Octopus Energy calls rivals ‘desperate’ in bitter court clash

British Gas, E.ON and Scottish Power demand scrutiny of process by which rival acquired collapsed Bulb

Octopus has labelled its rivals “desperate” while British Gas has claimed the energy supplier benefited from “hugely advantageous” terms in landing a deal for Bulb, during a courtroom clash.

In a court hearing in London on Friday, the energy firms traded blows in the fallout from Octopus’ deal to buy Bulb from a government-handled administration last October.