Energy bills

Energy bills are set to rise by £60 from October. Experts warn of a difficult winter and reveal ways households can reduce their bills.

How to save on energy bills as Ofgem price cap rises £60 to £1,723

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) meet with local business owners during a visit to The Hub cafe in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, as part of his tour of the UK.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) meet with local business owners during a visit to The Hub cafe in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, as part of his tour of the UK.

Energy bill warning as Government urged to make major change this year

Energy bills rise tomorrow under the new price cap. Experts say one simple meter check could stop households paying more than they should.

Energy bills rise tomorrow under the new price cap. Experts say one simple meter check could stop households paying more than they should.

5 million households urged to check one thing today as energy bills jump tomorrow

Energy bills are forecast to rise by 13% from July, but experts say three simple changes – including shorter showers and unplugging appliances – could save households up to £433 a year.

Energy bills are forecast to rise by 13% from July, but experts say three simple changes – including shorter showers and unplugging appliances – could save households up to £433 a year.

3 simple energy-saving tips to cut your bills by up to £433 before July's price hike

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband as it's announced energy bills could get cheaper for millions under new UK plans

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband as it's announced energy bills could get cheaper for millions under new UK plans

Energy bills to drop 'for good'? Millions to benefit from new UK reforms

Your bills are changing today - here's how much more you will pay from April 1

Your bills are changing today - here's how much more you will pay from April 1

Your bills are changing today - here's how much more you will pay from April 1

Millions of households face higher costs this April despite lower energy bills, as council tax and other essentials rise sharply.

Millions of households face higher costs this April despite lower energy bills, as council tax and other essentials rise sharply.

April cost surge explained - and the one thing you need to do before March 31

Ofgem's price cap will drop from the current £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of around £10 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas

Ofgem's price cap will drop from the current £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of around £10 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas

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Household energy bills set to fall from April as Ofgem drops energy price cap

Martin Lewis backs simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter

Martin Lewis backs simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter

Martin Lewis simple £10 gadget that could cut energy bills by £40 every winter

£40 compensation payments to be paid for smart meter delays from next month

£40 compensation payments to be paid for smart meter delays from next month

£40 compensation payments to be paid for smart meter delays from next month

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband leaves following a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as it's conformed the Warm Home Discount of £150 will remain until 2030.

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband leaves following a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London as it's conformed the Warm Home Discount of £150 will remain until 2030.

6 million to get Warm Home Discount as £150 continues 'for rest of the decade'

The UK’s best and worst energy suppliers have been named in new Which? rankings

The UK’s best and worst energy suppliers have been named in new Which? rankings

UK’s best and worst energy suppliers, according to new Which? rankings

This April will see an unprecedented change in energy bills, so Martin Lewis is looking at if your fix is ending, or you’re on a Price Cap tariff should you fix now?

This April will see an unprecedented change in energy bills, so Martin Lewis is looking at if your fix is ending, or you’re on a Price Cap tariff should you fix now?

Martin Lewis explains 'virtually unprecedented' change to bills coming this year

Brits are being urged to make a simple change to the way they heat their homes in order to save money on their energy bills.

Brits are being urged to make a simple change to the way they heat their homes in order to save money on their energy bills.

Heating engineer shares 'simple and effective' energy hack to cut bills fast

There's an urgent government scam warning for pensioners over £150 warm home discount texts and calls

There's an urgent government scam warning for pensioners over £150 warm home discount texts and calls

Urgent scam warning for pensioners over £150 warm home discount texts and calls

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, London.

Budget to cut £150 from every home's energy bill from April 2026 says Reeves

Energy bills likely to drop by £22 from January but there's more bad news ahead, predict experts

Energy bills likely to drop by £22 from January but there's more bad news ahead, predict experts

Energy bills likely to drop by £22 from January but there's more bad news ahead

Cheaper energy bills with a targeted social tariff could help lift millions out of fuel poverty, says a new report

Cheaper energy bills with a targeted social tariff could help lift millions out of fuel poverty, says a new report

Cheaper energy bills could help lift millions out of fuel poverty

Some UK households could receive a discount of up to £250 via their electricity bill every year for 10 years, totalling £2,500.

Some UK households could receive a discount of up to £250 via their electricity bill every year for 10 years, totalling £2,500.

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UK households could get £250 annual energy bill discount under new plans

The number of households eligible for the £150 warm home discount is now just over 6 million

The number of households eligible for the £150 warm home discount is now just over 6 million

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Nearly 3 million more homes to receive £150 energy bill discount next winter

The switch-off of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS), which campaign group the End Fuel Poverty Coalition said was “doomed for failure”, was due to take place on June 30.

The switch-off of the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS), which campaign group the End Fuel Poverty Coalition said was “doomed for failure”, was due to take place on June 30.

