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Scottish Power 'sorry' for energy bills overcharging mistake: The energy giant has said it is 'so sorry' for the overcharging mistake
heraldscotland.com/news/24258095.scottish-power-sorry-energy-bills-overcharging-mistake/
Pipe band brings Scotland’s busiest train station to a standstill with live performance
news.stv.tv/west-central/pipe-band-brings-scotlands-busiest-train-station-to-a-standstill-with-live-performance
Why you should use your energy supplier's app: Send gas and electricity meter readings, top-up your meter and see your energy use with an app
which.co.uk/news/article/why-you-should-use-your-energy-suppliers-app-aKzIg7i6sTGj
School closes for the day over 'health and safety' issues: Pupils have been told to follow their normal timetable from home
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/school-forced-close-day-over-28997106
British Gas, EDF and EOn ordered to pay customers £30 for mistake in new rule: If your new supplier takes longer than 5 working days to switch you from your old ...
lancs.live/news/uk-world-news/british-gas-edf-eon-ovo-28999979
Kendal woman paid thousands due to faulty smart meter: SCOTTISH Power has apologised to an elderly disabled woman in Kendal after she was charged thousands of ...
thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/24224006.kendal-woman-paid-thousands-due-faulty-smart-meter/
Scottish Power, Ovo and British Gas ‘must urgently improve customer service’: The three firms were the worst energy suppliers at supporting customers ...
itv.com/news/2024-03-21/scottish-power-ovo-and-british-gas-must-urgently-improve-customer-service
British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers will lose extra £130 from bank account: Millions face up to £130 extra charge on energy bills for infuriating reason ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/british-gas-ovo-edf-octopus-28889545
Change affecting phone users in North Wales sets alarm bells ringing: A series of drop-in sessions has been arranged as BT's new Digital Voice service is ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/change-affecting-phone-users-north-28903751
EDF and Scottish Power customers warned after couple 'targeted by bailiffs': Jess Bramley, 31, and Jonathon Williams, 33, were targeted by bailiffs while the new ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/edf-scottish-power-customers-warned-28897814
New prepayment rules for Octopus, EDF, E.On, Scottish Power and Utilita: Utility Warehouse has been given the greenlight to forcefit prepayment meters ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-prepayment-rules-octopus-edf-28737127
Emergency roadworks now close major Chester road in both directions: A major Chester city centre road has now been closed in both directions due to emergency ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24196711.emergency-roadworks-now-close-major-chester-road-directions/
'Suspicious men' wearing Scottish Power uniforms investigated by police: "It is your house and your choice whether to answer the door. Feel free to tell ...
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/suspicious-men-wearing-scottish-power-28607672
'Suspicious door knockers weren't bogus callers... they were our staff': "Our advisors always wear ScottishPower branded uniform and never carry ...
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/scottishpower-staff-werent-bogus-callers-28630665
Police warning as 6ft man doorsteps homes claiming to be from Scottish Power: 'He looked the part as he was wearing a hi-vis jacket and was carrying a ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-warning-6ft-man-doorsteps-28573917
How UK Energy Prices Are Inflated by Wind Farms Overestimating Power Output: Some of Europe’s biggest energy firms are overstating how much wind power they’ll ...
bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-uk-wind-farms-overstate-output/
Best Energy Suppliers 2024: Which? Energy Company Survey Results: Which? reveals the best and worst energy firms based on thousands of customers' feedback and ...
which.co.uk/reviews/energy-companies/article/best-and-worst-energy-companies/which-energy-survey-results-ajqM43e6ycY8
'Explosion' on Scots street knocks out power as police and fire crews called: The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene on Commercial Road in ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/explosion-scots-street-knocks-out-32042771
Scottish wind farms: The circular answer to old turbine blades: 100s of wind turbine blades will soon be brought down as early wind farms come to the end of ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24059819.scottish-wind-farms-circular-answer-old-turbine-blades/
Storm Isha: how have flights, trains and roads been affected?: Authorities issue travel advice and a further storm warning as savage conditions lead to four ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/storm-isha-flights-trains-roads-travel-advice-q0hbm59tc
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Quick Glance: Storm Isha and Jocelyn Hit Europe
- Storm Isha caused widespread disruption in Britain and Ireland.
