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11:54 New 'smart tariff' could save Brits £433-a-year on energy bills

Charging electric cars or warming home with a heat pump overnight when electricity tariffs are often cheaper could save Britons money.

16:57 Sainsbury’s customers given 8,000 bonus Nectar points with 1 UK household bill

The supermarket chain is rewarding customers who make a change with up to 8,000 bonus Nectar points.

22/04 Ed Miliband issued warning as new plan could cost Brits £3bn

The energy secretary is considering charging more for people who don't live near wind farms or solar panel stations

22/04 Brits stealing £1.5bn of gas and electricity as households struggle with costs

With Brits feeling the squeeze more and more households are resorting to energy theft and it is only expected to rise.

22/04 More British households struggling with bills will resort to energy theft, campaigners say

Annual value of gas and electricity stolen from Great Britain’s grids already estimated at £1.5bn

22/04 ‘Honest folk are paying for this’: the fight against Britain’s billion-pound energy heist

From raids on marijuana farms to illegal bitcoin miners, suppliers are finding new ways to tackle the rise in gas and electricity theft

22/04 Illegal and potentially unsafe ‘energy-saving’ plugs widely available online in UK, report finds

Which? calls for ‘tough new laws’ to make selling platforms responsible for ensuring safety of their electronic products

21/04 I’ve just been housed. Now I’m paying someone else’s debt on my prepay meter

In her final Your Problems column for the Observer, Anna Tims hears from a refugee suffering at the hands of British Gas

21/04 Aussie business owner cops $24k power hike

An Australian small business owner says he will have to cop a $24,000 power bill rise as he warns other shop owners to expect huge hikes.

20/04 Why the UK’s electricity costs are so high – and what can be done about it

From nationalising gas plants to boosting renewables, how soaring prices could be tackled

20/04 British Gas, EON, Octopus, EDF and OVO customers issued £237 freezer message

A simple mistake in the kitchen could be adding hundreds of pounds to your energy bills, according to a new warning.

19/04 Energy bill update as shocking new data revealed

The vast majority of Britons are concerned about bills and there is widespread concerns supplies could be shut off

18/04 Ofgem boss calls for truce in row over Britain’s electricity market overhaul

Jonathan Brearley’s rare intervention was a warning against ‘lobbying on polarised positions’ over the creation of a zonal UK system

17/04 Octopus Energy issues ‘act now’ message as customers to be cut off

Some UK households face having their electricity and hot water being cut off unless they act.

17/04 Keir Starmer’s net zero surrender to EU ‘will raise bills for millions’

As Britain looks set to align with the EU on emissions, concern has been raised that Labour's 'reset' of relations with the bloc will only serve to ramp up energy bills and ruin the economy.

16/04 Stealth tax could be slapped on thousands of families in net zero drive

Ofgem could launch a review this summer into how electricity network and other costs are charged on household bills

15/04 Increased bills for higher earners could fund UK energy upgrade, Ofgem says

Regulator to consult industry on how to recover network costs via standing charge in a ‘more progressive’ way that helps those on lower incomes

14/04 Retired couple cut their bills in half with incredible side hustle

A retired couple have explained a simple lifestyle change has helped them save money and enjoy their retirement without having to scrape by.

14/04 Octopus and its customers ask Treasury to back zonal electricity pricing

Supplier rallies small businesses as critics say overhaul would harm development of clean energy

10/04 Australians are paying hundreds for power. Here's how to read your bill

We take a closer look at the average power bill to see which sections Australians should be keeping an eye on or asking questions about.

10/04 The 1 bill Brits hate paying the most - more than council tax and energy

As bills soar this April, Brits are feeling the pinch more than ever. But there's one bill that truly ignites their fury.

10/04 Laundry expert issues strict washing towels and bras rule

A laundry expert has issued a warning over washing your towels and bras that can help your clothes and your wallet.

10/04 Gas boiler fittings outnumbered heat pumps by 15 to one in UK last year – report

Poorer households shut out of heat pump market and grants should be increased to speed up rollout, thinktank says

09/04 My daughter is still being pursued despite ScottishPower recalling £1,000 debt

Supplier finally confirmed there had been error during IT upgrade but prepay meter saga did not end there

07/04 British Gas to take on 90,000 customers of collapsed Rebel Energy

Ofgem makes decision over which firm inherits household and business customers of failed supplier

05/04 Albo’s power pledge could save Aussies $2300

Homeowners looking to install a new solar and battery system could save up to $2300 under a new election pledge by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with energy and cost of living a key focus for both parties in the campaign.

03/04 Zonal electricity pricing plan could add £3bn a year to GB bills, report finds

Research finds proposal may also drive up cost of building new windfarms as developers need higher subsidies to offset cost

01/04 Rebel Energy goes bust leaving 90,000 customers without supplier

UK energy firm ceases trading and leaves Ofgem to find new supplier

01/04 Amount your bills will go up in April - try our calculator to find out

Household bills will be going up at the start of April, find out exactly how much more you'll be paying using our interactive gadget.

