The Latest Breaking News from Ofgem

Energy price guarantee to be extended at £2,500 - what the change means for you

The Chancellor made the announcement in his Spring Budget

Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023

Budget 2023: Four million households to see energy bills slashed under new prepayment help

From July, prepay customers will no longer pay more than direct debit households as part of new help confirmed today in the Budget by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2023

Scots to face £67-a-month energy bill increase despite price freeze extension in Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed ahead of his Budget speech that the Energy Price Guarantee will be extended for another three months.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023

Energy bills boost for millions of households with support extended until the summer

It comes as the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to confirm new cost of living support at the Spring Budget - including ending the pre-payment meter premium and help with childcare costs

Chronicle Live · Mar 15, 2023

Calls for energy social tariff after Hunt makes budget U-turn over bills support

Campaigners unite with suppliers to call on ministers to give long-term help to struggling households

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023

Energy bills 'to rise by £160 for millions of households within weeks'

Households who pay via standing order, credit, debit card or cheque will reportedly face higher bills

Wales Online · Mar 15, 2023

Energy bill warning as 5.5million households 'will pay up to £160 more' in weeks

On average, customers who pay for their enery on receipt of their bills will end up paying £160 more than those who pay by direct debit or through a prepayment meter

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

Ofgem takes action against suppliers which have ‘failed to follow the rules’

The energy regulator said that it had examined whether suppliers were living up to their duties towards businesses.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Ban on forced prepayment meters will continue beyond March, says Ofgem

Head of Great Britain’s energy regulator tells MPs installations will not resume without adherence to forthcoming code of practice

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

First pylon felled in a new Loch Lomond project to enhance scenery

The electrical infrastructure in Killin was originally installed in the 1950s ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023