ALT Slide 1: Night-time aerial view of a town with text: "We are consulting on proposals to reinforce gas import capability."

ALT Slide 2: Heading "Why does it matter?" Text reads: "Gas pipelines linking Britain and Europe can provide extra support during periods of very high demand." Illustration of a gas pipeline with a flame symbol.

ALT Slide 3: Heading "What does this mean for consumers?" Text reads: "This is a precautionary measure to help keep energy supplies reliable during rare but serious events." Illustration of a warning sign.

ALT Slide 4: Heading "Have your say." Text reads: "We're seeking views before making a final decision. Tap the link in our post to learn more." Illustration of speech bubbles. Ofgem logo appears on each slide.

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ALT Following National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) advice, we've taken the Ofgem website offline as a precaution while we apply security updates. The website has not been compromised. We'll restore service as soon as possible.

ALT A low-angle photograph of a wind turbine against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. Overlaid text reads: “Ofgem launches Tender Round 14 of the Offshore Transmission Owner regime”. The Ofgem logo appears in the bottom right corner, with pink branding accents at the top and bottom of the image.

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ALT Ofgem-branded graphic showing electricity pylons and power lines against an orange sunset sky. Large text reads: "Update on the Independent Eversheds investigation and Ofgem’s technical review of energy system operations during extreme heat". The Ofgem logo appears in the bottom-right corner.

ALT Electricity transmission tower and overhead power lines silhouetted against a cloudy evening sky. An orange text box reads: “£642m investment to strengthen the electricity grid in East Anglia”. The Ofgem logo appears in the bottom-right corner.

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ALT Graphic titled “What is the MSC?”. Text reads: “The Market Stabilisation Charge (MSC) is a safety net for the energy market. It’s designed to reduce the risk of energy suppliers failing during periods of major price volatility. When suppliers fail, the costs can ultimately be passed on to consumers.” The slide has a teal-to-dark-blue gradient background, white text and the Ofgem logo in the bottom-right corner.

ALT Graphic titled “Why is Ofgem consulting on it now?”. Text reads: “Energy prices have been volatile and winter is approaching. Suppliers buy energy in advance to help protect customers from sudden price rises. If wholesale prices then fall quickly and lots of customers switch away, suppliers can face significant losses.” The slide has a teal-to-dark-blue gradient background, white text and the Ofgem logo in the bottom-right corner.

ALT Graphic titled “How does it work?”. Text reads: “If wholesale prices fall sharply enough, the supplier gaining a customer would pay a charge to the supplier losing them. This helps reduce the risk of supplier failure and supports a more stable energy market.” A simple line graph icon showing a downward trend appears in the bottom-right area. The slide has a teal-to-dark-blue gradient background, white text and the Ofgem logo in the bottom-right corner.

ALT Graphic titled “What does it mean for consumers?”. Text reads: “The aim is to protect consumers from the costs and disruption of supplier failures. Activating the MSC would not automatically increase bills. Consumers would still be able to switch suppliers and benefit from lower prices if wholesale costs fall.” The slide has a teal-to-dark-blue gradient background, white text and the Ofgem logo in the bottom-right corner.

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ALT Graphic with a purple-to-orange gradient background and the Ofgem logo. Text reads: “New Ofgem research:” followed by “Consumer Impact of Market Conditions” and “Energy Consumer Satisfaction Survey.” An illustration of a document with a lightning bolt and magnifying glass appears in the bottom right.

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