- At least two deaths reported from accidents involving fallen trees.
- Storm Jocelyn is expected to bring strong winds following Isha.
- Met Office chief meteorologist warns of further impacts from Storm Jocelyn.
Energy companies can now force-fit pre-payment meters again: The practice was suspended after an investigation found poor behaviour by suppliers
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/edf-octopus-scottish-power-can-28407413
All the places without power as Storm Isha hits: Thousands of people in Wales have been left without electricity as Storm Isha hits the UK - but engineers are ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/storm-isha-places-without-power-28486818
National Grid and Scottish Power project to bring renewable power from Scotland to England awarded £1.8bn
news.stv.tv/scotland/national-grid-and-scottish-power-project-to-bring-renewable-power-from-scotland-to-england-awarded-1-8bn
BREAKING: There's major rail disruption today as Storm Jocelyn hits the North Easttinyurl.com/9jxsvra3
Storm Isha: how have flights, trains and roads been affected?: Authorities issue travel advice and a further storm warning as savage conditions lead to four ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/storm-isha-flights-trains-roads-travel-advice-q0hbm59tc
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Martin Lewis' 'better news' for British Gas, E.On, EDF customers amid next rise: Martin Lewis has 'better news' on gas and electricity prices
examinerlive.co.uk/news/tv/martin-lewis-issues-better-news-28494410
Scotland to England renewable energy cable project awarded £1.8bn: A POWER grid project transporting renewable energy from Scotland to the north of England has ...
thenational.scot/news/23988202.scotland-england-renewable-energy-cable-project-awarded-1-8bn/
'They show no empathy': energy firms are failing consumers with poor customer care
which.co.uk/news/article/they-show-no-empathy-energy-firms-are-failing-consumers-with-poor-customer-care-aWBlP6Y5uDSn
Major firms such as Ovo, Sky and Scottish Power offering ‘shockingly poor’ customer service, Which? warns
news.stv.tv/world/major-firms-such-as-ovo-sky-and-scottish-power-offering-shockingly-poor-customer-service-which-warns
Disabled retired miner overcharged thousands in heating bills wins energy battle: John Walls was forced to take his fight with Scottish Power to a watchdog who ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/disabled-retired-miner-overcharged-thousands-31636226
Energy firms have been urged to improve 'unsatisfactory' customer service as several major providers fell to the bottom of an annual league table ... Show more #stvnews #scotland #energybills #energyfirms #scottishpower #britishgas
Subsea project to bring renewable power from Scotland to England awarded £1.8bn: Eastern Green Link 1 has been designed to carry enough clean electricity to ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/dec/12/subsea-eastern-green-link-1-project-renewable-power-scotland-england-clean-electricity
Powercut causing disruption in large part of Merseyside: A power cut has caused disruption in a large part of Merseyside
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/postcodes-affected-power-cut-school-28468688
The Flintshire Bridge to close amid forecasted high winds: A weather warning for wind is in place on Thursday
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24003348.flintshire-bridge-close-amid-forecasted-high-winds/
Dame Jackie Baillie has won Scottish Politician of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards in association with ScottishPowerFOLLOW OUR ... Show more trib.al/qtdApUk
Governments take action to keep offshore wind projects on track: Governments have decided to pay up to revive offshore wind farm developments after rising costs ...
reuters.com/business/energy/governments-take-action-keep-offshore-wind-projects-track-2023-12-05/
The lights went out and my business lost seven grand: The loss of revenue has "decimated" sales over the busiest time of the year
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/lights-went-out-business-lost-28319786
The postcodes where homes have been hit by power cuts after Storm Gerrit
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Glasgow residents left without power after outage suddenly hits these postcodes: Scottish Power say they first became aware of the issue at around 5 ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/glasgow-residents-left-without-power-31495564
Here's how to get rewards for using less electricity during peak hour sessions this winter - Which? News
which.co.uk/news/article/heres-how-to-get-rewards-for-using-less-electricity-during-peak-hour-sessions-this-winter-am6tu2m6tRaM
Iberdrola planning bid for UK's Electricity North West -sources: Spanish utility Iberdrola is planning to make an offer for Electricity North West (ENWL) that ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/iberdrola-planning-bid-uks-electricity-north-west-sources-2023-11-17/
Edinburgh City Chambers evacuated after fire causes power outage: Cllr Cammy Day said the City Chambers was evacuated shortly before 11am on Monday.
