Octopus Energy Makes Surprise Energy Announcement That Could Change How Communities Get Power
Communities across Britain can now apply for the first £30 million of funding from the Government’s planned £1 billion Local Power Plan. The scheme is designed to help local authorities…
Diesel Prices Near Record Highs As UK Fuel Rationing And 50mph Limit Plans Emerge
The UK government’s emergency fuel plans, including possible diesel rationing and temporary 50mph speed limits, have returned to focus as diesel prices approach record levels and concerns grow over potential…
Energy Bills Set for Major VAT Shake-up From October 1 Under New Government Plan
Andy Burnham’s government will remove the 5% VAT charge on household electricity bills from 1 October 2026, a move designed to reduce pressure on household energy costs.
Octopus Reveals the Small Energy Changes That Could Make a “Huge Difference” This Winter
UK households are being advised to review their energy habits as bills are set to rise from October 1 following a change to the Ofgem energy price cap. Octopus Energy…
UK Energy Bills Warning: Households Could Get New Support as Costs Set to Rise
For many UK households, energy bills are becoming a growing source of uncertainty. As pressure builds around the cost of keeping homes warm, new discussions are emerging about how future…
Diesel UK Prices Could Soar to £3 a Litre Under New Export Threat
Diesel costs are once again becoming a concern for UK drivers as energy markets face new pressure. Behind the rising prices at the pump, wider global changes are creating uncertainty…
Fuel Prices Jump Again as Family Car Fill-up Passes £100
UK motorists are facing higher costs at the pumps, with average diesel reaching 199.9p a litre and unleaded petrol standing at 173.9p. For a typical 55-litre family car, that puts…
Energy Prices Set for Another Jump as Martin Lewis Urges Customers to Act Before It’s Too Late
Energy prices remain a concern for many UK households after a period of rising costs. Martin Lewis said people on the price cap who are worried about future changes should…
Octopus Energy Reveals the Smart Energy Switch Helping Customers Save Up to £1,500
Octopus Energy says its smart tariff customers have saved more than £1 billion by changing when they use electricity. The company has highlighted examples showing how different households may reduce…
The 60mph Fuel-Saving Rule Every Driver Should Know as Petrol Costs Climb
Petrol and diesel prices have risen sharply across the UK, with average pump prices reaching 172.0p per litre for unleaded petrol and 195.7p per litre for diesel. Drivers are now…
Energy Warning for Millions as Bills Could Rise by More Than £400 Next Year
Households could face another squeeze on energy costs in the new year as wholesale prices rise. Fresh forecasts suggest bills may climb sharply, bringing them back towards levels last experienced…
EDF Reveals Simple Change Customers Can Make to Get More Free Electricity
EDF Energy has introduced a new loyalty scheme designed to give customers free electricity in return for shifting some household energy use away from peak periods. The programme, called Flextras,…
Government Considers £200 Energy Boost as Households Face Higher Bills
Energy bills are expected to rise as wholesale prices increase, prompting the Government to consider new support measures. A proposed payment could help some households, but questions remain over who…
EDF Customers Can Get 25 Hours of Free Power, but There Is a Catch
EDF has introduced a new reward scheme that could allow eligible customers to receive free electricity hours. The offer is linked to how households use power during certain periods, with…
Major Oil Heating Update as £2,000 Grant Increase Is Confirmed for UK Homes
Households in the UK that rely on heating oil can now apply for a £9,000 grant towards replacing their fossil-fuel heating system with a heat pump under the Boiler Upgrade…
Andy Burnham Reveals First Step Towards Labour’s £300 Energy Bill Commitment
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended his government’s progress towards Labour’s pledge on household energy costs, pointing to the removal of VAT from electricity bills as the first measure taken…
Energy Bills Set to Climb Again as Major Suppliers Face New £1,723 Cap Changes
British households on standard energy tariffs will face higher bills from October after the regulator confirmed a new price cap of £1,723 a year for a typical dual-fuel household. The…
British Gas Boss Issues Urgent Energy Warning as UK Faces Winter Supply Fears
The UK is facing renewed concerns over winter energy supplies after Centrica chief executive Chris O’Shea warned that Britain has “almost no gas in storage” ahead of the colder months.…
Millions of Cars Affected as HMRC Introduces New Fuel Charges for Drivers From Today
Drivers using company cars are facing updated reimbursement rates after HM Revenue and Customs introduced its latest advisory fuel rates. The quarterly review changes the amount that businesses and employees…
Petrol Prices Soar Again as Millions of Motorists Prepare to Hit Britain’s Busiest Roads
Average petrol prices have climbed to 161.6p a litre, their highest level since November 2022, as millions of motorists prepare for a busy August bank holiday weekend. Diesel prices have…
Energy Bills Set to Surge Again as Burnham’s Cost-Of-Living Pledge Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing renewed political pressure over Labour’s cost-of-living commitments after Ofgem confirmed that the household energy price cap will rise by four per cent from October.…
Energy Bills Are Set to Surge Again This Winter as Global Pressures Hit British Households
Household energy bills across Great Britain are forecast to rise again this autumn, taking the regulator’s price cap to its highest level in three years. The increase comes as higher…
Octopus Offers Free Weekend Power, Here’s Who Can Actually Claim It
Octopus Energy is offering eligible customers one hour of free electricity at weekends if they reduce their power use during designated weekday periods. The Weekend Happy Hours scheme will run…
Inflation Pressure Returns as UK Families Face Sharply Higher Energy Bills
UK inflation set to rise as higher energy bills renew pressure on household budgets. A sharp increase in regulated household energy costs is expected to push the July rate close…
Octopus Reveals £244 Household Payments as Nearly £100 Million Is Handed Back
Octopus Energy households receive average £244 for exporting solar power. More than 400,000 homes have earned nearly £100 million by selling surplus solar electricity back to the grid over the…
