Energy bills

Which? suggests foil behind radiators to retain heat. The Energy Saving Trust explains where panels work best and disputes the kitchen foil advice.

Consumer experts Which? share radiator trick to help keep homes warm this winter

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Cold Weather Payments

Cold Weather Payment launches today to help thousands with winter heating bills

Just turning your thermostat down by one degree can save you money.

Just turning your thermostat down by one degree can save you money.

Experts reveal overlooked thermostat setting could help save you up to £120

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis celebrates end of 'energy poll tax' as £108 Standing Charge axed

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as gas standing charges costing typical households around £108 a year are set to be scrapped from 2027, with the Treasury estimating 60% could save £45 annually.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as gas standing charges costing typical households around £108 a year are set to be scrapped from 2027, with the Treasury estimating 60% could save £45 annually.

Gas standing charges to be scrapped in major Budget energy bill shake-up

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked the Chancellor and Energy Secretary to examine removing standing charges from gas bills

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked the Chancellor and Energy Secretary to examine removing standing charges from gas bills

Andy Burnham orders review of gas bills with move that could help households

Martin Lewis has warned Ofgem's proposed Market Stabilisation Charge could make cheaper energy deals more expensive if wholesale prices fall.

Martin Lewis has warned Ofgem's proposed Market Stabilisation Charge could make cheaper energy deals more expensive if wholesale prices fall.

Martin Lewis says ‘I don’t like it’ as Ofgem plans new energy charge

How a sheet of paper can help you cut your energy bills this winter

Uswitch research suggests 1.7million UK households will not turn on their heating this winter as millions fear the cold and energy bills are expected to rise again in January.

Uswitch research suggests 1.7million UK households will not turn on their heating this winter as millions fear the cold and energy bills are expected to rise again in January.

‘I won’t turn my heating on until December’ families shiver as bills rise

Official NHS guidance recommends turning radiators on once outside temperatures fall below 15°C to protect against seasonal illnesses.

Official NHS guidance recommends turning radiators on once outside temperatures fall below 15°C to protect against seasonal illnesses.

Expert reveals the exact date UK households should turn on their heating this month

An expert has revealed if it is cheaper to run household appliances at specific times during the day.

An expert has revealed if it is cheaper to run household appliances at specific times during the day.

Is it cheaper to run household appliances at certain times? - Expert reveals

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey as campaigners are calling for an “emergency heat tariff” as energy bills could rise by £276 in January, taking the typical annual bill close to £2,000.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey as campaigners are calling for an “emergency heat tariff” as energy bills could rise by £276 in January, taking the typical annual bill close to £2,000.

Calls for urgent help as 'energy bill emergency' tips £276 January rise

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on energy bills 'from this Thursday' in keynote speech

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

One simple task millions need to do before energy bills rise next week October 1

More than 750,000 homes are set to benefit from cleaner, cheaper heating after the Government announced £90m of investment in heat networks.

More than 750,000 homes are set to benefit from cleaner, cheaper heating after the Government announced £90m of investment in heat networks.

Families could save on energy bills as Government backs huge heat network rollout

Only four fixed energy deals currently beat the October price cap, with the cheapest tariffs just 2% lower.

Only four fixed energy deals currently beat the October price cap, with the cheapest tariffs just 2% lower.

Cheaper energy deals are vanishing as wholesale prices surge and bills tipped to rise

Energy bill help could change as campaigners target £150 Warm Home Discount

Energy bill help could change as campaigners target £150 Warm Home Discount

Cold Weather Payments

Campaigners demand bigger Warm Home Discount as households face winter squeeze

Drying your clothes in the autumn and winter can be incredibly hard.

Drying your clothes in the autumn and winter can be incredibly hard.

Mrs Hinch fans' cheap alternative to 'demon appliance' to dry clothes in winter

These appliances are adding a lot of money to your energy bills.

These appliances are adding a lot of money to your energy bills.

