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Household energy debt surges to £4.43 billion

Household energy debt has surged to £4.43 billion – three quarters of a billion pounds more than this time last year, latest Ofgem figures show. According to Ofgem data, household debt and arrears have risen from £1.45 billion at the end of 2020 to ...

25 Sept 2025 at 17:44

Thousands to receive compensation over force-fitting of prepaid energy meters

Thousands of energy customers who had prepayment energy meters (PPMs) force-fitted are to receive compensation or have their debts written off, Ofgem has said. The regulator announced that eight companies will hand out compensation and support ...

28 May 2025 at 11:28

More than 5m low-income households have no energy credit ahead of winter – poll

One in 10 low-income households have no energy credit ahead of winter – survey

More than five million low-income households have no energy credit just as they move into the more expensive winter months, according to an annual survey. One in 10 homes (11%) with a household income of less than £20,000 a year already owe ...

19 Oct 2024 at 08:13

Millions of households struggle to pay energy bills despite price drop – charity

Some 6.1 million households are still struggling to pay their energy bills, despite dropping prices, according to figures. Latest energy debt figures from Ofgem show levels now stand at a record £3.1 billion. National Debtline said its ...

02 Jul 2024 at 11:21

Around £500 million of UK energy bill debt to be written off, says regulator

Up to £500 million of household energy bill debt is set to be written off as part of a new relief scheme, the energy regulator has announced. Watchdog Ofgem said it is planning to “reset and reform” the UK’s growing pile of energy ...

30 Oct 2025 at 07:53

Energy debt to be written off for thousands as others face £5 rise to bills

Up to £500 million of energy bill debt is to be paid off through bill increases spread across millions of UK households, the energy regulator has said. UK households are set to face a £5 increase in their annual energy costs to ...

30 Oct 2025 at 09:16

MPs criticise Ofgem’s ‘completely inadquate’ response to energy debt crisis

A cross-party group of MPs has criticised Ofgem’s plans to tackle growing household bill debt as “completely inadequate”. The energy regulator announced that up to £500 million in debt will be paid off through bill increases ...

30 Oct 2025 at 17:09

Energy giant Centrica announces £2.4m partnership with charity Multibank

Energy giant Centrica has announced a £2.4 million partnership with Multibank in a huge boost to the charity set up by former prime minister Gordon Brown. Under the three-year partnership, Centrica will help provide further ...

13 Feb 2026 at 00:01

Household energy debt doubles in three years to £5.5bn

Household energy debt has more than doubled over the last three years to reach £5.5 billion, leaving typical customers paying an extra £50 a year on top of their own usage to cover it, the industry has warned. Energy UK, ...

26 Feb 2026 at 10:25

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