The Latest Breaking News from Ofgem

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The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Lower standing charge tariffs set to be available by end of January, says Ofgem

The plans will allow households to pay the costs as part of their unit rate by lowering the daily fixed amount.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

‘Super battery’ schemes will store green power and save consumers money – Ofgem

The regulator announced 77 long duration energy storage projects progressing to the final assessment stage of a ‘cap and floor’ support scheme.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

Latest Drax inquiry will raise fresh questions about its billions in subsidies

FCA will look at allegation the biomass power station misled investors, and Whitehall, about its wood sourcing

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2025

Households expected to pay £35 more on energy bills this winter – what you need to know about the Ofgem price cap increase

Energy bills have gone up again

Ideal Home · Aug 27, 2025

UK energy bills set to rise by 2% in October, fuelling inflation fears

Average UK households can expect a rise of around £2.93 (€3.40) a month in their energy bills, according to the UK energy regulator Ofgem, which sets the energy price cap for households and businesses.

Euronews · Aug 27, 2025

Tesla Plans to Supply Energy to Homes in the UK But the Brits are Having None of It – Here's Why

Thousands of people across the UK have already filed objections with Ofgem, the national energy regulator, warning that Elon Musk cannot be trusted with such a critical service.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27, 2025

Energy standing charge fiasco highlights failure of utility regulation

Excessive standing charges are “free money” for suppliers

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025

Household energy bills to rise by 2% despite falling wholesale prices

The energy bill for the average household paying by direct debit for gas and electricity will rise to £1,755 per year from October 1.

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025

Energy price cap increase ‘further blow’ to struggling Scots, says charity

Energy regulator Ofgem announced on Wednesday the cap will rise 2% on October 1.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025