4 h. ago British Gas, EDF and OVO customers could get ‘£1,700’ energy help

Customers at a wide array of energy firms could get extra help

Economics

4 h. ago Energy customers in up to £1,700 debt could get extra payment

The British Gas Energy Trust is offering a one-off payment to some customers who are in debt and meet all the eligibility criteria - here's how to check if you are eligible and how to apply

Economics

36 h. ago Energy debt owed by UK households to hit 'shocking' £5bn milestone by Christmas

Campaigners are calling for urgent action amid warnings that the amount owed by energy customers will leap by £600million in the space of six month

Economics

41 h. ago Energy provider's customers could save £93 a year with one simple change

The money-saving tip comes after Ofgem lifted its price cap

Economics

49 h. ago Package worth £56 million including smart sockets supplied to eligible OVO energy customers

OVO is providing some customers with the chance to get a variety of energy-efficient goods for free

Economics

49 h. ago Package worth £56 million including smart sockets supplied to eligible UK energy company customers

OVO is providing some customers with the chance to get a variety of energy-efficient goods for free

Economics

62 h. ago DWP extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Economics

4 d. ago Pensioners with health conditions could be due up to £1,423 every month next year

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are providing extra financial support for over 1.7 million pensioners across the UK.

Economics

5 d. ago UK energy company to dish out free electric blankets from this month

OVO Energy is offering free electric blankets to customers in need as part of a new support package

Science

5 d. ago UK energy company offers 'free electric blankets' to 4.5m customers from this month

OVO Energy has announced that it will be giving away free heated throws to those in need from this month as part of the its Extra Support Package

Economics

5 d. ago UK energy company offering 'free electric blankets' to customers 'from this month'

OVO Energy has announced that it will be giving away free heated throws to those in need from this month

Economics

8 d. ago People on disability benefits due an extra £255 payment before end of this month

Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued automatically to almost 45,000 young disabled people in Scotland.

Economics

8 d. ago Thousands of households due extra £293 payment this December

Carer's Allowance Supplement is paid twice a year to people who are claiming Carer Support Payment or Carer's Allowance on a specific date in Scotland

Economics

1 week ago People making a new claim for Adult Disability Payment can unlock access to extra benefits

New claims for the devolved disability benefit are currently taking an average of 37 working days to process.

Politics

1 week ago Major energy firm to pay £2,000 to UK households as bills rise again

The Energy Support Fund is available for existing British Gas customers who are in energy debt or at risk of fuel poverty during the winter

Economics

1 week ago Older people with ongoing health issues could be due up to £1,362 every month

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are providing extra financial support for over 1.7 million pensioners across the UK.

Economics

1 week ago People making a new claim for Carer Support Payment could also get an extra £293 in December

The deadline to qualify for the December payment of Carer Support Allowance is October 13.

Economics

2 w. ago Young people on disability benefits to get an extra £255 payment next week

Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued automatically to almost 45,000 young disabled people in Scotland.

Economics

2 w. ago New energy price cap kicks in as protestors say latest hike will drive Scots to despair

Latest 2% price cap hike means Scots will pay £700 more than in 2020 - with many already in deep debt

Events

2 w. ago Energy supplier Ovo reassures customers despite 'uncertainty' warning

Accounts for energy supplier Ovo revealed 'significant doubts' over their ability to 'continue as a going concern' - though the company insists it is business as normal

Events