OVO Energy launches winter support package for households facing financial difficulty
OVO has opened its 2026/2027 winter support scheme, offering financial aid and energy-saving products to eligible customers struggling with energy costs.
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Help and supportMillions of households to get £100 energy payment - how to check if you are eligible
The government is introducing a £100 energy payment for millions of households in England to help manage winter bills, with additional support available for those who do not qualify.
Bills and pricesBP announces record £6.3bn quarterly profit as conflict fuels energy costs
The oil giant's latest earnings come as households face high fuel and energy bills during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The grid and networksSea Link undersea power cable between Suffolk and Kent receives government approval
The new electricity connection is designed to boost energy security and transport clean power, potentially reducing household exposure to volatile global fossil fuel prices.
Bills and pricesMillions face higher energy bills as government plans to remove gas standing charges
The government's plan to remove gas standing charges by 2027 is expected to leave millions of households worse off, as costs are shifted onto unit prices.
Help and supportOctopus Energy extends Weekend Happy Hours to February 2027 with new token system
Octopus Energy customers can continue using free electricity sessions through the winter, but must now earn tokens by participating in grid-balancing schemes to unlock them.
29 October 2026 ·
From Octopus Energy's own announcement
Bills and pricesHouseholds in England in council tax bands A to D to get £100 energy payment
A new government payment of £100 aims to support millions of households in England with energy costs starting in January 2027.
Electric vehiclesGovernment to cut public electric vehicle charging costs from spring 2027
New government funding aims to reduce costs for drivers who rely on lower-powered public electric vehicle chargers near their homes.
Solar and batteriesFuse Energy opens reservations for new plug-in solar and battery system
A new solar and battery product aims to help households without roof space generate and store their own energy to reduce bills.
29 October 2026 ·
From Fuse Energy's own announcement
Power cuts and stormsHundreds of Scottish homes remain without power following Storm Boelo damage
While most supplies have been restored, hundreds of households across Scotland are still facing power cuts and travel disruption following the severe weather caused by Storm Boelo.
Help and supportGovernment-backed Warm Homes Loan scheme launches for UK energy upgrades
Households across the UK can now access low-interest or interest-free loans to help fund clean energy technology like solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps.
- The grid and networks
National Energy System Operator confirms electricity supply secure for the coming winter
The body managing Britain's electricity network has confirmed that national supplies are sufficient to meet demand throughout the winter months.
Help and supportMillions of households to get £150 Warm Home Discount - here is what to check
The government has confirmed the criteria for the 2026/27 Warm Home Discount, with eligible households set to receive a one-off £150 credit towards their electricity bills.