7 h. ago Electricity prices set to jump 20% within five years, energy firm warns

Bosses also blamed ‘complex regulations’ for the UK having higher wholesale energy prices than some other European countries.

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3 d. ago Millions of UK households issued ‘prepare now’ warning by major energy firm

Temperatures are dipping as Britain heads into autumn

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6 d. ago Millions of homes set for bigger jump in water bills in new cost of living blow

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7 d. ago Women's long jump takes over Times Square as Athlos brings track to the bright lights

Athlos, a women's only track and field series, is set to light up Times Square with a unique long jump competition

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9 d. ago Major energy firm to pay £2,000 to UK households as bills rise again

The Energy Support Fund is available for existing British Gas customers who are in energy debt or at risk of fuel poverty during the winter

Economics

1 week ago EV prices plummet to less than petrols and diesels as battery costs fall

Electric Vehicle (EV) prices are becoming increasingly affordable as the cost of batteries falls and manufacturers offer discounts on new and used EVs

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1 week ago List price confusion hides the truth about electric car costs, say experts

RRP comparisons risk misleading drivers as new evidence shows EVs are already at cost parity with petrol

Economics

1 week ago The Guardian view on climate policy: Britain needs clean power, not culture wars | Editorial

Kemi Badenoch’s plan to scrap the Climate Change Act is reckless. Ed Miliband offers a bolder, fairer vision. The future must be built on renewablesLet’s scrap Britain’s successful climate law so we can burn more gas, lose investment and have higher bills. Crazy as it might seem, that is the message of Kemi Badenoch’s new energy strategy. The Conservative leader proposes to repeal the 2008 Climate Change Act in favour of a plan to “maximise oil and gas extraction”, and remove all legally binding carbon targets. It’s pitched as pragmatism. But it’s a lurch into ideological self-harm.Britain’s energy problem isn’t its climate legislation, which is admired globally, backed by industry and supported by the public. It’s that this country remains too dependent on volatile fossil fuels. Emissions targets are not the reason for high bills. It is gas prices, which skyrocketed after Russia invaded Ukraine. They set UK electricity prices. In Europe, they don’t – that’s why bills are lower...

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2 w. ago Ovo flags ‘uncertainty’ over future after failing to meet Ofgem rules

The energy firm insists it is ‘working closely with Ofgem to deliver a capitalisation plan’ to meet the new financial resilience regulations.

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2 w. ago Energy saving: 9 tips and hacks to save on gas and electricity bills prices and run a more efficient home

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2 w. ago Energy Price Cap: new October 2025 Ofgem increase brings higher UK gas and electricity bills – take this step

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2 w. ago Energy Price Cap predictions: new Ofgem increase may add £100 to UK gas and electricity bills in April 2026

Rising infrastructure and policy costs mean households could face even higher energy bills next spring 💡

Economics

2 w. ago How much will your energy bill go up by today? Calculator reveals price rise facing 35million UK households thanks to latest price cap hike

The energy price cap increased by 2 per cent from today for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, just as cooler temperatures see many switching on their central heating.

Economics

2 w. ago UK households urged to take a meter reading ASAP to avoid being overcharged

Gas and electricity prices are set to go up by 2% for millions of people from tomorrow

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2 w. ago Electric car 'myths' around range anxiety and high vehicle price is putting drivers off

Drivers are being put off the idea of owning an EV because of 'myths' about range anxiety, high vehicle prices and steep charging costs, according to a new report.

Transport

2 w. ago Energy firm to give out free electric blankets and home efficiency kits this winter

The energy firm is providing a £56 million support package for this winter, which includes free electric blankets, smart sockets, and home efficiency kits

Science

3 w. ago Business news live: Another pharma firm criticises UK, Spanish energy company to invest €20bn in Britain

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3 w. ago EDF announces customers can get free electricity for 16 hours a week next month

The firm is offering free electricity in exchange for customers reducing energy consumption at peak times

Economics

3 w. ago Green protesters scale chimney stacks at Nottinghamshire gas

Greenpeace said the action is to call for energy market reforms that would prevent volatile gas prices setting electricity prices.

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3 w. ago Targeted social tariff could lift millions out of fuel poverty – report

Energy firm Ovo has urged the Government and industry to work together to find a ‘better way’ of identifying customers in need.

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