01/04 ‘It’s relentless’: Britons react to April bill rises amid Labour’s benefit cuts

Increases in council tax, energy and water come less than week after Rachel Reeves revealed raft of cuts to welfare

01/04 Millions of Britons brace for across-the-board bill rises in ‘awful April’

Ministers urged to act as energy, water, car tax, TV licences and a string of other increases squeeze households

31/03 ‘Awful April’: bill rises Britons face, from council tax to energy and cars

How the wave of increases will hit your household finances – and what you can do about it

31/03 Will bills continue to rise and what does it mean for Labour?

February’s dip in inflation was only a blip – the pain for consumers and the UK economy is poised to continue

30/03 Major Labour donor warns Starmer risks losing next election without lower bills

Dale Vince issued the warning to Keir Starmer ahead of "awful April" when Britons will see several bills rise.

28/03 UK bill payers still vulnerable to another energy crisis, watchdog warns

PAC says country still lacks safeguards to shield households facing ‘worryingly high’ energy debts

27/03 Cheapest time of day to use your dishwasher to avoid higher prices

Two money experts, including Martin Lewis, also revealed the tariff you would need to take advantage of the cheaper rates.

27/03 Dutton’s bid to lower energy prices

Peter Dutton has vowed to lower east coast energy bills by diverting gas which would have been exported offshore into Australia’s energy grid.

27/03 Ofgem’s energy price cap doesn’t cover our LPG supply

We’ve already experienced a big jump in the cost of gas in Mid Wales and are worried it will soon be even higher

25/03 Brits urged to make simple changes before clocks go forward to avoid £200 bill

Brits will lose an hour in bed this weekend - and they're being warned not to get caught out.

24/03 Sad lie forced to tell to get a job

A woman has revealed on national television the horrifying reality of being an older person searching for a job in Australia.

24/03 Chalmers spruiks $207bn debt improvement

Labor will champion a $177bn reduction in gross debt it has achieved in its first term of government when Jim Chalmers hands down his fourth budget on Tuesday, despite rolling deficits forecast for the next decade.

24/03 Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to energy customers owed thousands

The issue of back billing has been probed by financial experts and a prominent politician

23/03 UK households urged to make 1 change as clocks go forward

Brits will lose an hour in bed as the clocks go forward for spring - and they're being given one piece of advice.

22/03 Albo announces latest cost-of-living measure

Households will get $150 off their power bills over the next six months, under an extension of the current energy rebate.

22/03 Energy rebates worth $150 offered in pre-election promise

Energy rebates worth $150 that are designed to reduce the impact of expected price hikes will be extended for every Australian for another six months in a pre-election sweetener.

21/03 'Britain is paying an unbearable price for energy — and there's a simple fix'

Britain is stuck on a rollercoaster that is hurting its citizens every day.

19/03 The 7 bills to check now to avoid being hit by hundreds of pounds more

Next month has been dubbed 'awful April' with British households set to see their bills rise by an average of £660 a year.

19/03 GB Energy needs full £8.3bn of funding or it will disappoint, government told

Thinktank’s warning follow reports that Labour is considering cuts to budget of company it set up to drive renewable power

15/03 Tell us: how will you be impacted by rising UK energy and council tax rates from April?

We want to hear the impact on your cost of living from rises to the energy price cap and council tax rates

14/03 Labor’s Andrew Charlton outlines radical options to tame inflation lifting by forcing workers to stash more savings in super

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13/03 Poly-employment trend exploding across Australia

If you ask a young person in 2025 what they do for work, there is a high chance they won’t be able to give you a single answer.

12/03 Full list of UK areas where electricity bills could be slashed by £250

Communities across the UK could have their energy bills slashed in new government plans to boost clean infrastructure.

10/03 Lib Dems urge Starmer to visit Canada to back incoming PM Mark Carney in his stand against Trump – UK politics live

Ed Davey’s comments come after the PM angered Canadians by refusing to answer questions on Trump’s stance on Canada

10/03 People living near new pylons in Great Britain could get £250 a year off energy bills

Government hopes to avoid backlash against upgrade of infrastructure as it tries to grow UK economy

10/03 UK energy firms – another twisting psychodrama in three acts

What’s the only horror story to have more instalments than A Nightmare on Elm Street? The ongoing saga of readers haunted by the utilities sector

09/03 Postcode electricity pricing is a minefield for Ed Miliband

There is little middle ground in the battle over zonal pricing – and the energy secretary has only months to settle dispute

07/03 Heating expert's five simple tips could save you £150 on your faulty radiator

Whether it's cold at the top, chilly at the bottom, or not warming up at all, don't panic - many radiator issues are easier to fix than you might think.

02/03 Cold homes crisis - 1 in 3 suffering as energy bills soar

A third (31 percent) of people feel that their physical health has been negatively impacted by decisions to save money on heating their home.

27/02 Energy expert urges Brits to swap common item in their freezers to save on bill

It comes as the energy bills are set to rise from April this year.

26/02 UK households urged to close curtains from 5.36pm

Experts are urging households to close curtains from around 5.36pm today.

26/02 Net zero to cost UK around £5billion each year, climate advisers warn

The Government's independent advisers on climate change have issued their latest roadmap on how the government should reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

26/02 UK urged to act now on net zero – and skip two kebabs’ worth of meat a week

Climate Change Committee issues advice to government on meeting carbon emissions target by 2050

25/02 Average annual energy bill to rise to £1,849 in Great Britain from April

Ofgem’s bigger than expected £111 rise is third consecutive increase in energy price cap

25/02 British households to learn if energy bills will rise in April – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

25/02 Cost of global energy crisis on households in Great Britain ‘to hit £3,000 by summer’

Average annual bill will be about £750 higher than in 2020-21, before Russia-Ukraine war, says campaign group

21/02 Footwear expert begs Britons

We've all come home with soaking wet shoes and balanced them on our piping hot radiators to dry. Now an expert's revealed why this is the worst thing we can do.

