Energy
My hands are frozen as I type – we are existing, not living | Letter
Letter: Helena Parker has been a staunch Tory voter all her life, but can no longer support a party that does not think of people’s needs, only how to balance the books
01, Dec, 2022 @6:28 PM
Losing energy support will mean ‘fuel poverty for more than 7m’ in UK
A new report calls for targeted help for those who will no longer qualify from changes next spring
Miles Brignall
30, Nov, 2022 @10:00 PM
UK food price inflation hits new high of 12.4%
Rise in cost of essentials will hit poorer households, already struggling with higher energy bills, hardest
Sarah Butler
30, Nov, 2022 @12:01 AM
Octopus takeover of Bulb faces delay after rivals seek judicial review
Three companies complain over lack of transparency around deal which could be biggest government bailout since RBS and Lloyds
Alex Lawson, Jasper Jolly and Anna Isaac
29, Nov, 2022 @6:34 PM
Disabled children can’t afford to use their ventilators this winter. Politicians need to face reality | Frances Ryan
It’s not fearmongering to suggest that in the absence of proper state support this winter, people are going to die, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
Frances Ryan
29, Nov, 2022 @8:00 AM
Calls for UK ban on pre-payment meter installations made under court warrants
End Fuel Poverty Coalition fears energy suppliers are using warrants to disconnect poorest ‘by the back door’
Miles Brignall and agencies
29, Nov, 2022 @12:01 AM
National Grid cancels plans to start emergency winter scheme
Operator had indicated it could ask consumers to start using demand flexibility service on Tuesday
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
28, Nov, 2022 @3:41 PM
UK households have cut energy consumption by 10%, say suppliers
E.ON reports up to 15% drop as Grant Shapps writes to firms saying customers cutting back on energy use should not face direct debit rise
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
27, Nov, 2022 @3:30 PM
The Observer view on fuel poverty measures freezing out poorest Britons | Observer editorial
New analysis reveals the least affluent need urgent government support this winter
Observer editorial
27, Nov, 2022 @9:04 AM
Millions of households will be spending nearly third of income on fuel by spring
Findings come amid mounting evidence that the poorest people in the UK are paying a ‘poverty premium’ for basic services
Michael Savage Policy Editor
27, Nov, 2022 @6:00 AM
The Christmas show must go on: householders vow to keep the festive lights on
Soaring energy bills and cost of living crisis won’t deter yuletide light show enthusiasts but councils cut back
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
26, Nov, 2022 @12:00 PM
Ofgem unveils new energy rules but ‘fails to protect’ customer deposits
Regulator criticised because it will only ‘closely’ monitor suppliers’ use of credit balances
Alex Lawson Energy correspondent
25, Nov, 2022 @8:29 AM
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