3 d. ago Typical household energy bill to rise by about £35 a year from October, Ofgem confirms

Ofgem, which sets the limit on what energy companies can charge customers, confirmed its latest price cap on August 27

Economics

3 d. ago Ministers get stingy with EV discounts: Price cap added to Electric Car Grant to exclude more luxurious models

The Government's Electric Car Grant (ECG) is barely a month old and already ministers have introduced a new stipulation to restrict the number of vehicles qualifying for discounts.

Politics

3 d. ago Brits seek ways to feel more in control, as price cap rises again

Some households across Britain face another energy bill increase from October 1 when the cap will rise by 2%.

Economics

4 d. ago Expert says simple change can slash energy bill in time for October price cap rise

Ofgem announced that the price cap will go up from the start of October

Science

4 d. ago Nine ways people can save energy bills before October price cap hike

Ofgem announced that the price cap will go up from the start of October

Economics

4 d. ago Brits could face MORE gas and electricity price hikes in January amid fears EU carbon tax will drive up bills

The UK is trying to get an exemption from the EU's new carbon border tax (CBAM) on energy used to produce goods which will come into force from January 1, 2026.

Economics

4 d. ago Brits could face MORE gas and electricity price hikes in January amid fears EU carbon tax will drive up bills

The UK is trying to get an exemption from the EU's new carbon border tax (CBAM) on energy used to produce goods which will come into force from January 1, 2026.

Economics

5 d. ago Tough winter in store for Lanarkshire households after Ofgem confirms energy price cap is due to rise again

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, said people’s budgets were being stretched “to the limit”.

Economics

5 d. ago 'I had one rule for bridesmaids at my wedding – my oldest friend broke it'

Brides often want to feel in control on their wedding day, and it's frustrating when guests don't share that vision. That's exactly what happened to one woman when a bridesmaid challenged her one rule

Politics

5 d. ago UK households told to make important boiler check with energy price cap set to rise

The latest energy price cap increase is higher than many anticipated, however checking your boiler and making a potential change could help you offset the rising cost and then some

Politics

5 d. ago Beat latest energy bill rise coming from October 1 and save £292

Ofgem today confirmed the energy price cap will rise by 2.03% from October 1, taking the average annual bill to £1,755

Economics

5 d. ago Nine ways to save money on energy bills before the new price cap starts in October

Energy bills are set to rise by two per cent in October.

Economics

5 d. ago Hard winter for West Lothian residents after Ofgem confirms energy price cap rise

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, said people’s budgets were being stretched “to the limit”.

Economics

5 d. ago Wind farms are driving YOUR electricity bills up, admits Ofgem as prices go up by DOUBLE expected amount amid Ed Miliband's green drive

Energy regulator Ofgem revealed this morning that the price cap will rise from October 1 by 2 per cent - double what was expected - for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Economics

5 d. ago Tories and Reform offer only ‘easy answers and snake oil’ on UK

Nick Thomas-Symonds also accused Nigel Farage of ‘dividing communities and stoking anger’Responding to Ofgem announcing that the energy price cap will rise by 2% (see 8.47am BST), Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:The last thing struggling families and pensioners need is higher energy bills this winter. The government should cancel this rise and take up our plan to halve energy bills instead.Ministers should be cutting bills by making sure energy firms pass on the benefits of cheap renewables, not putting up bills yet again. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago UK households urged to make vital boiler check ahead of energy price cap rise

Gas and electricity prices will go up for millions of households this autumn

Politics

5 d. ago Struggling salon owner says energy bills have risen by 83 per cent

A hair salon owner says the rise in energy bills from October will have a “massive knock-on effect” on her business.

Science

5 d. ago Energy price cap increase ‘further blow’ to struggling Scots, says charity

Energy regulator Ofgem announced on Wednesday the cap will rise 2% on October 1.

Politics

5 d. ago Energy price cap: How to get the cheapest deals for your bills

Changing your tariff might be a good route to saving cash – but be sure to shop around

Economics

5 d. ago Why are energy bills rising again and what can I do about it?

Ofgem’s price cap is rising to £1,755 from the current £1,720 for an average household per year from October 1.

Economics