20/02 Energy network firms pocket '£4bn in excess profits' from cost-of-living crisis

Citizens Advice says while households have struggled with 'sky-high' energy bills, network companies have made 'astronomical' profits.

20/02 Energy network owners have made £3.9bn from higher bills, says report

Citizens Advice believes Ofgem made flawed interest rate calculation for companies in Great Britain

19/02 How to complain effectively about UK energy bill problems

From working out exactly what you’re really using, to getting together all the right evidence

18/02 Energy bills predicted to rise again in April in huge blow to pensioners

The typical household energy bill is expected to go up by 5%, or £85, to £1,823.

18/02 Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to rise by 5% from April

Households face greater than expected rise in Ofgem price cap after Europe’s gas storage levels slump, analysts say

18/02 Miliband urges energy watchdog to act as typical bill could rise by more than £100 a year

Exclusive: Whitehall source expects bills in England, Scotland and Wales to rise by about £9 a month over the next three months

17/02 Warning issued to UK households using dishwasher between these hours

Households may be unknowingly adding big costs to their bills by running the dishwasher at certain times of the day.

15/02 UK energy suppliers paid out £20m for billing mistakes in five years

New data reveals a huge rise in complaints, especially at British Gas, putting stress on consumers

13/02 Warning issued to UK households washing clothes between these hours

Running your washing machine at certain times of the day will cost you more money.

13/02 Reform claims 'war on net zero' could save families £350 on one bill

Reform UK claims a windfall tax on renewable energy firms could save millions of families hundreds of pounds on bills.

13/02 Solar panels could cut fuel-poor UK families’ energy bills by 24%, says study

Call for means-tested grants or loans to cover upfront costs that prevent poorer households from benefiting

13/02 SSE sent me £7,000 bills for a communal gate post

The utility addressed bills to ‘Feeder Pillar’, which powers flats’ car park gates

12/02 Tories take aim at Labour for voting against £300 off energy bills

Sir Keir Starmer promised before the election to slash Britons' energy bills by £300 by 2030.

12/02 Laundry expert issues warning over washing towels and bras rule

A laundry expert has issued a warning over washing your towels and bras.

11/02 UK households urged to make one change to avoid £109 energy bill hike

Uswitch.com says it is vital to secure a fixed-rate deal at or below the current price cap to protect yourself from the April price cap rise.

09/02 ‘A mess’: energy suppliers face scramble to install smart meters in UK homes

The government is facing criticism over the rollout of the scheme, as spiralling costs and faulty meters slow progress

08/02 Remove limescale from kettle with one 50p kitchen item

A build-up of limescale can shorten the lifespan of your kettle and increase the amount of energy you use.

07/02 Warning issued to anyone using electric heaters

Electric heaters might be convenient but they are a really bad option, warns energy firm Utilita.

06/02 What are small modular reactors and why does UK want to build them?

Keir Starmer hopes plans to encourage investments in SMRs will allow nuclear expansion in England and Wales

05/02 UK households could get £240 off bills after energy overhaul

The energy secretary is weighing up different options as changes to the UK's charging system are being considered.

04/02 Octopus Energy issues warning as UK households to be cut off

Households are being urged to act now or face having their electricity and hot water being cut off.

03/02 Martin Lewis issues 'bad news' update on energy price cap

The money saving expert believes that the energy price cap is likely to increase.

02/02 Excellent news from the United States: the federal program that will help you pay energy costs in 2025

This federal assistance program offers support to families in the United States that face difficulties to pay energy services, especially in winter and summer, helping to avoid supply cuts.

31/01 Octopus Energy issues stark warning to Ed Miliband as gas bills surge

The cost of living crisis and the rising energy bills could prompt the public to reconsider support for a key government policy, an expert has warned.

29/01 Expert shares one simple change to your room that can slash energy bills

According to a specialist from Your Plumber, the layout of your room is vital for channelling warmth in living spaces.

29/01 UK households can save £500 by making this one simple upgrade

Energy prices have risen by a staggering 43% since 2019, but solar panels could help households generate cheaper electricity.

27/01 The 60p energy tip that can slash 20 percent off your energy bills

Brits may want to consider using this amazing trick to save cash on energy bills as temperatures plummet.

25/01 State pensioners urged to get £150 from these 27 energy firms

Many Brits are entitled to a one-off payment to help with the cost of energy during winter, find out if your supplier is part of a government-run scheme.

24/01 Warning issued to UK households with window which could make you lose money

This type of window could be making you a loss - but why could this be the case?

23/01 Almost 40 firms banned from installing UK insulation amid botched jobs outcry

Schemes backed by previous government to improve energy efficiency have left homeowners unable to sell

20/01 Urgent warning to pensioners as scammers target air fryer giveaway

The council giving away thousands of energy-efficient cooking appliances have urged pensioners not to trust a fake text message asking for their details.

