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April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with big bills rises as tax changes 'to cost families £3,500'

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Evening Standard

Households urged to seek fixed energy deals as latest price cap hike takes effect

The third consecutive increase to Ofgem’s price cap sees the bill of a typical household paying by direct debit rise 6.4% to £1,849 a year.

Evening Standard

Energy price cap increase: is too late to fix your tariff?

As of 1 April, the energy price cap rose by 6.4 per cent, which means that customers on variable rates will have seen their prices rise. Is it too late to fix yours?

Evening Standard

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What bills will rise this week?

From April, households will have to pay more for everything from energy to council tax

Evening Standard

Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll shows

ALMOST half of Scots are worried about being able to afford their energy bills over the coming year, according to a new survey ...

The National (Scotland)

Lowest earners ‘running out of options’ ahead of April bill hikes

Citizens Advice said those on the lowest incomes were ‘already stretched to breaking point’ even before ‘awful April’ bill rises take effect.

Evening Standard

Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll finds

The poll found that 46% of people are concerned about their ability to pay for gas or electricity.

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Octopus Energy hits back at wind firms' 'untenable' attack on zonal pricing

An Octopus Energy boss has hit back at offshore wind firms that are urging the UK Government to rule out introducing zonal pricing.

The National (Scotland)

Ofgem to crack down on energy suppliers that botch smart meter installations

Millions of devices have been left to go into ‘dumb’ mode, where they stop automatically transmitting readings

The Guardian - UK

Improve smart meter wait times or pay compensation, Ofgem to tell energy firms

The regulator said it wanted to improve services around smart meters to help boost take-up across the country.

Evening Standard

Government urged to improve response to ‘world-beatingly high’ energy bills

A watchdog said the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero must improve plans to support households vulnerable to fuel poverty.

Evening Standard

Energy bills and debt are rising yet again – here are three things that would help vulnerable households

Energy prices are rising faster than benefits, wages or pensions, meaning the amount that UK households owe to energy suppliers – their energy debt – is also likely to grow.

The Conversation

Ofgem’s energy price cap doesn’t cover our LPG supply

We’ve already experienced a big jump in the cost of gas in Mid Wales and are worried it will soon be even higher

The Guardian - UK

Martin Lewis issues urgent plea for households to take up cheaper energy offer before cap rise

Martin Lewis says all bill payers should consider a new deal before the price cap increases in April

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Evening Standard

Hospitality bosses demand investigation into "extortionate" energy bills

Soaring gas and electricity bills are one of the biggest threats to the survival of many restaurants and bars

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis names one ‘abominable’ energy firm as he makes billing plea to MPs

Under current rules, energy firms should not back-bill for more than 12 months as long as there hasn't been an unreasonable obstacle

Evening Standard

Minister says she would have struggled to sleep if running Heathrow

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander made the comment following a report the airport’s chief executive went back to bed after the power outage began.

The Guardian - UK

Hospitality industry asks UK watchdog to look into ‘entrenched’ energy bill problems

Trade body tells Competition and Markets Authority it fears companies may have been overcharged for years

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Heathrow had access to power despite shutdown, says National Grid chief

John Pettigrew said two substations were ‘always available for the distribution network companies and Heathrow to take power’

The Independent UK

Heathrow had enough power to avoid shutdown, says National Grid

Chief executive John Pettigrew said two substations were ‘always available’

Evening Standard

What we know about the closure and reopening of Heathrow Airport

Around 200,000 passengers were affected by Friday’s closure of Europe’s busiest airport.

Evening Standard

Heathrow Airport returning to normal as investigations ordered into power outage

British Airways said it is anticipating being able to run a ‘near-full schedule’ on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

‘Wake-up call’: ministers launch urgent investigation into Heathrow shutdown

Government says lessons need to be learned after the substation fire that caused chaos for 300,000 passengers

Evening Standard

Ed Miliband orders grid operator to urgently investigate Heathrow power outage after fire

Flights resumed at the west London airport on Friday evening and restrictions on overnight flights were temporarily lifted after hours of closure.

The National (Scotland)

Martin Lewis calls out Scottish Power for 'abominable' back-billing practice

CONSUMER champion Martin Lewis has backed calls for energy back-billing to be limited to six months as he singled out Scottish Power for being…

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