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…
Continue ReadingSky 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 ReadingEnergy Suppliers Face Ofgem Investigation Over Direct Debit Increases
Written by Lauren Smith in Energy Suppliers
Regulator Ofgem will investigate reports that energy suppliers have been increasing direct debits “by more than is necessary,” part of a wider review…
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