Ofgem
The energy regulator for Great Britain, which sets the energy price cap.
CMA reviews Macquarie remedy offer for EAG gas meter merger
The competition watchdog is weighing Macquarie's offer to sell part of Energy Assets Group, a step that could clear the takeover without an in-depth Phase 2 investigation.
49-day rule: how to switch energy supplier without exit fees
Martin Lewis energy advice on the 49-day rule: what it means when changing energy suppliers, and why a forecast January price cap rise is not the same as a rise in fixed deals.
Ofgem consults on Universal Service Obligation exemption
Ofgem wants smaller electricity suppliers with fewer than 50,000 domestic customers exempted from the Universal Service Obligation. The consultation on the licence wording closes on 5 November 2026.
MSPs back principle of compensating Scottish fishermen for wind farm losses
MSPs have backed the principle of compensating fishermen for losses caused by offshore wind, a result welcomed by the fishing industry. The vote is not binding and the detail is still to be worked out.
E.ON completes Ovo takeover after CMA clearance
E.ON Next completed its takeover of Ovo Energy on 8 October 2026 after CMA clearance, leaving three suppliers with almost three-quarters of homes, the Guardian reported.
Chancellor weighs energy bills help for low income households
John Healey is reported to be considering a package worth over £1bn, mostly a bigger Warm Home Discount, as forecasts point to a further rise in the energy price cap in January.
Energy price cap January 2027 fixed deals: £1bn help reported
The Guardian reports the chancellor is planning £1bn-plus bill help in October's budget, as forecasts of a January cap rise reach £442. Fixed deals still beat the cap.
Ofgem chief executive Tim Jarvis appointed permanently
Tim Jarvis has been confirmed as Ofgem's permanent chief executive after seven months as interim leader, as the price cap rises 4% to £1,723 for the average household this winter.
