Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), whose customers were hit with bill hikes of 9% last month, says its half-year profits have jumped 38% to nearly £400 million.
Energy regulator Ofgem plans to force suppliers to offer their cheapest tariff to customers, in the latest development in the gas and electricity prices saga.
Energy Minister John Hayes has today cast doubt on the Prime Minister's assertion that the Government will force suppliers to give their customers the best possible tariff.