Daily UK Energy News Digest – Tuesday 12th May 2026

A curated roundup of UK energy headlines and policy developments from the last 24 hours.

Energy | The Financial Times

• German energy group Eon seals takeover of UK supplier Ovo
  Merger will create entity serving almost 10mn customers and will be major competitor to Octopus Energy
  2026-05-11T13:23:22.000Z

Politics | The BBC

• New laws on EU alignment and tourist tax could be in King's Speech
  EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.
  2026-05-11T20:44:06.000Z
• Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech
  It is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare.
  2026-05-11T20:25:25.000Z
• Rhun ap Iorwerth to become Wales' new first minister within days
  Three other Senedd parties indicate they will either back his nomination or not oppose him.
  2026-05-11T13:56:00.000Z