17/01 Britain's 'best' energy firms recommended by consumers champion named

Choosing the right energy provider might save a household between £100-£200 a year, according to Which?.

15/01 Surprise fall in UK inflation to 2.5% eases pressure on Rachel Reeves

ONS data shows CPI below reading of 2.6% in November, meaning prices rose at a slower rate

14/01 Black mould, wet clothes and sharing a bed – that’s the reality of the cold snap for my kids and me | Gemma

Low-income families like mine have run out of corners to cut. When I spend more on fuel, other areas are drastically affected, says Gemma, a Changing Realities participant

12/01 One in six UK workers skipping meals to make ends meet, says TUC

Trade unions body finds 17% have skipped meal in past three months, and as many as 10% do so most days

10/01 Number of people seeking help with energy bills up by 20% last year

Citizens Advice says it assisted 60,000 households in England and Wales with cost of gas and electricity in 2024

08/01 Two power station owners to get more than £12m for three hours of electricity

Uniper and a subsidiary of Vitol able to charge 50 times recent market price to ensure supply during evening peak

08/01 Warning UK energy bills set to rise as gas crisis grips Europe

EXCLUSIVE: Gas storage sites are a little over 70% full compared with 86% a year ago, prompting warnings of wholesale price rises being passed on to Brits' energy bills.

06/01 UK government scraps plan to ban sale of gas boilers by 2035

‘Future homes standard’ will not mandate replacing boilers with environmentally friendly alternative

06/01 B&Q's £14.97 item slashes home heat loss 'by up to 50%'

Worried about soaring energy bills? A £14.97 item from B&Q may slash home heat loss by 'up to 50%'. This is how it works.

03/01 ‘Astonishing and appalling’: British Gas battles customer anger over energy bill struggles

Complaints ratio for Britain’s biggest energy supplier is almost three times higher than its rival Octopus Energy

02/01 Warning issued to anyone going outside at night this week

Millions of people have been warned about heading out early in the morning or late at night over the coming days.

01/01 What will new energy price cap mean for your bills – and how can you bring them down?

Cap of £1,738 for Great Britain comes into force on 1 January and is expected to go up again in the spring

01/01 Millions of households in Great Britain face higher energy bills as price cap rises

Average annual bill in England, Scotland and Wales increases by 1.2% to £1,738 from New Year’s Day

01/01 Winter fuel pensioners face £500 energy bill rise after latest price hike

Some retirees losing the allowance will need to find an extra £500 for energy bills compared to last winter.

31/12 Energy caps to stamp duty changes: your personal finance diary for January-April 2025

Stubbornly high interest rates and inflation could be good or bad depending on your situation. Here are some key dates to watch out for

28/12 Labour donor Dale Vince urges ‘rigorous financial scrutiny’ of Sizewell C costs

Green energy entrepreneur voices concerns over project’s funding and ‘spiralling costs’ of UK’s other nuclear plants

28/12 New year finances: a month-by-month UK guide to sorting out your money

A checklist of vital tasks throughout the year, from filing your tax return to making the most of your holiday cash

24/12 Warning issued over 4 million UK households using pre-payment meters

The Labour government is being urged to consider the four million people who will be in energy debt and struggling to pay for other essentials this winter.

24/12 Prepayment meters could cost UK households third of income in winter

Resolution Foundation says higher prices and cold weather will hit poorer households hardest

23/12 Forget ‘benefit cheats’ – £23bn a year is going unclaimed. How do we get that to vulnerable people? | Polly Toynbee

The pension credit deadline has passed – and the government must help find millions missing out on money they’re entitled to, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

17/12 Warning issued to anyone using electric blanket

Anyone who uses an electric blanket has been issued a warning.

17/12 Warning to anyone with blinds instead of curtains in house

Anyone who has blinds in their house instead of curtains has been issued a warning.

15/12 'I tried £13 Martin Lewis-inspired buy that means you don't need to heating'

The plummeting wintry temperatures and soaring energy bills are leaving Brits seeking alternative methods to keeping warm this Christmas.

13/12 Warning issued to anyone in England with a fireplace in their house

Households with fireplaces could be landed with serious fines this winter.

13/12 Serious and urgent warning issued to anyone with LED Christmas lights

Anyone who has LED lights on their Christmas tree or as part of their Christmas decorations has been issued a serious warning.

12/12 Warning energy bills could rise under Ofgem's plans to scrap standing charge

The energy regulator Ofgem is looking at forcing all energy providers to offer an option that scraps the standing charge on bills.

12/12 British energy firms told to offer ‘zero’ standing charge tariff by next winter

Ofgem aims to provide choice as Martin Lewis describes daily fees as a ‘poll tax’ on gas and electricity bills

12/12 'I'm a pensioner and can't afford to flush my toilet every time'

Thousands more pensioners are at risk of falling into water poverty, a report warns.

10/12 British Gas owner hands investors £300m as customers face soaring bills

Campaigners criticise Centrica, saying it has made more than £7bn in profits since start of energy bills crisis

07/12 Brits expect to be hit with surging energy bills 'raising questions on net zero'

EXCLUSIVE: A clear majority think Donald Trump's election has set back the UK's chances of hitting its net zero target

07/12 Winter fuel crisis: one million elderly already skipping meals and applications system ‘overwhelmed’

The row over Labour’s cuts to pensioners’ energy payments is about to flare up again after damning new research

07/12 Single mum slapped with eye-watering £9,000 bill in huge British Gas blunder

Roxanne Pitteway, from Cambridge, was incorrectly told she was £9,000 in debt when she was actually in credit to the tune of more than £5,000.

