Ofgem cuts energy price cap by £122 from October
Millions of UK households will see a welcome reduction in their energy costs this autumn as the regulator announces a significant cut to the price cap, driven by falling wholesale prices.
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Ofgem confirms energy price cap drop, cutting bills for millions
Britain's energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed a significant reduction in the price cap, promising lower gas and electricity bills for most households across England, Scotland, and Wales from April.
Octopus Energy's £50 Free Credit: Claim Now
Octopus Energy is giving away £50 to eligible customers in a new promotion. Here's who qualifies and how to claim the free cash before the deadline.
Renewable Investment Up 10% Despite Trump Rollback
Despite Trump's regulatory rollbacks, global renewable energy investment jumped 10% in 2025, with solar leading the charge. The US saw a 15% increase, proving clean energy's economic resilience.
Octopus Energy CEO: Windfall Tax Costing Wind Farms Billions
Greg Jackson, founder of Octopus Energy, warns that the UK's windfall tax is forcing renewable energy projects to sell power at a loss, jeopardising billions in investment and the nation's green energy ambitions.
10 Genius Hacks to Slash Your Energy Bills This Winter
Struggling with soaring energy costs? Discover 10 expert-approved, easy tricks to dramatically reduce your gas and electricity bills this winter. From simple thermostat tweaks to little-known boiler settings, start saving money today.
UK's Nuclear Renaissance: Is a Golden Age Finally Here?
After decades of false starts, a powerful convergence of political will, technological innovation, and energy security concerns is propelling nuclear power back to the forefront of Britain's energy strategy. Discover why the stars are aligning for a atomi
California and Louisiana Lead US Poverty Rates
New Census data reveals a tale of two Americas, with California and Louisiana experiencing the highest poverty rates. This in-depth analysis explores the economic policies, social safety nets, and stark realities behind the numbers.
UK Winter Energy Bills Set to Soar From October
Millions of UK households face a costly winter as energy bills are predicted to rise significantly from October, despite a drop in the official price cap. Experts warn of a 'very, very difficult' period ahead.
£22bn Energy 'Privatisation Premium' Hits UK Households
Exclusive analysis reveals energy firms paid £22bn more to shareholders than rivals in Europe, creating a 'privatisation premium' directly funded by soaring UK household bills.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Pushes Families to the Brink
Exclusive investigation reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, with families facing impossible choices between heating and eating as the cost of living soars.
Energy Bill Crisis: 1 in 3 Brits Struggle to Pay
New research reveals millions of UK households are facing severe financial pressure from rising energy costs, with many forced to make drastic cutbacks on essentials.
Brown's Urgent Plea: End Child Poverty in November Budget
Ex-PM Gordon Brown issues an urgent plea to the Chancellor, demanding concrete action in the Autumn Budget to rescue millions of children from poverty, calling the current crisis a 'moral emergency'.
40% of UK Renters Ration Energy to Afford Bills
A damning new study reveals the brutal choice facing millions of private renters in Britain's cost-of-living crisis: heat or eat. With energy bills skyrocketing, a staggering two in five are forced to ration their energy use just to keep a roof over their
UK Renters Pay £1.2bn Extra in Energy Bills Yearly
Shocking Citizens Advice report reveals renters pay £1.2bn more in energy bills due to poor insulation and inefficient boilers. Find out your rights and how to challenge unfair costs.
Miliband's Plan for a Nuclear 'Golden Age' in UK Energy
Labour's Shadow Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, unveils an ambitious strategy to fast-track nuclear power, aiming to slash bills, bolster energy security, and create jobs, marking a significant shift in UK energy policy.
Millions Face 'Impossible' Heating Costs in Leaky UK Homes
A damning report from Citizens Advice reveals a hidden housing crisis, with 6 million households in England and Wales trapped in energy-inefficient homes, facing unaffordable bills despite government insulation schemes.
50% of UK Renters Forced to Ration Energy Use
A damning new report from Citizens Advice exposes a deepening crisis for UK renters, with half forced to ration energy due to unaffordable bills and poorly insulated homes, creating a 'perfect storm' of hardship.
Reeves Scraps VAT on Energy Bills in Cost-of-Living Move
Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes her first major economic move, scrapping the controversial 5% VAT on household energy bills. The bold intervention aims to slash costs for millions of families and businesses grappling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Energy Bill Errors: Millions Owed Refunds
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread energy bill inaccuracies affecting millions. Discover if you're owed money and how to challenge your supplier.
UK's poverty map unchanged since Victorian era
Shocking new analysis reveals the UK's poorest areas have remained trapped in deprivation since the Victorian era, with government policies consistently failing to bridge the divide.
Australia's Offshore Wind Exodus: Investors Flee Renewable Projects
Major international investors are abandoning Australia's offshore wind projects, dealing a devastating blow to the nation's clean energy transition and 2030 renewable targets. Discover the regulatory chaos and political uncertainty causing this crisis.
Exact Date UK Energy Bills Will Drop Revealed
Major energy bill relief is coming for UK households as the new Ofgem price cap is set to drop by over £100. Discover the exact date and how much you could save.
Octopus Energy Beats Price Cap with New Fixed Deal
Octopus Energy has launched a new one-year fixed tariff that undercuts the current Ofgem price cap, offering significant savings for millions of British households. Discover if you can switch and save.
Energy firm giving away FREE electric heaters to customers
A major UK energy supplier is offering free electric heaters and a £50 credit to thousands of vulnerable households. Here's who qualifies and how to apply before the cold weather sets in.
UK Energy Crisis: Brits Reveal Heartbreaking Sacrifices
Exclusive testimonies from across the UK expose the devastating human impact of the energy cost crisis, with families facing impossible choices between heating and eating.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Forces Parents to Skip Meals
Exclusive: A damning new report reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit, pushing families into food insecurity and forcing parents to choose between heating and eating.
China Secures Massive Siberian Gas Deal With Russia
Exclusive: As Europe weans itself off Russian gas, China secures a monumental energy deal with Siberia's Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, shifting the balance of global energy power and securing a bargain price for decades to come.
Record 1.5m Food Parcels for UK Children in Poverty Crisis
Shocking new data from the Trussell Trust reveals an unprecedented surge in child poverty across the UK, with food banks in its network distributing over one million emergency food parcels to children in the past year—the highest number ever recorded.
6 Million Brits Face Energy Debt Crisis This Winter
Exclusive new research reveals millions of UK households are being pushed into energy debt, with many forced to make desperate choices between heating and eating as bills soar.
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