The Latest Breaking News from Ofgem

Martin Lewis says energy bill rises 'smell wrong' as direct debits DOUBLE for 1 in 4

MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis said "that smells wrong to me" in the face of massive price surges with around a third of energy customers hit with hikes of 100% or more

Daily Mirror · May 8, 2022

Scottish Power boss urges Sunak to take swift action on energy bills crisis

Keith Anderson says fresh support package is vital before households hit by further increases in October

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2022

Martin Lewis advice as energy direct debits 'double' after price cap rise

Money Saving Expert said at least 30% of customers with British Gas, Octopus Energy and Shell Energy companies reported their direct debits increasing

Wales Online · May 8, 2022

Energy warning over claim firms 'invent electricity meter readings' and 'adjust' direct debits

Energy watchdog Ofgem has launched an investigation into the claims

Nottingham Post · May 5, 2022

Consumer champion Sonali Shah issues energy bills advice and mortgage warning on Steph's Packed Lunch

The Bank of England could rise interest rates tomorrow

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2022

Energy companies have three weeks to justify 'unacceptable' price hikes as UK battles cost of living crisis

Energy firms will have three weeks to respond to allegations of "completely unacceptable behaviour" relating to unjustified direct debit increases in the UK

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2022

Bank of England tipped to raise interest rates to 1% today - how it would affect you

The Bank of England is set to raise interest rates again from 0.75% to 1%. This will have an affect on people's savings, mortgages and pension pots. Here's how you could be affected

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

Martin Lewis discusses 'very important' issue after energy companies accused of overcharging customers

Ofgem has issued Compliance Reviews to energy companies accused of charging more money via direct debits than they need.

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2022

Martin Lewis' reaction as energy companies accused of overcharging with direct debit

Ofgem has issued Compliance Reviews to several energy companies, which have just three weeks to respond

Chronicle Live · May 4, 2022

Three-week energy bill deadline as Brits slapped with 'unacceptable' price hikes

Kwasi Kwarteng, the business secretary, said companies had three weeks to respond to allegations of "completely unacceptable behaviour" relating to unjustified direct debit increases

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022