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Scottish Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Britain's best energy suppliers revealed in industry awards – where does yours rank?
Read on to find out which supplier came out top for customer service GOOD ENERGY Britain's best energy suppliers revealed in industry awards – where does yours rank? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN'S best energy provider has been crowned today - and it's not British Gas or EDF. Comparison website Uswitch has named the energy provider that is the best for overall customer satisfaction, customer service and value for money. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Uswitch has named Britain's best energy provider today in its annual awards Credit: Getty The awards, which are based on a survey of 15,000 energy customers, also reveal the best overall improvement and best small supplier. Octopus Energy came out on top, winning the Uswitch Energy Awards for Overall Customer Satisfaction and Customer Service. Utility Warehouse was named as the second best provider in both categories, while Utilita was the runner-up. Octopus Energy was also crowned the joint winner of the award for Value for Money after tying with Utility Warehouse. Customers praised Utility Warehouse for its money-saving bundles, Cashback Card and competitive prices. British Gas was given the award for Best Overall Improvement for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, 100Green received the award for Best Small Supplier. What is the energy price cap? Will Owen, energy expert at said it has been good to see energy suppliers competing with each other to offer better deals, which has led households to feel they are getting better value for money. He said: 'It's reassuring to see that customers are regaining confidence in their energy providers, with overall satisfaction almost back to the levels we saw before the energy crisis." But he added that it's important to remember that bills are still much more expensive than before the crisis, so there is still a lot of work to be done by providers. He said: 'To stay competitive, suppliers must focus on driving prices down for households, which includes competitive pricing as well as expanding offers such as innovative tariffs and rewarding demand flexibility schemes.' The study also found that household satisfaction with the value for money they have get from their energy provider has risen by 10% in the past year. In part, this is because competition between suppliers has led to more deals that are cheaper than the price cap. There are now 24 fixed energy deals available that are cheaper than July's price cap, which is set at £1,720 a year. This is a 12-fold increase on the same time last year. Meanwhile, overall customer satisfaction with energy suppliers is up 5% in the past year to 75%. This is close to the 77% record seen just before the energy crisis. As a result, more than three quarters of customers would recommend their energy provider, which is the highest level in the past five years. In comparison, during the energy crisis in 2023, less than half of customers would have encouraged others to use their energy supplier. Customer service satisfaction is also 10% higher than last year, while satisfaction with suppliers' mobile apps has soared from 35% before the energy crisis to 83% this year. This shows that suppliers are making progress in offering a convenient, digital customer experience, Uswitch said. Save on your energy bill Switching energy providers may sound like a hassle but it's actually pretty straightforward and could save you lots of cash. Use a comparison website such as or Uswitch to see which deals are available to you and how much they cost. The cheapest deals are usually found online and are fixed deals, which means you will pay a fixed amount for a set period, which is usually around 12 months. Once you have found a deal that you like, all you need to do is contact your new supplier. It helps if you have your postcode, name of existing supplier, the name of your existing deal, how much you pay and an up to date meter reading to hand. You can usually find this on your bill. It will then speak to your current supplier and will begin the switch. It should take no longer than three weeks to complete the switch and your supply will not be interrupted during this time. What energy bill help is available? There's a number of different ways to get help paying your energy bills if you're struggling to get by. If you fall into debt, you can always approach your supplier to see if they can put you on a repayment plan before putting you on a prepayment meter. This involves paying off what you owe in instalments over a set period. If your supplier offers you a repayment plan you don't think you can afford, speak to them again to see if you can negotiate a better deal. Several energy firms have schemes available to customers struggling to cover their bills. But eligibility criteria vary depending on the supplier and the amount you can get depends on your financial circumstances. For example, British Gas or Scottish Gas customers struggling to pay their energy bills can get grants worth up to £2,000. British Gas also offers help via its British Gas Energy Trust and Individuals Family Fund. You don't need to be a British Gas customer to apply for the second fund. EDF, Octopus Energy and Scottish Power all offer grants to struggling customers too. Thousands of vulnerable households are missing out on extra help and protections by not signing up to the Priority Services Register (PSR). The service helps support vulnerable households, such as those who are elderly or ill. Some of the perks include being given advance warning of blackouts, free gas safety checks and extra support if you're struggling. Get in touch with your energy firm to see if you can apply. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eleanor Tomlinson shares rare post about her husband Will Owen on Father's Day as she praises him for being 'the best dad there is'
