Energy Ombudsman Extends Access to Small Businesses
Small businesses with up to 50 employees are now (from Thursday 19th December 2024) be eligible to access Energy Ombudsman’s independent dispute resolution services for…
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Business Access To New Energy Proposals Must Be Addressed
Proposals from the Government and energy regulator Ofgem are positive but should apply to all businesses, UKHospitality has said. The Department for Energy Security and…
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Ofgem Proposals Much-Needed To Deliver Fairness
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced proposals to expand existing rules on Standards of Conduct to all businesses, increase transparency for businesses when using brokers and…
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Inflation Falls to 4.6% as Energy Prices Ease
UK inflation fell sharply in October to its lowest rate in two years, mainly due to lower energy prices. Inflation fell to 4.6% in the…
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Hospitality Unites Behind UK Hospitality’s #Fiveasksforofgem
UKHospitality and more than 350 hospitality businesses, representing thousands of venues, have presented a united front to the energy regulator, demonstrating the urgent need to…
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Ofgem Action Needed To Avoid Second Winter Energy Crisis
Ofgem must act quickly to enact recommendations to ensure businesses avoid another winter energy crisis, the BBPA has warned. Responding to Ofgem’s non-domestic market review…
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Don’t Prolong The Business Energy Crisis, Government Urged
As the energy price cap for consumers is revealed today, UKHospitality is sounding the alarm about the perilous situation many businesses still find themselves in…
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NTIA Criticise Government For Not Reacting Fast Enough To Energy Crisis
The energy regulator OFGEM has announced a series of reforms to address the current crisis in the energy sector. The reforms will be released in…
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Ofgem Challenged To Take Action On Hidden Energy Costs
Leading associations from sectors including hospitality, retail and social care have signed an open letter organised by not-for-profit energy consultancy Box Power CIC challenging the…
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Pub Closures at Fastest Pace in a Decade as Rising Interest Rates and Energy Bills Take Toll
Pubs are closing at the fastest rate ten years, with analysts warning that of further closures, new research has revealed. 200 pub businesses entered insolvency…
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JMW Solicitors And Sacha Lord Join Forces To Fight For Compensation From Energy Companies
JMW Solicitors is planning to launch legal action against energy supply giants – including British Gas, EDF and Scottish Power – on behalf of hundreds…
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Just 1 In 3 Hospitality Operators Optimistic with Energy Costs Up 80% on Last Year
New industry-wide data shows just 29% of hospitality businesses feel optimistic about the next 12 months, with energy their biggest concern, prompting an alliance of…
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More Bill Discounts for Energy and Trade Intensive Sectors
Some businesses could see their bills slashed by as much as 20% off predicted wholesale prices, thanks to further government support launched 26 April for…
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Half of UK Businesses Already Impacted by Climate Change
Half (48%) of all UK businesses have reported being impacted by the effects of climate change, with 52% of those reporting that their ability to…
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£7.3 Bn Increase Looms for Hospitality as Energy Support Reduces
Analysis from UKHospitality shows that energy costs for the sector are set to be £12 billion higher than prior to the energy crisis With tomorrow…
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