32 m. ago UK households with this energy supplier can claim a free electric blanket today

For those not eligible, we've found a way to bag a £6 alternative at Dunelm

Science

9 h. ago Air fryer vs oven: Is your countertop appliance REALLY cheaper to run than an oven? We do the sums to find out the real savings on your energy bill

It's a common assumption that air fryers are cheaper to use than standard convection ovens. They heat up faster meaning they should use less energy overall. But is it really that simple?

Economics

10 h. ago Wetherspoon's warns inflation will rise this winter after its energy and labour costs soar

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon sounded the alarm over the price of a pint and a meal, with new subsidies for nuclear power set to drive businesses' energy costs even higher.

Events

10 h. ago ‘We need anger to fight for our lives’: Mexican musician Silvana Estrada on grief, violence and the indignity of ‘el ghosting’

Estrada’s lovelorn debut album won her a Latin Grammy, but for its follow-up she wanted to leave sadness behind. Then, the very different losses of two friends brought out a newfound sense of furySilvana Estrada spent 25 years “not knowing how to get angry”, she says. “That cost me so much energy and dignity.” Sadness, though, she had always understood: “I live with her very close to me.” Now 28, the Mexican singer-songwriter grew up outside Veracruz, a city on the Gulf of Mexico, “witnessing violence from so many angles”: rampant femicide, narcoculture, environmental attacks on the coffee plantations and rivers of her home. As a lonely teenager, she discovered Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald. They helped guide the darkness she felt and introduced her to vocal improvisation. Estrada, born to a family of luthiers, started making her own music, played on a four-string Venezuelan cuatro and inspired by Mexican son jarocho (folk music). The title of her acclaimed 2022 deb...

Events

28 h. ago Billpayers snap up £9.76 heater that cost pennies to run as energy costs soar

The Argos Bush fan heater has proven to be a cost-effective appliance to heat rooms without racking up the thermostat bill

Economics

47 h. ago 'Heat the whole room' with £9.76 heater that costs 13p to run as Ofgem ups energy price cap

As Ofgem's newly increased price cap comes into effect this October, shoppers have found an affordable heater that 'heats the whole room' for less than a tenner

Economics

52 h. ago UK households warned January energy bill drop will be 'short lived' as £100 hike expected in spring

Experts have released their latest forecasts for the next price cap announcement in January

Events

56 h. ago Energy Price Cap predictions: new Ofgem increase may add £100 to UK gas and electricity bills in April 2026

Rising infrastructure and policy costs mean households could face even higher energy bills next spring 💡

Economics

64 h. ago Households given 'energy switching checklist' to keep bills low before cap increase

The energy price cap is set to rise from October 1, meaning millions of households will see their bills increase by 35 over the coming year

Science

3 d. ago Experts reveal 4 ways to lower energy use at home and save money on bills

The prospect of rising energy costs prompts a search for solutions around the home

Science

3 d. ago Winds of change: Roy MacGregor on Global Energy Group’s new name, Highland HQ and £500 million post

“Our costs are about double those of Germany and we are never going to become an industrial nation unless we can get our energy costs right” – Roy MacGregor

Economics

3 d. ago Save £500 on annual energy bills without changing usage habits

There is also one upgrade that could save you money on energy costs for years to come.

Economics

4 d. ago 'Brilliant little machine' space heater that 'saves energy and reduces costs' now 35% off

The Dreo Electric Heater has a 1,500 watt power output and is designed to save energy, making it an eco-friendly choice

Science

5 d. ago One simple change keeps energy bills down and stops you from 'heating empty rooms'

A woman has shared her favourite way to stay warm in the colder months while saving money on your energy bills, and it means you don't have to turn on your central heating

Science

9 d. ago Electric vehicle drivers could be losing £372 a year over common mistake

Easee, an EV charging technology company, conducted research on electric vehicle charging costs and advises how to save money on energy bills by avoiding peak time charging

Economics

9 d. ago Dishwasher loading 'rules' that will save money ahead of electricity bills rising

A badly stacked dishwasher doesn't only lead to household rows, it can mean rewashing dishes which racks up energy costs

Economics

9 d. ago 9 key ways you can slash energy costs ahead of Ofgem's energy price cap rise

The energy price cap is set to rise by more than 2% from October 1 - but there are ways you can lessen the financial strain

Economics

1 week ago CBeebies star 'fired over topless snaps' couldn't afford to turn heating on

A former CBeebies presenter, who lost her job after posing for an almost naked photoshoot, has admitted that she once struggled financially and couldn't afford energy costs

Events

1 week ago Energy saving: these two quick checks before winter could save you £700 in heating bills and repair costs

A new winter checklist shows how small steps can make your budget go further 🏠

Economics

1 week ago Which? say one washing machine temperature can save '38 per cent' in energy costs

Consumer specialists have pinpointed the 'exact temperature' for washing clothes if you're eager to knock a few pounds off your utility costs

Politics