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Industry reaction to British Gas price risesBritish Gas have followed the lead of Scottish Power and introduced double digit price rises for gas and electricity despite the wholesale cost being significantly lower than in 2008. Here is the reaction. |
British Gas boiler scheme 'can cut bills'Consumers may find they are able to make savings on energy bills by taking advantage of a new boiler scrappage promotion by British Gas. |
British Gas 2010 profits up by 24%British Gas has announced profits were up by 24 per cent to £742million for 2010 as a result of high usage in the early months of 2010 and a big increase in customers during the year. |
Cut your energy bills in 2011Energy costs are predicted to rise over the next few years. Find out what practical steps you can take to keep your energy costs low this winter and in the future. |
Energy price rises 'to add £560m to household costs'Recent increases in energy prices by the UK's largest providers will add approximately £560 million to household bills, a new study has found. |
'Price rise misery' for npower customersThe decision by utilities supplier npower to add five per cent to its electricity and gas tariffs from January 4th has been described as "price rise misery" for the six million affected households. |
Survey: 30% of households given incorrect energy billsSome 30% of households have received an incorrect bill from their energy supplier in the past two years, with 17% being affected on more than one occasion, a new survey has revealed. |
Last of the big six joins "price cut bonanza"The last member of the UK's big six energy suppliers - ScottishPower - has joined its rivals in announcing cuts to its standard gas prices. |
Debt to energy suppliers 'hits £728m'The coldest winter for 30 years has seen home owners fall deeper into debt with energy suppliers, with the total owed now topping £728 million, according to new research. |
E.ON joins energy price warE.ON has followed fellow big six energy suppliers British Gas and Scottish and Southern Energy by announcing it will cut its gas prices by six per cent from March 31st. |
Scottish and Southern Energy slashes pricesScottish and Southern Energy is cutting standard dual fuel gas prices by four per cent or £30 from March 29th. |
EDF Energy 'fires next shot in online price war'Utility company EDF Energy has fired the next shot in the ongoing online price war by releasing two new price plans, according to Confused.com. |
British Gas profits 'should fuel price cuts'Record-breaking annual profits of £595 million for British Gas only add to the "weight of evidence" for reductions in fuel prices, uSwitch.com has said. |
End of fixed energy plans 'could fuel price surge'Millions of consumers could be hit by a surge in their energy bills when a number of fixed or capped priced deals come to an end next month, comparison service uSwitch.com has warned. |
Ofgem adds to concerns about soaring energy billsEnergy regulator Ofgem has warned today that UK consumers could face massive hikes in energy prices over the next decade while also warning of potential shortages. |
Winter fuel bills soarWinter fuel bills for an average household are likely to be 20% higher this year as a result of the coldest weather the UK has seen in two decades. |
High energy bills create concern says Which?Two thirds (65%) of consumers have become concerned about paying their energy bills in recent weeks thanks to the cold weather a new survey from consumer champion Which? has revealed. |
Ofgem warns energy suppliers over wholesale gas pricesThe UK energy watchdog Ofgem has warned energy suppliers that customers must benefit from a fall in wholesale gas prices. |
Government unveils smart energy meter plansGas and electricity providers are to be responsible for the roll our of so-called new smart energy meters by 2020 bringing to an end unpopular and often inaccurate estimated bills. |
British Gas offers monthly bills to customersBritish Gas is to give its customers the option of paying accurate energy bills each month instead of quarterly estimated bills. |
Online tariff could reduce energy billsManaging energy bills online and paying by direct debit could save householders hundreds of pounds annually in gas and electricity costs, new research has found. |
Queen's Speech offers financial package for UKThe Queen's Speech has delivered a package of bills heavily aimed at ensuring greater fiscal reponsiblity and consumer protection. |
Smaller energy players overtake Big SixThe Big Six energy suppliers have long dominated the UK gas and electricity market, offering the best prices, albeit at a higher level than most would like. |
Pensioners 'pay more, get less' for energyPensioners are paying more but getting less energy, a report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has revealed. |
Social tariff take-up hits one millionEnergy suppliers have exceeded their target to increase spending on social tariffs but customer groups said there is still a long to go on fuel poverty. |
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