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Ofgem’s light regulation raised bills by £2.7bn, or £94 per consumer, says watchdog
Centrica and Octopus demand ‘more rigorous’ reforms after Ofgem proposals to crack down on overpayment of direct debits
Ofgem finds companies had inadequate emergency plans and did not deploy enough staff to reconnect customers
Regional monopolies quizzed on why they are not funding service themselves
Move to quarterly review would mean 23mn households face possible bill increases twice this winter
Chancellor set to outline state help this summer when further rise in energy price cap due to be unveiled
Energy supplier urges UK government to enter emergency talks to tackle escalating fuel poverty
UK energy regulator gave new suppliers a ‘free bet’ while leaving consumers to pay price after string of failures
Western Power Distribution let down vulnerable clients with ‘totally unacceptable’ breaches, says regulator
Energy regulator has laid out £14mn on consultants this year and seen loss of experienced staff
Extreme energy rationing shows growing desperation of people in fuel poverty
Regulator says it will take action against ‘bad practices’ that could lead to ‘substantial fines’
Renewable projects mired in bureaucracy, companies tell PM ahead of energy strategy announcement
As the UK braces for extreme weather on Friday, the government and regulator issue reports into November’s failings
Level of bids reflect Britain’s tighter power supplies as more nuclear stations close and coal-fired plants are phased out
The levies hit the poor, confuse householders and undermine fair market
The current debate about how to pay for the retail energy market crisis is a practice run for issues raised by transition
Regulator says it should have been ‘more careful’ about financial resilience of small suppliers
Move by regulator aimed at addressing concerns over surging bills and tightening rules for new market entrants
Number of families spending more than 10% of disposable income on gas and electricity is set to double to 5mn
Charities criticise package to soften blow of cost of living increases as ‘woefully inadequate’
Outstanding credits, revealed by special administrator, could have to be met by UK taxpayers or from other consumers
Collapse raises questions about Warrington council’s investment in lossmaking company
Contracts for difference would be a dangerous exercise in kicking the can down the road
Analysis for the FT predicts second sharp rise in electricity and gas bills by next winter
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