UK renewables industry concerned over government’s electricity market reform plan

Solar Energy UK and RenewableUK have raised concerns over the UK Government’s proposed reforms to electricity market

Record £3.1bn energy debt sparks concern

Energy UK has stressed the urgency of addressing affordability concerns amidst a record £3.1 billion customer debt, highlighting the need for enduring targeted support and collaborative efforts

Ofgem addresses energy affordability concerns

The energy regulator has initiated a call for input to tackle the significant issues regarding affordability and debt in the energy market

‘Millions of UK homes still struggle amid energy price crisis’

Despite interventions, millions of UK households continue to grapple with the ongoing energy price crisis, exacerbating financial hardships, according to a new report

Nearly 60% of Scots worried about bills this year

Energy bills, credit cards and council tax arrears emerged as the most prevalent forms of debt among those affected, according to a poll

Utilita cleared for forced prepayment meter installations

One more energy supplier, Utilita, has met Ofgem’s criteria to resume involuntary installations of PPMs

Scotland calls for UK-wide social energy tariff

Scotland’s national advice service advocates for a UK-wide social energy tariff to help alleviate fuel poverty by addressing the shortcomings of the current energy market

UK fuel voucher demand up 143% amid cost of living crisis

A UK grants and welfare specialist has welcomed the new Ofgem price cap after a substantial 143% increase in demand for emergency fuel vouchers, underscoring the gravity of the cost of living crisis

New energy supplier given green light for forced prepayment meter installations

Ofgem has said Utility Warehouse has met criteria to restart involuntary installations of prepayment meters

Concerns remain despite energy price cap drop

The UK’s largest debt advice charity has emphasised the need for assistance as households grapple with soaring energy debt