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Full list of energy support for customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON and more

We've detailed the support available from the main energy suppliers in the UK and what support there is for those who don't meet the benefit or low income threshold

Manchester Evening News

Energy firm Ovo stops forced prepayment meter installations over Christmas

The Bristol-headquartered supplier said the move was that latest in a series of measures it has introduced to help customers amid the cost-of-living crisis

Birmingham Post

Energy supplier Ovo pauses forced prepayment meter installations until end of next week

The measure will be in place until Saturday, December 31.

Daily Record

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Energy supplier Ovo stops forced prepayment meter installations over Christmas

The move comes as campaign groups have called to ban compulsory PPM installations, saying that customers are 'struggling in cold, damp homes this winter'

Chronicle Live

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From overcharging parking firms to underwhelming car dealers, we’ve seen it all. We name and shame the worst offenders

The Guardian - UK

British Gas, Scottish Power, SSE and Ovo named and shamed as energy vouchers fail to to arrive

One in five of the UK's poorest families are left shivering as they wait for their rebate payments to top up their meters

Chronicle Live

Full list of energy firms offering support on bills - including Scottish Power, OVO and Octopus

Energy suppliers are offering grants, discounts, and services to certain customers who are struggling to pay their bills.

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Full list of energy firms offering up to £1,500 bill help - from British Gas to SSE

Some UK energy suppliers are providing grants, in some cases worth thousands, to households struggling to pay their energy bills so we've compiled a list of all the firms offering help.

Daily Mirror

Paolo Nutini shares 'love' for Nicola Sturgeon on stage at first OVO Hydro show

Paolo Nutini gave a special shout out to Scotland's First Minister during his first show in a run of dates at the OVO Hydro. The singer shared his love for the politician onstage.

Glasgow Live

Mum-of-four says kids fell ill as family left without heating in -7C for days

Emma Best has hit out at OVO Energy after her meter was changed from a monthly plan to pay as you go, and she was left waiting for the new card to arrive

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis shares new solution for people struggling to pay energy bills by Direct Debit this winter

The consumer champion offers advice on reducing energy payments without cancelling your Direct Debit.

Daily Record

Ovo Energy customers could save up to £260 on energy bills with free home visit

Customers of Ovo Energy may be able to save £260 a year by signing up for a home visit by an energy professional who will give personalised advice on cutting down bills

Daily Mirror

British Gas to pay households up to £100 to cut energy use at peak times

Energy provider British Gas has signed up to the Demand Flexibility Service and will be paying up to £100 per household for using less energy during times of high demand

Daily Mirror

Full list of energy suppliers paying customers not to use electricity including E.ON and OVO

National Grid signed on more companies which will give their customers a financial benefit for changing when they use power

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Daily Record

Student in Glasgow had to borrow cash to survive after being incorrectly charged by OVO

Distressed by the situation, Viktoria immediately tried to contact OVO but faced several issues.

Liverpool Echo

British Gas joins Octopus Energy, E.On and OVO Energy to pay customers up to £100 to reduce their electricity use

Households will be paid around £4 for every unit of electricity that they reduce their consumption by

Glasgow Live

Glasgow student on pay-as-you-go gas meter left 'unable to survive' after incorrect charges

During one call with an adviser, Viktoria was told that an engineer had been out to look at her meter and that was when the charges were added - despite her meter being inside her home and her denying any such visit.

Manchester Evening News

Martin Lewis warns energy bills will rise in different parts of the UK in January

The money-saving expert appeared on today's GMB to deliver the grim news

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Manchester Evening News

British Gas, E.On, OVO, Octopus and more are paying people to save electricity this winter - how the scheme works

The National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service launched earlier this month and is aimed at preventing blackouts this winter

Daily Record

OVO Energy customers could make £100 for cutting electricity use starting next week

The scheme running from December 8 to March 2023 is initially open to 15,000 OVO customers.

Daily Mirror

OVO Energy to pay thousands of customers up to £100 to help avoid blackouts

OVO Energy has become the latest firm to sign up to the new Demand Flexibility Service, which is being run by the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) to help avoid blackouts this winter

The Independent UK

Ovo joins scheme to pay customers to cut their energy usage

The National Grid Electricity System Operator launched the scheme earlier this month and has engaged in trials with customers.

Daily Mirror

Lorry driver moves into van because his 'freezing' flat is too cold to live in

Darryl Moore, 32, handed in his notice for his flat after living in it for five years, as there was an ongoing issue with his gas supplier that left him unable to turn his heating on

Bristol Post

Ofgem says ‘vulnerable’ customers left without power for weeks after being forced on to prepayment meters

The director of retail has written a letter raising concern over people being switched remotely via their smart meters

Daily Mirror

Disabled man 'felt like he was mugged' after being slapped with £4,000 energy bill

Christopher Barnes, from Jesmond, said he was 'shocked' and 'appalled' when he received a £4,190.77 electricity bill earlier this month despite submitting his meter readings and paying his bills on time

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