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Bizz Energy now in administrative receivership

Worcester based Bizz Energy is the latest victim of increases in wholesale energy costs and having appointed KPMG to carry out a quick auction after struggling to refinance its debts has now been placed in administrative receivership. All 40,000 electricity customers across its SME and corporate networks are being transferred to British Gas Business for a cash consideration of £3.5million. From a customer viewpoint British Gas Business will maintain existing contract terms and conditions.

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:40:50

Electricity4Business collapse, thousands of businesses face higher energy bills

Milton Keynes based energy supplier Electricity4Business (E4B) has been placed in adminstration with the appointment of PWC as administrator. E4B has around 160 staff and hopes are that PWC will find a quick buyer to save the company going under altogether. From a customer viewpoint British Gas has been appointed by OFGEM as the replacement supplier to all E4B energy customers from the 24th October. Under the terms of their appointment British Gas do not need to honour the existing E4B contracts in place and customers are free to shop around for a new supplier without any penalty, the best place to start such a hunt is www.billscutter.com, a leading independent energy broker specialising in commercial energy contracts.

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:07:30

Energylinx endorsed by energywatch again

Energylinx are delighted to receive confirmation from energywatch that we have been accredited for the third time. Energylinx was one of the founder members of energywatch and has held accreditation to the Code since 2003. With the responsibilities of energywatch...

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:47:09

Ecotricity increase energy prices

Ecotricity, the green electricity company has today, 1st August 2008, announced prices increase in three distribution areas. Ecotricity offer two tariffs: New Energy New Energy Plus

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:52:07

British Gas, the impact of the latest price increases

Yesterday, 30th July 2008, British Gas announced that both its gas and electricity prices were going to increase. Given how wholesale energy prices are rocketing and coupled with the fact that this year the UK will require to import some 40% of its winter gas requirements from abroad then unfortunately this might be a sign of things to come.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:07:56

British Gas Click Energy 5 price reduction

With effect from 8th May for existing customers British Gas has reduced the cost of Click Energy 5. The reduction applies to electricity only and ranges from averages 4.36% across the UK with the best savings in the SWALEC region where the saving is a massive 12.19%.

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:42:37

Scottish and Southern Energy, latest energy company to increase prices

Scottish and Southern the UK Energy company who operate the brands, Atlantic Electric and Gas, Scottish Hydro Electric, Southern Electric and SWALEC today announced a price increase all four brands. The increase averages 14.43% on electricity and 15.58% on gas. The new prices can be found on our platform now.

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:33:23

British Gas increases energy tariff by 18.58%

From a position of being the one of the cheapest online tariffs in the UK up until the 8th January, Click Energy from British Gas has decided to cease selling Click Energy 4 and introduce Click Energy 5. Along with the name change comes a price increase which in the case of Click Energy 5 for a domestic consumer this is averaging 18.58% across the UK for dual fuel standard customers paying by monthly direct debit.

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:00:53

Who is the cheapest energy supplier in the UK?

There appears to be a constant quest to discover who the cheapest energy supplier in the UK, however this is something that is completely impossible to convey with a single table. The only way to discover who is the cheapest energy supplier in the UK? is to use an energy price comparison service that is 100% impartial and lists every single supplier.

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:52:26

EDF Energy increases gas and electricity prices

EDF Energy has today announced a price increase applicable to residential customers effective from 18th January 2008. The increases are 12.9% for gas and 7.9% for electricity. EDF Energy are the second major energy supplier to introduce a double digit price increase in domestic energy during 2008.

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:56:41

British Gas reviews its Market Tracker energy tariff

In line with the rules surrounding this tariff, British Gas has announced an increase at its first quarterly review of its Market Tracker tariff. The increase averages 15.03% on gas and 15.21% on electricity across all fourteen UK distribution areas.

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:54:35

Who is the cheapest energy supplier?

The most sought after position in the UK domestic energy market is now being dominated by the relatively new player, Spark Energy. Up until recently British Gas held the mantle of being the cheapest dual fuel energy supplier for a standard domestic customer, paying by monthly direct debit with an online account.

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:07:35

E.ON, the new name for Powergen

From now on it's E.ON. As of December Powergen became E.ON, one of the worlds largest investor owned energy companies, who is committed to changing energy for the better. That means they want to change where we get our energy from, how E.ON gets it to you and helping us to use it more efficiently. In the UK, E.ON's generation business produces enough electricity to cater for the needs of around eight million homes. E.ON is one of the leading green generators, with 21 wind farms located from Cornwall to Northern Ireland and have recently finished building the UK’s largest dedicated biomass power station at Lockerbie.

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 04:21:06

better plan launched by Scottish and Southern Energy

Scottish and Southern Energy have launched a new innovative energy tariff called better plan. better plan. has been designed to provide 100% hydro-electricity at no extra cost and by being more energy efficient you can earn cash credits.

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:35:03

British Gas launch Click Energy 4

British Gas has today, 1st October 2007, launched a new energy tariff named Click Energy 4. This is an online tariff where consumers will manage their account online.

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:10:47


Last Updated: Friday, 21 November 2008 10:00 GMT