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Latest energy news: price rises and cost saving updates

Find all the latest energy news affecting UK customers here. Stay on top of price rises, potential savings and more with our collection of gas and electricity-focused articles.

Smart Energy Meter In Kitchen Measuring Electricity And Gas Use With Man Looking At Bills
23 November 2023

Energy price cap to rise to £1,928

Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap will increase to £1,928 from 1 January 2024, which means a bill rise at a time of peak energy usage.

01 September 2023

Octopus Energy agrees deal to buy Shell Energy

Octopus has resolved the long-mooted exit of Shell Energy from the UK by striking a deal to acquire its energy and broadband customers.

woman looking at her smart meter bill
25 August 2023

Energy price cap level lowered for third consecutive time to £1,923

With the price cap level being lowered yet again by Ofgem, what does this mean for customers and the likelihood of being able to switch to affordable energy deals?

24 July 2023

Uswitch 2023 Energy Awards winners announced

Uswitch has announced the winners of its annual Energy Awards, which have been slimmed down this year to reflect the ongoing challenges of the energy market.

21 June 2023

Nearly six million households are stuck with a supplier they didn't choose

Uswitch research has found that nearly six million households are stuck with an energy supplier they didn't choose after their previous energy supplier went out of business.

So Energy logo
14 June 2023

Uswitch and So Energy launch exclusive fixed deal cheaper than the price cap

Uswitch and So Energy have launched an exclusive fixed deal cheaper than the price cap to both new and existing customers.