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September 26, 2023

Social tariffs could cut vulnerable households’ energy bills by £330

New analysis from Cornwall Insight revealed that introducing social tariffs could reduce the energy bills of the UK’s poorest households by £330.

September 13, 2023

Over £440 million of energy bill support lost last year, says NEA

Fuel poverty charity National Energy Action has revealed that over £440 million allocated to support vulnerable households with their energy bills went unspent last winter.

September 7, 2023

Public supports social tariff amidst fears of a tough winter

New research by EDF has found 77% of the British public are in favour of the introduction of a social tariff to support vulnerable customers.

September 1, 2023

Net Zero by Current± launches

The team at Current± News are pleased to announce the official launch of the Net Zero by Current± podcast this afternoon!

August 25, 2023

Energy sector reacts: price cap welcome but worries remain

The energy sector has welcomed the £1,923 energy price cap announced today by Ofgem but concerns remain over vulnerable households.

August 25, 2023

Reduced Q4 price cap remains almost £700 above pre-crisis levels

Ofgem has today (25 August) announced that the Q4 energy price cap will be set at £1,923 - £785 more than the April 2021 cap.

August 24, 2023

6.3 million UK households face fuel poverty, as price cap concerns loom

National Energy Action (NEA) has estimated that 6.3 million UK households could by left in fuel poverty this October.

August 18, 2023

Final prediction sees Q4 price cap drop by over £200

Cornwall Insight’s final Q4 Default Tariff Cap prediction sees a £251 drop from the current cap.

August 17, 2023

Energy price cap reduction contributes to inflation drop

The Office for National Statistics has cited falling electricity and gas prices as having a major impact in the fall of inflation to 6.8%.

August 8, 2023

CPS calls to abolish Energy Price Cap

The Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) has called for the abolishment of the price cap claiming it has gone “far beyond its intended purpose.”

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