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A viral bean soup recipe prompted one content creator to call out self-centred comments online, dubbed the ‘What About Me?’ effect. Meredith Clark writes how …

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Energy bills could rise by £17 to stop firms going bust

October 12, 2023

The UK’s energy watchdog is considering a one-off rise to bills to help prevent companies going bust.

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Exxon Mobil buys Pioneer Natural in $59.5 billion deal with energy prices surging

October 11, 2023

Exxon Mobil is buying Pioneer Natural Resources in an all-stock deal valued at $59.5 billion, making it one of the oil giant’s biggest transactions ever

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Labour conference votes to nationalise energy

October 9, 2023

Despite the vote Labour leadership say proposals will not be in the next manifesto.

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Edinburgh to host supercomputer system that may advance medicine, AI and energy

October 8, 2023

It can carry out highly complex functions, and is predicted to create new jobs in the Scottish capital.

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Ed Miliband to announce Labour plan to boost energy independence and cut bills

October 8, 2023

Exclusive: Party says bill would enable UK electricity system to be fully based on clean power by 2030 UK politics live – latest updates Ed …

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Energy firms holding £8.1bn of customers’ money

October 7, 2023

A father-of-three reveals that it took six weeks to have £800 refunded by his energy supplier.

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Green energy magnate to switch support from Just Stop Oil to Labour

October 6, 2023

Dale Vince says he will concentrate his efforts on getting Tories voted out of government at next election Dale Vince: I helped fund Just Stop …

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Earth hit by blast of energy from dead star so powerful that scientists can’t explain it

October 5, 2023

Earth has been hit by a blast of energy so powerful that scientists cannot explain it.

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Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy

October 2, 2023

Demand for critical minerals like nickel and cobalt is surging as climate change hastens a transition to renewable energy, boosting carbon emissions by miners and …

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Lower energy price cap takes effect amid concerns households will pay more

October 1, 2023

The Government has announced no plans for support this winter along the lines of the £400 offered to help all households last winter.

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Winter warning as new energy price cap comes in

October 1, 2023

The annual energy bill for a typical household falls on Sunday but is high by historical standards.

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Energy bills forecast to rise in January to £1,996

September 29, 2023

Analysts at Cornwall Insight say higher wholesale energy prices will drive bills up by £73 a year.

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Campaigners call for more energy support for vulnerable households

September 29, 2023

Charities and consumer groups say many people will struggle to pay their energy bills again this winter.

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‘Staggering’ green growth gives hope for 1.5C, says global energy head

September 26, 2023

IEA’s Fatih Birol says uptake of solar power and EVs is in line with net zero goal but rich countries must hasten their broader plans …

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Keir Starmer to call for UK clean energy action in New York City address

September 23, 2023

Exclusive: Labour leader pledges party would stand ‘strong on the UK’s climate commitments’ in contrast to Sunak’s net zero reversal The UK Labour party leader, …

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Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce

September 23, 2023

The group set up to drive home insulation and boiler upgrades is a casualty of the PM’s green rethink.

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MPs call for energy bill help to stave off winter crisis

September 23, 2023

Urgent action is needed to help households cope with higher bills, MPs say.

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Government ‘should support households struggling with energy bills’ this winter

September 22, 2023

The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee urged for action, including the introduction of a social tariff and the abolition of the standing charge.

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Russia is ‘weaponising’ food, energy and children in war on Ukraine, Zelensky tells UN

September 19, 2023

Ukraine leader addresses UN General Assembly at key moment for international support for fight against Moscow

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Meter error left retired midwife paying neighbour’s energy bills for six years

September 19, 2023

Judith Stenner, 72, from Manchester, said a ‘weight has gone off my shoulders’ after MPs intervened to help, with ScottishPower apologising.

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Blow for Sunak’s green energy plans as not a single offshore wind project commissioned

September 8, 2023

Government accused of ‘monumental failure’ after ‘complete flop’ at auction

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‘Biggest clean energy disaster in years’: UK auction secures no offshore windfarms

September 8, 2023

Lack of interest was widely expected after government failed to heed warnings about soaring costs Business live – latest updates No new offshore windfarms will …

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UK ‘must become irresistible place to do energy business’

September 5, 2023

The Offshore Energies UK report said the sum is also needed to install all the renewable infrastructure required to get the UK to net zero …

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Reintroduce £400 energy rebate this winter, urges Flynn

September 2, 2023

It comes after a report forecast prices could rise to £2,032.66 annually in January.

