The Latest Breaking News from Ofgem

Don't Pay UK bills strike could have 'consequences' for households, charity warms

Citizens Advice views the energy bills strike idea is a sign of how bad the Cost of Living crisis is, but does not advice people to take part

Chronicle Live · Aug 30, 2022

Wholesale gas prices tumble as Europe prepares to intervene in energy markets

European Commission says it is working ‘flat out’ on emergency intervention and on longer-term structural reform

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022

British Gas, Scottish Power, SSE and more issue statements ahead of £400 energy bill discount

British Gas, Scottish Power, SSE, Ovo and E.on have issued statements ahead of the £400 energy discount payment that will be granted to households across Scotland, England and Wales.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 30, 2022

Government will provide 'further package of support' for Brits struggling with rising energy costs

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Brits can expect more government support as energy prices rise

Manchester Evening News · Aug 30, 2022

Martin Lewis gives advice on which energy bill to pick as price cap rises

MSE founder Martin Lewis says consumers should consider picking a fixed rate energy deal ahead of prices rising again from October, with average gas and electricity costs predicted to be £3,549 a year

Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022

Debt help charity sees ‘concerning’ rise in new clients in energy arrears

StepChange pointed out that energy use tends to be lower during the summer months and the impacts of October’s price cap are yet to take hold.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Millions of households issued 19-day warning as cost of living crisis deepens

The typical UK household only has enough cash to last for just under three weeks, research shows, as energy bills and the rising cost of living eat away at savings

Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022

Martin Lewis issues warning to people thinking of cancelling direct debits due to high energy bills

It comes as average household bills could hit more than £3,500 a year

Manchester Evening News · Aug 30, 2022

New energy bill refund scam warning and four fake Ofgem email addresses to watch out for

Dangerous phishing emails are getting past spam filters and landing in more inboxes.

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

Pension: How to get the £300 cost of living payment for pensioners

Older people will receive further money off their energy bills this autumn

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022