The Latest Breaking News from Ofgem

May dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Help still available but several key winter state support schemes have now expired

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

April dates for DWP payments, benefits, pensions and cost of living top ups

Three-month extension of energy price guarantee welcomed but key state support schemes expiring

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Ofgem's new prepayment meter rules slammed for having 'glaring loopholes'

Watchdog announced a voluntary code with suppliers, but charities and politicians said glaring loopholes would leave many people at risk

Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2023

The new rules on force-fitting pre-payment energy meters explained

Things have changed in order to give households more protection

Wales Online · Apr 18, 2023

Ban on forced instalment of prepayment energy meters for over 85s slammed as customers point out huge flaw

"So if you're 84 it's ok?"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 18, 2023

What are the new prepayment meter guidelines?

Ofgem requested suppliers pause the installation of prepayment meters in February

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023

JobCentre workers to stage fresh strike in pay row

PCS members are also this week on strike in the Passport Office, Ofgem and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Insider UK · Apr 18, 2023

British energy suppliers agree to ban on forced prepayment meter installation for over 85s

Suppliers have signed up to a new code of practice which dictates how they enforce prepayment meters

Manchester Evening News · Apr 18, 2023

New prepayment meter rules must be properly enforced, says Grant Shapps

Suppliers in Great Britain have agreed code banning them from installations in homes of over-85s

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023

Ofgem bans forced prepayment meter installations in homes of people aged over 85

A new Code of Practice has been introduced to protect vulnerable customers from forced prepayment meter installations.

Daily Record · Apr 18, 2023