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Increased bills for higher earners could fund UK energy upgrade, Ofgem says

Regulator to consult industry on how to recover network costs via standing charge in a ‘more progressive’ way

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

Energy watchdog boss vows less ‘heavy handed’ approach to regulating suppliers

Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley was speaking weeks after the Chancellor vowed to cut red tape across the UK to promote growth.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Ofgem scraps years-long queue of ‘zombie’ power grid projects

Officials have approved plans to connect new wind and solar farms to the power grid faster, which they hope will end years of gridlock for some…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 15, 2025

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Ofgem scraps years-long queue of ‘zombie’ grid projects

The energy regulator said it will connect new wind and solar farms to the grid faster under new rules.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

All energy firms must give 24/7 support to customers cut off due to meter faults

Customers will be able to get help day or night from August 1 if their meter fault has interrupted their gas or electricity supply, Ofgem said.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

‘Super-batteries’ planned under scheme to boost clean energy storage

Regulator Ofgem said it has opened a funding window for developers of so-called ‘water batteries’ and other large battery projects.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025

British Gas to take on 90,000 customers of collapsed Rebel Energy

Ofgem makes decision over which firm inherits household and business customers of failed supplier

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025

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Energy firm goes bust leaving 80,000 customers without supplier

A UK energy supplier, which supplies around 80,000 households, has ceased trading, blaming a “perfect storm” of soaring wholesale prices and…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Experts share how you can still beat ‘awful April’ bill spikes

Bills have risen on all fronts this month – but there are things you can do

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

Rebel Energy goes bust leaving 90,000 customers without supplier

UK energy firm ceases trading, blaming ‘perfect storm’ of soaring wholesale prices and squeezed customers

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025

'I campaigned for Labour. They let me down': Protests across UK as energy bills rise

DOZENS of protests across the UK have taken aim at the Labour Government and its energy regulator as bills rise for the third time in a row ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2025

Rebel Energy ceases trading

The firm supplies energy to around 80,000 domestic customers and 10,000 non-domestic customers.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Energy supplier goes bust in latest blow to households as bills rise

The firm supplies energy to about 80,000 domestic customers and 10,000 non-domestic customers

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with big bills rises as tax changes 'to cost families £3,500'

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

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Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Households urged to seek fixed energy deals as latest price cap hike takes effect

The third consecutive increase to Ofgem’s price cap sees the bill of a typical household paying by direct debit rise 6.4% to £1,849 a year.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Energy price cap increase: is too late to fix your tariff?

As of 1 April, the energy price cap rose by 6.4 per cent, which means that customers on variable rates will have seen their prices rise. Is it too late to fix yours?

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

What bills will rise this week?

From April, households will have to pay more for everything from energy to council tax

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2025

Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll shows

ALMOST half of Scots are worried about being able to afford their energy bills over the coming year, according to a new survey ...

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Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

Lowest earners ‘running out of options’ ahead of April bill hikes

Citizens Advice said those on the lowest incomes were ‘already stretched to breaking point’ even before ‘awful April’ bill rises take effect.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll finds

The poll found that 46% of people are concerned about their ability to pay for gas or electricity.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025

Octopus Energy hits back at wind firms' 'untenable' attack on zonal pricing

An Octopus Energy boss has hit back at offshore wind firms that are urging the UK Government to rule out introducing zonal pricing.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025

Ofgem to crack down on energy suppliers that botch smart meter installations

Millions of devices have been left to go into ‘dumb’ mode, where they stop automatically transmitting readings

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025

Improve smart meter wait times or pay compensation, Ofgem to tell energy firms

The regulator said it wanted to improve services around smart meters to help boost take-up across the country.

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025

Government urged to improve response to ‘world-beatingly high’ energy bills

A watchdog said the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero must improve plans to support households vulnerable to fuel poverty.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025

Energy bills and debt are rising yet again – here are three things that would help vulnerable households

Energy prices are rising faster than benefits, wages or pensions, meaning the amount that UK households owe to energy suppliers – their energy debt – is also likely to grow.

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