Energy bills to rise £108 by 2031 for grid upgrades
Ofgem announces a £28bn energy infrastructure investment, adding £108 to average household bills by 2031. Get the full breakdown of costs and government support.
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East Coast Gas Reserve Plan Expected Next Week
The Albanese government is set to reveal a new east coast gas reservation scheme, facing calls from unions and manufacturers to target exporters and lower prices now. Read the latest.
£28bn UK Grid Upgrade to Add £30 to Annual Bills
Ofgem greenlights a £28bn upgrade to Britain's gas and electricity networks. The investment, funded via bills, aims to boost grid capacity but will add around £30 per year to household costs by 2031.
Greenpeace urges Ofgem to protect billpayers from energy hikes
Greenpeace calls on Ofgem to regulate energy grid upgrades, preventing unnecessary bill increases and ensuring value for money as the UK transitions to clean energy.
Ofwat Blocks Thames Water's Crucial Refinancing Plan
The water regulator Ofwat has delayed Thames Water's vital refinancing, casting doubt on its survival plan. What does this mean for the debt-laden utility and its customers? Read the full analysis.
Trump Administration Scraps US Fuel Efficiency Standards
The Trump administration has finalised a major rollback of US vehicle fuel efficiency rules, a move experts warn will increase emissions and consumer costs. Read the full analysis.
24,000 without water in Kent as crisis hits third day
More than 24,000 residents in a Kent town are without water for a third day, forcing school closures. Get the full list of affected schools and latest updates.
Boil water notice for 24,000 Kent homes after outage
South East Water restores supply to Tunbridge Wells but issues urgent boil notice. Thousands face days without safe drinking water as chemical issue recurs. Full details and reaction.
Thames Water complaints surge 75% amid £20bn debt crisis
Thames Water reveals a 75% surge in complaints as it negotiates a bailout to tackle its £20bn debt. Read the latest on the utility giant's financial struggle.
Thames Water profits leap as funding crisis looms
Thames Water reports a £386m half-year profit, driven by higher bills, but warns of a potential rapid collapse into government control due to its £17bn debt crisis. Read the latest on the utility's precarious future.
Thames Water profit leaps to £400m despite collapse risk
Thames Water reports a near-£400m half-year profit, but its financial future remains precarious with a looming funding deadline. Read the full analysis.
Thames Water debt climbs to £17.6bn amid profit return
Thames Water's debt pile grows to £17.6bn despite a return to profit after inflation-busting bill hikes. The firm faces a surge in customer complaints as rescue talks continue.
Tesla warned UK against weakening electric car rules
Leaked documents reveal Tesla privately warned the UK government that softening EV mandates would suppress sales and risk climate targets. Discover the industry's divided response.
EE pays £300 to cover broadband switching fees
EE is offering up to £300 to cover early exit fees for customers switching broadband providers this winter. The deal includes Full Fibre 100 at £26.99/month but ends soon.
Thames Water to decide on £2.5m executive payouts
Thames Water's remuneration committee will meet next week to decide on controversial £2.46m retention payments to senior managers as the utility fights for survival. Read the latest on the crisis.
Report: UK Gas Security Risk Buried in Budget
A new report reveals a critical risk to UK gas security was omitted from Budget Day documents. Experts warn of potential supply shocks. Read the full analysis.
UK's £1.1bn Loan for Mozambique Gas Project Questioned
The UK government faces criticism for a £1.1bn loan guarantee to a TotalEnergies gas project in Mozambique. Critics argue it contradicts climate pledges and raises security concerns. Read the full analysis.
Tunbridge Wells water outage forces school closures
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water, forcing multiple schools to close and causing major disruption. Get the full list of closures and latest updates.
Kent Water Crisis: Schools Shut, 23,000 Affected
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water after a chemical fault at Pembury Treatment Works. Schools are closed and bottled water stations are open. Find out when supplies will return.
Campaign to end 'driveway discrimination' for EV owners
Experts demand new rules to equalise VAT on electric vehicle charging, ending the penalty for those without private driveways. Discover the push for fairer EV costs.
British Gas Christmas Lights Safety Advice
British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.
Virgin Media fined £23.8m over digital landline switch
Ofcom has issued a £23.8m fine to Virgin Media for failing to protect vulnerable customers during the analogue to digital landline migration. Discover the full story and what it means for consumer safety.
How UK Heat Zones Can Cut Bills & Carbon
UK cities waste enough heat to meet 38% of London's demand. Learn 6 key lessons from Europe on rolling out heat networks to slash energy bills, create jobs, and decarbonise urban centres.
Elderly left in cold by faulty energy meter and poor service
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
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.
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.
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