9 h. ago British Gas boss says Labour can cut energy bills by £200 by dropping Net Zero requirements

Chris O'Shea, the £4.3million-a-year chief executive of British Gas's parent firm Centrica, said it was unfair for everyone to pay for the costs of decarbonisation through their electricity bills.

Economics

25 h. ago Energy bill update for UK households who are overcharged for gas and electricity

Ofgem recently announced another price cap increase

Science

28 h. ago Martin Lewis' MSE shares how much your Christmas lights will cost to run

Christmas lights are a staple of the festive season, but will add to electricity bills

Politics

36 h. ago From Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules to sitting down in new jeans: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon

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Politics

38 h. ago Thousands of businesses to see electricity bills slashed by 25%

The UK Government says 7,000 businesses will benefit

Economics

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves needs to put cutting household energy bills at forefront of budget

Record View says if the government doesn't bring gas and electricity bills down, voters will wonder if Labour are serious about the cost-of-living crisis.

Economics

4 d. ago Simple hack to make your tumble dryer more efficient and cut energy costs this winter

An expert has revealed a simple trick when using your tumble dryer this winter, which will save you hundreds on your electricity bills.

Politics

5 d. ago Ed Miliband's Net Zero drive 'will push electricity bills UP by £160 by 2030' despite wholesale energy costs going DOWN

The extra charges will more than offset an expected £105 reduction in the cost of wholesale electricity as a result of cheaper renewable power.

Economics

8 d. ago Rachel Reeves's stealth tax will cost working families more than £1,000 as Chancellor plots 'smorgasbord' of smaller increases

The Chancellor's plan to freeze income tax thresholds for a further two years will cost higher-earning couples as much as £1,300 in tax and National Insurance, analysis has found.

Economics

1 week ago Octopus Energy promises 90% off electricity bills for certain customers

It is offering customers the chance to save a huge amount on their electricity bills

Economics

1 week ago Octopus Energy promises 90 per cent off electricity bills for certain customers

It is offering customers the chance to save a huge amount on their electricity bills

Economics

1 week ago Octopus offering 90 per cent off electricity bills if customers use device at home

The energy supplier is widely recognised as one of the 'best' in the UK

Economics

1 week ago Check your energy bill now for crucial 12 digit code to make sure you’re not overpaying

HOUSEHOLDS are being encouraged to check their energy bill now for a crucial 12-digit code to ensure they are not overpaying. Your Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN) is a 12-digit code that should appear on your electricity meter and electric bill. It is an important detail and acts as a reference point for energy suppliers and...

Economics

1 week ago Chancellor urged to prioritise lowering electricity bills in Budget

Rachel Reeves should sacrifice planned VAT cuts if necessary, say energy companies and consumer groups

Economics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves gives strongest sign yet she WILL break Labour's manifesto vows on tax at Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggested the only way she could keep the promises not to increase income tax, national insurance or VAT was to cut investment - something she has ruled out.

Economics

2 w. ago Households urged to avoid using the washing machine between two times to save money

Alice Beer, a consumer expert on This Morning, shared some useful tips to lower energy bills - and it's important to note the advice to avoid high electricity bills

Politics

2 w. ago Take some green levies, not VAT, off bills to cut energy costs, Treasury urged

A package of measures could take £178 a year off bills and more than three times that amount for households renting draughty homes, think tank says.

Economics

2 w. ago Dunelm's flame effect heater not only looks 'attractive' but heats a room 'quickly and cheaply'

'Hardly makes a difference to my electricity bill too. Perfect for winter'

Politics

3 w. ago Australian households to get three hours of free solar energy every day: ‘There is so much power’

Solar sharer scheme will cover homes with smart meters across New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia

Politics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves’s 5% VAT cut on electricity bills will backfire, experts say

Critics believe cut would mostly benefit better-off people with larger homes and increase carbon emissionsProposals being considered by Rachel Reeves to cut tax on electricity bills will backfire, experts have warned, resulting in a giveaway to richer homeowners and undermining the UK’s climate commitments.The chancellor is understood to be looking at plans to eliminate the 5% VAT charge on electricity bills as a fast and simple way to reduce bills for consumers and ease the cost of living pressures that have aided the rise of Reform UK. Continue reading...

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