Gas and electricity news, Oct - Dec 2008

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Older people 'worried about keeping warm this winter'

28 November 2008

Many of the UK's pensioners are concerned about how they will stay warm this winter, according to new research by Age Concern.

Prepayment meter switching service launched by uSwitch.com

26 November 2008

uSwitch.com has launched a new prepayment meter switching service to help 5.9 million gas and electricity customers get a better deal.

UK 'close to facing major power shortage'

25 November 2008

The UK is at risk of facing a major power shortage as investment in new energy generation capacity is unlikely to keep pace with demand.

Energy firms 'putting up direct debits'

24 November 2008

Gas and electricity providers have been accused of putting up the direct debits of their customers - even if they are in credit.

NEA calls for pre-Christmas energy price cuts

24 November 2008

National Energy Action has called on gas and electricity providers to give consumers an early Christmas present and cut prices before the festive season.

Tories propose energy bill crackdown

18 November 2008

The Conservative Party has promised to ban gas and electricity providers from charging a premium to customers on pre-payment meters if they are elected into government.

Scottish government calls for VAT holiday on energy

17 November 2008

The Scottish government is urging the chancellor to temporarily scrap VAT on gas and electricity bills to help households this winter.

Gas and electricity companies 'profiting from the poor'

17 November 2008

Gas and electricity suppliers make over £500 million extra each year from customers on pre-payment meters, it has been claimed.

Union demands energy market overhaul

14 November 2008

The Unite union is demanding an overhaul of the energy market, insisting urgent action is needed to prevent fuel poverty from spiralling.

'Don't be complacent' about energy prices

13 November 2008

Consumers are being urged not to become complacent about energy prices after Scottish & Southern Energy revealed it hopes to cut gas and electricity costs next year.

Price controls on energy 'may be necessary'

12 November 2008

A group of MPs has suggested that it may be necessary to reintroduce price controls on energy to ensure households are protected from soaring utility bills.

Scottish & Southern Energy 'to announce fall in profits'

11 November 2008

Gas and electricity provider Scottish & Southern Energy is set to announce a fall in profits for the six months to September, it has been reported.

High energy costs 'forcing pensioners to live in one room'

10 November 2008

The soaring cost of gas and electricity is forcing many pensioners to live in one room to save money on their energy bills.

Brits switching energy suppliers to save money

06 November 2008

As the economic downturn continues to bit into household budgets, savvy consumers are shopping around to get the best deals on their gas and electricity.

UK energy prices rising 'faster than EU average'

05 November 2008

Gas and electricity prices in the UK have risen almost twice as fast as the European Union (EU) average, according to new figures from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Cancer patients 'need winter fuel help'

04 November 2008

Cancer patients should be given a winter fuel allowance similar to that offered to the over-60s, a leading charity has claimed.

BizzEnergy collapse 'another blow for small firms'

03 November 2008

The news that the business energy provider BizzEnergy has gone into administration will come as another blow to small firms, uSwitch.com has claimed.

Centrica seeks funding to buy British Energy stake

31 October 2008

Energy supplier Centrica is looking to raise capital through a rights issue in order to fund its acquisition of a stake in British Energy.

Money a major motivator for cutting energy usage

30 October 2008

While most Brits understand the environmental benefits of going green and cutting their gas and electricity usage, money is a major motivator for many to actually take action, it has emerged.

Customers 'less satisfied' with their energy providers

29 October 2008

Gas and electricity providers have seen customer satisfaction fall over the last year, according to research by uSwitch.com.