Regulation

Supply licence modifications to ensure control over key assets

Weekend press round-up: Utilities and regulators ‘not fit for purpose’

In the latest round-up of the national newspapers for the summer bank holiday weekend, former government advisor and Oxford professor Sir Dieter Helm says the UK’s utilities and regulators are “not fit for purpose”. Meanwhile, the boss of oil giant Shell warns Europe could face years of energy rationing if Russia completely cuts off gas supplies and half of Tory voters support the nationalisation of energy according to a YouGov poll.

Ofgem to be sued for failing to shield low-income households

Ofgem reviews price cap profit margin

Industry reacts to ‘simply unaffordable’ price cap hike

Price cap to rise by 80% in October to £3,549

Shell pays out £537,000 after overcharging PPM customers

Energy suppliers failing to offer consistent support for PPM customers

Weekend press round-up: Kwarteng to rein in green profits

The continuing energy crisis dominates the headlines in our latest round-up of the weekend’s national news coverage. With experts now predicting a £6,000 price cap, business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is reported to be preparing to rein in the profits of renewable energy producers and has promised that “help is coming” for those struggling with soaring bills this winter.

Nolan: Deliver social tariff through networks

Ofgem sticks with flat charge for electricity SoLR costs

Ofgem director resigns over price cap changes

Price cap rise will leave quarter of people unable to pay bills

Consumers lacking awareness of expected price cap hike

Ofgem faces court clash over price cap hike