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Octopus energy, Ovo energy, E.ON, British Gas: What the big energy companies will do for people when they can't pay their bills

There are options out there for people struggling with rising bills

Wales Online

NHS worker who may die if home goes under 20C stockpiles tonnes of wood amid bills hike

Nyree Clark, 40, has admitted she has begun hoarding wood in her home - which is 'cheaper than paying for gas' - as she suffers from a condition which means she could die if she gets too cold

Daily Mirror

Thug broke girlfriend's jaw, energy cap price hike and detectives look at local gangs

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Liverpool Echo

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Huge energy cap price hike confirmed for October as cost of living crisis worsens

The energy price cap will almost double in just over a month - with families warned of a 'dire winter' ahead

Liverpool Echo

Octopus Energy issues update to customers on £400 cost of living payment

Glasgow Live

Octopus Energy customers could cut bills in half if they live near a wind turbine

They could save around £350 annually

Nottingham Post

Octopus Energy boss wants to freeze bills for UK households this winter

It comes as the energy price cap looks set to soar

Liverpool Echo

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Octopus Energy unveils 'turning point' that could save millions £840 on bills

Octopus Energy and the National Grid have unveiled a "major turning point" in electricity supply that could save energy customers around £840 a year on their bills

Edinburgh Live

Energy companies call for halt to price hikes as households face £5,000 bills

Several energy firms want to freeze energy bills at their current level, with a massive pot of cash that will be paid off later down the line by tax - or higher bills when prices drop again

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis urges energy customers to look at fixed tariffs as costs soar

Ofgem is preparing to increase its price cap

Nottingham Post

Octopus Energy CEO warns worst rises yet to come as firm slashes bills in HALF for some

Greg Jackson warned of a "fossil fuel crisis" in an email to Octopus Energy customers, saying global gas prices are around eight times higher due to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Octopus Energy is slashing £350 off energy bills - but it depends on where you live

Power company Octopus Energy gives customers cheaper energy bills if they are fortunate enough to live in three areas that are supplied with renewable wind power

Daily Mirror

Octopus Energy customers urged to think about fixed rate tariff

It comes as Martin Lewis urges customers to regularly check if short-lived fixed tariffs could work out cheaper

Wales Online

Octopus boss forced to explain why the cost of 'renewable' energy is rising

The energy firm promises that its electricity tariffs are 100% but some customers were confused by price increases

Manchester Evening News

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Liverpool Echo

Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.on and ScottishPower energy bills update

The price cap on energy bills might rise even more than previously thought

Manchester Evening News

Octopus Energy customers should consider fixed tariffs this Winter

It comes as Martin Lewis urges customers to regularly check if short-lived fixed tariffs could work out cheaper

Insider UK

Sturgeon to chair meeting with suppliers in bid to ease cost-of-energy crisis

Scottish Power, Ovo Energy, Centrica, Octopus Energy and E.on are among the companies that will attend

Glasgow Live

British Gas and Octopus Energy delivers 'significant' plan to UK Government to freeze bills

The top energy companies are urging the UK Government to freeze gas and electricity bills before the end of the year, as millions of Brits face a torrid, cold winter.

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Edinburgh Live

Octopus Energy issue update to customers ahead of price cap hike

The energy price cap is expected to rise by 74 per cent this winter, on top of the 54 per cent households were hit with back in April 2022 - Octopus has since updated their terms and conditions.

The Guardian - UK

Can ‘social tariffs’ solve the UK’s looming fuel poverty cataclysm?

MPs and charities are supporting a new billing structure featuring subsidised lower-cost energy for people in need

Daily Mirror

Labour could pledge tax cuts for millions at 2024 election, Rachel Reeves hints

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vowed to 'bring forward' ideas this October on top of Labour’s current cost-of-living package - which pledges up to £600 for the poorest over and above Tory help

The Guardian - UK

National Grid will pay households to shift electricity use to avoid blackouts

Scheme encourages customers with smart meters to use less energy at peak times and reduce carbon emissions

Wales Online

You could be paid for using less electricity at peak times in new scheme

Homes would see their bills reduced if they don't use appliances like ovens and washing machines when the Grid is busy

Daily Mirror

You could soon get paid to use your oven and washing machine at different time of day

Under the proposals, families would be paid for changing the time they use energy-hungry appliances such as the oven and washing machine - so shifting when they cook or clean

Daily Record

Scottish Power and Octopus customers use energy to help National Grid and reduce bills in new trial

Participating customers were rewarded with an average of £5 of free energy, with some saving up to £73.

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