E.ON agrees to buy Ovo in deal to create UK’s biggest energy supplier Acquisition would result in combined company serving about 9.6 million households if given regulatory approval The Guardian - UK · May 11
E.On to buy rival Ovo to create UK energy supply giant The firms did not disclose the value of the deal, although previous reports indicated that it could be as much as £600 million. Evening Standard · May 11
From star jumps to job cuts: how Ovo Energy fell from grace One-time wunderkind of UK energy market faces battle for new investment – but it continues to pay out millions to its founder’s company The Guardian - UK · Dec 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
The Roof Gardens: Kensington private members club loved by celebrities unveils extension plan The Roof Gardens on Kensington High Street says the new space would include a library and two member lounges Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
Vertical Aerospace Soars: $50 Million Funding Boost And Debt Conversion Propel eVTOL Maker Forward Vertical Aerospace receives $50M funding commitment from Mudrick Capital and founder Stephen Fitzpatrick, enhancing its Flightpath 2030 Strategy. Benzinga · Nov 25, 2024
UK flying taxi firm pins hopes on investors as cash runs short Vertical’s crash and cash crisis highlight challenge of making flying taxis a reality after nearly a century of efforts The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024
Ex-EMT Kills His 3 Siblings, Niece and Self After Finding Out He'd Have To Move Out Of Deceased Mother's Home A dispute over their deceased mother's estate led to a former EMT killing four family members in Long Island. International Business Times · Aug 27, 2024
US man kills family and self over plan to sell mother’s home soon after her death Joseph DeLucia Jr, 59, fatally shot three of his older siblings and a niece in crime known as family annihilation The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2024
Ex-EMT Kills His 3 Siblings, Neice and Self After Finding Out He'd Have To Move Out Of Deceased Mother's Home A dispute over their deceased mother's estate led to a former EMT killing four family members in Long Island. International Business Times UK · Aug 27, 2024
Man distraught over planned sale of late mother's home fatally shoots 4 family members and himself A New York man distraught that he was being forced to move from his late mother’s home shot and killed four of his family members before turning the gun on himself The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024
Electric flying taxi company gets another £8m from government Vertical Aerospace’s total taxpayer backing rises to £37m but investors largely remain sceptical The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024
Ofgem orders Ovo to improve customer service after ‘serious concerns’ raised Energy regulator tells third largest UK supplier to take action after being alerted to handling of complaints The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023
Flying taxi owned by Ovo Energy billionaire Stephen Fitzpatrick crashes in Cotswolds A flying taxi owned by UK-born billionaire and Ovo Energy chief Stephen Fitzpatrick has crashed during a test run in the Cotswolds, according to reports. Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2023 Parties, power, racing: meet Ovo’s Stephen Fitzpatrick, the man who would be Richard Branson He emulates the Virgin founder’s freewheeling portfolio career. But he is also the tycoon behind a major UK power supplier dealing with an energy crisis. Is he spreading himself too thin?
Belfast Live · May 19, 2023 Northern Ireland's richest person revealed as 2023 Sunday Times Rich List is published The Sunday Times Rich list was published on Friday, placing Stephen Fitzpatrick as the wealthiest in NI
Bristol Post · May 19, 2023 Sunday Times Rich List: Bristol dominates South West list featuring Sir James Dyson and Stephen Fitzpatrick Four of the top five wealthiest individuals in the region have strong links to our city
Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022 Martin Lewis grills OVO Energy boss on whether he is a 'fat cat' who 'rips people off' Martin Lewis asked OVO Energy boss Stephen Fitzpatrick if he is a “fat cat” who is “ripping people off” during a fiery clash on ITV Good Morning Britain this week
Chronicle Live · Sep 5, 2022 Martin Lewis grills OVO energy boss live on TV over 'fat cat making profit' The MoneySavingExpert didn't hold back during this morning's edition of Good Morning Britain - calling Stephen Fitzpatrick a 'fat cat' live on air.
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2022 Gas prices soar again after Russia shuts off pipeline Benchmark European prices rose by 30 per cent after the Nord Stream 1 pipeline was closed off
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022 Treasury preparing emergency cost of living options for next prime minister Officials’ proposed measures include national insurance cuts and pause to green levies
Wales Online · Sep 1, 2022 Energy boss' household bill plan to offer support to poorest households Ovo Energy founder Stephen Fitzpatrick says that now is the time for action, before the winter hits.
Nottingham Post · Sep 1, 2022 10-point plan set out to reduce energy bills amid cost of living crisis The proposal including short, medium and long term suggestions
Birmingham Post · Sep 1, 2022 Ovo boss unveils plan to deal with energy bills crisis Stephen Fitzpatrick has put forward a 10-point action plan that would see the government subsidise bills
Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022 How much heating costs: The price of putting on central heating for one hour Here’s everything you need to know about the cheapest way to keep warm