Sky has become the latest ISP to launch a social tariff, which is a discounted broadband deal for universal credit or state pension…
Continue ReadingLabour pledge to insulate 2 million homes to reduce bills if elected
Written by Michael Quinn in Household & Bills
Labour has announced that they will insulate two million homes within 12 months should they get into power. The ambitious policy comes just…
Continue ReadingOctopus announces plan to give 5,000 electric blankets to customers struggling with bills
Written by Michael Quinn in Energy Suppliers
Octopus Energy has said that they will be giving out 5,000 electric blankets to customers, amidst the rising cost of gas and electricity.
Continue ReadingBoris Johnson is ramping up plans to increase the UK’s nuclear energy output, as concerns over dependence on Russian energy grow.
Continue ReadingTidal energy project in Severn Estuary being re-considered
Written by Michael Quinn in Renewable Energy
An ambitious tidal energy project in the Severn Estuary could be brought back to life in response to increased demand for energy security
Continue ReadingOfgem has announced funding for forty renewable energy projects, with money being allocated from its Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF).
Continue ReadingClimate advisers urge government to cut fossil fuel dependence
Written by Michael Quinn in Climate Change
The UK’s climate committee has written an open letter to the government, urging caution over the expansion of fossil fuel projects in the…
Continue ReadingOfcom has launched a crackdown against ‘spoofing’, a practice where fraudsters are able to generate fake numbers when making calls.
Continue ReadingThe Royal Institute of British Architects urge government to insulate interwar homes
Written by Michael Quinn in Environment
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has called upon the government to insulate 3.3 million interwar homes, a move they say will…
Continue ReadingBritish gas has agreed to take on the business of collapsed provider Together Energy, a total of 176,000 customers.
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