https://gbnrg.net/British energy news, checked twiceen-gbhttps://gbnrg.net/news/storm-boelo-brings-amber-wind-warnings-to-uk-as-recovery-from-st/https://gbnrg.net/news/storm-boelo-brings-amber-wind-warnings-to-uk-as-recovery-from-st/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:40:39 +0000Households face further disruption this weekend as a second windstorm follows Storm Austen, bringing threats of power cuts, travel delays and potential damage to homes.https://gbnrg.net/news/national-energy-plan-deadline-extended/https://gbnrg.net/news/national-energy-plan-deadline-extended/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:02:38 +0000The government has delayed the release of a major new national energy strategy to ensure the plan incorporates the most recent data on costs and demand.https://gbnrg.net/news/grid-operator-confirms-winter-energy-security/https://gbnrg.net/news/grid-operator-confirms-winter-energy-security/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:44:58 +0000National operators have stated that Britain’s electricity and gas supplies are expected to be sufficient for the coming winter months.https://gbnrg.net/news/warm-home-discount-letters-sent-to-households/https://gbnrg.net/news/warm-home-discount-letters-sent-to-households/Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:44:53 +0000Millions of households in England and Wales will receive letters confirming their eligibility for a £150 energy bill discount this winter.https://gbnrg.net/news/storm-austen-causes-travel-and-power-disruption-storm-boelo-to-f/https://gbnrg.net/news/storm-austen-causes-travel-and-power-disruption-storm-boelo-to-f/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:04 +0000Households face ongoing disruption as Storm Austen's impact continues and a second storm approaches with high winds.https://gbnrg.net/news/government-commits-to-expanding-heat-network-reach-across-englan/https://gbnrg.net/news/government-commits-to-expanding-heat-network-reach-across-englan/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:43:34 +0000The government has announced plans to double the capacity of local heat networks, aiming to provide lower heating bills and cleaner energy for households across the country.https://gbnrg.net/news/households-to-pay-10p-extra-per-month-for-new-gas-supply-insuran/https://gbnrg.net/news/households-to-pay-10p-extra-per-month-for-new-gas-supply-insuran/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:00:02 +0000A new agreement to secure gas supplies from Belgium will result in a small increase to average monthly household bills.https://gbnrg.net/news/government-considers-plans-to-remove-daily-standing-charges-from/https://gbnrg.net/news/government-considers-plans-to-remove-daily-standing-charges-from/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:53:42 +0000The Prime Minister has asked ministers to investigate removing gas standing charges, a move that could shift costs to the unit rate and change how households pay for energy.https://gbnrg.net/news/government-approves-jackdaw-gas-field-to-begin-production-this-m/https://gbnrg.net/news/government-approves-jackdaw-gas-field-to-begin-production-this-m/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:58:20 +0000The government has granted consent for the Jackdaw gas field to begin production, a move officials say will boost energy security but that campaigners warn will not lower household bills.https://gbnrg.net/news/government-to-introduce-first-formal-regulations-for-heating-oil/https://gbnrg.net/news/government-to-introduce-first-formal-regulations-for-heating-oil/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:33:05 +0000New rules aim to protect rural households from unfair supplier practices and ensure fair treatment during periods of volatile energy prices.