Energy Suppliers – Government Intervention
We’re still waiting for clarity on any potential government intervention in the energy crunch, as larger energy suppliers take on new customers whose energy supplier has gone out of business. The current number stands at more than 2 million homes, but some of these will not have hedged for the additional customers. It is estimated […]
Heat Pumps – An alternative to gas boilers
On Tuesday, the government announced plans to subsidise the installation of low-carbon heat pumps as an alternative to gas boilers. From April 2022, £450m will be allocated, with 90,000 households in England and Wales receiving £5,000 grants to help them make the switch. The government has set itself a target of installing 600,000 heat pumps […]
What’s next for the Energy Industry?
With natural gas prices rocketing by more than 420%, the UK dealing with too little wind, the IFA-1 electricity cable fire and energy suppliers going out of business, what’s next for the energy industry? The ‘energy crunch’ will affect millions Fuel poverty is not simply a trending hashtag. Millions of UK households will face […]
Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work
Many of us faced concerns and anxieties throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, about how we live our lives and in particular, how our control over when and where we work seems to be diminishing. Looking after our mental and physical health and wellbeing at work has never been more important. Public ignorance to mental health and […]
Government Funded Energy Discounts
We’re in an energy crisis, the Ofgem price cap has just increased and winter is just around the corner. For some, there are short-term options via government funded discounts. However, even for those not entitled to claim Warm Home Discount, Winter fuel Payment or Cold Weather Payment, it is important that you do all that you […]
Why Are There No Domestic Tariffs Available?
It is reported that more than half of UK households are on standard energy tariffs. This results in a financial headache for millions, after last week’s energy price cap by UK energy regulator, Ofgem. But why are there no domestic tariffs available? Are there any domestic tariffs options? For years, experts, media and commentators have […]
What is the Energy Price Cap?
The squeeze on household finances for millions will take hold as the latest energy price cap takes effect. But, what is the price cap and how does it affect millions of UK households? What is the energy price cap? The energy price cap was introduced in January 2019 and set by Ofgem, the energy […]
