24 h. ago The Guardian view on climate policy: Britain needs clean power, not culture wars | Editorial

Kemi Badenoch’s plan to scrap the Climate Change Act is reckless. Ed Miliband offers a bolder, fairer vision. The future must be built on renewablesLet’s scrap Britain’s successful climate law so we can burn more gas, lose investment and have higher bills. Crazy as it might seem, that is the message of Kemi Badenoch’s new energy strategy. The Conservative leader proposes to repeal the 2008 Climate Change Act in favour of a plan to “maximise oil and gas extraction”, and remove all legally binding carbon targets. It’s pitched as pragmatism. But it’s a lurch into ideological self-harm.Britain’s energy problem isn’t its climate legislation, which is admired globally, backed by industry and supported by the public. It’s that this country remains too dependent on volatile fossil fuels. Emissions targets are not the reason for high bills. It is gas prices, which skyrocketed after Russia invaded Ukraine. They set UK electricity prices. In Europe, they don’t – that’s why bills are lower...

Events

55 h. ago Energy saving: 9 tips and hacks to save on gas and electricity bills prices and run a more efficient home

Small changes at home can make a big difference to your bills 💡

Economics

56 h. ago Energy Price Cap: new October 2025 Ofgem increase brings higher UK gas and electricity bills – take this step

Bills are climbing as the cold sets in, but one quick check could stop you paying more than necessary ❄️

Science

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

59 h. ago How much will your energy bill go up by today? Calculator reveals price rise facing 35million UK households thanks to latest price cap hike

The energy price cap increased by 2 per cent from today for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, just as cooler temperatures see many switching on their central heating.

Economics

60 h. ago Energy experts say take action on October 1 to 'make sure you pay less'

Gas and electricity bills are going up for millions of people from Wednesday

Science

5 d. ago Dunelm shoppers 'save on energy bills' with 'perfect' £40 electric throw

Dunelm shoppers are loving the electric throw, which they claim helps them "save on energy bills"

Economics

5 d. ago Everyone with an electric blanket urged to do three things before using device

With living costs on the rise and temperatures plummeting, some Scots are shunning their central heating in favour of electric blankets to keep bills lower this autumn

Politics

5 d. ago Warning issued to anyone using electric blanket to save on heating bills

The ever-increasing cost of living has many of us looking for ways to save money, and as the mercury drops, using an electric blanket is a popular way to keep winter bills low

Events

6 d. ago Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy

Private investment firms that are helping finance America’s artificial intelligence race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the local utilities that deliver electricity to regular customers — and the servers that power AI

Science

7 d. ago Major UK supplier of household energy to give out free electric blankets and boilers in days

OVO energy is helping vulnerable customers with their energy efficiency and fuel payments throughout the winter months

Science

8 d. ago You could get a FREE home renovation worth up to £30k to make your house warmer and cut electricity bills

LOW income households can get up to £30,000 from local authorities to make their home warmer. The Warm Homes: Local Grant offers grants for energy-efficient home improvements. This can be used for insulation, draught-proofing, double glazing, solar panels and heat pumps. The scheme is designed to support low income households in England with a poor...

Economics

8 d. ago Wash clothes during 'magic hour' to save cash on electricity bills this autumn

As the energy price cap rises from October 1, saving money on bills is a priority for many households

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 Ofgem standing charge: UK gas and electricity bills could change in 2026 with lower daily fees

Households could soon pick energy tariffs with smaller daily fees, giving more flexibility ⚡

Science

1 week ago 9 ways to save money on your energy bills before the new price cap starts next week

The energy price cap is set to rise by more than two per cent from October 1, adding an extra £35 on to annual gas and electricity bills for those on the standard tariff

Economics

1 week ago Electrician and plumber's top tips for UK households to reduce energy bills ahead of energy price cap

Gas and electricity bills are set to rise from October 1

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis 'glad' that energy bills could be cut for poorer households

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has welcomed reports that the Government is looking at ways to reduce standing charges on gas and electricity bills

Science

2 w. ago Electrician says unplugging three 'vampire' devices cuts bills

It all adds up to bigger bills, a Stockport electrician said

Science

2 w. ago It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant

Rivian Automotive is starting to build a long-delayed electric vehicle plant in Georgia, despite tough challenges in the U.S. market

Economics