Ofgem

Challenges remain but positive changes may be in the offing on utilities

21-Dec-2023 By Ed Bedington

What to expect from utilities in 2024? We asked industry expert Gerry O'Hara of Nationwide Energy to give his perspective on what the coming year was likely to bring.

BBPA: Ofgem review means 'very little' without urgent action

04-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Ofgem’s non-domestic market review means “very little” for businesses without swift implementation, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has stated.

The Power Struggle

Act now to tackle the energy crisis

07-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

With volatile energy costs and operators locked into sky-high deals, the Morning Advertiser has teamed up with UKHospitality to launch a campaign, The Power Struggle, to ensure the industry is heard loud and clear as part of a consultation process.

SPRING BUDGET 2023

Sadly, it's not a joke Mr Hunt

15-Mar-2023 By Ed Bedington

“British ale is warm, but the duty on a pint is frozen” were the words uttered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the flippancy of his remark sums up the level of care this Government appears to have for the hospitality sector.

'Lights off' warning amid 'devastating' energy hike

26-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

An energy price cap hike has been described as “devastating” for the sector with many businesses at risk of facing “lights off” as consumers look to spend less in the on-trade.

Domestic energy price cap increase will 'adversely affect pubs'

25-May-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Further increases to the energy price cap will adversely affect pubs with operators feeling the Government has turned a “deaf ear to the industry” as consumers are left with less disposable income.

Ofgem calls for evidence in rollover energy contract review

01-Jul-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) has called for evidence in its review of automatic rollover contracts.

Pubs get a chance to call for energy reform

01-Feb-2012 By Adam Pescod

Pubs are being urged to write to Ofgem, the electricity and gas regulator, calling for reform of the energy market.

Ofgem to probe pub energy suppliers

28-Feb-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Energy regulator Ofgem is probing whether small businesses - as well as domestic users - get a fair deal from energy suppliers. The move has been...

Ofgem probes pub energy suppliers

28-Feb-2008 By John Harrington

Energy regulator Ofgem is probing whether small businesses - as well as domestic users - get a fair deal from energy suppliers. The move has been...

Ofgem plan to protect pubs

01-Aug-2007 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Pubs would get more protection against being charged penalties when switching energy supplier under new plans being considered. A new consultation...