The UK now has more than 2 million electric vehicles on the road. Less than four years ago, that figure was under 700,000. Most months, EVs account for more than one in five new car sales. It’s fair to say EVs are no longer for early adopters and are now firmly in the mainstream. What’s more, the current geopolitical situation is accelerating demand even further. Since the start of the Iran conflict, interest in EVs

Ofgem has confirmed there will be a trial of new energy tariffs with lower or zero standing charges. Major suppliers including British Gas, EDF and Octopus are involved, with the trial expected to begin this year. Standing charges have been a controversial topic, notably during the recent energy price crisis. They currently add more than £300 a year to a typical household bill, regardless of usage. This means households that use less energy still face

Households hoping for relief from high energy bills may face another setback. As the Iran conflict escalates, industry analysts now expect the UK energy price cap to rise in July, potentially pushing the typical annual household bill to around £1,800. Wholesale gas prices have increased sharply, with the impact already feeding into expectations for the next Ofgem price cap period. Frustratingly, any increase would come just months after the price cap fell during the April-June