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The majority of the cheapest energy tariffs do not include provision to support schemes aimed at vulnerable customers, research from First Utility has revealed.
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Spark Energy has signed up to the Energy Switch Guarantee (ESG), an initiative launched in June 2016, which now covers more than 90 per cent of the market.
Co-op Energy has moved to acquire Flow Energy for a headline £9.25 million in a move which, if it goes ahead, will represent a major mid-market merger in the UK's domestic energy retail market.
British Gas has announced it will raise its standard variable tariff from 29 May – a 5.5 per cent increase for an average dual fuel customer.
Ofgem has released its third working paper surrounding the proposed price cap.
A Scottish public owned energy company may face “challenges” competing with established players in the relatively low margin supply market, according to a report commissioned by the Holyrood government.
There are now more than 1.5 million homes in the UK using a smart thermostat after 500,000 were installed last year alone.
Offering “industry-first” frictionless switching, smart energy switching tech provider Labrador has launched the Labrador Retriever across the UK.
The future CEO of the proposed combined energy retailer SSE-Innogy looks set to lead not
Ofgem has granted British Gas a temporary derogation from aspects of its gas and electricity
Extra Energy has appointed Nick Read, the former boss of convenience retailer Nisa as its group chief executive officer, effective from Monday 9 April.
Katie Bickerstaffe has been appointed as chief executive designate of the proposed merger of the retail arms of SSE and Innogy.
Customer service standards of some small energy suppliers “raises serious questions” and is further evidence why Ofgem needs to “get tougher on licensing”, warns Citizens Advice.
Ofgem has published its second working paper on the energy price cap, this time looking
Falling demand and lower gas prices led to a £36 drop in the average household energy bill in 2017, official figures have revealed.
Centrica has added new trades to Local Heroes - its digital service which helps customers find trusted tradespeople - in a bid to strengthen its position in the £5.7 billion on-demand home services market.
SSE plc will publish its financial results for the year to 31 March 2018, on Friday 25 May. It expects earnings ahead of guidance for the 2017/2018 financial period, but says “the 2018/19 financial year is expected to be one of transition for the SSE group”.
Toto Energy will transfer thousands of its customers on prepayment meters to Utilita Energy next month.
Small energy supplier Iresa has been banned by Ofgem from taking on new customers for up to three months until it resolves customer service issues.
Southampton City Council will partner with Robin Hood Energy to launch a not-for-profit energy brand this summer.