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/edinburgh-city-chambers-evacuated-after-31538151
Aliens in Wales? Likely cause of 'bright flashes' near Wrexham explained by power firm after local speculation
news.sky.com/story/aliens-in-wales-likely-cause-of-bright-flashes-near-wrexham-explained-by-power-firm-after-local-speculation-12999596
Martin Lewis says these energy firms are paying people to cut usage: The money guru said people taking part in the scheme could get money off their bill and also ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/martin-lewis-explains-energy-firms-8898008
Sunak woos business elite with royal welcome – but they seek certainty : Bosses have doubts despite glitzy summit seeking investment from US ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/27/sunak-woos-business-elite-with-royal-welcome-but-they-seek-certainty
‘It’s like buying an iPhone and not having a cable’: UK’s bid for net zero in the balance due to grid ‘blind spot’
theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/25/race-to-get-uk-electricity-grid-ready-for-net-zero
Six energy firms pay out £10.8m for missing smart meter targets: Ofgem said British Gas, Ovo, Bulb, E.On, Scottish Power and SSE fell short of the targets for ...
news.stv.tv/world/six-energy-firms-pay-out-10-8m-for-missing-smart-meter-targets
British Gas, OVO, E.On and more ordered to pay £10.8 million: Energy watchdog Ofgem said British Gas, Bulb, OVO, E.On, Scottish Power and SSE have been ordered ...
thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/23912795.british-gas-ovo-e-ordered-pay-10-8-million/
Householder sent £12K energy bill for 3-bed house: The 38-year-old says the only time he uses electricity is for heating as he eats at his parent's home and ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-man-hit-12000-scottish-31267809
Court rules on Scottish Power prepayment meters before approval from watchdog: A court has signed off 124 warrants for Scottish Power to force-fit prepayment ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/scottish-power-force-fit-prepayment-meters-warrant-debt-collectors-ftkdvsfc0
Paid articlePaid Judge grants Scottish Power warrant to forcibly fit prepayment meters following temporary ban
news.stv.tv/scotland/judge-grants-scottish-power-warrant-to-forcibly-fit-prepayment-meters-following-temporary-ban
Storm Babet live updates: Met Office red weather warning for ‘danger to life’ amid rain and flooding
news.stv.tv/scotland/met-office-red-weather-warning-storm-babet-brings-danger-to-life-and-disruption-across-scotland
British Gas, Octopus and others to cut some customers' bills: Under Ofgem rules energy suppliers must offer financial help to customers
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/british-gas-octopus-edf-scottish-27887142
UK climate goals seen at risk after offshore wind spurns auction: Offshore wind power developers warned on Friday that Britain's climate goals could be at risk ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/uk-climate-goals-seen-risk-after-offshore-wind-spurns-auction-2023-09-08/
North Wales communities hit with power cuts after Storm Agnes struck: Engineers are working to get supplies back on
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-communities-hit-power-27800763
No bids for offshore wind in government auction: There will be no new offshore wind projects after firms said the price for electricity was too low.
bbc.com/news/business-66749344
Scottish Power billed my late-grandfather for power he didn’t use: Since his death the power company has been a nightmare to deal with
theguardian.com/money/2023/oct/02/scottish-power-billed-my-late-grandfather-for-power-he-didnt-use
The next UK net zero battleground is electricity pylons: Plans involve doubling use of such energy but not everybody wants to live near power lines
theguardian.com/business/nils-pratley-on-finance/2023/sep/26/the-next-uk-net-zero-battleground-is-electricity-pylons
Octopus buys Shell UK energy arm making it Britain’s second biggest supplier: Octopus Energy has signed a deal with Shell to buy its UK energy arm ...
cityam.com/octopus-buys-shell-uk-energy-arm-with-2m-new-customers-making-it-britains-second-biggest-supplier/
Quick Glance: Shell to Sell Home Energy Business in UK and Germany to Octopus Energy
- Shell to sell its home energy business in the UK and Germany to Octopus Energy as part of a partnership for EV charging.
