The Latest Breaking News from Ovo

Ovo flags ‘uncertainty’ over future after failing to meet Ofgem rules

The energy firm insists it is ‘working closely with Ofgem to deliver a capitalisation plan’ to meet the new financial resilience regulations.

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025

OVO is offering free electric blankets to those who ‘think you’ll struggle to pay your bills’ – how to check if you’re eligible

The energy company has helped 42,000 customers in the past year

Ideal Home · Oct 1, 2025

Future of Ovo Energy in doubt after failing financial stress tests

Firm, founded by green energy entrepreneur Stephen Fitzpatrick, says there is “uncertainty” around plan to improve capital position

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025

Households could net thousands of pounds in savings from clean tech – report

A report from Ovo, however, warned that the initial costs of installing solar panels, heat pumps and batteries are prohibitive for many people.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

UK energy meter switch-off delayed amid fears over heating and higher bills

RTS meters in 300,000 homes to be phased out rather than turned off on 30 June deadline

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025

I can’t persuade Ovo that my gas meter really does exist

Energy supplier insists meter is not registered at home where customer has lived and used it for 15 years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025

I’ve just been housed. Now I’m paying someone else’s debt on my prepay meter

In her final Your Problems column for the Observer, Anna Tims hears from a refugee suffering at the hands of British Gas

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025

UK energy firms – another twisting psychodrama in three acts

What’s the only horror story to have more instalments than A Nightmare on Elm Street? The ongoing saga of readers haunted by the utilities sector

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025

Customers warned of heating supply disruption ahead of major change

HOUSEHOLDS have been warned their heating and hot water supply may be disrupted as an old-fashioned part of the UK energy network is switched off.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2025

Best energy firms named and the worst shamed as advice issued to ‘shop around for cheaper deal’

British Gas, Scottish Power and Ovo Energy languish at the bottom of the annual rankings compiled by Which?

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025