UK energy regulator Ofgem (Office of the Gas and Electricity Markets) has confirmed new rules that mean energy suppliers must give consumers at least 30 days advance notice before putting up their prices. The changes come into effect on 28 April 2011. This means that suppliers have 30 days in which to put these changes … Read more
UK energy market regulator Ofgem is proposing sweeping away complex and unfair pricing practices and requiring the ‘big six’ energy suppliers to auction up to 20% of their electricity generation output following a major review of the sector. Ofgem’s review found that competition is being stifled by a combination of tariff complexity, poor supplier behaviour, … Read more
A new campaign that champions the health benefits of glass packaging will urge consumers to buy their food and drink in glass to ensure glass stays a choice on our shelves. Backing up the campaign is a major new European-wide survey by TNS that reveals most consumers in the UK (70%) want the right to … Read more