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Energy firms warned over rising bills November 28, 2022 Energy firms have been slammed for a lack of engagement with businesses and households over record energy bills.
Exclusive: Citizens Advice urges Ofgem to clamp down on suppliers failing customers November 28, 2022 Citizens Advice has urged Ofgem to ensure suppliers are supporting customers over the winter amid record energy bills.
Onshore wind set for revival as backbench pressure weighs on Government November 28, 2022 The seven year de-facto ban on new onshore wind projects could finally be lifted, after Grant Shapps hinted at a possible U-turn.
Brits told to cut energy usage as Government unveils £1bn insulation support November 28, 2022 Households will be advised by the Government to lower boiler flow temperatures and turn down radiators in empty rooms.
Police prepare for new wave of Just Stop Oil disruption in run up to Christmas November 28, 2022 The Met Police are preparing for a month of disruption from Just Stop Oil in the run up to Christmas. The force said the environmental campaign group will launching a new wave of protests from 28 November until 14 December. This comes after more than 750 activists were arrested in October and November, with over [...]
Sizewell C is not enough to meet UK energy ambitions, warns nuclear boss November 28, 2022 The Government needs to approve more projects to boost the role of nuclear power in the UK's energy mix, warned NIA boss Tom Greatrex.
Octopus Energy urges Ofgem to enforce hedging to protect the industry November 25, 2022 Octopus Energy has urged the regulator to put more emphasis on hedging to boost the resiliency of domestic suppliers.
SSE offloads transmission network stake to Canadian pension fund in £1.5bn deal November 25, 2022 SSE has sold a 25 per cent stake in its electricity transmission network in Scotland to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board for £1.5bn.
Government to fund insulation for middle-income earners to slash bills November 25, 2022 Plans to fund loft and cavity wall insulation, alongside smart heating controls, are set to be unveiled by Business Secretary Grant Shapps.
Ofgem stops short of ringfencing requirements for customer balances November 25, 2022 Ofgem has announced further measures to toughen up energy markets and ensure suppliers are financially resilient.