energy bills

'Break the link': Could the government finally stop gas setting power prices?

Policy

'Break the link': Could the government finally stop gas setting power prices?

A new report from Common Wealth explores how the government might deliver reforms that tackle windfall renewables profits and curtail fossil gas’ ability to set power prices

clock 20 March 2026 • 10 min read
Reform UK pledges to scrap green levies on domestic energy bills

Politics

Reform UK pledges to scrap green levies on domestic energy bills

Critics claim proposed reforms are not properly funded, would undermine investor confidence, and leave the UK more reliant on imported fossil fuels

clock 17 March 2026 • 4 min read
A brief glimmer of hope for UK energy bills - but can they be kept down long term?

Energy

A brief glimmer of hope for UK energy bills - but can they be kept down long term?

The price cap offers protection for households through to the end of June, but thereafter the government should look to climate and clean energy policy for economic stability, competitiveness and resilience, writes Bev Cornaby, director of the Corporate...

clock 10 March 2026 • 4 min read
Study: Moving levies off energy bills could save households up to £530 a year

Energy

Study: Moving levies off energy bills could save households up to £530 a year

Latest calls for reforms to green levy regime come as analysts warn conflict in Middle East is set to result in a 10 per cent increase in energy bills

clock 05 March 2026 • 4 min read
ASA cracks down on British Gas and Hive over cost-saving claims

Marketing

ASA cracks down on British Gas and Hive over cost-saving claims

Watchdog rules advertised cost savings from heat pumps and solar panels lacked necessary qualification

clock 04 March 2026 • 5 min read
OVO launches solar installation service for small and medium-sized businesses

Solar

OVO launches solar installation service for small and medium-sized businesses

Energy giant to work with regional installers to help businesses deploy on-site renewables and cut their energy bills by up to 50 per cent

clock 26 February 2026 • 2 min read
Energy price cap to fall seven per cent saving average household £117 a year

Energy

Energy price cap to fall seven per cent saving average household £117 a year

Domestic bills down by more than £200 on a year ago, but analysts warn consumers remain exposed to volatile fossil fuel markets

clock 25 February 2026 • 4 min read
UK clean power rows, rising nature risk, and the war over plant-based 'meat'

Climate change

UK clean power rows, rising nature risk, and the war over plant-based 'meat'

BusinessGreen Editor’s Briefing: February 2026 part two

clock 20 February 2026 • 2 min read
Government extends Warm Home Discount for five years to 2030

Policy

Government extends Warm Home Discount for five years to 2030

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero confirms extension of energy bill support scheme, as new analysis reiterates that high gas prices are primary driver of increased energy bills

clock 29 January 2026 • 4 min read
Study: UK's dependency on fossil fuels cost economy £183bn over last four years

Risk

Study: UK's dependency on fossil fuels cost economy £183bn over last four years

Research from ECIU and E3G urges government to address costly reliance on fossil fuels in upcoming Budget

clock 21 November 2025 • 5 min read