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Octopus to buy Shell’s household energy firm

September 1, 2023

About 1.4 million households will see their accounts switched to a new provider.

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UK food prices as big a concern for consumers as energy bills, Which? finds

August 29, 2023

Pace of food inflation continued to slow in August, data shows, but trust in supermarket sector at decade-low The rate at which food prices are …

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Energy bills in Britain to fall to average £1,923 as regulator cuts price cap – business live

August 25, 2023

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as government faces calls to renew energy bills help for poorest households It is a busy …

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Average energy bill to fall below £2,000, Ofgem announces

August 25, 2023

Ofgem is lowering its energy price cap from the current £2,074 per year to £1,923 for the average household in England, Wales and Scotland, effective …

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Ofgem energy price cap falls below £2,000 but consumers still face high bills

August 25, 2023

Ministers urged to intervene as households in line for another winter of squeezed budgets Business live – latest updates Great Britain’s energy price cap has …

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Energy price cap to fall but bills will stay high

August 25, 2023

A new cap on the price of each unit of energy will be announced later by regulator Ofgem.

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Sunak set to stress North Sea energy opportunities in Scotland visit

July 30, 2023

The Prime Minister is expected in Aberdeenshire on Monday for a series of announcements on energy.

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Rishi Sunak to set out energy security plans in Scotland

July 30, 2023

Rishi Sunak is meeting senior figures from the oil and gas, renewable and nuclear industries this week.

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Energy security: Rishi Sunak to meet leaders over energy security plans

July 30, 2023

The prime minister is facing calls from some Conservative MPs to rethink certain green policies.

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Sunak to stress energy security in meeting with industry bosses

July 29, 2023

The Government is expected this week to set out new plans for the UK’s fossil fuel and green industries.

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Ed Miliband urges PM to close ‘Swiss cheese’ holes in windfall tax on energy firms

July 27, 2023

Shadow net zero secretary attacks Sunak’s ‘perverse’ policy as Shell and British Gas report large profits UK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest …

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Record British Gas profit after energy bill change

July 27, 2023

The energy supplier’s profits reach nearly £1bn after it is allowed to make more money from household bills.

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Energy suppliers ‘short-changing too many customers’ regulators warn

July 26, 2023

Call for better support for consumers, including weekend phone lines

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Green energy tycoon to launch UK’s first electric airline

July 16, 2023

But Dale Vince’s Ecojet plane will run on kerosene-based fuel in 2024 to enable quick start to project The green energy tycoon Dale Vince is …

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UK at ‘forefront of new frontier’ for holy grail of clean energy

July 16, 2023

UK plans to build world’s first nuclear fusion-powered plant by 2040

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Top UK energy firms to warn Rishi Sunak: ‘Don’t back off green agenda’

July 16, 2023

More than 100 companies are set to send a letter to the PM voicing fears about the disastrous effects of Britain’s overreliance on gas More …

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Logan Paul defends Prime energy drink’s caffeine levels after backlash

July 15, 2023

YouTube star’s energy drink has faced criticism from lawmakers over caffeine levels

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Extra energy bill scheme was ‘staggering failure’, says MP

July 14, 2023

The scheme to help people who missed out on last winter’s energy subsidy should be reopened, a senior MP says.

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Blackpink star Jennie Kim addresses ‘low energy’ performances

July 14, 2023

The star was accused of laziness in the band’s early days, but she was actually in physical pain.

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Hampshire’s Liam Dawson not ‘wasting energy’ thinking about England recall

July 14, 2023

Dawson was tipped by many as one of the replacement candidates for Jack Leach.

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New North Sea oil and gas fields ‘will not meet UK’s energy needs’

July 11, 2023

Plans would only supply Britain with fossil fuels for an additional three weeks a year, analysis finds New oil and gas fields in the North …

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UK should quit ‘climate-wrecking’ energy treaty, say official advisers

July 10, 2023

Climate Change Committee recommends leaving energy charter treaty, which critics say is ‘weaponised’ by fossil fuel firms The UK should quit a controversial energy treaty …

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Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

July 10, 2023

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content.

