Concerns raised over Ofgem’s Sandbox proposal

Stakeholders have raised various concerns over Ofgem’s Future Regulation Sandbox proposal, emphasising potential risks and drawbacks

Minister urges energy suppliers to improve smart meter performance

Lord Callanan has urged Ofgem to hold underperforming energy suppliers accountable for failing to ensure consumers can access smart meter benefits

Ofgem mulls new rules to protect customers amid supplier failures

The energy regulator is considering implementing the Supplier of Last Resort Levy Offset policy alongside existing measures to protect consumers from financial burdens in the event of supplier failures

Energy firms fined £250,000 for unlawful marketing calls

Maxen Power Supply and Crown Glazing have been fined for ‘unlawful marketing calls’ targeting individuals and businesses on the UK’s ‘do not call’ register

Energy switching back to low levels after short bounce

Energy switches in November were nearly 24% less than October’s activity, according to a report

NI homes to receive £600 to help pay energy bills

This will be delivered by the UK government, in the absence of Stormont

Energy blackouts will see more elderly accidents

Accidents in the home cost the NHS £374m a year, a report claims

MPs say Avro Energy bosses’ negligence led to the company’s collapse

The cost of the company’s collapse, which will be borne by billpayers, is estimated at £700 million

Sainsbury’s and Morrisons cut fuel prices

Sainsbury’s has cut the price of a litre by 6p which includes a 1p reduction in VAT