07/12 Ed Miliband to bring more misery for Brits and send bills skyrocketing

New projects could be launched by Ed Miliband - and they will hit British taxpayers in the pocket.

06/12 Warning issued to anyone buying AA or AAA batteries this Christmas

Shoppers stocking up on AA and AAA batteries this Christmas have been issued a warning.

02/12 Elderly pensioner, 84, facing £1,000 bill to keep warm this winter

The pensioner has already been forced to raid his funeral fund due to rising energy costs.

02/12 Moment Kay Burley makes Labour minister squirm in fiery winter fuel row

Alex Norris clashed with Sky News presenter Kay Burley this morning over the Government's decision to axe the £300 payment from pensioners.

28/11 Scottish ministers pledge universal winter fuel payments for pensioners

SNP says heating payment will go to ‘every single Scottish pensioner’ from next year

27/11 Will Labour’s 2030 green energy goal cost more than 2035? They should come clean | Nils Pratley

Ed Miliband argues the UK should race towards becoming a ‘clean energy superpower’, but costs to the consumer shouldn’t be ignored

26/11 Bringing down the UK’s sky-high energy bills is a tall order, but it can be done | Simon Francis

Investing in homegrown renewable power and cutting our reliance on oil and gas is crucial if we’re to fix our energy system, says Simon Francis of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition

25/11 'Octopus Energy's heated blankets are not silver bullet for pensioners'

Heating the person and not the home can save hundreds, but we need to face up to what the reality of such an existence can be.

25/11 Heating experts share simple and free tip to help slash energy bills in winter

As the cost of living crisis continues, finding cheap ways to keep warm in the winter gets trickier - so experts have shared a simple and free tip to help.

25/11 Further chilling tales of nightmare utility companies to make you scream

A horror story in three acts as more readers do battle with their energy providers …

24/11 Martin Lewis's verdict on keeping heating on as temperatures plummet

As temperatures continue to drop, the energy bills of homes across the UK are expected to spike but Money Saving Expert has shared some tips to help save money

24/11 Retailers prepare for cautious Christmas as a chill settles on consumers

A late Black Friday and a mild October mean seasonal sales have got off to a slow start, and hopes are not high

23/11 Energy bills, mortgages, food: will cost of living surge again under Labour?

The government claims to be fixing the economy but households may face more pressure in the months ahead

22/11 England’s snowiest village feels the chill of winter fuel allowance cuts

Labour’s ‘shameful’ winter fuel cuts anger some pensioners amid rising energy bills in Copley village

22/11 'We can't keep warm' - listener's message for Starmer in heartbreaking interview

In a BBC interview this morning, Keir Starmer heard from a worried listener who will struggle to stay warm after Winter Fuel Payment cuts.

22/11 Government urged to help struggling households with rising energy bills; budget uncertainty hits retail sales – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

22/11 Average annual energy bill to rise to £1,738 in Great Britain from January

Increase in energy price cap by Ofgem follows 10% rise for current quarter, heaping more pressure on households

21/11 Energy expert issues warning to people closing curtains this winter

A property expert has issued a warning to people shutting their curtains and blinds in winter.

21/11 Warning to UK households with wood floors this winter

Households with laminate or wood floors have been warned about how to stop them adding money to your energy bills this winter.

20/11 Pensioners in England and Wales: how has losing the winter fuel allowance affected you?

We would like to hear from people who no longer receive the winter fuel payment and what it means for them

20/11 UK energy suppliers to spend £500m to cushion pain of rising bills

Exclusive: Government helps to broker deal involving 12 suppliers following winter fuel payment cuts

20/11 E.ON must pay £14.5m to prepayment customers after billing failures

Ofgem says nearly 250,000 customers will each receive average of £144 in compensation and refunds

20/11 UK’s inflation jump dashes hope of interest rate cut in December | Heather Stewart

Rate cut unlikely until 2025 as energy prices blamed for stronger-than-expected inflation of 2.3%

19/11 Winter fuel payment cuts may force 100,000 pensioners ‘below poverty line’

Analysis shows 50,000 more people in relative fuel poverty next year – and another 50,000 by 2030

18/11 Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January

Price cap for Great Britain forecast to rise to £1,736 a year for average dual-fuel bill, according to Cornwall Insights

18/11 British households warned to expect ‘disappointing’ 1% rise in energy price cap in January – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

13/11 Liz Kendall says there is ‘no tension’ in government over winter fuel savings

Work and pensions secretary says ‘scandal’ of pensioners not claiming credit entitlement is bigger problem

12/11 Ed Miliband squirms as GMB's Susanna Reid slaps him down over energy bill claim

The energy secretary was put on the spot this morning as Keir Starmer joins the COP summit.

10/11 UK households with a fireplace face £1,000 fines this winter

Households with fireplaces could be landed £1,000 fines this winter.

10/11 'Affordable' £30 item to keep your house warm and cut energy bills, expert says

With the average household set to see a 10% rise in energy bills this winter, one expert has shared the simple item you can buy to cut costs and keep warm.

