4 h. ago Households earning £31,000 or less can get free energy help through DWP scheme

The help comes from the Household Support Fund - which is a government-funded scheme run by the DWP - that has given local councils pots of cash to support struggling households in their area.

Economics

5 d. ago DWP PIP claimants could save over £1,400 with new discount scheme

The brand - which launched in July last year - says it is working to address the financial pressures for disabled people who need an additional £12,120 a year - to have the same standard of living as non-disabled households

Economics

6 d. ago DWP to change PIP support for people with muscle and joint conditions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new support scheme for people certain health conditions

Politics

6 d. ago EDF customer who had more than £40,000 stolen from savings account after the energy firm gave his phone number to scammers is offered £50 as a 'goodwill gesture to close the case'

The man had the life-changing sum taken after the energy giant gave out the personal information when the fraudsters passed security using his name and email address.

Economics

6 d. ago Thousands can get up £300 to help with bills through DWP scheme – all the support available

Some councils are even using funds to ‘replace’ lost winter fuel payments

Economics

7 d. ago Households struggling with energy costs can get free £147 payment from DWP scheme

The help is from the government's Household Support Fund scheme which gives local councils pots of cash, which they then use to provide support to those struggling with the cost of living

Economics

9 d. ago China finds 'endless' energy source which could 'power country for 60,000 years'

Boffins in China believe they have found a site that has a massive source of energy and that could - should the technology develop - power the country for 60,000 years

Politics

9 d. ago China discovers 'limitless' energy source that could 'power the country for 60,000 years'

China has discovered an 'endless' energy source that could supply enough fuel to power the country for 60,000 years, geologists in Beijing have claimed.

Politics

1 week ago DWP gives update on thousands of benefit claimants set for compensation after court battle

Not everyone will get compensation at the same time, universal credit boss reveals

Events

1 week ago Households in Scotland have seen energy bills jump by an average £3,000

Research by fuel poverty groups found the average home has faced punishing extra fuel costs of around £750 more per year since 2020-21.

Economics

2 w. ago British Gas owner Centrica profits hit as 70,000 customers leave the energy giant

Centrica said earnings in its British Gas energy supply division for households and businesses tumbled to £297m last year, from £751m in 2023

Economics

2 w. ago Exact date 530,000 energy customers must take action by or risk losing heating and hot water

Those needing to act are households with electricity meters that rely on the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) to set the rate of energy as this service is being cut off completely this year

Economics

2 w. ago British Gas contacting 600,000 people this month who may be eligible for energy bill help

The British Gas Energy Trust also provides financial support of up to £2,000 to customers with other suppliers.

Science