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Logan Paul’s energy drink with the caffeine of six Coke cans faces calls for FDA probe

July 9, 2023

An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of …

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The FDA is being asked to look into Logan Paul’s energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

July 9, 2023

An influencer-backed energy drink that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of …

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Energy bill support: More than 700,000 households miss out

July 9, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of people who live off grid did not apply for a £400 payment they were entitled to.

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How tech could turn our homes into renewable energy power stations

July 8, 2023

Solar powered paint and windows are part of a revolution that mean all parts of buildings touched by the sun could soon generate power, writes …

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Energy firms warned against paying dividends

July 4, 2023

The energy regulator says firms should retain profits in case of future price shocks.

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Energy prices might spike this winter – IEA boss

July 3, 2023

Governments may need to step in again and subsidise energy bills this winter says IEA boss.

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Energy price cap: What is it and will bills continue to go down?

July 1, 2023

The cap which sets typical household energy bills is expected to drop sharply from July.

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Energy bills fall as new price cap comes into force

July 1, 2023

A household in England, Wales and Scotland using a typical amount of energy will now pay £426 less a year.

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People told to read meters after energy prices fall

July 1, 2023

The average price for each unit of electricity that someone uses has been slashed to 30p per unit while gas prices will drop to 8p …

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Centrica boss warns energy bills will stay high for foreseeable future

June 30, 2023

The boss of Centrica forecasts that household bills will remain high for the foreseeable future.

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Energy costs to fall from July 1 but bills still almost double pre-crisis levels

June 30, 2023

The average household energy bill will fall by £426 a year from July 1 after Ofgem dropped its price cap following tumbling wholesale prices.

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Shapps urged to end support for burning forest wood and crops for energy

June 29, 2023

Scientists and activists have have been raising doubts over sustainability claims and whether biomass should be part of national net zero strategies.

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Soaring energy costs threaten Scottish ice rinks

June 29, 2023

Soaring energy costs lead to the pending closure of Ayr Ice Rink, with a warning that others are at risk.

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DeSantis says if elected he would abolish education, energy and IRS departments to fight ‘woke ideology’

June 29, 2023

The Florida governor is trailing former president Donald Trump by wide margins in Republican primary polls

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UK faces being ‘starved’ of North Sea power, warns Ithaca Energy boss

June 27, 2023

Labour plan to ban new licences and government taxation policy is harming investment says company chairman

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UK faces being ‘starved’ of North Sea power warns energy firm boss

June 27, 2023

Labour plan to ban new licences and Government taxation policy is harming investment says company chairman.

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UK could be starved of energy, warns North Sea boss

June 27, 2023

Labour’s plan to end North Sea exploration and the government’s tax policy both come under fire.

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UK billpayers may pick up tab for green levies as energy price cap ends

June 25, 2023

Minister hints at government uncertainty as Jacob Rees-Mogg warns against ‘sly’ reintroduction of charges Consumers are in line to pay an extra £170 in green …

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Mortgage rise impact ‘will dwarf energy bills crisis’ for UK homeowners

June 24, 2023

Tories warned about threat to middle earners as Labour increases lead among mortgage holders and Lib Dems target blue wall areas The growing mortgage timebomb …

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Shifting S. Africa coal plant for clean energy needs millions in loans; experts say that’s a problem

June 22, 2023

Plumes of heat-trapping pollutants last billowed from the giant stacks of South Africa’s Komati Power Station in October

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Starmer pledges to cut bills by scrapping onshore wind farm ban and speeding up green energy projects

June 19, 2023

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out new targets to cut the time taken to complete green initiatives faster

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Starmer pledges to cut bills by scrapping onshore wind farm ban and speeding up green energy projects

June 19, 2023

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to set out new targets to cut the time taken to complete green initiatives faster

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Germany hails EU deal on renewable energy raising target for 2030 to 45%

June 16, 2023

Germany welcomed a deal Friday among European Union countries to increase by more than a third the bloc’s renewable energy target for 2030

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Energy saving to return to prevent winter blackouts

June 15, 2023

National Grid says that the Russia-Ukraine war poses a risk to future energy supplies.

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Energy secretary Granholm says she failed to reveal stock holdings; GOP calls for investigation

June 15, 2023

A senior Republican on the Senate Energy panel is calling for an investigation of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, after she told the committee she mistakenly …

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Government to scrap windfall tax if energy prices drop

June 9, 2023

Decision criticised as ‘shortsighted’ in face of soaring UK household energy debt and continuing war in Ukraine

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Windfall tax to be suspended if energy prices drop

June 9, 2023

The tax was introduced last year to help fund the government’s scheme to lower energy bills.

