E.On’s takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdog

102 reports from 101 outlets in 1 language · first reported 2026-10-01 06:52 UTC · updated 2026-10-01 14:02 UTC · JSON

The competition watchdog has approved E.On's takeover of Ovo^[1–8]. The deal will combine Ovo's four million customers with E.On's existing 5.6 million customers^[5]. The takeover is expected to complete before the end of the year^[5].

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1. E.On's takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdogPublished by readingchronicle.co.uk, swindonadvertiser.co.uk, andoveradvertiser.co.uk, herefordtimes.com, malverngazette.co.uk, bordertelegraph.com, barryanddistrictnews.co.uk, ilfordrecorder.co.uk, hackneygazette.co.uk, ipswichstar.co.uk, wimbledonguardian.co.uk, tivysideadvertiser.co.uk and 82 more · 2026-10-01 14:02 UTC
2. E.On’s takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdogPublished by standard.co.uk, standard.co.uk · 2026-10-01 12:56 UTC
3. E.On's takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdog | Braintree and Witham Timesbraintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk · en · 2026-10-01 14:02 UTC
4. E.On's takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdog | Maldon and Burnham Standardmaldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk · en · 2026-10-01 14:02 UTC
5. E.On's takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdog | East London and West Essex Guardian Seriesguardian-series.co.uk · en · 2026-10-01 14:02 UTC
6. E.On's takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdog | Harwich and Manningtree Standardharwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk · en · 2026-10-01 08:02 UTC
7. E.On's takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdog | Isle of Wight County Presscountypress.co.uk · en · 2026-10-01 08:02 UTC
8. E.On's takeover of Ovo given all clear by competition watchdog | Chester and District Standardchesterstandard.co.uk · en · 2026-10-01 08:02 UTC