09/11 1.7m UK households won’t turn heating on this winter, research finds

More than half of households cite rising living costs as reason for not heating homes, while quarter of pensioners blame loss of winter fuel payments

07/11 The 8 best electric heaters tried and tested, from traditional stove-style units to modern smart models

The mercury has dropped and our homes are getting chilly. But if your finger is reluctantly hovering over the central heating dial, these electric heaters may be just what you need to efficiently warm the cockles

05/11 What will the UK’s plan for clean energy by 2030 mean for the industry and public?

Labour is relying on offshore wind and a move away from gas to make Britain a green energy economy. But the transition will not be cheap

05/11 Dry clothes inside without the heating on using these cost-effective methods

A woman has shared her 'game-changing' tips for drying clothes indoors in the winter without using a tumble dryer - and says it has saved her money.

01/11 ‘Everything is expensive’: one family reacts to the autumn budget

The cost of living crisis is far from over, but there are glimmers of hope over childcare and energy bills

30/10 Full list of 48 Labour MPs who have already broken £300 promise to Brits

Before the General Election Labour claimed that it would help bring down household bills by 2030.

29/10 Labour MPs revolt against their own promise to cut energy bills by £300

State-owned GB Energy will not supply electricity directly to households but it will own, manage and operate clean power projects.

29/10 Farage Delivers Petition Demanding Starmer Reverse Winter Fuel Cuts

Nigel Farage delivered a petition to Downing Street demanding the government of Sir Keir Starmer scrap plans to cut winter fuel aid payments.

28/10 Martin Lewis shares handy tips this winter to avoid a costly bill

Knowing and locating a certain switch could help save you from costly damage this winter and avoid a whopping £9,000 bill.

27/10 Exact time to put heating on to slash bills and keep your home warm all night

Many Brits will be turning up the heating this winter but it turns out there's an exact time to switch it on to keep you toasty all night - and save money.

26/10 What is the most efficient way to use central heating? Your energy questions answered

As the clocks go back, our experts answer queries about gas and electricity use, be it for drying clothes, doing the washing up or sorting the heating

26/10 Save £100 or more by switching energy tariffs, say experts

Price cap set by Great Britain’s regulator rose to £1,717 a year this month but there are cheaper fixed deals

23/10 Why does gas supplier charge £486 to remove meter when others do it free?

We needed the gas supply cut off so we could install a heat pump to help the environment

22/10 Four simple methods to heat your home this winter and cut your energy bills

As winter fast approaches finding ways to heat your home without jacking up the electricity bill is becoming a hot topic.

17/10 Martin Lewis urges UK households to do simple check and save £1,470

Money Saving Expert has reported UK households could be eligible for a range of benefits offered by energy companies and local authorities.

16/10 Fossil fuels could become cheaper and more abundant, says IEA

International Energy Agency says transition to clean energy means there will be a surplus of oil, gas and coal

15/10 Ofgem to cut daily charge from bills after Martin Lewis fury

It follows a concerted effort by TV finance expert Martin Lewis, who has crusaded against the fee he has branded a "poll tax on energy use," and other campaigners.

15/10 Post Office issues alert over DWP letters containing free £150 boost

The Post Office has issued an alert over letters containing a free £150 boost before Christmas.

15/10 UK ‘risks repeat of surging energy bills’ amid continued reliance on gas

Energy crisis panel warns country is ‘dangerously unprepared’ and must shift away from gas quickly

12/10 Stop pushing heat pumps or face major backlash, green energy magnate tells Labour

Party donor Dale Vince warns that urging homeowners to switch to clean-power technology risks political storm bigger than Ulez

11/10 Warning to everyone with a smart meter as customers reject them with complaint

Smart meters for energy bills are becoming increasingly widespread but some customers are leading a charge against installing them.

11/10 Warning to UK households with laminate or wood floors this winter

Households with laminate or wood floors have been warned about how to stop them adding money to your energy bills this winter.

10/10 UK households with a fireplace face £1,000 fines this winter

Households with fireplaces could be landed £1,000 fines this winter.

09/10 Send us your questions for our energy experts

We’d like to hear your questions about domestic gas and electricity use – and we’ll put them to our experts

07/10 ‘I’ve fallen out with people’: the bruising debate over UK zonal energy pricing

Industry divided over whether plan to vary electricity cost depending on location really could make bills cheaper for all

06/10 Millions urged to 'check or miss out' as DWP re-opens £150 discount scheme

The government scheme is aimed at the most vulnerable, those susceptible to cold-related illness, living on their own or mainly in fuel poverty

05/10 The solo penalty, from rent to holidays: ‘Being single is costing me £12,000 extra a year’

From hotels to housing, insurance to TV subscriptions, people who live and travel alone face a hefty penalty

01/10 Online Home Shop's 3p-an-hour range cuts gas and electricity bills shoppers say

The Online Home Shop has expanded its winter warmer range with a number of products that are designed to 'help you save money by heating the body, not the home'

01/10 Martin Lewis says energy price cap is a ‘pants cap’

Consumer champion urges people to head to a price comparison website to find a cheaper deal

01/10 UK energy price cap rises 10% today in blow to struggling households – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

01/10 'This energy bill tool may save me

The UK's consumer champion has launched a game-changing new tool ahead of the worrying energy price cap rise.

