Some energy suppliers have hiked customer direct debit excessively and must justify the increases within three weeks or face “substantial fines,” business secretary…
Continue ReadingGovernment announces further support for energy-intensive businesses
Written by Michael Quinn in Electricity
Businesses that use large amounts of electricity are set to receive further government support as wholesale energy costs continue to climb. The current…
Continue ReadingFuel Poverty Most Prevalent in the West Midlands in 2020
Written by Lauren Smith in Household & Bills
In 2020, fuel poverty was most prevalent in the West Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber, where nearly one in five households struggled…
Continue ReadingRecord Numbers of Prepayment Energy Customers Self-Disconnecting, Citizens Advice Warns
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
After energy prices climbed at the beginning of April, record numbers of households stopped topping up their prepayment energy meters, going without light,…
Continue ReadingUK Has Imported £220m of Russian Oil Since the Invasion of Ukraine
Written by Lauren Smith in Oil & Gas
Eight tankers carrying the equivalent of more than 1.9 million barrels of Russian oil docked in Britain since Putin invaded Ukraine and outraged…
Continue ReadingVast Majority of Customers Want Energy Suppliers to Safeguard Credit Balances
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Nearly nine in 10 consumers want energy suppliers to protect their credit balances, a new poll commissioned by Centrica has revealed, backing up…
Continue ReadingAnalysts warn energy prices could remain high until 2030
Written by Michael Quinn in Household & Bills
New research has indicated that Brits could be facing high energy prices into 2030 and beyond. The data, compiled by consultancy firm Cornwall…
Continue ReadingSome Households Won’t See the Council Tax Rebate Until September
Written by Lauren Smith in Government Policy Household & Bills
Local authorities are warning that the £150 council tax rebate, a key component of the government’s energy bill relief package, may be delayed…
Continue ReadingOctopus Launches “Dating Agency” to Match Communities Interested in Onshore Wind with Landowners
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Renewable Energy
Octopus Energy Generation is launching a new platform to match landowners interested in hosting onshore wind turbines to communities eager to take advantage…
Continue ReadingBritish Gas Smart Meter Glitch Leaves Customers Unable to Track Usage
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers Smart Meters
Millions of British Gas customers with smart meters have been unable to see up-to-date data about their energy consumption for more than two…
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