Fact Check: Will the UK Charge £300 for Nighttime Electricity Use?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: From December 2025, UK residents will face a £300 charge for using too much electricity after 9 p.m.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: Full Fact confirmed that no such penalty exists or is planned. The claim misrepresented unrelated discussions about energy pricing and demand management. No UK authority has proposed a £300 nighttime usage charge.

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Date: 12/02/2025

 

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Last Updated on December 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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