UK CPI inflation held at 2.8 percent in the year to May 2026, unchanged from April and below the 3 percent many economists expected. Food price rises slowed to a 17-month low while transport costs rose at the fastest rate. The OECD projects UK CPI reaching 4 percent in 2026.
New consumer protections for home energy upgrades: a register of approved installers, insulation repair cover up to 25,000 pounds, and a strengthened Energy Ombudsman capped at 10 weeks.
A new gigafactory in Somerset is set to manufacture EV batteries at scale. This guide covers what the plant means for the UK energy transition, local employment and long-term electricity bills.
El Nino affects UK energy prices indirectly through global LNG markets and renewable generation. Here is what the 2026 El Nino cycle means for the Ofgem price cap and household bills.
Scientists have raised concerns about the stability of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). This article explains what AMOC is, what a weakening or collapse would mean for the UK, and how it relates to energy and climate policy.
Ofgem has announced changes to the energy price cap. This guide explains the new unit rates, who is affected, how the cap works, and what steps households can take to reduce their bills.
FCA firm-level complaints data H2 2025 for UK home insurers: complaint volumes and upheld rates for Admiral, Aviva, Direct Line, LV=, Hastings, esure and more.
Santander home insurance reviewed: 123 World account bundle assessed, underwriter identity, fair value obligations under FCA Consumer Duty, FCA FRN 106054 and cover limits.
Post Office home insurance reviewed: Post Office Ltd acts as intermediary not underwriter, panel arrangement, in-branch accessibility for non-digital customers, FCA details.
MBNA home insurance reviewed: product status after Lloyds acquisition, Section 75 credit card protection versus insurance explained, FCA FRN 141580 and current options.
Homeprotect home insurance reviewed: specialist insurer for flood risk, subsidence, listed buildings and unoccupied properties. FCA FRN 304432 and cover limits table.
Hastings Direct home insurance: most-reviewed UK insurer on Trustpilot (191,000 reviews), three cover tiers, Sampo Group ownership explained and FCA registration.
Lloyds Bank home insurance reviewed: Premier Account bundled cover assessed, FCA Consumer Duty fair value obligations, cover limits table and Lloyds Banking Group FRN.
John Lewis home insurance reviewed: John Lewis Financial Services distributor model, underwriter identity, Partnership card points value on premiums and FCA details.
Halifax home insurance reviewed: Lloyds Banking Group brand, bank-tied insurance fair value, cover limits table, FCA Consumer Duty obligations and FCA FRN 119278.
A factual 2026 review of Tesco home insurance: how the Clubcard discount works, who underwrites the cover now that it is in-house with Tesco Underwriting, and why the sale of Tesco Bank to Barclays left the insurance arm untouched for buildings and contents policyholders.
Policy Expert home insurance reviewed: highest Trustpilot score of any major UK home insurer, QMetric Group digital model, cover limits table and FCA registration.
Sainsburys home insurance reviewed: Nectar points incentive value on premiums, panel underwriter arrangement explained, cover limits table and FCA registration details.
Direct Line sells home insurance direct only -- no price comparison websites. Cover limits across Essential, Standard and Advanced tiers, claims data and FCA registration.
Aviva home insurance reviewed: Signature, Online and Premium tier cover limits, Match Promise renewal commitment, FOS data and Trustpilot score from 60,000+ reviews.
Ukraine has escalated drone strikes on Russian oil refineries throughout 2026, forcing major plants offline. Here is what the campaign means for UK petrol prices and the Ofgem price cap.
Royal Marines and NCA officers boarded MV Smyrtos in the English Channel on 14 June 2026 - the first UK-led shadow fleet seizure. Here is what happened and the legal basis for the operation.
An energy exit fee is a charge a supplier may apply when a customer leaves a fixed-term energy tariff before it ends. It is set out in the contract, applies per fuel, and does not apply to standard variable or deemed contracts.
An MPRN, or Meter Point Reference Number, is the unique reference that identifies a gas supply point at a property in Great Britain. It is tied to the property rather than the meter and is used when switching supplier or resolving a gas supply query.
An MPAN, or Meter Point Administration Number, is the unique reference that identifies an electricity supply point at a property in Great Britain. It stays with the property rather than the meter and is used when switching supplier or querying a supply.
The Priority Services Register is a free support service that energy suppliers and network operators must offer to customers in vulnerable circumstances. It provides extra help such as advance notice of power cuts, accessible bills and priority support during outages.
The Warm Home Discount is a one-off £150 rebate on electricity bills for eligible households in Great Britain. It is applied automatically between October 2026 and 31 March 2027. This guide explains who qualifies and how the scheme works.
A deemed contract is an energy supply arrangement that applies automatically when someone uses gas or electricity at a property without agreeing a tariff, such as after moving into a new home. Its rates are set by the supplier and are often higher than negotiated deals.
The back billing rule is an Ofgem protection that stops energy suppliers charging customers for gas or electricity used more than 12 months ago, where the customer was not correctly billed for it through the supplier's fault. It limits how far back unbilled charges can reach.
Estimated billing is when an energy supplier calculates a bill using a predicted level of consumption rather than an actual meter reading. It is used when no current reading is available, and is corrected once a real reading is submitted or taken.
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