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Ofgem

SNP say rising energy bills show Scotland 'paying price for Westminster failure'

Prepayent meter

Ofgem orders energy firms to pay compensation over prepayment metres

Energy secretary Grant Shapps is set to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show
Energy secretary Grant Shapps is set to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show

Energy secretary Grant Shapps to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show

Energy bills warning as households set to pay £3,000 on average from April
Energy bills warning as households set to pay £3,000 on average from April

Energy firms set to warn customers of bill increase from April

Martin Lewis predicts Rishi Sunak will cancel April’s energy price increase
Martin Lewis predicts Rishi Sunak will cancel April’s energy price increase

Martin Lewis predicts Rishi Sunak will cancel energy bill increase

The average household energy bill is expected to rise despite Ofgem cutting its price cap. Picture: PA
The average household energy bill is expected to rise despite Ofgem cutting its price cap. Picture: PA

Ofgem lowers energy price cap - but average household bills expected to rise

Ofgem announced the details on Monday.
Ofgem announced the details on Monday.

Ofgem sets new price cap of £3,280

Energy bills are set to rise by 20% later this year despite fall in price cap
Energy bills are set to rise by 20% later this year despite fall in price cap

Energy bills to rise by 20% later this year despite fall in price cap

People across Britain are set to see the cost of each unit of electricity and gas they use soar from the beginning of April, the final forecast from energy consultancy Cornwall Insight has said.
People across Britain are set to see the cost of each unit of electricity and gas they use soar from the beginning of April, the final forecast from energy consultancy Cornwall Insight has said.

Household energy bills set to soar despite £1,000 drop in price cap

Full-year profits at Centrica hit £3.3bn for 2022, more than triple the £948m it made the year before.
Full-year profits at Centrica hit £3.3bn for 2022, more than triple the £948m it made the year before.

British Gas owner Centrica announces record profits

The main problem with prepayment is when you run out of credit, your supply cuts out
The main problem with prepayment is when you run out of credit, your supply cuts out

Here's how to get out of a prepayment meter contract - Martyn James

Energy regulator Ofgem has advised energy companies to suspend forced prepayment meter installations.
Energy regulator Ofgem has advised energy companies to suspend forced prepayment meter installations.

Ofgem tells energy companies to suspend prepayment meter installations

The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.
The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.

Six major money changes coming in February

Many people who struggle to pay energy bills are forced to switch to pre-payment meters (Picture: Susannah Ireland/AFP via Getty Images)
Many people who struggle to pay energy bills are forced to switch to pre-payment meters (Picture: Susannah Ireland/AFP via Getty Images)

'Self-disconnection' from energy supplies is a cruel euphemism – Kenny MacAskill

Chaidh còig phròiseactan a cheadachadh gu lèir
Chaidh còig phròiseactan a cheadachadh gu lèir

Dh’fhaodar saoghal ùr a thighinn leis a’ chabal mara

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween
Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Octopus Energy announces Bulb takeover: Everything you need to know

Brian Sloan, chief executive, Age Scotland.
Brian Sloan, chief executive, Age Scotland.

Older people frightened to heat their homes need help - Brian Sloan

Nearly half of households say their energy bill will be their biggest outgoing i...

A line of pylons silhouetted against a fiery sky on a cold winters evening over Leeds
A line of pylons silhouetted against a fiery sky on a cold winters evening over Leeds

Three-hour long planned blackouts could hit UK this winter

Does Liz Truss have what it takes to be Prime Minister? (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)
Does Liz Truss have what it takes to be Prime Minister? (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)

Truss's tax U-turn betrays lack of judgment in more ways than one – Scotsman

Britain could face a gas shortage in the winter, Ofgem has admitted.
Britain could face a gas shortage in the winter, Ofgem has admitted.

