April 30, 2026

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Martin Lewis explains when your energy supplier can make you get a smart meter

A bill payer wrote in to say they were being pressured to take action Martin Lewis shared some tips about smart meters(Image: ITV) Martin Lewis has issued a warning for people who get a specific letter from their energy supplier. A recent episode of his BBC podcast featured a selection of the questions Mr Lewis

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Octopus Energy to sell stake in software spin-off Kraken at $8.65bn valuation | Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy has agreed to sell a stake in its Kraken software arm, in a move that would value the division at $8.65bn (£6.4bn) and could open the way for a stock market flotation. The technology, which it already licenses to some rival suppliers, has been vital to the energy company’s success, making it easier

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Octopus Energy spins out Kraken at $8.65bn valuation after $1bn funding round

Octopus Energy Group is preparing to spin out its technology arm Kraken in a landmark deal that values the business at $8.65 billion, following a $1 billion standalone investment round. The funding, announced in London on 29 December, is led by D1 Capital Partners, with participation from major global investors including Fidelity International, Durable Capital

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Octopus Energy spins out AI-native utility software subsidiary Kraken

British clean energy giant Octopus Energy Group Ltd. has announced it’s spinning off its most valuable technology asset as a standalone entity. The company said its Kraken Technologies Ltd. subsidiary will become an independent company valued at $8.65 billion after it closed on a $1 billion funding round led by D1 Capital Partners. Octopus is

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UK’s Octopus Energy to sell stake in tech spin-off Kraken at $8.65bn valuation

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Octopus Energy has reached a deal to sell a minority stake in its Kraken Technologies unit, a transaction that would value the software business at $8.65bn and pave the way for its potential public listing.

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Invest in Renewable Energy with AMT DeFi to Earn Cryptocurrency

I. Renewable Energy Becomes a Global Hot Topic: Energy Is Being “Financialized” In recent years, the global energy structure has been undergoing profound changes. Driven by carbon-neutral goals, energy security concerns, and technological innovation, renewable energy sources such as hydropower, wind, solar, and geothermal are experiencing rapid growth. At the same time, the blockchain and

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Martin Lewis alert over energy tariffs change providing ‘substantial savings’

A fan of Martin Lewis asked about making a change to their home 13:09, 29 Dec 2025Updated 13:09, 29 Dec 2025 Martin Lewis spoke about smart meters in his BBC podcast(Image: ITV) Martin Lewis has offered some thoughts on how energy bill payers can save money on their household bills. A recent episode of his

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Scots urged to take energy meter readings before New Year’s Day

The new Ofgem energy price cap starts on January 1. 7 things you should do before turning the heating on Scottish households are being urged to submit meter readings to their energy supplier ahead of the new Ofgem price cap coming into force later this week. Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice

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How to boost energy levels and sleep better in 2026

If the bustling festivities and seasonal cheer have your energy levels running at an all-time low, or if you’ve been battling yawns and midday naps since the clocks turned back in autumn, it’s time to take an in-depth inventory of your everyday wellness routine. Whether you’re skating along on minimal sleep or the roots of

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Watch: Latest amazing drone footage as Walsall clean energy development prepares for pressure tests

Latest aerial pictures show the walls are going up at pace at the Encyclis Walsall Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) which is continuing to take shape following the completion of initial groundworks at the site in Fryers Road, Beechdale on the Walsall-Bloxwich boundary. Now the developers are poised to begin pressure testing, to be carried out

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