01/10 Starmer urged to help households as energy bills rise by £149 a year

Resolution Foundation research shows 7.7m households likely to struggle to heat homes this winter

30/09 UK households urged to use washing machine and tumble dryer before Tuesday

Households are being urged to run their washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher as much as possible before Tuesday.

30/09 Brits to ration energy this winter as bills rise by £161 a year from today

Nearly half of Brits say they are likely to ration their energy use this winter, as annual bills rise by up to £161 on Tuesday

30/09 Half of Britons plan to ration energy use this winter as 10% bill rise looms

Survey shows 46% of people will use less energy than needed after price cap rise fuels average £149 bill increase

29/09 Submit meter readings before 1 October as price increases

As temperatures continue to drop, households are urged to take a meter reading before October 1 or run the risk of overpaying.

29/09 Winter fuel cut savings will be far less than Reeves expected, new analysis finds

A surge in claims for pension credit will make thousands more people eligible for the payments and other benefits

28/09 Thousands of households urged to act now or miss out on £200 free cash for bills

The payments are part of a cost-of-living support scheme, which has been extended for the the sixth time.

28/09 ‘We don’t think about energy bills any more’: how a heat pump changed a couple’s lives

Living in an energy-efficient zero-carbon home with an air source heat pump has cut energy bills drastically

28/09 £500 energy bill warning issued to 15 million UK homes over ‘hard water costs’

An expert claims you could save you an impressive '25%' on energy during the colder months, if you make this change.

27/09 Warning issued to UK households with PVC windows this winter

Households with PVC windows are paying over the odds this winter, warn heating experts.

26/09 Net zero costing Britain 'billions' more than needed, warns Tory ex-minister

Energy bills could be cheaper with changes to the way the UK generates power, says former MP John Penrose

25/09 Labour leadership loses conference vote on winter fuel payments

Vote calling on ministers to reverse cuts came after union leader said UK needed investment, ‘not austerity mark II’

24/09 Winter fuel: thousands more could lose benefit if it becomes means tested, data suggests

A further 175,000 pensioners are likely to stop receiving allowance under such plans, official figures show

24/09 Households urged to keep curtains open in autumn and winter

Households are being urged to keep their curtains open in autumn and winter.

23/09 Rachel Reeves defends Labour’s cut to winter fuel allowance

Chancellor also strikes optimistic note at party conference, promising opportunity, fairness and enterprise

23/09 Laundry expert issues warning over washing towels and bras rule

A laundry expert has issued a warning over washing your towels and bras.

22/09 UK cold weather maps show exact time Brits will be hit by brutal -1C cold blast

UK temperatures could be set to plunge as the heatwave enjoyed by millions of Brits last month becomes a distant memory.

21/09 Energy expert shares genius hack to slash £200 off heating bills every year

By making these changes, this energy tips wizard believes hundreds could be saved from bills.

21/09 No one expected socialism, but unless wealth is challenged, what’s the point of Labour? | Sharon Graham

A return to austerity, mixed with gloom, will simply bolster rightwing populism, writes Unite general secretary Sharon Graham

21/09 Everyone with a hot water bottle urged to check numbers on side before use

Everyone digging out their hot water bottle for winter is being urged to check these numbers on the side before using it.

18/09 £105 warning over 'vampire devices' hiking up energy bills, expert states

'Vampire devices' consume a surprising amount of energy and may be the culprit behind unnecessarily heightened energy bills.

17/09 Ovo Energy to pay out nearly £2.4m over customer complaint failures

Ofgem says 1,395 customers will receive compensation after lengthy delays in getting complaints addressed

17/09 UK’s smart meter targets leaving energy users short-changed, says Martin Lewis

Consumer campaigner writes to Ed Miliband warning that installations are being prioritised over repairs

15/09 Charities demand to meet UK ministers as 1.6m disabled OAPs set to lose winter fuel payments

Call comes after government forced to reveal that 71% of pensioners with disabilities will lose entitlement despite dependence on warmer homes

15/09 In ending the winter fuel allowance, this is not the Labour party I voted for

Whatever Rachel Reeves may achieve, she will always be known for this

14/09 Eye-watering £630m bill hits families as Ed Miliband takes over electricity

The government plans to recoup the cost of nationalisation with charges on Brits' energy bills.

14/09 Warning to all UK households turning heating on this week

Households turning their heating on this week have been issued a warning.

12/09 Energy firm offers people who've lost Winter Fuel Payments up to £200 each

Octopus Energy customers can now apply for discretionary energy bill credits of £50, £100 and £200 after the firm extended its £30m Octo Assist fund

11/09 Triple lock won’t save pensioners from Labour’s winter fuel blunder | Letters

Letters: Melanie Henwood on the impact that the government’s decision will have this winter on those who are old and cold. Plus letters from Pauline Cartwright and Paul Marsden

10/09 ‘We’ll get the blame’: tensions simmer within Labour over winter fuel cut

While Commons rebellion was small-scale, behind the scenes, anger over handling of the policy is said to run high

10/09 ‘They’ve robbed us’: UK pensioners on losing the winter fuel payment

Three pensioners tell us what they think about the vote and their concerns about the coming winter

10/09 Energy suppliers told to improve customer service or face firm action

Ofgem calls for ‘culture change’ in sector to reverse poor reputation and improve public trust

09/09 Why is Labour’s proposed winter fuel payments cut controversial?