The 5 household appliances adding hundreds of pounds onto your energy bills

Martin Lewis has warned energy bills could rise by almost 25% in January, with households urged to check fixed deals before the next Price Cap.

Martin Lewis has warned energy bills could rise by almost 25% in January, with households urged to check fixed deals before the next Price Cap.

Energy Price Cap could soar in January – Martin Lewis urges households to check now

Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by August 23 to receive it automatically this winter.

Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by August 23 to receive it automatically this winter.

Cost of living crisis

Millions of households urged to act to get £150 off energy bills this winter

Thousands of vulnerable households could receive free fans, blackout curtains and electricity bill support worth up to £100 under EDF's new £1million Heatwave Relief Pack scheme.

Thousands of vulnerable households could receive free fans, blackout curtains and electricity bill support worth up to £100 under EDF's new £1million Heatwave Relief Pack scheme.

Free fans, heatwave relief packs and energy bill credit in £1m giveaway scheme

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

New research reveals millions of households are struggling with energy costs, with the average debt standing at £750 before prices rise again.

New research reveals millions of households are struggling with energy costs, with the average debt standing at £750 before prices rise again.

Energy bill warning as one in three now fear falling behind ahead of price hike

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband as energy debt, water arrears and broadband costs are continuing to put pressure on household budgets

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband as energy debt, water arrears and broadband costs are continuing to put pressure on household budgets

Check your bills now - thousands on benefits could save with little-known discounts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves makes an economic update statement to MPs on the Middle East in the House of Commons, London. Energy bills are to rocket from July 1

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves makes an economic update statement to MPs on the Middle East in the House of Commons, London. Energy bills are to rocket from July 1

Fresh blow for struggling families as energy cap jumps and gas bills soar 24 per cent

Millions of UK households are being moved onto a new electricity billing system that could change their energy prices by time of day.

Millions of UK households are being moved onto a new electricity billing system that could change their energy prices by time of day.

Electricity pricing

Millions of homes face major energy billing change as prices double at peak times

Experts warn household energy bills could rise by £209 from July, with fears prices may stay painfully high into winter.

Experts warn household energy bills could rise by £209 from July, with fears prices may stay painfully high into winter.

Millions could be overpaying for electricity as bills set increase by £209 overnight

Ed Miliband said the Government’s clean power plans were the “only way to bring down bills for good and take back control of our energy”

Ed Miliband said the Government’s clean power plans were the “only way to bring down bills for good and take back control of our energy”

Millions could be offered free energy at certain times of day to wash clothes

Martin Lewis urges households to fix energy deals now, warning the price cap could rise by 16% and bills may surge in the coming months.

Martin Lewis urges households to fix energy deals now, warning the price cap could rise by 16% and bills may surge in the coming months.

Martin Lewis urges 'don't ignore this' and reveals window to beat huge energy bills

UK households urged to act as average home sat on £200 of energy credit

UK households are being warned to brace for another energy bill shock as forecasts suggest the price cap could jump to around £1,929 between July and September, an 18 percent rise of about £288.

UK households are being warned to brace for another energy bill shock as forecasts suggest the price cap could jump to around £1,929 between July and September, an 18 percent rise of about £288.

Households face new energy bill shock as summer price cap predicted to hit £1,929

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

Octopus Energy is partnering with Greencore Homes for its 65-home development in Launton

Octopus Energy is partnering with Greencore Homes for its 65-home development in Launton

Community energy

Eight 'Zero Bills' homes to be built in new development near Bicester

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

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to announce help for millions of UK households face soaring heating bills after Middle East tensions disrupted oil supplies.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to announce help for millions of UK households face soaring heating bills after Middle East tensions disrupted oil supplies.

Keir Starmer to announce emergency help for 1.5m homes as energy bills rocket

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has said he is confident the country’s energy supply is robust despite the conflict in the Middle East disrupting oil and gas shipping lanes.

