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Energy Secretary Chris Huhne today insisted proposed reforms of the electricity market provided the "best possible solution" to protect consumers against the kind of price hikes seen in recent days.
12 July 2011
11 July 2011
British Gas will hike gas prices by an average 18% and electricity 16% from 18 August in a blow to 9 million households, it announced today.
8 July 2011
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) will suspend doorstep selling with immediate effect, it revealed today.
8 July 2011
Wholesale energy prices are to be scrutinised by energy regulator Ofgem, after end of year results were this week revealed by five of the big six energy providers.
7 July 2011
The Energy Saving Trust has cut its estimate of how much money the average household will save on its electricity bills by installing solar panels to £70 a year from £120, shrinking free solar panels' gains.
1 July 2011
Centrica, the firm that owns British Gas, today says it's highly likely the company will put prices up. Consumers should urgently consider switching and fixing their energy deals.
28 June 2011
Energy regulator Ofgem plans to radically overhaul the energy market to help keep prices under control and reduce complexity for consumers.
22 June 2011
The boss of British Gas has defended the energy industry in the face of public anger at rising prices.
21 June 2011
Low usage energy customers face the steepest price hikes as a result of Scottish Power's latest round of price rises.
20 June 2011
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