Energy bills

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

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Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed

Are you concerned about the October energy bill price rise?

Are you concerned about the October energy bill price rise?

What energy bill help is available for Bradford district residents this winter?

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 your heating on all day?

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

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You could be paid to use less energy tonight - how you can save

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?

Paul Lamb was sent a bill for more than £44,000 earlier this year for his electricity usage. He lives in a one-bed flat in Darlington

Paul Lamb was sent a bill for more than £44,000 earlier this year for his electricity usage. He lives in a one-bed flat in Darlington

Man sent whopping £45K electric bill by energy firm for one-bed flat

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,

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No10 DENIES plans to scale back winter fuel allowance for pensioners

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

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Are you eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment support? How to find out

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

The energy price cap is also expected to go up again in January

The energy price cap is also expected to go up again in January

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Charities warning of tough winter ahead for many despite energy 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

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Millions urged to act to avoid being overcharged on energy bills

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

The British Gas PeakSave scheme will allow customers to save 50% on electricity used during certain hours this summer

The British Gas PeakSave scheme will allow customers to save 50% on electricity used during certain hours this summer

New British Gas summer scheme can save customers 50 per cent on energy

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

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

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When you should take an energy meter reading as bills set to fall by £400

People are being warned to check their gas meters and energy bills for discrepancies

People are being warned to check their gas meters and energy bills for discrepancies

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You could be overpaying on your energy bills by £1000s, experts warn

Ovo Energy and Good Energy will pay compensation to around 18,000 households after Ofgem found customers had been overcharged

Ovo Energy and Good Energy will pay compensation to around 18,000 households after Ofgem found customers had been overcharged

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Two major energy suppliers ordered to give thousands of customers up to £180 refund

Outside Marshalls Bakers in Wibsey

Outside Marshalls Bakers in Wibsey

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'We tried everything': Why one of Bradford's oldest bakeries was forced to close

The initial Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) launched in February 2023

The initial Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) launched in February 2023

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More households now eligible for £200 energy bill support - how to apply

Full list of dates for the DWP's cost of living payments (and who is eligible)

Full list of dates for the DWP's cost of living payments (and who is eligible)

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Full list of dates for the DWP's cost of living payments (and who is eligible)

Customers are expected to pay around £500 more on their energy bills from April, despite the Ofgem price cap falling by £1,000

Customers are expected to pay around £500 more on their energy bills from April, despite the Ofgem price cap falling by £1,000

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Ofgem price cap falls but bills will still rise by around £500

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the UK this week

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the UK this week

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UK homes could face 4pm to 7pm blackouts this winter, National Grid chief warns

Martin Lewis predicts average energy bill to go up by 73 per cent in April .

Martin Lewis predicts average energy bill to go up by 73 per cent in April .

Martin Lewis' staggering energy bill prediction leaves people at 'wits' end'

The energy price guarantee for every UK household will end in April, Jeremy Hunt announced

The energy price guarantee for every UK household will end in April, Jeremy Hunt announced

Jeremy Hunt to water down energy support as price guarantee set to end in months

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

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£900 Winter Fuel Payment - who is eligible and payment dates from November

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

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£900 Winter Fuel Payment - who is eligible and payment dates from November

The Campaign for Real Ale warned that blackouts could lead to a “tremendous loss of stock” for pubs and brewers

The Campaign for Real Ale warned that blackouts could lead to a “tremendous loss of stock” for pubs and brewers

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

Warning beer shortages could hit UK pubs this winter

TikTok plumber reveals how keeping your heating on could SAVE you money.

TikTok plumber reveals how keeping your heating on could SAVE you money.

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Plumber reveals how keeping your heating on could SAVE you money

This is how each energy company will be paying out the £400

This is how each energy company will be paying out the £400

How energy companies will pay you £400 energy bill discount from today

How much will energy bills cost now following the price cap rise? (PA)

How much will energy bills cost now following the price cap rise? (PA)

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How much will energy bills cost now following the price cap rise?