The decision has become Labour’s first political crisis but is the government likely to change course?

09/09 Ministers facing pressure from unions over winter fuel payment cut

TUC and Unite leaders express ‘real concerns’ over policy as many Labour MPs expected to abstain in Commons vote

08/09 ‘Iron chancellor’ Rachel Reeves faces an early challenge to her authority over winter fuel payments | Andrew Rawnsley

Furore over cuts to the pensioner benefit is all the more potent when the left, right and centre can all find reasons to oppose the policy

07/09 There’s no need to cut poorer pensioners’ income. Smarter winter fuel solutions are at hand | Steve Webb

Payments could be restricted to those living in lower council tax bands, as money expert Martin Lewis has suggested, writes former pensions minister Steve Webb

07/09 Winter fuel payments cut ‘one of the worst decisions I have ever seen’ says ex pensions minister

Crossbench peer will table ‘fatal’ Lords motion, as Starmer faces damaging rebellion in Commons vote

07/09 Labour ministers reveal grave concerns about winter fuel payment cut

Frontbenchers say they have had string of complaints from constituents and policy ‘won’t be worth the political hit’

06/09 Pensioners can help offset cruel snatch of winter fuel allowance by doing this

An energy expert has revealed an easy way to save money heating your home this winter.

06/09 ‘Will we freeze to death?’: trepidation in England’s snowiest village over loss of winter fuel payment

Pensioners in Copley, which has 53 days of snow a year on average, say plan to limit help will be a ‘big loss’

05/09 Labour’s decision to cut winter fuel payments is mean and politically inept | Larry Elliott

Means-testing will hit up to 2 million people. Rachel Reeves would be wise to admit she was wrong, says Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott

04/09 Households urged to put sheet of A4 paper in fridge before Friday

Heavy rain and storms might be hitting parts of England right now but by Friday the situation is set to change again.

03/09 Most working families on universal credit struggle to buy essentials, research shows

The Trussell Trust has called for urgent action after half of people on low-income benefits ran out of food in last month

29/08 Gathering fairer ways to pay winter fuel allowance | Letters

Letters: Readers offer suggestions on how the government could manage the benefit better so that vulnerable pensioners are not left out in the cold

29/08 Labour face Winter Fuel Payments battle as Lib Dems in bid to block cut

The Lib Dems will table a motion calling for a vote in the House of Commons on the plans.

28/08 Support planned for UK households struggling with winter energy bills

Government discusses support for those struggling after criticism over cuts to winter fuel payments

28/08 I can’t even afford to charge my wheelchair. So how are people like me expected to afford the energy price rise? | Thirugnanam Sureshan

I’m already rationing heating and my use of mobility aids. But it feels like the government forgets the extra costs disabled people face, says disability campaigner Thirugnanam Sureshan

28/08 Hyundai to double hybrid models amid softer electric car demand; UK energy summit to address fuel debts – business live

Live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as world’s third-largest carmaker plans to make 14 hybrid models

27/08 Ministers urged to step in to save UK firms struggling with high energy costs

Exclusive: Cornwall Insight data shows small businesses paying over £5k extra a year than before energy crisis in 2021

26/08 Can you apply for pension credit? It’s key to help with rising energy costs

It is a benefit that brings winter fuel payments with it, but many people are missing out

25/08 Rachel Reeves told 'you try living on so little before cutting winter fuel cash'

EXCLUSIVE: Pensioners are furious about Rachel Reeves' decision to cut the winter fuel allowance from millions of elderly people.

23/08 Millions facing ‘cruel winter’ without fuel payments, Labour MPs warn

Backbenchers say end to support schemes would be ‘wrong measure’ that ignores struggle of poorest households

23/08 Rachel Reeves, it's time to eat humble pie and end this war on pensioners

Sir Keir Starmer's party under pressure to reverse decision to axe winter fuel payments as energy bills to rise.

23/08 I have been a Labour loyalist for 45 years, but cutting the winter fuel allowance is short-sighted folly | George Foulkes

While I do understand the logic of this proposal, it would have a devastating effect on hundreds of thousands of poorer pensioners, says Labour life peer George Foulkes

23/08 ‘Wake-up call’: government needs to act fast to upgrade UK’s draughty homes as energy price rises loom

Labour has yet to confirm its plans for home heating or insulation as reliance on expensive gas forces bills up

23/08 What are the energy price cap and standing charges and will they keep rising?

The lowdown on what the quarterly decision by Ofgem means for households in Great Britain

23/08 Martin Lewis calls for rethink over plans to limit winter fuel payments

Consumer champion urges UK government to expand criteria for which pensioners will still get support

23/08 British households urged to ‘shop around’ on energy as price cap rises to £1,717 – business live

Live coverage as regulator Ofgem announces 10% increase in average household energy bill

23/08 Average annual energy bill to rise by 10% to £1,717 in Great Britain from October

Campaigners fear increase by £149 in energy price cap by Ofgem will put more pressure on households

20/08 Ministers launch pension credit campaign after restricting winter fuel payments

Government urges pensioners to check their eligibility for credit which will also qualify recipients for winter fuel support