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Q: How can I tell if a supplier is going bust?

Watch for credit-rating downgrades from Moody's/S&P, late filing of Ofgem returns, or sudden withdrawal of new-customer tariffs. We cover supplier financial health here as soon as the public signals appear.

Q: Will I be told about an energy price rise?

Suppliers must give you at least 30 days written notice of any standing-charge or unit-rate increase. If your tariff has a price-rise clause, the change becomes effective on the date stated in your notice.

Price cap reviews, supplier announcements, regulator decisions, and the trends that affect your monthly bill — all the energy stories that matter, in plain English.

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EDF vs Octopus Energy (November 2026): Tariffs, Prices and Which to Choose

EDF vs Octopus, November 2026: EDF’s tracker at £1,622 vs Flexible Octopus at £1,664, fixes, EV tariffs from 6.5p, service scores and who should switch.

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OVO vs E.ON Next (November 2026): Which Is Better After the Takeover?

OVO vs E.ON Next, November 2026: what E.ON’s takeover means for OVO customers, Pledge at £1,622 vs Simpler Energy at £1,672, and service scores compared.

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Octopus vs British Gas (November 2026): Which Is Better?

Octopus vs British Gas in November 2026: Citizens Advice scores, Cap Tracker and Flexible prices versus the £1,723 cap, and who should switch to which supplier.

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Octopus vs OVO Energy (November 2026): Which Is Better?

Octopus vs OVO in November 2026: Citizens Advice scores, Flexible and Simpler Energy prices versus the £1,723 cap, and who should switch to which supplier.

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British Gas vs EDF (November 2026): Which Is Cheaper?

British Gas vs EDF in November 2026: Citizens Advice scores, tracker and fixed prices versus the £1,723 cap, and who should switch to which supplier.

Energy news: questions

When is the next price cap announcement?

Ofgem announces the next quarterly cap roughly 6 weeks before it takes effect on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July, or 1 October. We publish coverage and a "what it means for your bill" breakdown the same morning the figure drops.