From October 1, 2022 there will be a change in the energy price cap, which will see an increase (PA)

From October 1, 2022 there will be a change in the energy price cap, which will see an increase (PA)

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How to take a meter reading ahead of the October 2022 energy price cap change

Energy bills discount scam warning ahead of Ofgem price cap increase this week. (PA)

Energy bills discount scam warning ahead of Ofgem price cap increase this week. (PA)

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Urgent warning issued to anyone paying energy bills amid increase this weekend

The most expensive kitchen appliances to run revealed (Canva)

The most expensive kitchen appliances to run revealed (Canva)

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The most and least expensive kitchen appliances to run revealed

How expensive are electric blankets to run in the UK? (Canva)

How expensive are electric blankets to run in the UK? (Canva)

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How expensive are electric blankets to run in the UK?

The new Energy Bill Relief Scheme provides a discount on wholesale costs for all non-domestic customers

The new Energy Bill Relief Scheme provides a discount on wholesale costs for all non-domestic customers

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Government plan to help businesses tackle soaring energy bills

These are the changes to Universal Credit happening before the end of the year

These are the changes to Universal Credit happening before the end of the year

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The major changes to Universal Credit happening this year

The Station Masters in Bingley, pictured, is closing its doors amid the cost of living crisis.

The Station Masters in Bingley, pictured, is closing its doors amid the cost of living crisis.

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Fish and chip restaurant forced to close amid quadrupling bills and rising costs

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

Liz Truss announced the UK Ofgem energy price cap will be capped at £2,500 (PA)

Liz Truss announced the UK Ofgem energy price cap will be capped at £2,500 (PA)

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Martin Lewis reveals 15 things you need to know amid Liz Truss energy announcement

Designer Nicky Cash and her stylish vintage van transformed into a cosy home.

Designer Nicky Cash and her stylish vintage van transformed into a cosy home.

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How living in a van went from 'bonkers to sensible' amid cost of living crisis

Prime Minister Liz Truss announced that she will be freezing bills at the £2,500 mark

Prime Minister Liz Truss announced that she will be freezing bills at the £2,500 mark

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Liz Truss unveils plans to tackle the cost of living crisis with price cap freeze

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

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When will Universal Credit claimants receive £325 cost of living payment

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

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When will Universal Credit claimants receive £325 cost of living payment

Martin Lewis and experts from GoCompare have both recommended the same cost saving measure (PA)

Martin Lewis and experts from GoCompare have both recommended the same cost saving measure (PA)

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One thing every UK household should do before Ofgem energy price cap increase

Martin Lewis reveals exact amount all UK household will have to pay on energy bills. (PA)

Martin Lewis reveals exact amount all UK household will have to pay on energy bills. (PA)

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Martin Lewis reveals minimum charge households will have to pay on energy bills

The price cap is set to rise to £3,549 on October 1, Ofgem confirmed, an 80% increase on the previous figure of £1,971 (ITV)

The price cap is set to rise to £3,549 on October 1, Ofgem confirmed, an 80% increase on the previous figure of £1,971 (ITV)

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Martin Lewis left with head in hands on GMB as Edwina Currie shares energy saving 'tip'

The latest scam sees customers offered a £315 refund by fraudsters impersonating British Gas

The latest scam sees customers offered a £315 refund by fraudsters impersonating British Gas

Warning as British Gas energy bill refund scam circulates

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use (PA)

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use (PA)

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6 household appliances adding to your soaring energy bills due to simple mistake

The Money Saving Expert explained the cheapest way to pay your energy bill as Ofgem confirmed the price cap rise (PA)

The Money Saving Expert explained the cheapest way to pay your energy bill as Ofgem confirmed the price cap rise (PA)

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Martin Lewis reveals cheapest way to pay energy bills as price cap hits £3,500

Saving water supplies and money on household energy bills is the plan with a new water efficiency label (Canva)

Saving water supplies and money on household energy bills is the plan with a new water efficiency label (Canva)

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New method to make household appliances water-efficient could cut energy bills

Energy consultancy firm Auxilione forecast a £7,700 bill from April 2023 (PA)

Energy consultancy firm Auxilione forecast a £7,700 bill from April 2023 (PA)

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Average bills predicted to rise to over £7,000 in 2023, price cap experts say

Cost of living support is available to those in receipt of Universal Credit, disability benefits and other benefits, as well as energy bill discounts (PA)

Cost of living support is available to those in receipt of Universal Credit, disability benefits and other benefits, as well as energy bill discounts (PA)

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The cost of living payments still available - are you eligible?