New data from Ofgem has shown that energy debt has risen 15% year-on-year, hitting a record high of £4.79 billion, marking a 5% increase from the previous quarter. The number of accounts repaying debt rose by 3% for electricity and...

Nearly half of small businesses have increased their sustainability efforts over the past year, according to latest figures. Two-thirds also plan to do more on sustainability over the next 12 months, according to research by the Small Business Institute. Over a...

The UK’s smart meter system is an under-utilised tool with the potential to serve the nation in new and important ways, according to latest research from LCP Delta. Commissioned by Calisen, the report explores how smart meters could better support...

Britain has more than enough electricity supply to meet demand through the winter months, despite households facing higher bills following the Iran war, according to the energy system operator. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) nonetheless cautioned over “tight days”...

Ofgem has issued a call for input around the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the energy sector. The regulator is keen to understand how organisations are assuring the safe, secure, fair and effective operation of AI tools and...

Following a consultation, the time before consumers can raise a complaint to the Ombudsman will be cut from 8 weeks to 6 weeks. Penalties could also be levied against suppliers who have failed to pay up on time under redress...

Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the peace-deal agreement. Oil prices have eased back further below 80 US dollars a barrel after the US and Iran signed a deal to...