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
April 10, 2026
Is it time to reassess standing charges?
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
February 28, 2026
Will the Iran conflict push the energy price cap higher?
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
January 29, 2026
Why we need distribution network reform now
The UK is generating more clean energy than ever before. Demand for electricity is rising. Net zero targets are clear. So why are there so many bottlenecks when it comes to bringing large-scale energy projects to life? In most cases, it’s because of the distribution. The grid is struggling to keep up with the way energy is produced and consumed in 2026. This is the backdrop to a new consultation opened by the National Energy
December 11, 2025
How Tomato and Ovo symbolise the UK’s fragile energy market
We were all hoping that after some years of upheaval, the UK’s energy industry was about to enter calmer waters. Unfortunately, on November 5th, the collapse of Tomato Energy put a dent in that idea. At the same time, Ovo, one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers, raised doubts about its own financial future. The result is now a market that looks steadier than in 2022, yet still far from secure. In this article, we’ll