36 h. ago Two million households to receive £240m from old energy accounts, Ofcom reveals

Ofgem and Energy UK have a message for anyone who has moved house in the last five years

Economics

42 h. ago Two million energy customers are due £240m from old accounts, says Ofgem

Regulator is urging anyone who has moved in recent years to check whether they are owed a refundAlmost 2 million energy bill payers could be owed a share of £240m from old accounts that were closed while still in credit, according to the regulator.The latest figures from Ofgem show that about 1.9m energy accounts were closed over the past five years, with outstanding credit balances totalling £240m left unclaimed. Continue reading...

Economics

47 h. ago Consumers urged to reclaim energy credit as £240m sat in old accounts

Ofgem and industry group Energy UK is urging people who may be due money to get in touch with their old supplier.

Economics

5 d. ago Thousands without power in Queensland as Victoria experiences ‘terrifying’ winds after year’s wettest day

Wires brought down across greater Brisbane and Werribee resident tells ABC Radio of partner ‘lifted and dropped’ by huge windFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAbout 26,000 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 reported giant hailstones of up to 7cm in some areas.More than 1,300 energy customers in Victoria also woke without power, after Melbourne recorded its wettest day in a year and a half. Many of those outages were resolved by early Monday afternoon. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. 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...

Politics

6 d. ago Around 26,000 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 podcastAround 26,000 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.More than 1,300 energy customers in Victoria also woke without power, after Melbourne recorded its wettest day in a year and a half. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago About 26,000 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 podcastAbout 26,000 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.More than 1,300 energy customers in Victoria also woke without power, after Melbourne recorded its wettest day in a year and a half. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Full list of energy suppliers offering free electric blankets and more this winter

Energy customers across the UK could access to a variety of freebies

Science

8 d. ago British Gas, EDF, Octopus, OVO offering free electric blankets and air fryers this winter

As the cost of living crisis continues to impact households across the UK, some of the nations largest energy suppliers are offering a range of support to customers this winter

Society

8 d. ago Major energy supplier is giving away FREE air fryers to thousands of customers

A MAJOR energy company is giving away free air fryers to some customers, as well as a whole host of other freebies. The giveaway is in a bid to help the most vulnerable customers save cash throughout the harsh winter months. EDF has confirmed it is relaunching its Winter Warmer Shop Scheme this year, with...

Economics

9 d. 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

9 d. ago Major energy company urging customers to buy 87p item that slashes bills by up to £136 a year

Making the swap and buying the item in bulk could help save you money off your bills in the long-term

Economics

1 week ago Households and businesses to receive stronger protection against energy firms

Plans to strengthen the ombudsman will help customers resolve disputes with their suppliers, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said.

Economics

1 week ago Top UK energy suppliers offering free electric blankets to certain customers this winter

The initiatives could help people save up to £300 a year

Economics

1 week ago New changes to daily standing charges for energy customers set to start in January

The energy regulator said standing charges cannot be removed entirely and can only be moved from one part of the bill to another.

Economics

1 week ago British Gas, EDF and OVO customers could get ‘£1,700’ energy help

Customers at a wide array of energy firms could get extra help

Economics

1 week ago Energy customers in up to £1,700 debt could get extra payment

The British Gas Energy Trust is offering a one-off payment to some customers who are in debt and meet all the eligibility criteria - here's how to check if you are eligible and how to apply

Economics

2 w. ago Energy debt owed by UK households to hit 'shocking' £5bn milestone by Christmas

Campaigners are calling for urgent action amid warnings that the amount owed by energy customers will leap by £600million in the space of six month

Economics

2 w. ago Energy provider's customers could save £93 a year with one simple change

The money-saving tip comes after Ofgem lifted its price cap

Economics

2 w. ago Package worth £56 million including smart sockets supplied to eligible OVO energy customers

OVO is providing some customers with the chance to get a variety of energy-efficient goods for free

Economics