Energy Prices
Energy bills: ‘big savings’ for millions of UK households

Energy bills: ‘big savings’ for millions of UK households
Ofgem reduces the price cap due to lower wholesale energy costs following Covid-19
7 Aug 2020
The pros and cons of nationalisation

The pros and cons of nationalisation
Debate rages over Labour Party’s pledge to bring energy sector under government control
20 May 2019
Why energy prices are to rise for millions across UK

Why energy prices are to rise for millions across UK
Households on default tariffs will pay extra £117 a year on average
7 Feb 2019
Sark in the dark: why island faces electricity shutdown

Sark in the dark: why island faces electricity shutdown
Pricing dispute between government and energy firm reaches boiling point
26 Nov 2018
Why the UK government's smart meter project has stalled

Why the UK government's smart meter project has stalled
National Audit Office says that with 39 million meters still to be replaced, government has no chance of hitting 2020 deadline
23 Nov 2018
Energy bills: how to save money on gas and electricity

Energy bills: how to save money on gas and electricity
There are lots of things customers can do to ensure they are getting the most for their money
9 Aug 2018
UK energy price cap approved by MPs

UK energy price cap approved by MPs
Five million households set for lower energy bills this winter
20 Jul 2018

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UK companies to report energy use after Brexit

UK companies to report energy use after Brexit
Government aims to cut power use by 20% over the next decade
19 Jul 2018
Frozen Britain faces winter energy crisis

Frozen Britain faces winter energy crisis
Explosion at gas processing plant interrupts supply across Europe and sends prices soaring
13 Dec 2017
Why you need to switch your energy provider now

Why you need to switch your energy provider now
Making a change can prevent a sharp rise in your bills
19 Sep 2017
Energy customers overcharged by £102m last year

Energy customers overcharged by £102m last year
uSwitch says billing errors and compensation delays are 'unacceptable' as it calls for clampdown
16 Aug 2017
'Urgent' energy price cap extension considered

'Urgent' energy price cap extension considered
Vulnerable customers could get extra help under watchdog proposals
3 Jul 2017
Npower hits out at government green schemes

Npower hits out at government green schemes
Around a fifth of UK workforce to go after company racks up losses of £106m in 2015
8 Mar 2016
British Gas rejects claims of 'sickening' profits

British Gas rejects claims of 'sickening' profits
Despite making three price cuts in the past year, the UK's largest energy supplier has just reported bumper earnings
18 Feb 2016
British Gas: D-day looms large for owner, Centrica

British Gas: D-day looms large for owner, Centrica
Competition probe one of many challenges for utility giant, which has had to slash its dividend
6 Jul 2015
BRITISH GAS: Profit dip despite inflated prices

BRITISH GAS: Profit dip despite inflated prices
Warmer weather and higher wholesale energy costs believed to have had impact on profits
20 Feb 2014
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 28 Nov 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 28 Nov 2012
28 Nov 2012