Octopus Energy Says Andy Burnham’s Leadership Could Slash Energy Bills by £200 Saturday, July 18, 2026 energy octopus andyburnham labour electricity bills marketreform grid renewables uk As Andy Burnham steps into leadership as the new Prime Minister, Octopus Energy is spotlighting a significant opportunity to reduce energy costs for British households. The newly appointed Labour leader, who represents … Read More
New Law to Ban Sale of High-Caffeine Energy Drinks to Children Under 16 in England from April 2027 Saturday, July 18, 2026 energy caffeine children health legislation ban supermarkets england wellbeing school Starting April 2027, children under the age of 16 in England will be prohibited from purchasing high-caffeine energy drinks in supermarkets and all other retail locations. This new legislation targets drinks—other than tea or … Read More
Government confirms £350 compensation for heating oil customers affected by price surge Wednesday, July 15, 2026 heatingoil compensation cma pricecrisis middleeast regulation consumers contracts energy uk Heating oil customers who faced cancelled orders during a recent price surge triggered by the Middle East crisis are set to receive up to £350 in compensation. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) revealed that … Read More
Octopus Energy Reveals Surge in Electricity Usage During England vs Norway Match Monday, July 13, 2026 electricity energy octopusenergy football england pubs celebration demand households usage sport Octopus Energy has released new data highlighting a remarkable increase in electricity usage during the England vs Norway football match on Saturday night. Analysis reveals that pubs experienced a 42% surge in electricity … Read More
Heat Pumps May Increase Household Energy Bills by £95 Annually, Report Warns Sunday, July 12, 2026 heatpumps energy labour electricity bills netzero fuelpoverty insulation subsidies cleanenergy A recent report raises concerns that eco-friendly heat pumps, central to Labour Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s Net Zero initiative, could actually increase household energy bills by approximately £95 per year. While Mr. … Read More
Andy Burnham Faces Pressure to Reverse Fuel Duty Freeze, Potentially Costing Households Up to £100 Thursday, July 2, 2026 fuel duty labour reeves burnham prices energy inflation fuelcut costofliving Fuel duty, frozen for over a decade, faces uncertainty under the prospective leadership of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister. The current Labour Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, pledged to keep the freeze intact until the end of this … Read More