59 m. ago Millions more households to get £150 energy bill discount as Ofgem price cap rises again

The Warm Home Discount gives you £150 off your electricity bill, normally between October and March, and plans to expand the scheme will see millions more people eligible for this help

Economics

73 m. ago Energy price cap explained as Ofgem announces third hike in just six months

Millions of households will see their energy bills rise again after Ofgem announced its new price cap for the first half of 2025, with prices set to go up from April 1

Politics

1 hour ago Household energy bills to soar by average of £111 from April 1 as Ofgem increases price cap

This is 9.4% or £159 higher than this time last year

Economics

2 h. ago Energy calculator: Find out exactly how much more you'll pay as Ofgem announces new price cap

The new Ofgem energy price cap means that the typical household will pay £1,849 annually for gas and electricity, for a standard dual-fuel direct debit plan

Economics

2 h. ago Energy bills to rise again from April in bitter blow to millions of cash

The energy price cap will increase by 6.4 per cent from £1,738 to £1,849 from April 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, Ofgem announced today.

Economics

2 h. ago All UK energy bills to rise AGAIN with average household paying £1,849 as Ofgem hikes price cap

The new energy price cap for the spring and early summer months was announced by Ofgem on Tuesday

Economics

2 h. ago Ofgem energy price cap rise will see bills increase by £111 within weeks

There has been a higher than expected rise in energy prices from April which will see everyone's bills rise unless they can reduce the amount of gas or electricity they consume

Economics

2 h. ago Household energy bills to rise by 6.4% from April 1, Ofgem says

It is the third time in a row that the regulator has increased the price cap for households on a standard tariff.

Science

2 h. ago Household energy bills to rise by £111 from April as Ofgem confirms new price cap

The increase of 6.4 per cent will see annual energy bills go up from £1,738 to £1,849 on April 1.

Economics

3 h. ago Energy help and how to cut your bill as Ofgem announces price cap rise

We explain all the ways to cut your energy bill after Ofgem announced its price cap will rise once again from April in a major blow to millions of households

Economics

19 h. ago Households expect to learn that energy bills will rise again

Bills are forecast to rise because of an increase in the cost of gas across Europe, as Ofgem reveals the new energy price cap on Tuesday.

Economics

3 d. ago Unusual ways to cut your energy bill before prices soar again in April

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry looks at some unusual ways to cut your utilities bills and save money

Economics

3 d. ago How much more you'll pay as Ofgem energy price cap to rise to highest level since January 2024

The exact amount you pay can vary based on your region, how you pay your bill, and the type of meter you have

Economics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis points out 'big hole' in plans for new energy tariffs with no standing charges

New 'no or low standing charges' price cap must opt in the vulnerable customers or it won’t work, Lewis says

Politics

4 d. ago Martin Lewis issues warning over 'big hole' in new energy bills 'loophole'

The price cap will soon have a 'low or no standing charge' option that aims to reduce costs for lower users - but Martin Lewis has warned there's a 'big hole' in the plans

Events

4 d. ago Martin Lewis issues energy bills 'loophole' warning after standing charge change

The energy regulator said it is consulting on bringing in the option under the price cap that would cover so-called zero standing charge tariffs.

Events

5 d. ago Martin Lewis warns of ‘loophole’ in new Ofgem plans to cut energy standing charges for all households

Standing charges currently cost households around £300 each year.

Events

5 d. ago Energy companies rake in £4bn windfall as British families suffer sky

Families will see their energy bills rise again in April as network companies make billions in profits, report finds

Economics

5 d. ago Ofgem announces major update on plans to scrap charges that add £330 to energy bills

Ofgem announced plans for more low or no standing charge energy tariffs last year, and has today opened a consultation on how this would work

Economics

5 d. ago Ofgem reveals ‘low or no standing charge’ energy tariff plan to help cut bills

Standing charges are applied daily, regardless of how much energy the customer uses, and many campaigners say they affect vulnerable customers more.

Economics