The latest increase to the energy price cap is “indefensible”, Scotland’s First Minister has said. Energy regulator Ofgem announced on Wednesday the cap will increase by 2% on October 1, adding around ...

Graham Simpson said the move had been a ‘wrench’ and followed ‘a lot of soul searching in the past few weeks’.

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, which supplies water to most of Wales, Deeside and Herefordshire, appointed Roch Cheroux as its new chief executive.

The energy bill for the average household paying by direct debit for gas and electricity will rise to £1,755 per year from October 1.