5 d. ago 23,000 energy customers switched to new supplier after firm goes bust

Tomato Energy had around 15,300 household and 8,400 business customers when it failed and these customers are now being moved to British Gas

Economics

1 week ago Energy supplier collapses leaving nearly 24,000 customers affected

Regulator Ofgem has stepped in to protect supply for Tomato Energy’s 15,300 household and 8,400 business customers

Economics

1 week ago UK energy firm Tomato Energy collapses with nearly 24,000 customers affected

Customers will be contacted by their new supplier, which will be allocated by Ofgem in the coming days

Economics

1 week ago Tomato Energy collapses in move impacting nearly 24,000 customers

Regulator Ofgem said customers’ energy supply and funds paid into accounts will be secured under the supplier of last resort safety net.

Economics

1 week ago You could get £2,000 cash support for energy bills this winter

The money is provided to help clear energy bill debt

Economics

1 week ago People urged to apply for up to £2,000 energy bill help this winter

Extra support may be available for households with any supplier through the British Gas Energy Trust.

Economics

1 week ago 156,000 at risk of being left without HOT WATER due to energy meter switch off

THOUSANDS of households are at risk of being left without heating or hot water this winter. Approximately 156,000 British households are still using old Radio Teleswitching System (RTS) meters and haven’t swapped to a smart meter, Energy UK warns.  Households with these meters are being urged to get in touch with their energy supplier as...

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2 w. ago 195,000 households to have energy debts wiped as Ofgem announces new scheme

The energy regulator expects to write off up to £500million of historic debt built up during the recent energy crisis

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2 w. ago Boost for UK households as £500 million energy bill debt to be written off

Ofgem said it expects to write off the historic debt built up during the recent energy crisis, which could help around 195,000 people

Economics

2 w. ago Warm Home Discount: what is it, as 100,000 homes in Scotland to get £150 energy scheme payment – eligibility

Scots on certain benefits could see extra help with winter bills 💡

Economics

2 w. ago UK government claims it is throwing 'lifeline' to 100,000 Scots homes with £150 off energy bills

Ministers also unveil more than £1bn annual support for new offshore wind farms

Economics

2 w. ago 250,000 families to receive confirmation of £150 discount on energy bills

Letters will be dropping on doormats across England and Wales from Tuesday

Economics

2 w. ago Nearly 25,000 without power in Queensland and outages in Victoria after state’s wettest day in more than a year

Bureau of Meteorology says some Queensland regions hit by hailstones as large as 7cm as wires brought down across greater BrisbaneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNearly 25,000 households were without power in south-east Queensland on Monday morning after a severe thunderstorm passed over the state, with wind gusts topping 109km/h. Residents have reported giant hailstones of up to 7cm in some areas.Nearly 1,000 energy customers in Victoria also woke without power, after Melbourne recorded its wettest day in a year and a half. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Lanarkshire locals urged to upgrade energy meters to avoid disruption

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the energy advice service energyadvice.scot, is warning of waning interest among customers about the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch-off.

Politics

3 w. ago As gold prices spike, some London jewelers see customers switch up their shopping habits

As gold prices spike, some London jewelers see customers switch up their shopping habits  CBC

Economics

3 w. ago Boffs want to put mirrors in space but campaigners warn it will erode 'the night'

Energy giant Reflect Orbital has applied to put more than 4,000 sun reflectors in orbit to boost electricity supplies in twilight hours - but some people don't think it's such a bright idea

Events

4 w. ago Over 40,000 new jobs to be created for Scots under clean energy plans

Scotland is set to benefit from up to 60,000 clean energy jobs by 2030, a 40,000 increase from 2023.

Politics

4 w. ago Thousands of jobs for Wales pledged under Government clean energy scheme

The UK Government publishes its first ever national plan to recruit workers needed for clean energy, promising 20,000 jobs in Wales

Politics

4 w. ago Government unveils national plan to recruit workers for energy transition

The strategy outlines how the Goverment will deliver on its promise for more than 400,000 extra jobs in the clean energy sector by 2030.

Politics

4 w. ago Government aims to create 400,000 jobs through UK national green energy plan

Scheme will offer training for plumbers, welders and carpenters as well as promoting trade union recognitionPlumbers, electricians and welders will be in huge demand as part of a national plan to train people for an extra 400,000 green jobs in the next five years, Ed Miliband has said.The energy secretary revealed a new scheme to double those working in green industries by 2030, with a particular focus on training those coming from fossil fuel jobs, school leavers, the unemployed, veterans and ex-offenders. Continue reading...

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