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Ofgem confirms average household energy bills to rise by £94 a year from January
The regulator said the increase was almost entirely driven by market instability and global events, particularly the conflict in Ukraine.
Energy bills forecast to rise for millions of families from start of January
The typical household will see bills rise by just under £100, experts at consultancy Cornwall Insight have warned.
SNP plea as three Scottish constituencies face highest average energy bills rise
SNP MP David Linden called for North Sea oil revenues to fund a £400 energy bill rebate.
Charities ramp up ‘help to repay’ calls as millions unable to pay energy debts
An estimated 6.4 million UK adults are now in arrears with their energy bills, up more than 824,000 since April, according to National Debtline.
Ofgem announces crackdown on energy firm customer service standards
Firms must publish their Citizens Advice customer service rating under a range of measures announced by the regulator.
Household energy debt hits five-year high of £216 ahead of winter, poll suggests
More than three million households are in debt to their supplier – up 11% on this time last year, according to the survey for Uswitch.
EDF renews calls for social tariff and cuts standing charge for some households
EDF said it would cut standing charges for a quarter of a million vulnerable households.
Coalition calls on Sunak for consultation on energy social tariff
Household energy bills are expected to be around 13% more expensive on average than they were last winter despite the price cap dropping.
Tory MPs warn pursuit of ‘cultish’ eco-policies could see customers paying more
The criticism came as the House of Commons was considering the Government’s flagship Energy Bill.
Labour throwing Scots ‘under the bus’ without new energy rebate, claims SNP
The party is calling for a wealth tax to fund help for lower income households.