Category : General

Energy watchdog must listen to customers - Shapps

The business secretary says Ofgem took the word of energy firms and " had the wool pulled over their eyes".

Farewell radiators? Testing out electric infrared wallpaper

Pilots are being run around the UK to see if electric wallpaper could be an efficient way to heat homes.

Courts waved through warrants to forcefit prepayment meters

Magistrates told it is "irrational" not to grant applications by energy firms, leaked document shows.

Energy Ombudsman complaints at a record high

Common complaints include incorrect billing, poor customer service and problems switching suppliers.

Elon Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet

The Tesla boss is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker back into private ownership.

'I'm obsessed with my smart meter'

Smart meter in home displays can be a useful budgeting tool but for some they're a source of stress.

Pregnant women to get more protection against being made redundant

New law will aim to cover expectant mothers from the moment they tell their boss they are pregnant.

'Our mortgage got so high we put off having a baby'

Homeowners tell the BBC they are being hit harder by rising mortgage rates than soaring fuel and food bills.

Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?

If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?

Samsung boss didn't give daughter a smartphone until she was 11

The firm's UK mobile head says the decision is down to parental choice and safe internet browsing is paramount.

Energy firms told to stop force-fitting prepayment meters

British Gas has been heavily criticised for practices around installing prepayment meters.

Fraud claims against Adani group spark political row in India

Indian opposition leaders demand an investigation into the Adani Group amid allegations of financial fraud.

Steven Bartlett: Firm founded by Dragons' Den star to sell for £7.7m

Social media agency Social Chain, founded by Steven Bartlett in Manchester, is set to be sold.

Flybe pilot says company was recruiting day before collapse

Keith Sivell woke up for an early shift last Saturday to find out he had lost his job with the airline.

Apple sales in biggest fall since 2019

The decline came as people cut back in the face of higher living costs, said Apple's boss.