EDF Launches £100 Support Offer with Free Appliances for UK Households
EDF is providing eligible vulnerable households with cooling equipment and electricity support worth up to £100 under a £1 million programme designed to help customers cope during periods of extreme…
New Winter Fuel Payment Rules Mean Some Pensioners Will Receive £300 This Winter
Older state pensioners are expected to receive a higher Winter Fuel Payment this winter after the existing payment rules continue under the new government led by Andy Burnham. The increase…
Millions of Households Could Get £150 off Energy Bills This Winter
Millions of households receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or income-related Employment and Support Allowance could qualify for a £150 reduction on their electricity bills this winter. The Warm…
Octopus Issues Wednesday Warning as Customers Face 6PM Deadline
Octopus Energy is asking participating households to reduce their electricity use between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday, 12 August, as a solar eclipse temporarily reduces Britain’s solar generation. Customers who…
Octopus Customers Could Cut Energy Bills by £227 with This Heating Change
Octopus Energy has recorded its highest monthly number of heat pump sales after July 2026 purchases rose 71% compared with the same month a year earlier. The company said more…
Energy Costs Could Fall for Millions after New Winter Payment Announcement
Millions of households across Great Britain are set to receive help with energy bills after the government confirmed the return of the Warm Home Discount scheme for winter 2026 to…
Petrol Prices Reverse July Fall as Motorists Face an £88 Fill-up
Average petrol prices have reached 160p a litre, their highest level since November 2022. Diesel has climbed to 179p, increasing costs for families as millions of drivers prepare for summer…
The Net Zero Decision That Could Hit Your Energy Bills
The UK’s net zero plans are facing renewed debate as new estimates highlight the potential cost of transforming the energy system. The discussion is growing over how to balance climate…
Up to £2,500 in Energy Bill Discounts Could Be Available, But Not Everyone Will Qualify
Families living close to new electricity transmission infrastructure in the United Kingdom could receive up to £2,500 in energy bill discounts under government plans intended to support the expansion of…
New Energy Grants Available to Help UK Households Cut Rising Bills
Millions of households across the UK struggling with energy costs are being encouraged to seek support as soon as possible, after the energy regulator Ofgem issued a new warning to…
VAT Cut to Be Applied to Isle of Man Electricity Bills, Reducing Energy Costs for Households
Electricity bills on the Isle of Man are set to change from October under a new tax measure. The adjustment will apply automatically to eligible customers, with no application required.…
UK Power Company Faces Liquidation as Eight-Year Business Comes to an End
A UK energy producer has entered liquidation, bringing an end to its registered operations after almost eight years in business. The company, incorporated in 2018, was linked to an energy…
Andy Burnham Unveils Surprise VAT Change That Could Reduce Energy Bills This Winter
The UK government will remove VAT from household electricity bills from October 1, giving millions of households an estimated annual saving of around £45. The measure is one of new…
£9,000 Heat Pump Grant Opens Next Week: Check If Your Home Qualifies
A new government scheme is set to change how thousands of UK homes are heated. While the financial support could help eligible households reduce future energy pressures, only certain properties…
CMA Announces Compensation Plan for Heating Oil Households Caught by Price Spike
The CMA has announced compensation for heating oil customers affected by cancelled orders during the recent price surge. Some households could recover hundreds of pounds, while the regulator is also…
Bad News for Holidaymakers as Fuel Prices Start Climbing Again
UK motorists face fresh pressure at the pumps just as millions prepare for the summer getaway. With forecourt prices edging higher ahead of one of the busiest travel weekends, drivers…
OVO Confirms Milestone for Beyond as 750,000 Customers Benefit from the Scheme
OVO has announced that the team behind its Beyond loyalty programme has been recognised at the Digital Technology Leaders Awards after the scheme expanded to more than 750,000 customers. The…
EDF Is Giving Customers Free Electricity This Saturday if They Meet One Condition
More than 100,000 EDF customers have already signed up for an offer that could cut their electricity costs during a major Saturday event. Eligible households still have time to take…
EDF Launches New £100 Heatwave Support as Soaring Temperatures Grip the UK
EDF has launched a new heatwave support scheme for vulnerable customers, offering practical cooling equipment and help with electricity costs. The initiative is designed to assist up to 10,000 eligible…
EDF Customers Can Use Electricity for Free Today, Here’s Who Qualifies
Thousands of EDF customers will be able to use electricity free of charge for six hours on Saturday after the supplier announced another FreePhase giveaway linked to conditions on the…
Diesel Prices Drop Sharply In Biggest Monthly Fall Since 2000
After months of high fuel costs, UK motorists are finally seeing significant relief at the pump as diesel prices record one of their steepest monthly drops in years. The fall…
Why Your Energy Bill Is Increasing by £221 a Year from This Week
Household energy bills will increase by £221 a year from 1 July after Ofgem confirmed a higher price cap for the next quarter. Analysts now expect the cap to remain…
Energy Costs Are Increasing Again, These Overlooked Tips Could Lower Your Bill
Millions of households across Great Britain are carrying unpaid energy bills, with total debt reaching a record £4.79 billion. As gas prices are set to push energy costs higher from…
UK Energy Bills Set to Surge as Brits Battle 40C Heatwave
UK households are facing rising costs as extreme heat pushes more people to rely on cooling systems to cope with high temperatures. Energy use can increase sharply during heatwaves, raising…
UK Heatwave Alert: The Simple Fuel Mistake That Could Cost Drivers This Week
UK drivers are being urged to refuel before Tuesday as a heatwave pushes temperatures above 30C and an amber weather warning comes into force. Hot weather could affect driving conditions,…
