tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Amanda Solloway 2024-04-04T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-businesses-supported-to-settle-energy-disputes 2024-04-04T00:00:00+01:00 British businesses supported to settle energy disputes Energy Ombudsman expanded to offer free support for small businesses and organisations over energy contract disputes. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backing-for-ai-businesses-to-deliver-net-zero-with-innovative-technologies 2024-03-19T00:00:00+00:00 Government backing for AI businesses to deliver net zero with innovative technologies Government backing for UK innovators to develop AI tech to help cut emissions, accelerate renewables and boost energy efficiency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-drivers-as-millions-delivered-for-ev-chargepoints-across-the-country 2024-03-18T00:01:00+00:00 Boost for drivers as millions delivered for EV chargepoints across the country Dedicated chargepoint funding will support people in making the switch from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tech-leaders-to-make-latest-fuel-prices-available-on-top-apps 2024-03-11T10:59:50+00:00 Tech leaders to make latest fuel prices available on top apps Tech companies collaborate on the government's Pumpwatch scheme to bring down road fuel prices for drivers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-package-of-measures-to-help-families-save-even-more-on-bills 2024-02-23T00:00:00+00:00 New package of measures to help families save even more on bills As energy prices fall to their lowest level in 2 years, the government is launching a package of measures to help families save even more with cheaper deals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/people-on-low-incomes-urged-to-check-if-they-can-get-150-energy-bill-discount 2024-01-17T00:00:00+00:00 People on low incomes urged to check if they can get £150 energy bill discount Eligible low income households urged to make sure they get £150 in Warm Home Discount before 29 February. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/real-time-pump-prices-to-drive-down-fuel-costs-for-motorists 2024-01-16T00:00:00+00:00 Real-time pump prices to drive down fuel costs for motorists Consultation launches on new Pumpwatch scheme that will make it easier for drivers to shop around for the cheapest fuel. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/families-could-use-electric-vehicle-batteries-to-power-homes-and-save-on-bills-as-government-backs-new-charging-technologies 2023-12-20T00:00:00+00:00 Families could use electric vehicle batteries to power homes and save on bills as government backs new charging technologies The government announces funding for new charging technologies, which mean families could use their electric vehicle batteries to power their homes and save on bills. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-200000-businesses-set-to-get-free-advice-settling-energy-supplier-disputes 2023-12-07T12:45:24+00:00 Over 200,000 businesses set to get free advice settling energy supplier disputes More businesses will be able to get support from the Energy Ombudsman, under new proposals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/watchdog-to-tackle-rip-off-fuel-prices 2023-11-15T14:12:22+00:00 Watchdog to tackle rip off fuel prices The Competition and Markets Authority to be granted new powers to help improve competition in the road fuel market and protect consumers from unfair prices. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/families-to-cut-bills-with-energy-saving-tips-and-support-for-most-vulnerable 2023-10-16T00:00:00+01:00 Families to cut bills with energy saving tips and support for most vulnerable Campaign launches to offer new energy saving tips for families, alongside £150 in Warm Home Discount support for the most vulnerable. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-appointments-to-strengthen-energy-regulators-work 2023-10-13T15:38:39+01:00 New appointments to strengthen energy regulator's work Five appointments to Ofgem's board will bolster their consumer protection work. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/457-million-for-businesses-to-cut-emissions-and-boost-home-grown-energy 2023-09-13T00:01:00+01:00 £45.7 million for businesses to cut emissions and boost home-grown energy New government-backed projects will clean up industrial processes and reduce business energy costs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mark-mcallister-set-to-become-next-ofgem-chair 2023-09-06T13:52:16+01:00 Mark McAllister set to become next Ofgem Chair Mark McAllister is named as the government’s preferred candidate to be the next Chair of Ofgem, the energy regulator. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bespoke-energy-advice-to-help-thousands-of-hard-to-reach-households-save-on-bills 2023-08-12T00:01:01+01:00 Bespoke energy advice to help thousands of hard-to-reach households save on bills Households across the country will benefit from specialist face-to-face advice on how to make their home more energy efficient and save on their energy bills. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/innovation-at-heart-of-plans-to-strengthen-retail-energy-market 2023-07-24T09:00:00+01:00 Innovation at heart of plans to strengthen retail energy market Government sets out plans to boost competition and innovation in the energy market tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/prepayment-meter-customers-to-pay-less-for-energy-from-today 2023-07-01T00:01:04+01:00 Prepayment meter customers to pay less for energy from today Prepayment meter households will no longer pay more on average for their energy than direct debit customers, as the government scraps unfair charge. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/high-energy-use-businesses-urged-to-claim-extra-discount-on-energy-bills 2023-06-27T14:26:10+01:00 High energy use businesses urged to claim extra discount on energy bills Energy-intensive businesses and heat network operators have a month left to apply for government support that could see wholesale energy bills slashed by as much as a fifth. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/claim-your-energy-voucher-day-launches-final-push-to-get-remaining-130-million-in-support-to-prepayment-meter-customers 2023-05-31T00:01:00+01:00 Claim Your Energy Voucher Day launches final push to get remaining £130 million in support to prepayment meter customers Households on prepayment meters told to claim Energy Bills Support vouchers by 30 June, in final push to help those yet to benefit from £400 off their bills. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hundreds-more-businesses-offered-energy-bills-cash-boost 2023-05-17T12:48:00+01:00 Hundreds more businesses offered energy bills cash boost Organisations using licence-exempt energy to benefit from up to thousands of pounds in support.