The Latest Breaking News from Ofgem

December dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Many households still struggling and facing costly winter, even as inflation begins to ease

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

November dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation very gradually easing but many households still struggling

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Households set to learn of fresh energy price rise

Ofgem will announce its latest price cap on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023

Energy bills in Great Britain ‘to rise by 5% from January as cap hits £1,930’

Households can expect ‘tough winter ahead’ after jump in gas market prices, analyst predicts

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

November dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation very gradually easing but many households still struggling

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

December dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Many households still struggling and facing costly winter, even as inflation begins to ease

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

UK energy secretary could get power to fast-track vital grid connections

Government and Ofgem aim to prevent delays to projects such as Tata’s £4bn electric battery factory

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Energy bills forecast to rise for millions of families from start of January

The typical household will see bills rise by just under £100, experts at consultancy Cornwall Insight have warned.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Ofgem ‘reopens debate’ on energy standing charges amid rising bills

The regulator said it was the ‘right time’ to look at standing charges again because of cost-of-living pressures.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Don’t expect Sunak’s inflation ‘triumph’ to mean good news for energy bills

With gas prices linked to events worldwide, the average UK household is likely still to pay £800 more than what used to be normal

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023