The Guardian
Energy Bills to Spike Again, But Fixed Deals Offer the Financial Equivalent of a Hug
Energy price cap goes up again, but fixed tariffs offer savings - because who doesn't love a good deal on their inevitable financial doom?
2026-08-29
The Guardian
2026-08-26
BBC Politics
Ofgem Announces Price Cap Rise, Because Winter Was Getting Too Comfortable
Ofgem raises the energy price cap by 4% to a three-year high, because winter wasn't already expensive enough.
2026-08-23
BBC Business
Energy Industry to Government: 'Our Customers Are Cold and Broke, Please Help'
UK energy firms ask the government for a better support scheme as bills rise, debt hits record levels, and the price cap climbs again.
2026-08-19
The Guardian
British Energy Bills Set to Hit Three-Year High; Andy Burnham's Tax Cut Wipes Out Faster Than a British Summer
British energy bills are set to hit a three-year high this winter, as the Middle East war and European heatwaves team up to wipe out the VAT cut, proving once again that global gas prices don't care about your political promises.
2026-08-10
BBC Business
One Call Could Net You £150 Off Your Energy Bill - But Only If You Hurry, Because Yes, There's a Deadline
A £150 energy bill discount is up for grabs, but only if you're named on your electricity bill by August 23 - because bureaucracy waits for no one.
2026-07-29
BBC Business
Ofgem to Data Centres: Want Power? Put Your Money Where Your Megawatt Is
Ofgem proposes data centres pay hundreds of millions in deposits to connect to the grid, aiming to curb speculative projects hogging capacity while the AI boom drives power demand through the roof.
2026-07-21
BBC Business
Britain's New PM Burns Through Digital ID Budget to Slash Electricity VAT by a Whopping £45 a Year
New PM Andy Burnham cuts electricity VAT by 5%, saving households £45 a year - funded by scrapping a £1.8bn digital ID program. Winter energy woes remain.
2026-07-13
BBC Business
Virgin Media Fined £28m for Making Switching About as Fun as a Root Canal
Regulators have made switching suppliers easier, but Virgin Media's £28m fine for making it a nightmare reminds us it wasn't always so.
2026-06-25
BBC Business
Energy Debt Hits Record £4.79bn, Because Why Would Bills Ever Go Down?
Energy debt hits a record £4.79bn, because of course it does. Ofgem says arrears are up 15%, and experts suggest showering to a four-minute song to save money.
2026-06-10
BBC Business
UK Household Debt Soars Past £7bn, But Shh, Don't Tell Anyone Help Exists
UK household debt to utilities tops £7bn, but most struggling customers are blissfully unaware of available support, because regulators have mastered the art of silent assistance.
2026-05-25
The Guardian
Ministers Urged to Act as Energy Bills Prepare to Deliver Summer Surprise of £1,900
UK energy bills set to hit £1,900 this summer, adding £209 to typical household costs, as ministers offer VAT cuts on kids' meals instead of bill relief.
2026-05-15
BBC Business
British Gas Coughs Up £20m After Forced Prepayment Meter Installation Scandal Gets Too Hot to Handle
British Gas will pay £20m into a redress fund and up to £112m total after Ofgem found it broke into vulnerable customers' homes to force-fit prepayment meters. The company says it's sorry. Again.
2026-04-29
BBC Business
Northamptonshire Council Hands Out £150 Vouchers to Families Who Can't Afford to Heat Their Homes, Because That's Where We Are Now
North Northamptonshire Council offers £150 heating oil vouchers to struggling families, because apparently capping prices would be too sensible.
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