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RTS switch off delayed as thousands faced disruption to heating and hot water

British households still 'saddled with highest energy bills in developed world'

Martin Lewis has explained the energy debt cycle and why now is the time to check if your energy account has too much credit.

Martin Lewis has explained the energy debt cycle and why now is the time to check if your energy account has too much credit.

Martin Lewis says today is the day to claim part of £3bn of energy bill credit

Many customers are unsure if they need to have a smart meter fitted before the July energy price cap

Many customers are unsure if they need to have a smart meter fitted before the July energy price cap

Do households need to switch to a smart meter before the July Energy Price Cap?

Do you pay your energy bills by Direct Debit?

Do you pay your energy bills by Direct Debit?

Martin Lewis warning for anyone who pays their energy bills by Direct Debit

Thousands of energy customers are being urged to check their deals as many deals expire this April and May.

Thousands of energy customers are being urged to check their deals as many deals expire this April and May.

Warning for anyone who fixed their gas and electricity bills last year

It's time to check your meters ahead of April price rises for gas, electricity and water bills

It's time to check your meters ahead of April price rises for gas, electricity and water bills

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Check your meters this week - and beat the April bills increases

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared his advice on getting the best deals to beat the energy price cap

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has shared his advice on getting the best deals to beat the energy price cap

Martin Lewis: The exact time to fix your bills to beat energy price cap

The average energy bill for a dual-fuel home paying by direct debit will increase from £1,738-a-year to £1,849 from April

The average energy bill for a dual-fuel home paying by direct debit will increase from £1,738-a-year to £1,849 from April

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5 ways to beat the energy bill rise as households set to see £111 increase

Energy bills are set to rise again in April, with the latest forecast suggesting a 5 per cent hike for typical household energy bills

Energy bills are set to rise again in April, with the latest forecast suggesting a 5 per cent hike for typical household energy bills

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The exact date you should turn your heating off as energy bills set to rise again

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis said the move was 'progress' as standing charges cost in excess of £300 a year

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis said the move was 'progress' as standing charges cost in excess of £300 a year

Ofgem reveals plans for energy tariffs without 'moral hazard' standing charges

Martin Lewis said it was “nearly unthinkable” that energy prices could fall in April.

Martin Lewis said it was “nearly unthinkable” that energy prices could fall in April.

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Martin Lewis shares 'bad news' as he warns energy bills are 'going to rise'

Martin Lewis is advising customers to shop around ahead of likely price rises ahead, and what he calls the 'energy pants cap'

Martin Lewis is advising customers to shop around ahead of likely price rises ahead, and what he calls the 'energy pants cap'

Should you fix gas and electricity bills now or use the energy price cap?

Do you have an RTS meter?

Do you have an RTS meter?

Ofgem warns half a million Brits to ‘act now’ or face being left without heating

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills revealed as price cap set to rise

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will pay £1,690 a year for their energy, a reduction of £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will pay £1,690 a year for their energy, a reduction of £238

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Urgent warning to millions of homes who could overpay on energy bills

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

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Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills set to increase by £94 for millions in January

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

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Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

Cost of living crisis

Heating expert issues heated clothes airer mould warning

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

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When should I turn my heating on and how can I save money this winter?

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

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Millions to find out about £150 Warm Home Discount eligibility today

Ofgem is considering hiking the energy price cap by £17 a year to support struggling energy suppliers

Ofgem is considering hiking the energy price cap by £17 a year to support struggling energy suppliers

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Household bills could rise to support struggling energy suppliers, Ofgem warns

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

Cost of living crisis

No10 denies plans to scale back winter fuel allowance for pensioners

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

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Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next week

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

Millions will be eligible to claim £600 DWP Winter Fuel Payments with applications for many opening today

Millions will be eligible to claim £600 DWP Winter Fuel Payments with applications for many opening today

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Millions can apply for £600 cost of living support from today

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

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Expert reveals 4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills

Ofgem’s energy price cap does not set an upper limit on actual bills, and households will pay more or less depending on how much energy they use

Ofgem’s energy price cap does not set an upper limit on actual bills, and households will pay more or less depending on how much energy they use

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Warning energy bills could rise this winter despite Ofgem price cap fall

The average household will see their bills fall by £151 this year

The average household will see their bills fall by £151 this year

Millions urged to act to avoid being overcharged on energy bills

Caersws Fish Bar were hit with an unexpectedly high bill

Caersws Fish Bar were hit with an unexpectedly high bill

Beloved Powys chippie stunned as gas supplier says next bill could be £500,000!

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

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Energy bills predicted to fall again in new forecast

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

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Households urged to act in the next 48 hours as energy bills set to fall

Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS) must be redeemed by June 30

Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS) must be redeemed by June 30

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Thousands have days left to claim £400 energy bill discount