Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – reveal that nearly half a million customers (472,538) moved to a new supplier in April. This is a 29% decrease compared to April 2019 when a record breaking number of customers switched supplier (668,371).

In response to the Government's additional funding for rapid charge-points in England, Energy UK's chief interim executive, Audrey Gallacher, said: 

In response to the publication of updated guidance from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on workplace safety, Audrey Gallacher, Energy UK's interim chief executive, said: 

Responding to the Committee on Climate Change’s (CCC) letter to the Prime Minister on rebuilding the economy, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said:

Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures - published today - reveal that 589,297 customers moved to a new supplier last month, bringing the total number of switches to 1.6 million so far this year.

The energy industry came together yesterday to say thanks to the NHS in a special film organised  by Energy UK, which showed workers from across the country joining in the now traditional Thursday applause for those on the front line of the fight against COVID-19.

On 19 March the energy sector agreed new measures with the Government to ensure customers are supported and remain supplied with energy through challenging times.  These new measures include additional support for those most in need including prepayment customers.  This agreement was signed by all UK domestic suppliers and will came into force immediately.

With the current lockdown in place, the energy industry has been working hard to ensure the lights are kept on and customers receive a reliable service.  We are also very conscious of the difficulties some customers might face due to the current situation, particularly those customers in vulnerable circumstances.

On the postponement of COP26 due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, Energy UK's Director of External Affairs, Abbie Sampson said:

An Energy UK spokesperson said:

Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – reveal that just over one million customers have switched so far in 2020 – up 20% on the same time last year.

Audrey Gallacher, chief executive of Energy UK said: 

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In response to the publication of Q4 2019 Smart Meter Statistics in Great Britain, Energy UK's interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said:

Responding to today’s Budget, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said:

Welcoming today’s Government announcement on funding for developing low carbon transport, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher said:

Responding to Carbon Brief’s latest analysis showing the fall in the UK’s carbon emissions over the past decade, Energy UK’s interim chief executive Audrey Gallacher said:

Responding to today’s onshore wind story, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher, said:

Responding to the Government’s paper setting out the UK’s Approach to negotiations on Future Relationship with the EU, Energy UK’s interim chief executive Audrey Gallacher said: 

A new report published today urges the Government to step up progress with unleashing the potential of flexibility to deliver benefits for customers and the entire energy system.

Energy UK’s latest electricity switching figures – published today – reveal that nearly 450,000 customers moved to a new supplier last month.

ESB Energy and Green Network Energy have joined the Energy Switch Guarantee (ESG), an industry initiative –set up by Energy UK in 2016 - to make switching simple, speedy and safe for consumers.

Responding to Ofgem’s latest price cap announcement, Energy UK’s interim Chief Executive, Audrey Gallacher, said:

Responding to the Scottish Budget announcement, Energy UK's Deputy Director (Retail), Dan Alchin, said:

Responding to the news that the Government proposes to bring forward the date for banning the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles to 2035, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher, said:   

Commenting on the publication of Ofgem’s decarbonisation action plan, Audrey Gallacher, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, said:

Commenting on the UK leaving the EU today, Audrey Gallacher, Energy UK’s interim chief executive, said:

Emma Pinchbeck has been confirmed as the new chief executive of Energy UK.

Energy UK’s electricity switching figures for 2019 - published today - reveal that last year was another record for switching with 6.4 million customers moving to a new supplier - an average of 12 switches every minute in 2019.

Commenting on the report of the Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce, published today, which Energy UK were involved in developing, interim chief executive, Audrey Gallacher, said: