Change in practice means state-owned operator NESO may need to rely more heavily on gas-fired power stations
Chancellor sets out sweeping package of measures aimed at helping businesses and families
Analysts warn of risk of traders holding ‘market to ransom’ by hoarding capacity on electricity import-export lines
Planned rise put back until end of year
Analysts at Cornwall Insight predict a 13% increase for July to September
A long-term plan such as a social tariff could stop vulnerable households from running up debt
Ofgem found utility breached licence conditions designed to protect vulnerable customers
Merger will create entity serving almost 10mn customers and will be major competitor to Octopus Energy
As war in the Middle East sends household bills soaring, more people are considering defensive tactics to mitigate volatile fossil fuel prices in the long term
Governments have no easy options to remove the link between gas and power prices
Cork plant set to come online next year may end up benefiting UK’s climate goals
A takeover, which would create a combined entity serving about 9.6mn customers, could be reached within weeks
Shake-up of Ofgem comes after government strengthened water watchdog following public outcry
Energy secretary’s push comes as Iran war threatens Labour pledge to cut heating bills
Chancellor says she will look at ways of ensuring the wholesale price of electricity is set more often by renewables
Move broadly welcomed by industry comes as cost concerns rise up political agenda
Lobby groups say Iran war shock calls for government support for broad range of companies
Concerns about a full-blown supply crisis recede as Asia cuts consumption
Top fund official says UK chancellor looks ‘very aligned’ with recommendation of targeted help in wake of Iran shock
Cash-strapped Stormont executive appeals to prime minister for aid package for hard-pressed region
Move comes as National Energy System Operator grapples with impact of more renewable sources
UK energy secretary a rightwing target, but supporters say his renewables push is not zealotry
Research Foundation forecasts median working-age household will be £480 worse off over financial year
Fallout from Middle East crisis prompts more people to explore the alternative source of power
Iran war stokes embrace of American exports as Britain’s aviation sector shifts reliance on Middle East supplies
