The Latest Breaking News from Ofgem

Martin Lewis issues warning to people who pay energy bills via direct debit

Around 500,000 households may have been affected by weaknesses in some energy suppliers' direct debit systems

Manchester Evening News · Jul 15, 2022

Three cost of living scams to watch out for from fake DWP texts to Ofgem rebate

People are being warned not to respond to texts or phone calls inviting them to claim money

Chronicle Live · Jul 14, 2022

Landlords offering all inclusive rent ‘should consider' passing on £400 energy grant to tenants

Households without an electricity contract will not receive the £400 energy rebate in October.

Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022

Ofgem tells energy firms to take urgent action to fix direct debit problems

Regulator is concerned that gas and electricity customers may fall into debt or overpay unless improvements are made

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022

Ofgem writes to energy suppliers asking for “immediate and urgent action” in way they charge direct debits

Around 500,000 households saw a 100 per cent increase in their direct debit payments between February and April

Manchester Evening News · Jul 13, 2022

Ofgem tells energy firms to take action over direct debit 'failings'

Customers have seen bills soar since the energy price cap was raised

Wales Online · Jul 13, 2022

Ofgem demands ‘immediate and urgent’ action over energy direct debits

The watchdog said Ecotricity, Good Energy, Green Energy UK, Utilita Energy and TruEnergy must move swiftly or face possible enforcement action.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

Energy companies told to take urgent action over direct debit charges

Ofgem has ordered a number of companies to take immediate and urgent action

Wales Online · Jul 13, 2022

Thousands of Brits may get energy bill refunds as watchdog orders urgent review

Energy regulator Ofgem said it is worried about soaring energy bills, and has ordered suppliers to justify cases of bills going up by more than 100%, with refunds possible

Daily Mirror · Jul 13, 2022

Ofgem orders energy suppliers to act urgently over direct debit ‘failings’

Watchdog said it could take action against the named companies if they do not improve quickly enough

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022