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has said he is confident the country’s energy supply is robust despite the conflict in the Middle East disrupting oil and gas shipping lanes.

Energy bills could rise later this year despite April price cap cut, experts warn

Wholesale gas has surged to a 12-month high. Experts warn fixed deals below the Price Cap are being pulled fast.

Wholesale gas has surged to a 12-month high. Experts warn fixed deals below the Price Cap are being pulled fast.

Fix your energy bills now: Experts warn cheap deals could disappear within hours

Martin Lewis warns UK energy bills could spike after the Iran conflict. Learn if you’re on the Price Cap and how to fix your tariff to save money today

Martin Lewis warns UK energy bills could spike after the Iran conflict. Learn if you’re on the Price Cap and how to fix your tariff to save money today

'Urgent' energy price alert as Martin Lewis says 'Don’t dawdle. Do it today'

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Martin Lewis explains why households shouldn’t wait for April’s energy price cap cut and why fixing now could save more.

Martin Lewis explains why households shouldn’t wait for April’s energy price cap cut and why fixing now could save more.

Energy bills tipped to fall with £150 boost but Martin Lewis issues switch warning

The price cap is predicted to fall to £1,641 from April. Experts advise checking how much you could save and whether switching now makes sense.

The price cap is predicted to fall to £1,641 from April. Experts advise checking how much you could save and whether switching now makes sense.

Energy bills could drop by 7 per cent in April and some homes could save even more

Experts warn that British homes are often overheated, as people chase the same comfort levels regardless of age or need.

Experts warn that British homes are often overheated, as people chase the same comfort levels regardless of age or need.

Pensioners urged to keep their homes heated to this 'ideal temperature'

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

Thousands of households can get free electric blankets and microwaves under new £1million fund

Thousands of households can get free electric blankets and microwaves under new £1million fund

£1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands

The glow of the button on this Lakeland heated scarf has prompted plenty of questions - and recommendations - as it kept me warm this winter

The glow of the button on this Lakeland heated scarf has prompted plenty of questions - and recommendations - as it kept me warm this winter

I tried 6 cheap winter warmers - these actually work without touching the thermostat

Thousands of people will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this month with £150 to come in April, on top of DWP Winter Fuel payments and Cold Weather Payments

Thousands of people will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this month with £150 to come in April, on top of DWP Winter Fuel payments and Cold Weather Payments

Cold Weather Payments

Millions to get £150 energy bill help, as thousands more get bonus £150 payment

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

You can make £1,500 using AI from your sofa this January, says an expert

You can make £1,500 using AI from your sofa this January, says an expert

Couch to £1.5K: How to use AI to save money from your sofa this January

Many will be looking to find ways to cut heating costs as energy bills increase and snow and ice hits UK

Many will be looking to find ways to cut heating costs as energy bills increase and snow and ice hits UK

How to cut heating costs as millions see energy bills increase amid snow and ice

Eon has joined Octopus and British Gas in saying it will pass on the full 1 April 2026 £150 cut in energy bills to all customers, including those on fixes.

Eon has joined Octopus and British Gas in saying it will pass on the full 1 April 2026 £150 cut in energy bills to all customers, including those on fixes.

3 energy firms confirm they will cut £150 off all bills in the new year

Martin Lewis 'delighted' with energy bill change that could lower Standing Charges

Martin Lewis 'delighted' with energy bill change that could lower Standing Charges

Martin Lewis 'delighted' with energy bill change that could lower Standing Charges

Household energy bills are set to rise by 0.2% from January 1 after Ofgem increased its next price cap.The regulator said energy bills will rise by about 28p a month for the average dual-fuel household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Household energy bills are set to rise by 0.2% from January 1 after Ofgem increased its next price cap.The regulator said energy bills will rise by about 28p a month for the average dual-fuel household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Energy bills to rise for millions from January as bills up £700 since 2021