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Octopus takeover of Bulb faces delay after rivals seek judicial review

Three companies complain over lack of transparency around deal which could be biggest government bailout since RBS and Lloyds

The Guardian - UK

How the lights went out on Bulb – and the wrangle over its future

Decision on timing of Octopus’s takeover of collapsed energy supplier will be taken in court on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Pensioner, 80, left to live in room where 'asbestos was found' after British Gas visit

Sheila Sneddon cleaned debris and left work and materials without knowing she was being exposed to the potentially deadly substance as she had her boiler replaced

Daily Mirror

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Newcastle family tell of horror as mum, 80, left to live in room where 'asbestos was found'

Pensioner Sheila Sneddon claims she had to fight to get British Gas to carry out checks after she says it failed to adhere to safety procedure

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis says millions can still claim help even if they are not on benefits

Martin Lewis said millions are missing out on vital help by not checking what else is available

Liverpool Echo

British Gas among 17 energy suppliers told to improve approach to vulnerable customers

‘We hope this report acts as a wake-up call,’ charity says

The Independent UK

Worst energy companies named and shamed with 5 found to have 'severe' issues - see list

Ofgem has published the results of its review into 17 energy suppliers and warned each firm needs to improve how they look after vulnerable households this winter

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Dad's warning as British Gas raises monthly bill from £350 to £1,320 - and can't say why

Dad-of-four Andy Hirst, who joined British Gas earlier this year after his previous supplier went out of business, was astonished when his monthly bill shot up from £350 to £1,320

Daily Mirror

Dad 'in disbelief' after British Gas bill skyrockets from £250 to £1,320 a month

Andy Hirst worries there could be thousands more customers with the energy supplier who find themselves in the same position.

Daily Record

‘We’ve got no choice’: locals fear life as lab rats in UK hydrogen heating pilot

In Whitby, just outside Ellesmere Port, residents wait to hear whether their village will be chosen

The Guardian - UK

Dad-of-four stunned after British Gas bill soars from £250 to £1,320 a month

He worries others could fall victim to a similar situation

Manchester Evening News

Shock as British Gas direct debit soars from £350 to £1,320 a month

Father-of-four says there could be thousands of other customers who might be hit like his family

Wales Online

Octopus Energy, British Gas, E.On and OVO Energy to pay customers up to £100 to reduce their electricity use

Customers are asked to switch the time that they use electricity to off-peak hours during some days when supply is tight

Liverpool Echo

New Warm Home Discount helpline for people to find out if they are due £150 energy bill discount

We also have a full list of suppliers offering Warm Home Discount to customers this winter.

Daily Record

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Wales Online

Two more energy suppliers to pay families for using less energy

Eon Next and Utilita join British Gas, Ovo and Octopus in launching plans to help prevent power shortages in response to blackout warnings from the National Grid

Daily Record

Full list of energy companies offering money back schemes for reducing consumption

Energy suppliers are running similar schemes to National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service.

Chronicle Live

Eon Next and Utilita join British Gas, Ovo and Octopus to pay families for using less energy

Five suppliers have now launched plans to help prevent power shortages in response to blackout warnings from the National Grid

Manchester Evening News

People with British Gas, Octopus, EDF and E.On are being paid not to use electricity

National Grid hopes the new scheme will help avoid blackouts this winter

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Wales Online

The energy companies paying up to £100 to use power at off-peak times

The schemes have been set up after National Grid Electricity System Operator said Britain could face three-hour planned power cuts if there is a shortage of gas

Nottingham Post

Full-list of energy companies paying customers up to £100 for using power at off-peak times

The scheme is being rolled out to prevent a winter blackout

Daily Mirror

Full list of energy companies paying up to £100 for using power at off-peak times

There are now five energy providers offering up to £100 this winter for customers who use power at times of low demand, and it's all to help avoid any chance of blackouts

Nottingham Post

The Nottinghamian: 'Losing sleep' over spiralling energy costs

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Evening Standard

Pressure mounts on energy giants as National Grid’s profits soar 50%

The electricity network operator pledged to raise spending on critical infrastructure to £40 billion by 2026

The Guardian - UK

Stronger profits at British Gas owner fuel £250m share buyback

Higher electricity and gas prices offset weaker performance in Centrica’s household services

Nottingham Post

Pensioners consider getting jobs as people lose sleep over energy bills

“I’m considering getting a job at 75 and I’ve not switched my gas on since March"

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