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Household energy bills to rise by 2% before winter as Ofgem sets new price cap

Bills will increase by more than expected after Ofgem set its new price cap this morning

Evening Standard

Household energy bills expected to rise by around 1% in October – forecast

Ofgem, which sets the limit on what energy companies can charge customers, is to confirm its latest price cap on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis shares his tips as energy price cap rise confirmed

Many households could be missing out on savings worth £250

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Millions set to face hike in energy bills this Autumn

Experts say wholesale prices for electricity and gas have been ‘volatile’, reflecting a number geopolitical factors

The Independent UK

Typical household energy bill to rise by about £35 a year from October, Ofgem confirms

Ofgem, which sets the limit on what energy companies can charge customers, confirmed its latest price cap on August 27

Evening Standard

Households set to learn energy bills to rise by around 1% in October – forecast

Ofgem, which sets the limit on what energy companies can charge customers, is to confirm its latest price cap on August 27.

The Independent UK

Egg and butter prices drive up UK food inflation as households feel squeeze

Food inflation at 4.2% this month, with prices increasing at fastest pace for 18 months, says British Retail Consortium

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‘Serious concern’ raised ahead of energy price cap increase

THE price cap on energy is predicted to rise by one per cent on Wednesday – raising typical household bills to £1737.

The National (Scotland)

Block Elon Musk’s bid to supply UK home energy, Ed Davey urges

Exclusive: Lib Dem leader says giving Tesla a foothold in Britain’s energy market could be national security risk

The Guardian - UK

Thousands object to Tesla bid to supply energy to UK homes

Some 8,462 people have used the group’s online tool to lodge objections with Ofgem so far.

Evening Standard

Thousands urge watchdog to block Tesla from supplying electricity to UK homes

Many UK residents want Ofgem to block the move due to Elon Musk’s ‘clear political agenda’

The Independent UK

Thousands object to Tesla bid to supply energy in UK – how to sign the petition

THOUSANDS of people have urged the UK's energy regulator to block Tesla from supplying electricity to households due to Elon Musk's "clear…

The National (Scotland)

Household energy bills set to rise by around 1% in October, forecasters predict

Cornwall Insight said it expects the typical household energy bill to rise by £17 to £1,737 per year when Ofgem’s new price cap comes into force.

Evening Standard

Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables

FOI requests reveal leaks beneath cities, residential areas, riverbeds and fields in ‘huge problem for environment’

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Evening Standard

Energy regulator ‘disappointed’ after strike announcement

Members of the PCS union in Glasgow, London and Cardiff will walk out at Ofgem for three days later this month over pay and conditions.

TechRadar

Would you let Elon Musk control your home's power? Tesla applies to start providing electricity to UK homes

Tesla seeks Ofgem approval to supply UK electricity, aiming to combine EV, solar, and storage services amid falling sales, political scrutiny, and growing competition from Chinese rivals.

The National (Scotland)

Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply energy to Scottish households

ELON Musk’s Tesla is planning to enter the energy market and supply households across the UK in the coming months ...

Evening Standard

Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply energy to British households

It hopes to start supplying energy to homes and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales as soon as next year.

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The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply electricity to households in Great Britain

US carmaker makes move for licence that would allow it to provide energy to domestic and business premises

The Independent UK

Customers set for compensation payout from energy firms for faulty smart meters

It comes as part of Ofgem’s crackdown on broken smart meters, with ‘one in five’ said to be malfunctioning

The Independent UK

Thousands living near new pylons to save £250 on energy bills as government gives update

Eligible households will benefit from up to £2,500 in savings over the course of the scheme

Evening Standard

Households living near new pylons could get £250 a year off bills for a decade

Government plans would see families getting discounts on bills every six months to help push forward new electricity transmission infrastructure.

Evening Standard

Consumers set to get compensation for faulty smart meters and install delays

Ofgem’s crackdown has already seen the regulator enforce the repair or replacement of more than 600,000 smart meters over the past year.

The Independent UK

Households to be shielded more from failed energy supplier costs, says watchdog

Ofgem said it is launching a new rule which will make failed suppliers liable for the costs of transferring their customers to new firms.

The Guardian - UK

Shield poorer households from costs of clean energy plans, says Ofgem

As regulator for Great Britain launches review, it warns of upgrade of energy networks creating ‘winners and losers’

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