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Heathrow fire caused by preventable fault, report finds, as Ofgem launches investigation into incident – as it happened

Fire caused by ‘catastrophic failure’ on one of transformer’s high voltage bushings, a ‘technical fault’ most likely caused by moisture and first detected in 2018

The Guardian - UK

Great Britain’s energy networks to get £24bn upgrade but bills to rise

Ofgem approves investment amid push by government to expand UK’s renewables sector

The Guardian - UK

Energy bills fall as price cap predicted to drop further in October

The latest forecast of a further 1% drop comes on the day Ofgem’s latest price cap adjustment – a fall of 7%, or £129 – takes effect for households.

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Energy bills are set to surge. Here’s why

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The Independent UK

Energy bills set to rise after Ofgem approves £24bn investment

UK energy bills are set to rise despite billions of pounds of investment to upgrade infrastructure ...

The National (Scotland)

Energy bills to rise after Ofgem approves £24bn investment

The watchdog revealed households will see bills surge by £104 by 2031 to cover the cost of the extra network investment.

Evening Standard

Energy bills to rise £104 despite price cap drop

The money will go towards a major upgrade of the UK grid

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Millions told to send in meter readings today to save money

Ofgem’s energy price cap will fall by 7% from July 1, meaning a drop of £129 to £1,720 per year for the typical household bill.

The Independent UK

Energy sector set to discuss how National Grid can meet AI demand

The group is made up of energy providers, tech companies, energy regulator Ofgem, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Tech Secretary Peter Kyle.

Evening Standard

ECO4 scheme: How to apply for free solar panels in the UK

The government’s ECO4 scheme offers grants to help low-income households improve their energy efficiency, from solar panels to insulation and new heating systems. Here’s who qualifies, what’s covered and how to apply.

The Independent UK

Energy market needs more time-based tariffs, Ofgem boss tells MPs

Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley told MPs that the tariffs could ‘dramatically reduce bills’.

Evening Standard

Households urged to submit meter readings ahead of Ofgem lowered price cap

Households in Scotland have been urged to submit meter readings before midnight on June 30 to avoid being overcharged

The National (Scotland)

UK energy meter switch-off delayed amid fears over heating and higher bills

RTS meters in 300,000 homes to be phased out rather than turned off on 30 June deadline

The Guardian - UK

Miliband extends help with energy bills to more than 500,000 London homes

But campaigners warn the £150 rebate is not enough to protect vulnerable households

Evening Standard

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Switching off RTS energy meter system to be delayed, says Government

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said there will be a ‘managed and more controlled start’ to the phase-out from June 30.

The Independent UK

4,000 customers to get compensation for unpaid Warm Home Discounts

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The Independent UK

Major UK energy provider ordered to pay £150 compensation to thousands of customers

Ofgem says the provider ‘fell short’ of its standards

Evening Standard

Utilita to pay £277,000 for Warm Home Discount payment failures

Ofgem found the supplier failed to pass on the mandatory discount to more than 4,000 customers.

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Hundreds of Ofgem staff vote to strike in pay dispute

HUNDREDS of workers at the energy regulator Ofgem have voted for strike action in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions ...

The National (Scotland)

New Scottish underground hydrogen storage project awarded £500k

A project to develop a new type of underground hydrogen storage in Scotland has been awarded £500,000

The Guardian - UK

Still waiting for my replacement meter from EDF – even the CEO couldn’t help

Letter: Ofgem urges those who still have old Radio Teleswitch Service meters to contact their supplier, but it hasn’t been easy for Sally Jaine

The Guardian - UK

Calls for Drax to be forced to fully disclose its biomass sourcing

Campaigners say the publication of key KPMG report must be a condition to MPs extending subsidies scheme

The National (Scotland)

Scotland Gas Networks among firms to pay £8m in fines after attending leaks late

SCOTLAND Gas Network is among three distribution companies which are paying a combined £8 million in penalties after failing to attend…

The Guardian - UK

Three gas firms fined £8m by Ofgem for being too slow to attend leaks

Watchdog says penalties reflect ‘potentially serious risk to the public’ of missed callout targets

The Independent UK

Three energy firms fined £8m by Ofgem for attending gas leaks late

Cadent Gas, Scotland Gas Networks and Southern Gas Networks agreed to pay a combined £8 million in penalties

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