The Latest Breaking News from Ofgem

1970s-style planned power cuts could return in winter due to gas shortage, national grid warns

The National Grid Electricity System Operator has a plan if there is not enough gas for the power stations which produce 43% of Britain's electricity

Chronicle Live · Oct 6, 2022

‘Save money and back Britain’, grid urges as it warns of potential blackouts

The electricity network might have to turn off in parts of the country if power plants cannot find enough gas to keep running

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

Three hour 'planned' blackouts could be in place by winter

People are being urged to switch off appliances during peak times

Liverpool Echo · Oct 6, 2022

Join us LIVE as our experts explain all the cost of living payments still to come

Mirror Money experts will be hosting a Facebook Live today at 1pm to run through everything you need to know about the second half of the Government's cost of living payment and all the extra help coming

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

The Leader podcast: Will we have to ration our energy this winter?

Ofgem, Britain’s energy regulator, has revealed it is preparing for a gas supply emergency this winter.

Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2022

Public warned of scam texts about energy bill support scheme

“It is alarming that vulnerable customers are being preyed upon in this way when people are already struggling so much,” said an Ofgem spokesperson

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Colder early winter in Europe could worsen cost of living crisis, say forecasters

European meteorological agency warns La Niña weather pattern makes cold and dry snap more likely

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022

Ofgem warns UK faces 'significant risk' of gas shortage this winter

A "gas supply emergency" is when energy firms cannot supply enough of the resource to meet demand

Liverpool Echo · Oct 3, 2022

‘Significant risk’ of winter gas shortages in Great Britain, warns Ofgem

Electricity-producing firms ask regulator to change rules that could penalise them if gas supplies run out

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022

There is a 'significant' risk of gas shortages this winter

Ofgem has raised concerns in a letter

Wales Online · Oct 3, 2022