53 h. ago UK households to pay £5 extra on energy bills as Ofgem writes off debt

Up to £500 million of energy bill debt is expected to be paid off through bill increases across UK households

Economics

57 h. ago Energy debt to be written off for thousands as others face £5 rise to bills

Up to £500 million of energy bill debt is to be paid off through bill increases from 2027.

Economics

59 h. ago Scots arrears could be wiped as major new scheme plans to clear £500m of energy debt – are you eligible?

Up to £500 million of household energy bill debt is set to be written off as part of a new relief scheme, the energy regulator has announced. Watchdog Ofgem said it is planning to "reset and reform" the UK's growing pile of energy debt, which has added pressure to all household bills. Currently £52 is...

Economics

66 h. 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

66 h. ago Around £500 million of UK energy bill debt to be written off, says regulator

Currently, £52 is added to annual household energy bills under the current price cap via a debt allowance to cover energy debts that are never paid.

Economics

1 week ago Scots struggling to pay heating bills as average household energy debt reaches £2,500

EXCLUSIVE: One in five Scots plan to rely on electric heaters instead of gas central heating this winter despite the devices costing four times as much.

Economics

2 w. ago Rape charity calls for suspension of GP over "harassment" of woman attacked by his son

The chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland has written to the regulatory body for UK doctors with "grave concerns".

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