Temperatures in the UK plunged overnight, with temperatures dropping to -9.1C for the Scottish Highlands. The cold weather has prompted the government to provide cold weather benefits to those with the lowest income in certain areas, while millions are struggling to keep their homes warm. A cold weather warning released from the UK Health Security […]
Blown Bulb Bailout Energy firm Bulb, currently under administration after being bailed out by taxpayers is set to be bought out by rival Octopus Energy. Even if you’re not among one of Bulb’s 1.6 million customers, but are a taxpayer then you will be funding its rescue to the tune of about £200 each. So […]
The Spring’s MoveSmart platform, based on information from Propalt It has identified the regions where energy performance certification (EPC) rating are the lowest. Homes that were rented out located in Cleethorpes (Lincolnshire), Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria), Westcliff-on-Sea (Essex), Grimsby (Lincolnshire) and Accrington (Lancashire) are among the lowest rating within the UK. Of the 683 homes owned by […]
The Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) is set to cost billions more as of January next year due to constantly increasing energy prices in order to prevent the rise of the average energy bill rising to a massive £4,279. Britons are already suffering with the average energy bill already of £3,000. On Wednesday Chancellor Jeremy Hunt […]
Ofgem recently completed a report based on data it requested from 17 energy suppliers, the brif of the report says that it is “hugely concerning” that companies are failing to identify and assist those consumers who are struggling. All 17 suppliers were told they need to improve, with 5 companies reported as “severe weaknesses”. Some […]
Whilst goverment assistance is high on the list of priorities, energy bills for average UK households will rise another £500 from April next year. The End Fuel Poverty Coalition reports that this will increase those already suffering from the energy crisis will rise from 7 Million to 8.6 Million households. Many Britons have already squeezed […]
The World Bank has announced that governments all over the world are struggling with the debts of Covid, for furlough, health funding and overall economic stagnation to be able to support those who need assistance with the current energy crisis. However they expect energy prices to drop 11% next year, which is not much consellation […]
Is Britain’s energy heading back to the 1970s? For the first time in decades Britons may face energy rationing. Skyhigh energy costs and limited gas supplies have sunk the UK into an energy crisis as Prime Minister Liz Truss has not directly ruled out the possibility of blackouts in the next few months. UK businesses […]
To reduce the use of gas in order to meet the proposed emissions standards, the UK government has announced the end of gas boilers. This has led to the emergence of controversy and confusion. It was the UK has announced, in the month of April 20, 2021, new climate change-related commitments, which are designed to put the […]
Britons are rushing to buy blankets and airfryers as they attempt to save on their energy bills this winter according to a new report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Consumers are also buying more energy efficient appliances such as air dryers and warm clothing sales are also up as people opt to ‘rug up’ […]