- Returns in the British energy retail sector have been under pressure due to rising wholesale costs and price caps imposed by regulator Ofgem.
- The acquisition is expected to make Octopus the second-largest energy supplier in Britain with approximately 6.5 million customers.
- The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2023, pending regulatory approval.
Full Fact calls out Keir Starmer over claims about Scottish wind farm: LABOUR leader Keir Starmer has been pulled up by a top fact-checking service over his ...
thenational.scot/news/23697399.full-fact-calls-keir-starmer-claims-scottish-wind-farm/
Retrofit transforms former printworks into 'small-scale power plant': Glasgow coworking studio, canteen and flexible event space Civic House generated three ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23669146.retrofit-transforms-former-printworks-small-scale-power-plant/
ScotWind jobs alarm as inflation hits renewables firms: Champions of the renewables energy industry have poured cold water on hopes of a boom in windfarm ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23689497.scotwind-jobs-alarm-inflation-hits-renewables-firms/
Paid articlePaid Hagshaw Hill: Turbines dismantled at Scotland's oldest wind farm: Twenty-six old turbines at Hagshaw Hill wind farm will be replaced with 14 new, larger turbines ...
bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-66187317
Power plant plan for former Hanson brickworks in Caernarfon: Jones Bros Ruthin is consulting on the 'Development of National Significance' at the ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/power-plant-plan-former-hanson-27566435
Scot seeks explanation over Scottish Power unauthorised £3000 charge: When William and Elizabeth Stark woke up to discover £3000 had been taken from their ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23654230.scot-seeks-explanation-scottish-power-unauthorised-3000-charge/
Pay UK households who agree to have power lines nearby, report urges: Energy networks commissioner calls for action to ease backlog of renewables projects
theguardian.com/environment/2023/aug/04/uk-must-build-power-lines-faster-to-get-backlog-of-green-energy-projects-on-grid
Scots mum 'unable to wash kids' after water shut off for more than 24 hours: The issues were later compounded by a power outrage that affected the block ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-mum-unable-wash-kids-30382929
Factbox: What are the issues with Siemens Gamesa's wind turbines?: Shares in Siemens Energy (ENR1n.DE) continued to fall on Monday following a record sell-off in ...
reuters.com/business/energy/what-are-issues-with-siemens-gamesas-wind-turbines-2023-06-23/
Company fined £150,000 after driver fatally electrocuted by power lines: Grant Borton, 25, died after the vehicle's tipper made contact with overhead power ...
news.stv.tv/east-central/east-lothian-company-fined-150000-after-driver-fatally-electrocuted-by-power-lines
Pre-payment meters: inconsistent advice issued on warrants: Vulnerable people facing forced installation of pre-payment meters may be receiving inconsistent ...
heraldscotland.com/news/23662698.pre-payment-meters-inconsistent-advice-issued-warrants/
Paid articlePaid Boiler blunder sparks year-long bills fury for Washington couple: The Sawyer family have been wrangling with Scottish Power since June last year ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/complete-shambles-boiler-blunder-sparks-27185794
Scottish Power boss: UK must relax migrant rules for energy transition: MORE skilled workers with experience in the renewables industry should be granted ...
thenational.scot/news/23613454.scottish-power-boss-uk-must-relax-migrant-rules-energy-transition/
Revealed: ‘Big Six’ energy firm bosses paid enough in 2022 to power 23,000 homes for a year
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/energy-bills-edf-centrica-b2310814.html
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