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18 November 2015

Thousands without power as Barney bashes the UK

Large numbers of households across the country are without power this morning, as Storm Barney bashed the country overnight. The affected areas include Wales, the Midlands, as well as Southern and Eastern England. read this story

12 November 2015

New Complaints Stats published by OFGEM and Ombudsman

New complaints statistics have been released by energy suppliers covering the third quarter of 2015 (July-Sep). British Gas comes out best, SSE as worst of the Big Six. Best improver was E.ON. read this story

11 November 2015

SSE post bumper profit rise of 48%

SSE, also known as Scottish & Southern Energy, has posted bumper profits for the first half of their financial year. From April to September they made £549M in profit up 48% on last year. For the full year they are on track to make £1.5 billion in profit. read this story

26 October 2015

Britons pay highest electricity charges in Europe

Britons might feel a bit hard done by when we receive our energy bills, but statistics from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) show that we have good reason to be. According to the figures we pay the highest rates per kilowatt hour in Europe. read this story

13 October 2015

energyhelpline launch Autumn Collective Switch

energyhelpline have launched their latest collective switch to the public today. The Great British Collective will bring together up to 100,000 customers in a huge group and has manged to bag a market beating deal that beats the best on offer in the open market right now. The deal will save an average customer £276 a year off their energy bills. read this story

06 October 2015

Our tips to a smoother switch

Using a whole of market site like energyhelpline accredited by OFGEM you can be sure to get a whole market view not a partial one and that the calculations are accurate. read this story