Significant risk' of gas shortage in UK this winter, Ofgem warns

Properties not connected to the gas grid are not covered by the new price cap (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Properties not connected to the gas grid are not covered by the new price cap (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Off-grid homes still desperately need help with energy bills – Kenny MacAskill

Prime Minister Liz Truss. Picture: PA
Prime Minister Liz Truss. Picture: PA

Truss plans ‘skew support’ to richest households, warns think-tank

Energy Price Guarantee ‘softens the blow’ of rising EV charging costs

Martin Lewis shared the handy tip
Martin Lewis shared the handy tip

Energy bills calculator: Handy tip on how to calculate new energy cost

Liz Truss today announced a price cap on energy bills
Liz Truss today announced a price cap on energy bills

What does the energy bills cap mean for me?

Installing a smart meter will help ensure your bills are accurate
Installing a smart meter will help ensure your bills are accurate

Smart Money: Is it worth trying to fix my energy deal as prices keep going up? -...

The founder of gas and electricity supplier Ovo Energy has outlined proposals calling on the Government to provide help with bills which would offer the most support to the poorest families.
The founder of gas and electricity supplier Ovo Energy has outlined proposals calling on the Government to provide help with bills which would offer the most support to the poorest families.

Ovo founder unveils energy crisis plan and calls for urgent action

Many people will face a struggle to keep warm this winter (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)
Many people will face a struggle to keep warm this winter (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

UK faces a humanitarian disaster as energy becomes a luxury

Martin Lewis appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme, The Andrew Marr show.
Martin Lewis appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme, The Andrew Marr show.

Martin Lewis warns Brits will pay £273 on energy bills before they use any fuel

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves. Picture: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Labour energy cap freeze 'would save Scottish families £2.6bn'

There are many tips to save money and use less energy (photo: Adobe)
There are many tips to save money and use less energy (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Save money and use less energy at home with simple top tips

A new poll has revealed almost one quarter of the UK public are planning to ditch heating their houses this winter (Photo: Joe Giddens).
A new poll has revealed almost one quarter of the UK public are planning to ditch heating their houses this winter (Photo: Joe Giddens).

One in four expect to not turn their heating on this winter due to hike in bills

Douglas Chapman, SNP small business spokesperson has written to the UK Chancellor to bring in targeted support to assist the hospitality sector through the cost of living crisis.
Douglas Chapman, SNP small business spokesperson has written to the UK Chancellor to bring in targeted support to assist the hospitality sector through the cost of living crisis.

SNP write to UK Chancellor for business support package during energy crisis

The Isle of Skye. Picture: Getty Images
The Isle of Skye. Picture: Getty Images

Highland and island Scots could ‘freeze or starve’

Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi meets organisers and performers from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the Bank of Scotland Building, on The Mound in Edinburgh city centre. Picture date: Wednesday August 24, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Tories. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi meets organisers and performers from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo at the Bank of Scotland Building, on The Mound in Edinburgh city centre. Picture date: Wednesday August 24, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Tories. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Chancellor suggests those on £45,000 could struggle with sky-high bills

Businesses and households are being hit with soaring utility bills heading into winter.
Businesses and households are being hit with soaring utility bills heading into winter.

Energy price crisis: Quarter of SMEs say power bills unsustainable

SNP Energy Secretary Michael Matheson said he has been given assurances from energy regulator Ofgem that no blackouts will take place this winter.
SNP Energy Secretary Michael Matheson said he has been given assurances from energy regulator Ofgem that no blackouts will take place this winter.

Ofgem has assured government no blackouts will happen over winter, says minister

Energy blackouts could take place in a worst-case scenario, a UK Government report has found (Getty Images)
Energy blackouts could take place in a worst-case scenario, a UK Government report has found (Getty Images)

Will there be blackouts in the UK this winter?

The demand for gas doubles during winter as homes need the extra heating. Approximately, 20% of this gas is used for hot water and cooking while the remainder is used for heating households. The International Energy Agency commented that by turning thermostats down by a degree it could save ‘Europeans’ significant amounts of gas (an estimated consumption saving of 7%.)
The demand for gas doubles during winter as homes need the extra heating. Approximately, 20% of this gas is used for hot water and cooking while the remainder is used for heating households. The International Energy Agency commented that by turning thermostats down by a degree it could save ‘Europeans’ significant amounts of gas (an estimated consumption saving of 7%.)

