‘Worst storm for power supplies in 15 years’ plunges thousands into darkness
Nearly 193,000 homes remained without power as of Sunday afternoon
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Gas shortage scenarios ‘examined’ to keep homes and hospitals warm this winter
The government and energy bosses are reportedly looking at contingency plans in a bid to find…
Ofwat: Customer compensation should go up if taps run dry
The regulator aims to make the compensation arrangements 'fairer, faster and more hassle free'
‘Beast from the East’ claimed 2,000 lives
Deaths among vulnerable and elderly people sharply increased over the cold snap
How much compensation should customers receive if taps run dry?
Domestic customers are currently entitled to £20 if they are without water for a day and an…
Ofwat launches review after Beast from the East disrupts water supplies
The regulator will examine if water companies planned ahead sufficiently in the run up to the…
