Energy industry responds to proposed bill increases

Experts are advocating for the implementation of social tariffs and help-to-repay schemes as a solution to the energy debt crisis

“Energy firms adding £242 to energy bills as profits soar”

A report reveals that energy firms’ operating costs contribute £242 to customers’ bills on average, while supplier profits are set to soar by £140 million due to changes in the Ofgem price cap

Fresh call for action as energy bills soar

A dire warning has been issued to the government, stating that the situation is in a perilous state unless it promptly addresses the looming fuel poverty crisis

Winter energy crisis: UK households at risk

The government has been urged to provide additional financial support for low income households and those with high energy costs

£440m allocated for energy bill support returned to Treasury, MPs told

Energy experts have emphasised the urgent need for a “help-to-repay scheme” to address the worsening energy debt crisis

‘Nearly 5,000 lives lost due to cold homes’

The statistics, compiled by the End Fuel Poverty Coalition using official data, are set to be laid before MPs as part of an investigation into the government’s winter energy bill readiness

MPs set to grill energy suppliers over looming winter energy crisis

Executives of Centrica, EDF and E.ON will face questions about energy bill challenges and their commitment to customers

Industry reacts to appointment of new Energy Security Secretary

Claire Coutinho has been urged to take immediate action to restore the UK’s position as the top choice for global renewable energy investment

Ofgem gives go-ahead for energy suppliers to raise profit margins

The energy regulator has given the green light for energy firms to boost their profit margins by roughly £2 per year for every typical customer on the standard variable tariff

Energy price divide: Regions hit hardest with £362 standing charges

Homes in the north-west of England are burdened with the highest electricity standing charges annually, while London enjoys the cheapest rates at around £276, according to an investigation