Bramble: Octopus Energy https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/octopus-energy Stories involving Octopus Energy, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb Healey to scrap gas standing charges, expected to save 60% of households about £45 a year https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/healey-to-scrap-standing-charges-from-gas-bills-in-budget https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/healey-to-scrap-standing-charges-from-gas-bills-in-budget Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:25:07 +0000 Economy Chancellor John Healey will announce in his first Budget that standing charges on gas bills are to be removed, with Ofgem told to implement it in 2027 or soon after. The Treasury expects 60% of households to save about £45 a year, with targeted help for a small number who would not. (4 outlets: 2 left · 1 centre · 1 right)