E.ON Next deal to buy Ovo Energy leaves UK with just ‘big three’ energy suppliers

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What happened

Competition watchdog clears takeover despite concerns that suppliers will have less incentive to lower bills Almost three-quarters of households in Great Britain are now served by just three energy suppliers, after E.

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:16:14 UTC.

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