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British Gas has pledged to scrap its standard variable tariff for new customers next year, replacing it with a one-year tariff with no exit fees – but it so far can't promise the new deal will be any cheaper.
20 November 2017
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.
10 November 2017
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.
7 November 2017
SSE and Innogy SE - the owners of Npower - have confirmed they've reached an agreement to merge their energy supply businesses.
7 November 2017
Three out of five households are still paying an average £300 more than they need to for their energy despite near-record switching rates this year.
31 October 2017
Anyone who has a smart meter will be able to upgrade it to ensure they can switch providers more easily, the Government has confirmed.
26 October 2017
An independent review into the cost of energy has found that we are paying too much for our gas and electric – and says that prices should be falling.
26 October 2017
Next generation smart meters which allow you to switch energy provider without losing their smart features will be rolled out from early next year.
20 October 2017
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.
16 October 2017
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