10 ways to help cut energy costs by hundreds in your home

Energy price cap: Average household energy bill to rise to £3,549

A homeless man sit in Buchanan Street. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
A homeless man sit in Buchanan Street. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Sturgeon says energy cap rise 'simply unaffordable for millions'

Many families will be forced to choose between eating or heating.
Many families will be forced to choose between eating or heating.

Martin Lewis says people will die this winter, as energy bills could top £10,000

Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will be updated quarterly, rather than every six months, as it warned that customers face a “very challenging winter ahead”. Image: PA
Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will be updated quarterly, rather than every six months, as it warned that customers face a “very challenging winter ahead”. Image: PA

How the energy price cap works and what it means

Analysts forewarn that the news on 26 August could be even worse for energy consumers than they originally thought.
Analysts forewarn that the news on 26 August could be even worse for energy consumers than they originally thought.

Energy Price Cap Announcement: When is the price cap and what can we expect?

Families across the UK will be hit with much higher energy bills.
Families across the UK will be hit with much higher energy bills.

Ofgem confirms 80% rise in energy price cap

The think-tanks claimed not acting now could cost the UK Government more in the long run.
The think-tanks claimed not acting now could cost the UK Government more in the long run.

Warning no energy action could cost UK more in long run as firms plea for help

Asif Mohammad who owns Fazal and Sons convenience store in Moredun was told by Scottish Power that cost of his electricity would be just under £70,000 under a one-year
Asif Mohammad who owns Fazal and Sons convenience store in Moredun was told by Scottish Power that cost of his electricity would be just under £70,000 under a one-year

Family business could be forced to shut as bills hit £70k per year

British Gas has pledged to donate 10% of its profits during the energy crisis to help people struggling with rising bills. The money will be provided through the British Gas Energy Support Fund, which gives grants to those most in need. Issue date: Thursday August 25, 2022.
British Gas has pledged to donate 10% of its profits during the energy crisis to help people struggling with rising bills. The money will be provided through the British Gas Energy Support Fund, which gives grants to those most in need. Issue date: Thursday August 25, 2022.

British Gas pledges to donate 10% of profit as energy price cap expected to rise

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for a freeze on energy prices.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for a freeze on energy prices.

Nicola Sturgeon: Energy price cap rise cannot be allowed to go ahead

Smaller energy companies that were offering cheaper rates were unable to pass on the increases to customers.
Smaller energy companies that were offering cheaper rates were unable to pass on the increases to customers.

Smart Money: No set time for previous energy suppliers now in administration to ...

Work and Pensions Therese Coffey is dismissive of concerns over energy prices.
Work and Pensions Therese Coffey is dismissive of concerns over energy prices.

Cost of living crisis: Minister says energy prices will be 'nowhere near' £5,000

Martin Lewis issues bleak price cap update

Household energy bill are rocketing, with new forecasts that annual bills could reach more than 4,200 pounds from January. Picture: Getty Images
Household energy bill are rocketing, with new forecasts that annual bills could reach more than 4,200 pounds from January. Picture: Getty Images

Consultancy forecasts annual energy bill to now hit more than £4,200 in January

Nicola Sturgeon has urged that an emergency meeting with the Prime Minister and the Heads of Government Council happen “as soon as possible” to agree steps to help people in need as a result of the cost of living crisis. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty)
Nicola Sturgeon has urged that an emergency meeting with the Prime Minister and the Heads of Government Council happen “as soon as possible” to agree steps to help people in need as a result of the cost of living crisis. (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty)

Sturgeon urges emergency meeting on cost of living crisis

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Scotland's deposit return scheme and the private firm tasked with administering it have been the focus of intense criticism in recent weeks. Picture: PA
Scotland's deposit return scheme and the private firm tasked with administering it have been the focus of intense criticism in recent weeks. Picture: PA

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