electricity prices
Consumers to receive annual letter informing them of "best tariffs"
The UK's Big Six energy companies have agreed a move with the Government that will see them write to their customers to inform them of the best available tariffs. Consumers will receive at least one letter a year informing them of available tariffs, as well as advice on how to switch. Recent statistics have shown that ...
E.ON see profits fall for 2011
E.ON has reported a 7.6 per cent fall in their UK profits for 2011. Unexpected mild weather conditions during the winter and rising prices at wholesale are thought to be contributing factors to the dip in profits. According to the Press Association, E.ON's profits came in at £304 million - despite the supplier having increased ...
UK consumers wish to see VAT axed from energy bills, study shows
A recent study, conducted by uSwitch.com, has found that the majority of UK consumers would like to see VAT axed on their household gas and electricity bills, according to an article published by myfinances.co.uk A massive 98 per cent of those surveyed stated that they thought the government should scrap the tax - offering VAT-free ...
British Gas warns of energy price rises for next decade
The head of British Gas has warned customers that energy bills will continue to rise during the next decade, according to an article published by the Telegraph. Managing director of the energy supplier, Phil Bentley, stated that gas and electricity prices would rise because of the implementation of green taxes, as well as to fund ...
npower look to meet demand of medium-sized businesses with new service
Research, conducted by energy supplier, npower, has found that around 44 per cent of medium-sized businesses in the United Kingdom feel that current products don't meet their needs, according to an article published by freshbusinessthinking.com. It was also found that rising gas and electricity prices were presented as a greater risk to the businesses surveyed ...
British Gas the latest supplier to cut prices
Energy supplier, British Gas, has followed in the footsteps of EDF Energy by cutting its energy prices, according to an article published by the Daily Mail. The move - which will be implemented immediately - will see electricity prices cut by around five per cent for 5.3 billion British Gas customers. Despite the cut to ...
Miliband to highlight plans to end dominance of the “big six”
Following on from Energy Secretary, Chris Huhne's speech at last week's Lib Dem Conference, Labour leader, Ed Miliband is set to use his party's own conference to highlight Labour's plans to provide families with cheaper gas and electricity, according to a report published by the Telegraph. Set to take place tomorrow (September 26) in Liverpool, ...
"Overcharging" claim by energy watchdog
Government energy watchdog Ofgem says the UK's biggest energy suppliers could be "overcharging" millions of customers. Huge prices rises have been announced across the board by five of the UK's Big Six energy firms - EDF Energy is yet to announce a hike. However, Scottish Power, Scottish and Southern, British Gas, Npower and E.ON have ...
Energy bills to rise by £200 as Scottish Power unleashes massive price rises
Millions of families are to face crippling energy bills after one supplier revealed massive price rises yesterday. Scottish Power revealed electricity charges will jump 10% and gas by a staggering 19% on August 1 – an increase for some of almost £200. Now British Gas, E.ON, npower, EDF Energy and Scottish & Southern Energy are ...
How to cut costs at home
Everyone is trying to tighten their belts at the moment, and there are some quick and easy ways you can do just that and reduce your household costs without adapting your lifestyle. 1. Don't leave appliances on standby. Appliances will still be using energy while they are on standby so pull the plug when you're ...
