Chris Huhne
Big Energy Week begins - with 43% of people worried about bills
Big Energy Week begins today (January 16), with new research showing 43% of people are worried they can't afford their next fuel bill. A further 50% claim energy bills will put "strain" on their finances in 2012. Big Energy Week, organised by Citizens Advice, aims to show billpayers there are myriad ways to manage your ...
EDF Energy become first of 'big six' to reduce gas prices
One of the United Kingdom's "Big Six" energy suppliers, EDF Energy, has announced that it will cut its gas prices by around five per cent - and in the process become the first major supplier to implement a price cut. The cuts will come into play from February 7, and will mean that the average ...
Ofgem to look into long-term security of UK gas supplies
The government has commissioned energy industry regulator, Ofgem, to investigate the long-term future of the United Kingdom's gas supplies, according to an article published by the Telegraph. Concern has risen in the past few months following rising prices from energy suppliers and, as a result Ofgem has been asked to determine whether "further action is ...
EDF, E:ON and npower open to price inquiry
In the aftermath of a spate of recent criticism regarding rising energy prices, three of the “big six” energy suppliers have stated that they would welcome an inquiry into prices, according to an article published by This Is Money. EDF, E:ON and npower have all reacted positively to the idea, following Energy Secretary, Chris Huhne's accusation ...
Energy Secretary pledges change to current energy supplier practices
Following a recent interview in a newspaper, in which he criticised consumers for not “shopping around” for energy prices, Chris Huhne has made a pledge to “get tough” with energy suppliers, according to an article published on the BBC's website. Making a speech at the Lib Dem conference in Birmingham, the Energy Secretary told the ...
Huhne criticises lack of 'shopping around' on energy rates
Following the recent 15.4 per cent rise in gas prices from EDF, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Chris Huhne, has intimated that consumers should take greater care in shopping for their energy deals if they're to get cheaper bills. Huhne, speaking in an interview with the Times, was critical of consumers, stating ...
Big Six say energy reforms will cost consumers
The Big Six energy suppliers, which supply 99% of the UK's gas and electricity, are under fire for increasing prices. Two of the six have already announced rises four to five times the rate of inflation, citing market pressures for the rise. The other four are expected to follow suit. The Government has already announced ...
Cautious welcome for energy reforms from consumers
A leading consumer group has praised plans to reform the energy market as laid out by energy minister Chris Huhne. Consumer Focus says the changes may lead to cheaper gas and electricity bills. The group has been outspoken in its calls for change - asking Government to consider better regulation in the energy market and ...
"Use price comparison sites to beat rises" - energy minister
The Government has urged consumers to switch energy suppliers to get cheap gas and electricity bills on the back of more price rises. Energy minister Chris Huhne MP said people should use price comparison websites to find the best deal for their energy bills. Mr Huhne was speaking after another major energy supplier, British Gas, ...
Government moves to break up 'big six' energy suppliers
Smaller energy suppliers will meet energy secretary, Chris Huhne MP, to discuss ways to break up the "big six" stranglehold on UK energy supplies. The six biggest suppliers, British Gas, E.ON, EDF, Scottish Power, npower and Scottish and Southern - account for 99% of the UK's energy supply. The Government is keen to get more ...
