18 h. ago People urged to still send in energy meter readings as new price cap kicks in

The typical household bill for those who have not signed up to a fixed tariff has dropped by £129 to £1,720 per year when the regulator's new price cap came into force today (July 1)

Science

18 h. ago Energy bills fall as price cap predicted to drop further in October

The latest forecast of a further 1% drop comes on the day Ofgem’s latest price cap adjustment – a fall of 7%, or £129 – takes effect for households.

Economics

19 h. ago Prepayment energy customers could get grant of up to £1.700 following new price cap

Some prepayment customers could be eligible for up to £1,700 to help with their energy bills.

Economics

19 h. ago Energy bills cut by £129 from today but thousands warned of looming change

The first price cap cut for a year is due to come into effect on July 1, although households are being warned not to expect to see the saving fully reflected in their bills

Events

20 h. ago UK households to see more than £100 rise in energy bills as Ofgem approves £24bn investment

It comes as the energy watchdog gives approval for £24bn investment to upgrade UK energy infrastructure

Economics

20 h. ago Ofgem says UK household energy bills set to soar by over £100

Britain's energy watchdog has given the green light to an initial £24 billion of investment to upgrade UK energy infrastructure

Economics

43 h. ago Octopus Energy issues statement on bills as 'prices set to rise'

The price cap for July to September has been confirmed at £1,720 a month, with Octopus predicting it will rise by £38 from September, before a further increase in January

Economics

51 h. ago Households urged to send in meter readings ahead of energy price cap drop

Ofgem’s energy price cap will fall by 7% from July 1, meaning a drop of £129 to £1,720 per year for the typical household bill.

Politics

3 d. ago AD FEATURE: Heating company says summer is ideal for taking control of your energy bills

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Economics

3 d. ago 'Our energy bills went up 400% but one change reduced them from £10k to £2k'

Youngsters at Westminster House Youth Club have a lot to teach Westminster. They've already slashed their energy bills from £10k to £2k after starting solar revolution

Economics

4 d. ago How much are YOU overpaying on your energy bills? New calculator reveals how much users could save

Millions of households could be overpaying their energy bills, a new calculator has revealed.

Economics

4 d. ago The easy 'hand rule' that prevents overloading your washing machine and saves money

With the cost of energy bills on householder's minds, a simple hack can cut down your costs, say experts

Politics

5 d. ago British billpayers saved £300m through energy flexibility in 2024, figures show

Many customers reduced their bills by changing the time or day that they used electricity.

Economics

5 d. ago ScottishPower’s £1.4 billion grid upgrade ‘defining moment’ for UK’s energy future

“These contracts are not just about infrastructure - they’re about enabling a cleaner, greener Britain” – Nicola Connelly, SP Energy Networks

Economics

5 d. ago Why did Ovo Energy let my vulnerable sister amass £10,800 in credit? CRANE ON THE CASE

I called Ovo but was told a manager would need to sign off the refund as it was so large. But I didn't hear back, and it still hasn't been paid despite me chasing.

Economics

6 d. ago Millions told to act 'in next 5 days' or risk being overcharged on energy bills

Experts say households on standard variable tariffs could save £50 next month alone, with the average energy bill expected to fall from £113 in June to £63 in July

Economics

6 d. ago Washing machine tip for 'substantial saving' on energy bill takes seconds

Households could save on a weekly basis thanks to the expert-approved tip

Economics

6 d. ago This new biodegradable film could save 20 per cent on energy bills

Researchers say metafilm could be an alternative to air conditioning systems

Science

7 d. ago GOP plan to sell more than 2 million acres of federal lands is found to violate Senate rules

A plan to sell more than 2 million acres of federal lands has been ruled out of Republicans’ big tax and spending cut bill after the Senate parliamentarian determined the proposal by Senate Energy Chairman Mike Lee would violate the chamber’s rules

Politics

8 d. ago 'We don't want to be the worst in the world!': Labour's feeble energy costs ambition to cut bills as Business Secretary says he hopes it will make Britain 'not the least competitive'

In an astonishing admission of the limits of the Government's ambitions, Jonathan Reynolds said he hoped it would make Britain 'not the least competitive'.

Economics