy firms want to freeze energy bills at their current level, with a massive pot of cash that will be paid off later down the line by tax - or higher bills when prices drop again Daily Mirror · Aug 22, 2022
Martin Lewis urges energy customers to look at fixed tariffs as costs soar Ofgem is preparing to increase its price cap Nottingham Post · Aug 22, 2022
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 · Aug 20, 2022
Octopus Energy is slashing £350 off energy bills - but it depends on where you live Power company Octopus Energy gives customers cheaper energy bills if they are fortunate enough to live in three areas that are supplied with renewable wind power Daily Mirror · Aug 19, 2022
Octopus Energy customers urged to think about fixed rate tariff It comes as Martin Lewis urges customers to regularly check if short-lived fixed tariffs could work out cheaper Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022
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 · Aug 18, 2022
Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.on and ScottishPower energy bills update The price cap on energy bills might rise even more than previously thought Liverpool Echo · Aug 18, 2022
Octopus Energy customers should consider fixed tariffs this Winter It comes as Martin Lewis urges customers to regularly check if short-lived fixed tariffs could work out cheaper Manchester Evening News · Aug 17, 2022
Insider UK · Aug 17, 2022 Sturgeon to chair meeting with suppliers in bid to ease cost-of-energy crisis Scottish Power, Ovo Energy, Centrica, Octopus Energy and E.on are among the companies that will attend
Glasgow Live · Aug 16, 2022 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.
Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022 Octopus Energy issue update to customers ahead of price cap hike The energy price cap is expected to rise by 74 per cent this winter, on top of the 54 per cent households were hit with back in April 2022 - Octopus has since updated their terms and conditions.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2022 Can ‘social tariffs’ solve the UK’s looming fuel poverty cataclysm? MPs and charities are supporting a new billing structure featuring subsidised lower-cost energy for people in need
Daily Mirror · Jul 22, 2022 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 · Jun 27, 2022 National Grid will pay households to shift electricity use to avoid blackouts Scheme encourages customers with smart meters to use less energy at peak times and reduce carbon emissions
Wales Online · Jun 27, 2022 You could be paid for using less electricity at peak times in new scheme Homes would see their bills reduced if they don't use appliances like ovens and washing machines when the Grid is busy
Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2022 You could soon get paid to use your oven and washing machine at different time of day Under the proposals, families would be paid for changing the time they use energy-hungry appliances such as the oven and washing machine - so shifting when they cook or clean
Daily Record · Jun 14, 2022 Scottish Power and Octopus customers use energy to help National Grid and reduce bills in new trial Participating customers were rewarded with an average of £5 of free energy, with some saving up to £73.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2022 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
Edinburgh Live · May 9, 2022 Martin Lewis urges energy customers of three companies to submit new meter readings MSE will be reporting its results to energy market regulator Ofgem, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Business Committee of the House of Commons