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Energy contracts to display broker fees under incoming Ofgem rules

05 April 2024 by

Ofgem has agreed to introduce measures to keep energy brokers in check after businesses raised “serious concerns” about limited protections from suppliers.

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Over 1,700 catering firms join energy bills legal challenge

07 February 2024 by

Hospitality businesses may have seen as much as £250m added to their energy bills over the last decade through hidden commissions paid to brokers, a law firm has warned.

Ofgem calls for businesses to be protected from rogue energy suppliers News

Ofgem calls for businesses to be protected from rogue energy suppliers

07 December 2023 by
Yorkshire property set to become UK's first Passivhaus hotel News

Yorkshire property set to become UK's first Passivhaus hotel

01 December 2023 by
How to address hidden energy costs Business

How to address hidden energy costs

21 September 2023 by
Ofgem under pressure to act on 'unfair' out-of-contract energy rates News

Ofgem under pressure to act on 'unfair' out-of-contract energy rates

21 September 2023 by

Government told to end 'scandalous behaviour' by energy companies News

Government told to end 'scandalous behaviour' by energy companies

25 August 2023 by

The government has been told to end the ‘scandalous behaviour’ of energy companies and force the[...]

Hospitality operators urged to respond to Ofgem consultation News

Hospitality operators urged to respond to Ofgem consultation

10 August 2023 by

UKHospitality has asked operators to back calls for Ofgem to urgently implement recommendations from its energy[...]

Tom Kerridge: ‘Absolutely no let-up’ for hospitality as costs rise News

Tom Kerridge: ‘Absolutely no let-up’ for hospitality as costs rise

03 August 2023 by

Tom Kerridge has revealed his insurance bills at the Hand and Flowers pub in Marlow have[...]

Ofgem's action against energy suppliers is 'long overdue' News

Ofgem's action against energy suppliers is 'long overdue'

31 July 2023 by

A law firm representing catering businesses in a legal challenge against energy firms has said Ofgem’s[...]

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Ofgem sets out plan to tackle 'poor behaviour' by energy firms

Ofgem has set out plans to crack down on rogue energy suppliers and brokers and make it easier for businesses to complain about their behaviour."

26 July 2023 by
Ofgem to set out plan to tackle rogue energy suppliers News

Ofgem to set out plan to tackle rogue energy suppliers

24 July 2023
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Ofgem will this week set out a plan to tackle bad behaviour by energy suppliers towards their customers.

Over 1,300 catering businesses sign up to energy legal challenge News

Over 1,300 catering businesses sign up to energy legal challenge

17 July 2023
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More than 1,300 catering businesses have joined a £2b legal challenge against energy firms accused of inflating customers’ bills to pay ‘secret’ commissions to third-party brokers.

Hospitality businesses 'may be eligible for compensation' from energy suppliers News

Hospitality businesses 'may be eligible for compensation' from energy suppliers

12 June 2023 by

A law firm planning to launch a “David vs Goliath” legal case against energy firms has[...]

Hospitality trade bodies renew calls for government to tackle 'unfair' energy costs News

Hospitality trade bodies renew calls for government to tackle 'unfair' energy costs

30 May 2023 by

Hospitality trade bodies have renewed their call on the government to intervene on ‘unfair’ energy costs[...]

Aktar Islam: ‘People are worried, everything is aligned against hospitality’ News

Aktar Islam: ‘People are worried, everything is aligned against hospitality’

26 May 2023 by

Michelin-starred restaurateur Aktar Islam has called on chefs to speak out about the plight of the[...]

Sacha Lord hires lawyers to tackle ‘national scandal’ of payments to energy brokers News

Sacha Lord hires lawyers to tackle ‘national scandal’ of payments to energy brokers

26 May 2023 by

Sacha Lord has announced he is working with lawyers on a plan to help hospitality businesses[...]

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Nando’s rolls out kitchen heat recycling system

Nando’s is to roll out an energy recycling scheme across its entire restaurant estate following a successful trial."

15 May 2023 by
Cardiff restaurants Bully’s and Sopra 73 close their doors News

Cardiff restaurants Bully’s and Sopra 73 close their doors

09 May 2023
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Two Cardiff restaurants – Bully’s and Sopra 73 – both announced their closure over the bank holiday weekend.

Cut your venue's energy costs with advice from the experts Business

Cut your venue's energy costs with advice from the experts

20 April 2023
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Soaring energy bills present a serious challenge to hospitality operators in 2023. Experts and panelists at The Caterer’s energy summit shared ideas and experiences on how to cut costs

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