Focus on Ofgem
UK energy price comparison websites set for new regulations
Price comparison websites and energy brokers will be regulated in a bid to end their alleged “license to scam”.
Energy firms to work with Scottish govt on social tariff
Ministers are working with E.On, EDF Energy, Scottish Gas (Centrica) and consumer organisations on a new group that aims to design the tariff
Regional pricing proposals could slow UK energy investment: ScottishPower CEO
ScottishPower’s CEO warns against a proposed regional electricity pricing model, saying it could deter investment during the UK’s green transition.
British government to take on clean energy ‘blockers’
British government Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has vowed to “take on the blockers’.
Ovo launches £50m of fresh energy bills support after winter fuel payment cut
Temporary payment cuts, subsidised home upgrades and more planned as British energy firm shores up older customers after government aid cut.
£8.3 billion GB Energy plan will shield consumers from shocks, Miliband says
British MPs debate the creation of publicly owned GB Energy, clashing claims of energy security with fears of a taxpayer black hole.
Drax to pay £25m penalty for data breach after wood pellet probe
British power station operated fined for failure to accurately report data on the source of 'renewable' wood pellets burned for energy.
UK govt urges energy firms to support awareness campaign for winter bills help
The government plans a winter campaign to help customers struggling with energy bills, urging industry support and protection.
UK energy bosses meet minister as winter fuel squeeze defended
Government sticks to removal of UK winter fuel payment for pensioners but providers called on for talks on helping vulnerable households.
Efforts to tackle fuel poverty have stalled, UK’s Liberal Democrats claim
Scottish government efforts to combat fuel poverty have stalled, with a £23 million real-terms cut in energy efficiency spending.
