How your bills could be affected as Starmer says people ‘right to worry’
He raised concerns for jobs and bills It’s war, war has broken out! – and your energy bills are suffering because of it, at least that’s what Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested. With the US and Israel deciding that Iran needed some more ‘freedom’, things have been pretty tense in the Middle East of […]
1 week ago
Britain has just two days of gas stores left as Middle East flows falter
It raises fears of a major shortage as the Middle East conflict escalates Britain has only two days of gas in its reserves, according to the National Grid, raising fears of a major shortage as the Middle East conflict escalates. Britain’s entire gas reserves currently stand at 6,700 GWh, which is enough for just one-and-a-half […]
1 week ago
Thousands of households to receive payouts over forced prepayment meter fitting
Poorly treated customers could be transferred thousands of pounds Energy customers are set to receive payouts of up to £1000 and have debts written off, following revelations concerning the forced fitting of prepayment meters. After a review by the regulator Ofgem, they found that energy suppliers switched their vulnerable customers to paying upfront after falling […]
10 months ago
Energy bills rise by £149 for average British household
Prices rise today Prices for gas and electricity customers have risen by approximately 10 per cent. A household in England, Wales and Scotland using a typical amount of gas and electricity will now pay £1,717 a year which is approximately £149 more per year. Experts have encouraged people to submit their meter readings as soon […]
1 year ago
Couple who hadn’t paid for gas in 18 years left in shock after receiving £11,000 bill
‘My worst fears about this have now come true’ A couple has been hit with a shock bill for almost £11,000 after being told they are in debt for 18 years’ worth of gas at their home. Lee Haynes, 44, and partner Jo Woodley, 45, say they did “everything” they could to try and pay […]
2 years ago
Major energy supplier is giving away free electric blankets this winter
Shouldn’t really have to come to this should it? Octopus Energy is handing out free electric blankets this winter to help keep customers warm this winter as energy bills soar. Energy prices for the average household rose from £1,971 to £2,500 a year on October 1. In response to this, Octopus Energy is handing out free electric blankets […]
3 years ago