9 h. ago Energy bills are rising for millions of households today – how much you'll pay

Many are declaring the new month 'awful April' as the price cap is going up by 6.4% – but your bill is still based on how much gas and electricity you actually use

Economics

14 h. ago Scots households braced for higher gas and electricity bills as energy price cap rises

Citizens Advice Scotland has dubbed April 1 this year as 'April Cruel Day' due to the cumulative impact of rising bills.

Science

18 h. ago Households urged to seek fixed energy deals as latest price cap hike takes effect

The third consecutive increase to Ofgem’s price cap sees the bill of a typical household paying by direct debit rise 6.4% to £1,849 a year.

Economics

29 h. ago Are you worried about 'Awful April'? Take our poll as bills set to rise

April is bringing a wave of price hikes across the UK - from council tax to energy bills. With costs rising and wages stagnating, we're asking if you're worried

Politics

42 h. ago Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll finds

The poll found that 46% of people are concerned about their ability to pay for gas or electricity.

Economics

6 d. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent plea for households to take up cheaper energy offer before cap rise

Martin Lewis says all bill payers should consider a new deal before the price cap increases in April

Politics

7 d. ago Rachel Reeves under pressure as poll finds support for tax rises for the rich over spending cuts

Oxfam Scotland said it was "indefensible" to cut payments for the poorest people in society.

Economics

7 d. ago The YouGov poll that shows Scots back tax rises for the richest

A poll by YouGov found 68 per cent think the richest should pay more

Politics

1 week ago How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending with a special deal

Energy bills are set to rise by another 6.4% in April - but you can save with Utility Warehouse by bundling energy, broadband & more. Switch today.

Economics

3 w. ago Urgent £200 warning to British Gas, Octopus, Eon and OVO customers 'act now'

Brits across the nation have been issued a stark warning, ahead of Ofgem's incoming energy price cap. The 6.4 per cent hike could see your bills spiral by up to £200 a year, according to experts

Economics

3 w. ago Almost half of young people 'trust' social media about politics despite the rise of fake news, poll reveals

A survey of 2,500 11 to 25-year-olds (pictured, file photo) by the Electoral Commission found 44 per cent think social media is trustworthy when it comes to learning about politics.

Politics

3 w. ago Discounted dehumidifier helps save on energy bills as Ofgem announce new price cap

Energy bills are set to rise again as Ofgem announced a new price cap last week - but one helpful way to cut down on spending is with a dehumidifier and this one's on sale

Economics

3 w. ago How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending

Energy bills rise by 6.4% in April—save with Utility Warehouse by bundling energy, broadband & more. Switch today.

Economics