Ovo Energy's Fall from Grace and Financial Struggle
Ovo Energy, once the UK's green energy disruptor, faces a battle for survival. We examine its financial woes, executive exodus, and the controversial millions paid to its founder's company.
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Water crisis hits Tunbridge Wells, 24,000 affected
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face water shortages after treatment plant failure. Bottle stations overwhelmed as businesses close. Full restoration expected Sunday.
British Gas £1 radiator fix saves £45 on heating bills
British Gas reveals how bleeding radiators with a £1 key can boost heating efficiency by 15% and save £45 per radiator this winter. Simple steps to warmer homes.
Electric car owners face £49 monthly cost increase
Millions of electric vehicle owners will pay extra £49 monthly from January as Ofgem raises energy price cap. Learn how to reduce charging costs.
Trump's Coal Plant Order Costs Taxpayers $113m
A Trump administration order to keep an ageing Michigan coal plant open has cost US ratepayers $113 million, drawing outrage from consumer and environmental groups.
UK bills to fund £2bn yearly subsidies for EDF nuclear
British energy bill payers will fund £2bn annually to EDF for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear plants. Discover how Contracts for Difference impact your bills.
Carney's Alberta Pipeline Deal Faces Opposition
Mark Carney secures controversial energy agreement with Alberta for new oil pipeline, facing strong opposition from First Nations and British Columbia. Read the full analysis.
Energy Advisers Warn Ministers of UK Gas Supply Crisis
Britain faces potential gas supply emergencies this winter as energy experts issue urgent warnings to government ministers about storage capacity and infrastructure risks.
Labour's North Sea oil policy contradictions exposed
Labour's North Sea oil strategy faces criticism as energy department's pragmatic licensing clashes with Treasury's windfall tax, creating uncertainty for jobs and investment.
North Sea spending collapses from $35bn to $15bn
Government confirms ban on new North Sea oil and gas licences while maintaining windfall tax. Industry warns of massive job losses as spending plummets. Read the full analysis.
North Sea drilling plan permits limited new extraction
Ed Miliband's North Sea strategy allows 'tie-back' drilling on existing fields while maintaining oil licence ban. Analysis shows minimal fossil fuel impact compared to Rosebank.
Budget 2025: Octopus Boss Hails Energy Bill Cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £150 cut to average energy bills from April 2025, scrapping green levies. Octopus Energy's Greg Jackson calls it a 'positive step'.
Gas price surge drives Australian inflation crisis
New inflation data reveals how Russia's Ukraine invasion triggered an energy price shock, delivering windfall gas profits while households face soaring electricity bills. Discover the full impact.
De'Longhi Dragon 4 Heater: £80 Off at Argos
Massive £80 saving on De'Longhi Dragon 4 oil-filled radiator at Argos. Stay warm this winter with this premium energy-efficient heater deal.
Reeves Faces £700m Fish vs Energy Crisis Decision
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must decide on nuclear reforms that could slash energy bills or maintain costly bureaucracy spending £700m annually to protect a single fish.
BP Olympic Pipeline Leak Source Discovered in Washington
Investigators identify source of fuel leak in BP's Olympic Pipeline after two weeks, causing emergency declarations in Washington and Oregon. Discover the impact on regional fuel supplies.
Industrial chemist Bill McNally dies aged 89
Bill McNally, the industrial chemist whose pipeline protection work earned two Queen's Awards, has died aged 89. Discover his remarkable journey from Bootle to international success.
Reeves delays nuclear reform over legal advice
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delays major nuclear power reforms following legal advice, putting £700m 'fish disco' savings on hold. Discover the implications for UK energy and growth.
British Gas CEO Proposes Tax Shift to Cut Bills
Centrica CEO Chris O'Shea calls for energy levies to be moved to general taxation, saving households £200. He says he's 'happy to pay more' tax. Read the full story.
MP Ed Husic: Australia 'begs for scraps' from gas firms
Labor MP Ed Husic delivers impassioned parliamentary speech demanding cheaper domestic gas prices and confronting overseas companies reselling Australian fuel for profit.
Australia faces domestic gas shortage by 2028
Australia exports three-quarters of its gas, risking domestic shortages by 2028. Former minister Ed Husic demands action against 'profiteering' as mortgage pressures intensify nationwide.
Husic breaks ranks, demands gas market reform
Labor MP Ed Husic demands strong action to fix Australia's 'fundamentally distorted' gas market, backing calls to end exporter profiteering and secure cheaper energy for households.
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UK Plan to Cut Nuclear Reactor Costs and Delays
A government taskforce proposes radical regulatory reforms to accelerate the UK's new nuclear reactor programme, aiming to lower costs and construction times while maintaining safety.
Ovo Energy Axes Hundreds of Jobs Amid Crisis
Struggling energy supplier Ovo prepares to cut several hundred jobs next week as part of urgent restructuring plan to convince regulators and secure £300m investment.
Budget 2025: Energy Bills and Tax Rise Speculation
As the November budget approaches, we examine if the government will cut energy bills and how potential tax rises could pay for it. Follow our live coverage.
WFH Heating Guide: Warmest Rooms Ranked
Discover which rooms retain heat best for remote workers facing rising energy bills. Our ranking reveals where to set up your home office to stay warm and save money this winter.
Energy price cap to rise in January 2026
Ofgem confirms a surprise 0.2% energy price cap increase from January 2026, pushing average bills to £1,758. Discover why costs are rising and how it affects you.
Energy price cap rises 0.2% despite falling wholesale costs
Ofgem announces a 0.2% rise in the energy price cap for January, as the minister admits 'no shortcut' to cutting bills. Discover why costs remain high and what's being done.
Energy price cap to rise by 0.2% this winter
Ofgem confirms a 0.2% energy price cap increase from January 1st. Discover how your electricity and gas bills will be affected and what you can do next.
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