Big six energy firms face price call from Energy Secretary Amber Rudd

The major energy suppliers in the UK are facing pressure from the new government over their prices. Energy Secretary Amber Rudd has spoken and written to the "big six" suppliers to question them about whether prices are reflecting companies' costs.

Energy companies shouldn't treat customers as 'cash cows', says Davey

Ed Davey, the secretary of state for energy and climate change, has accused the big six energy companies of using customers as "cash cows" by raising bills unfairly.