Ofgem’s energy price cap to increase by five per cent as rising costs drive up winter bills November 23, 2023 Ther chancellor's main proposal was £960m for a “green industries growth accelerator”, but falling short of the US's green deal.
Millions of Brits worried as energy bills set to rise by more than £100 from the new year November 16, 2023 As Ofgem launches a price cap review, a forecast has warned of new year energy price hikes.
Energy suppliers to cough up £10.8m after missing smart meter targets November 9, 2023 Some of the UK's biggest energy suppliers have agreed to cough up £10.8m in redress payments, after missing smart meter targets.
Ofgem must hold firm on financial rules for suppliers after energy crisis, MP warns November 1, 2023 Ofgem needs to hold firm on financial requirements for suppliers, warned the deputy chair of a leading panel of Westminster MPs.
How Ofgem can restore trust in the energy market October 23, 2023 Ofgem is still scrambling to revamp the energy market - City PM has made some suggestions to ensure it is competitive and robust.
Ofgem launches crackdown on energy firm customer service standards October 18, 2023 Energy firms must prioritise vulnerable customers and contact those who miss payments in a crackdown on customer service standards by regulator Ofgem.
Brits to face higher bills as Ofgem grapples with rising debts October 12, 2023 Households will be on the hook for Ofgem's plans to stabilise the energy sector to reduce the risk of suppliers going bust.
Ofgem’s energy price cap to fall – amid concerns households will pay 13 per cent more than last winter September 29, 2023 A fall in Ofgem’s energy price cap takes effect this weekend amid concerns households could still end up paying around 13% more than last winter. The regulator announced in August that the cap on a unit of gas and electricity would reduce the average bill from £2,074 to £1,923 for the three months from October [...]
Ofgem must speed up plans to protect customers, MPs warn September 25, 2023 MPs have criticised regulator Ofgem for being too slow at implementing changes in the energy sector to protect customers this winter.
Compensation cap for severe weather power loss upped from £700 to £2,000 as ‘lessons learned’ by Ofgem September 1, 2023 The compensation cap for households and businesses that lose power in severe weather has increased from £700 to £2,000 after “lessons learnt” in the aftermath of Storm Arwen. Under Ofgem’s new rules, the initial payment will also increase, from £70 to £80, if a customer’s supply is not restored after 24 hours in a category [...]
