UK energy customers will automatically receive £30 compensation for any mistakes or delays when switching supplier, Ofgem has announced.
Continue ReadingNext Budget Likely to Include EV and Home Efficiency Subsidies
Written by Lauren Smith in Environment Government Policy
The Treasury is mulling renewed and increased subsidies to encourage motorists to adopt electric vehicles and to help homeowners make their properties more…
Continue ReadingGas and electricity bills will fall for 15 million households from April—but not by much.
Continue ReadingThe harsh weather that sent the mercury plunging and snowed Brits into their homes two years ago increased our contribution to global warming,…
Continue ReadingSainsbury’s and Asda have individually announced plans to slash their carbon emissions, as supermarket giants respond to the government’s climate targets and pressures…
Continue ReadingOfgem Let Electricity Networks Rake in Profits at the Expense of Consumers, NAO Finds
Written by Lauren Smith in Electricity Household & Bills
Consumers are facing higher electricity bills after Ofgem allowed energy network companies to make big profits, the government’s spending watchdog found.
Continue ReadingDrax Considering Options for Final Coal Units at North Yorkshire Plan
Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband
Power company Drax is pondering the future of the remaining coal units at its North Yorkshire plant.
Continue ReadingCustomers to Receive More Personalised Broadband Speed Estimates Under New Ofcom Rules
Written by Lauren Smith in Broadband
Broadband customers will soon see more personalised and accurate estimates of the internet speeds their specific property can receive, after a new intervention…
Continue ReadingThousands of Utility Warehouse Customers Owed Refunds After Price Cap Breach
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Utility Warehouse charged 3,430 potentially vulnerable customers more than allowed under the energy price cap and will be issuing them refunds and compensation.
Continue ReadingOvo Energy has been ordered to pay an £8.9m fine by Ofgem after it was found to be overcharging its customers.
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