Eleanor Tomlinson shared a rare post about her husband Will Owen on Father's Day as she praised him for being 'the best dad there is'. The Poldark actress, 33, shared a slew of sweet snaps of the rugby player, 30, with their son Hugo on the special day. The couple - who tied the knot in 2022 - welcomed their first child together in February. The Colette star captioned her Instagram carousel: 'Happy 1st Father's Day to the best there is @wowen12. WE LOVE YOU!!!' Another shot saw the sport star cradling the tiny tot on the field after a gruelling game. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the The Poldark actress shared a slew of sweet snaps of the rugby player with their son Hugo on the special day The English actress shared the news of her son's birth with sweet snap of the newborn's tiny hand holding hers in February. Eleanor captioned the photo with a single red heart emoji as fans and famous friends rushed to congratulate. Nicola Coughlan gushed: 'Congratulations Eleanor!!!' while Guardian's Of The Galaxy's Laura Haddock wrote: 'My love'. Eleanor's Couple Next Door co-star Jessica De Gouw commented: 'My loves' alongside Kimberley Nixon who said: 'Congratulations! Hope you're recovering ok'. The star announced her pregnancy on Instagram in October, sharing a photo of a sweet baby grow with the words 'Baby Owen' on the front. She gushed: 'Can't wait to meet you little one.' The star tied the knot with her rugby player in a fairytale wedding at Euridge Manor in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds in 2022. She wrote on Instagram: 'When a Miss becomes a Mrs ♥️. I love you. The best weekend of our lives. The biggest thank you to all our family and friends and of course to you, @pronovias, @euridge_ and @debeersofficial.' The bride wore a stunning off-the-shoulder traditional Provonias gown with Christian Louboutin heels as she posed in the grounds of the stunning property. Eleanor went public on social media with Will in February 2021. She first sparked engagement rumours in November 2021 when she stepped out at the supermarket with a diamond ring on her finger in London. Sources at the time of the engagement claimed the Poldark star is 'absolutely smitten' with her beau after taking her time before entering a new relationship following her split from co-star Harry Richardson in 2018. Eleanor first hinted she had a new man in her life when she shared a loved-up social media snap with Will in February 2021.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Poldark's Eleanor Tomlinson shows off her gorgeous postpartum figure in a stylish denim jumpsuit at ABBA Voyage anniversary show three months after welcoming first child with husband Will Owen
Eleanor Tomlinson showed off her gorgeous postpartum figure as she attended Abba Voyage's third anniversary show in London on Tuesday, just three months after welcoming her first child with husband Will Owen. The Poldark actress, 33, cut a stylish figure in a denim jumpsuit as she was joined at the star-studded celebrations by actor brother Ross. Eleanor's outfit boasted bishop sleeves and quirky pocket detailing while she added extra height to her frame with chic black heels. She wore a pair of shades on her head and accessorised with gold jewellery while posing up a storm ahead of the show, which was also ABBA icons Frida Lyngstad, 79 and Benny Andersson, 78. In February the actress announced she has welcomed her first child with rugby player husband by taking to Instagram with a sweet snap of the newborn's tiny hand holding her finger. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Eleanor, who wed the Rugby Union flanker in 2022, captioned the photo with a single red heart emoji as fans and famous friends rushed to congratulate. Nicola Coughlan gushed: 'Congratulations Eleanor!!!' while Guardian's Of The Galaxy's Laura Haddock wrote: 'My love'. Eleanor's Couple Next Door co-star Jessica De Gouw commented: 'My loves' alongside Kimberley Nixon who said: 'Congratulations! Hope you're recovering ok'. The star announced her pregnancy on Instagram in October, sharing a photo of a sweet baby grow with the words 'Baby Owen' on the front. She gushed: 'Can't wait to meet you little one.' The star tied the knot with her rugby player in a fairytale wedding at Euridge Manor in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds in 2022. She wrote on Instagram: 'When a Miss becomes a Mrs. I love you. The best weekend of our lives. The biggest thank you to all our family and friends and of course to you, @pronovias, @euridge_ and @debeersofficial.' The bride wore a stunning off-the-shoulder traditional Provonias gown with Christian Louboutin heels as she posed in the grounds of the stunning property. To mark the arrival she took to Instagram with a sweet snap of the newborn's tiny hand holding her finger Eleanor went public on social media with Will in February 2021. She first sparked engagement rumours in November 2021 when she stepped out at the supermarket with a diamond ring on her finger in London. Sources at the time of the engagement claimed the Poldark star is 'absolutely smitten' with her beau after taking her time before entering a new relationship following her split from co-star Harry Richardson in 2018. Eleanor first hinted she had a new man in her life when she shared a loved-up social media snap with Will in February 2021. A source told The Sun: 'The pair have been seeing each other for quite a few months and are absolutely smitten. 'She gets on really well with his family and they decided to be together with them during quarantine. 'It's been a while since her last boyfriend. She took her time, didn't rush into anything and she really thinks things can go far with Will who is a proper man's man.' The star also revealed she'd been spending lots of time with Will's family as they isolated together during the lockdown. She told the Overrated podcast: 'We're just having a real laugh. Just sitting out in the garden doing a lot of drinking.' Eleanor previously appeared on the West Country drama Poldark as the flame-haired beauty Demelza, alongside Aidan Turner as the titular Captain Eleanor previously appeared on the West Country drama Poldark as the flame-haired beauty Demelza, alongside Aidan Turner as the titular Captain. She dated Aidan's stunt double Ben Atkinson, 25, until June 2017, before embarking on a romance with Australian actor Harry Richardson, 27, who played Drake Carne in the series. Will plays for Clifton Rugbybut also played for Coventry Rugby, Leicester Tigers, Doncaster Knights and Nottingham Rugby Club. Speaking about Poldark in a new interview with The Telegraph, Eleanor admitted: 'My life changed so much both professionally and personally.' 'Suddenly, when you become part of something that's very successful, people treat you differently: they start coming to you for answers. 'Actors on set would start asking me things as if I were the person who would know, when really I was just 22, and trying to find my feet.'
