Energy regulator Ofgem is to introduce new rules to cap installation costs for customers who are forced to have prepayment meters fitted, and will ban charges altogether for the most vulnerable customers.
Not-for-profit energy provider Ebico has launched a tariff that offers Economy 7 users 'free' electricity at night - but don't assume the word 'free' means this will be the cheapest tariff for you.
Energy regulator Ofgem has called on suppliers to do more to help those who fall behind on payments, after finding customers owe an average of more than £600 before being put on a debt repayment plan.
A group of 192 MPs has called on the Prime Minster to deliver on a pre-election pledge to bring in an energy price cap to protect the 17 million households on expensive standard variable tariffs.
If you're on British Gas's standard tariff, you'll see your rates jump today as it's hiking prices. On average, a typical dual-fuel household will see bills rise by 7.3% – or £76/year – so act now to switch and save.
15 September 2017
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