The amount owed by energy customers has rocketed to a record high during the cost crisis. Industry regulator Ofgem yesterday announced proposals to enable suppliers to claw back the money. Its solution is a one-off £16 to be added to its regulated
The soaring cost of baby formula is having a “devastating” impact on families, leaving them facing “tough choices” on where to save money. A new survey from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) found 65% of women said they felt anxious or
Ministers are “hard headed” about protecting people from rocketing bills as the nation moves to net zero, the Energy Secretary says. Claire Coutinho insisted creating jobs and ensuring the UK benefits from green investments is a priority. Speaking at the COP28 environmental
Analysts say soaring unit prices of gas and electricity will push the average costs to almost £2,000 a year, extending three years of hardship. Dr Craig Lowrey, of market intelligence firm Cornwall Insight, said: “An unstable wholesale energy market, coupled with the
The Prime Minister added that the Government remains ambitious in its priorities ahead of a general election next year. Mr Sunak opened a meeting of his Cabinet by saying the speech would focus on core measures including steps to “strengthen society and
Nigel Cleall, 52, decided to take the drastic measure after being given one of the controversial air source heat pumps being pushed by the UK government. He says the shoddily installed system – propped up on two bricks – failed to heat
Medjedovic’s father, Eldin, further explained the role that Djokovic has played in his son’s career last year. He told Sportal: “We did not spend a dime, and believe me, that is not a small amount in the world of tennis, on the
Annual energy bills for the average UK household are expected to rise by £73 in January, a new forecast suggests, due to increases in wholesale energy prices. Consultancy firm Cornwall Insight predicts bills could increase to £1,996 under the official price cap
The UK has some of the oldest, and consequently least energy efficient homes in Europe. Improving this situation had long been a cornerstone of the Government’s Net Zero drive. Last Wednesday, in claiming Britain was “so far ahead of every other country
Britons face possible water shortages in future because of under-investment in infrastructure, peers have warned. The Lords’ Industry and Regulators Committee (IRC) blasted the Government’s “lack of leadership and deep-rooted complacency” following an inquiry into the water industry. The cross-party peers warned under-investment will