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Just Stop Oil eco-zealots writing Labour energy policy – Sunak

June 7, 2023

Labour dismisses the idea Just Stop Oil supporters are influencing policy,

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‘Eco-zealots’ are writing Labour’s energy policy, says Sunak

June 7, 2023

Rishi Sunak suggested Labour’s plans to end North Sea oil and gas exploration amounted to an ‘energy surrender’ which would benefit Vladimir Putin.

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Shell adverts banned over misleading clean energy claims

June 7, 2023

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the adverts failed to mention Shell’s more polluting activities.

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Keir Starmer to defend Labour’s energy plans in speech saying ‘holding back future’ won’t lead to growth – UK politics live

June 6, 2023

Labour leader to tell GMB union that his party would create a ‘new business model for Britain’ On Sunday Gary Smith, the GMB general secretary, …

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow claims to have repelled ‘major’ attack in Donetsk; Belgorod energy facility on fire

June 5, 2023

Moscow claims to have beaten back attack comprising mechanical and tank units in Donetsk; Belgorod governor blames drone for attack on energy facility At a …

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Keir Starmer says nuclear power is ‘critical part’ of UK’s energy mix

June 4, 2023

Labour leader pledges to get stalled projects operational to boost energy security, cut costs and create jobs Keir Starmer has described nuclear power as a …

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British households on prepayment meters risk missing £130m of energy bills support

May 31, 2023

Low redemption rate for vouchers sent to prepay customers by post or email under government scheme British households on prepayment meters face missing out on …

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Pubs and restaurants plead for Government action on energy as bills soar 81%

May 29, 2023

Industry bodies have revealed that less than a third of hospitality businesses are optimistic about their future.

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I am full of energy – Jurgen Klopp says he does not need break from management

May 29, 2023

The Reds finished outside the top four for the first time in a full season under the German.

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Energy companies making ‘war profits’ – Reeves

May 27, 2023

The shadow chancellor is calling for a “proper windfall” tax on energy firm profits.

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Ovo Energy customers hit with ‘horror’ bills of up to £116k

May 26, 2023

A number of customers claim their usage has been miscalculated by the energy giant.

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Ofgem energy price cap cut expected to revive switching of suppliers

May 25, 2023

Consumers told not expect ‘deluge of cut-price offers’ as firms bring back more competitive fixed deals Price cap cut: how the changes affect youBusiness live: …

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Ofgem cuts energy price cap — as exact date your bills will drop is revealed

May 25, 2023

The price cap rocketed from £1,162 a year for a typical household in August 2021 to £3,280

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Britain’s energy price cap falls to £2,074 but households will see little relief

May 25, 2023

Consumers still paying almost twice as much for gas and electricity than in October 2021 despite lowering of Ofgem’s cap Britain’s energy price cap cut: …

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Energy bills: Ofgem cuts price cap to £2,074 from July – business live

May 25, 2023

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, with energy regulator lowers energy bills for typical households Full story: Millions will face fuel poverty …

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Expected energy price cap cut will see bills fall

May 25, 2023

The regulator will soon confirm the change, which is likely to knock £450 off a typical annual bill.

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Energy bills predicted to fall from July by nearly £450

May 24, 2023

Campaigners warned consumers are likely to feel little relief from Ofgem’s new price cap, with bills remaining well above pre-pandemic levels.

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Government rules out more help on energy bills

May 21, 2023

The price cap on gas and electricity is set to fall, but at about £2,000 remains historically high.

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Energy bills predicted to fall from July by nearly £450

May 20, 2023

Ofgem is poised to announce a cut in its price cap next week, according to an energy consultancy firm.

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Energy bills ‘could rise by £118 a year to fund government’s net zero plans’

May 19, 2023

Think tank says ‘regressive’ and ‘unfair’ hydrogen levy ‘can be avoided’ with taxes on carbon heavy industry

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UK households with communal heating facing 350% rise in energy costs

May 19, 2023

Surge in energy costs filtering through to low-income households on shared heat networks Lambeth council tenants ‘in precarious position’ after 350% service charge rise Residents …

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