Gary Caffell

Energy & Utilities Editor

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 Ofgem asks energy firms to publish all tariffs, after Martin Lewis letter

Ofgem asks energy firms to publish all tariffs, after Martin Lewis letter

Energy regulator Ofgem has asked suppliers to clearly publish details of all of their energy tariffs to make it easier for households to understand if a fixed deal is worth switching to. It comes after MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis wrote a letter to Ofgem boss Johnathan Brealey urging him to ensure suppliers publish existing-customer only fixes for all to see.

7 July 2023

Bulb customer? Octopus has now completed its takeover – here's what you need to know

Bulb customer? Octopus has now completed its takeover – here's what you need to know

Octopus has agreed a deal with the Government to take over the failed supplier.

31 March 2023

Flybe stops trading and cancels all flights  – what you need to know

Flybe stops trading and cancels all flights – what you need to know

Airline Flybe has ceased trading this morning and all flights have been cancelled. Here's what you need to know.

28 January 2023

Energy suppliers commit to offering more help for customers this winter after round table with consumer groups and charities

Energy suppliers commit to offering more help for customers this winter after round table with consumer groups and charities

Energy suppliers have committed to offering more help for struggling consumers this winter after a meeting with MoneySavingExpert, Martin Lewis and charity representatives

8 July 2022

Energy regulator set to crack down on excessive direct debits as it unveils new plans to protect consumers and prevent more failures

Energy regulator set to crack down on excessive direct debits as it unveils new plans to protect consumers and prevent more failures

Energy regulator Ofgem is set to crack down on firms hiking direct debits excessively under new proposals announced today. The plans will tighten the existing rules amid concerns suppliers are playing “fast and loose" with direct debit increases and making customers pay more than they need to.

20 June 2022

FREE New Covent Garden Co soup (norm £2ish)

FREE New Covent Garden Co soup (norm £2ish)

Here’s a nifty trick, by combining a coupon with a half-price offer in Sainsbury’s and Asda stores, you can bag yourself a free posh soup. Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch? We have raved about this soup-er trick in the past and now the offer’s back. Here’s how to get it… Step 1: Get the...

17 November 2015

Only got Sky Sports or BT Sport for football? How to net a saving by cancelling for the summer

Only got Sky Sports or BT Sport for football? How to net a saving by cancelling for the summer

The thought of the football season coming to an end this month brings many footie fans out in a cold sweat (me included) and we’ve had many people ask whether they can cancel their Sky Sports or BT Sport subscription to cut costs during the summer and start it again in August. Well, if you’ve only got...

8 May 2015

Loophole to get free Coke, 2-month Tastecard & more

Loophole to get free Coke, 2-month Tastecard & more

We’ve spotted a loophole in an app from the Premier League which offers a range of cracking freebies and offers. It’s aimed at footie fans travelling to away matches, but we’ve found you don’t have to be a supporter and it doesn’t matter if you don’t know your Arse-nal from your elbow, you can still be on...

14 April 2015