UK Households Could Save £1 Billion on Energy Bills, and the Answer Isn’t More Oil
Britain faces a difficult choice over its energy future as new research questions the economic value of North Sea drilling. With household bills, thousands of jobs and billions in investment…
Energy Bill Warning for Millions As January 1 Price Cap Could Trigger £427 Annual Increase
Millions of households supplied by British Gas, EDF, E.ON, Ovo and Octopus face the prospect of higher energy bills from 1 January 2027. New forecasts suggest the annual cost for…
UK Households Could Get Up to £1,700 to Clear Energy Debt: Here’s Who Qualifies
UK households struggling with unpaid gas and electricity bills could qualify for grants of up to £1,700 through the British Gas Energy Trust, with support available to eligible customers across…
Tesco Shoppers Spending £60 Could Unlock £8 Fuel Savings Before Sunday
Tesco customers have until Sunday, 18 October, to qualify for a fuel discount worth up to £8. The supermarket is offering 8p off each litre of petrol or diesel to…
Water Bill Warning: Some Households Could Pay More While Others Get Money Back
UK households could see changes to their water bills after Ofwat targets companies over their performance. The proposals would affect customers differently depending on their supplier, with final decisions expected…
EDF Unveils £30 Million Support Plan With Free Heaters for Households in Need
EDF has announced £30 million in support for vulnerable customers this winter, including £6 million dedicated to debt relief. Eligible households could also receive free heaters and practical assistance, while…
Fuel Prices Break Records in Britain, Leaving Van Drivers Facing a £2.5bn Shock
Millions of British van drivers face an additional £2.5bn in diesel costs this year as fuel prices reach record highs. Industry groups are urging the government to abandon planned fuel…
Energy Crisis Alert: UK Gas Reserves Could Be Tested by a Brutal Winter
Britain is facing fresh concerns over its gas supplies as winter approaches. A severe cold spell could put additional pressure on the energy system, raising questions about supply security and…
E.ON and OVO Confirm Takeover Is Complete, With an Important Message for 10 Million Customers
E.ON has completed its acquisition of OVO Energy, creating a business serving around 10 million UK customers. The deal, finalised on Thursday 8 October, follows approval from the Competition and…
Chancellor Considers Major Energy Intervention As Households Face Hundreds More in Costs
The Chancellor is considering a major energy support package as households brace for higher winter costs. The plans could reshape how assistance is delivered, with ministers examining both immediate relief…
UK Households Urged to Try This Simple Freezer Hack Before Winter
As winter approaches, households are looking for simple ways to keep energy use under control. One everyday appliance could be worth a closer look, with a little-known freezer habit attracting…
Energy Bills Could Surge Again As Andy Burnham Gives Update on Further Household Support
Andy Burnham weighs further household support as energy bills face renewed pressure. The prime minister says every possible measure is being examined as Britain faces the prospect of another difficult…
Tesco Shoppers Can Now Get 8p off Fuel, but Only for a Limited Time
Tesco is giving eligible shoppers money off petrol and diesel as fuel prices remain under pressure. The limited-time offer applies at participating forecourts, but customers must meet a specific in-store…
Diesel Motorists Could Be Handed a 10p Lifeline as Fuel Costs Climb
Pressure is building on the Labour government to reconsider a planned reversal of the 5p fuel duty cut after diesel prices reached a record high in the UK. The measure…
UK Energy Shock: Bills Could Soar to Nearly £2,000 in January
Energy costs are back in the spotlight as households prepare for the colder months ahead. Fresh forecasts are raising concerns about what families could face this winter, while consumers look…
Thousands of Barclays Customers Could Unlock a New Travel Benefit Without Applying
Barclays has introduced a new benefit for eligible Premier customers using their debit cards abroad, as overseas spending continues to increase among customers. The automatic perk applies to selected foreign…
Energy Prices Face Biggest Rise in Years as Households Prepare for Higher Winter Bills
Energy bills across Great Britain are expected to rise sharply from January, adding further pressure on households. A new forecast points to a significant increase in typical annual costs as…
New VAT Rules Hit Energy Bills This Week: Millions Could Benefit
UK households are facing a major shift in energy costs as new tax rules come into force. The latest changes could affect monthly bills, while wider market pressures continue to…
New Grid System Revealed As Burnham Targets Britain’s Rising Energy Costs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to announce the creation of a new publicly owned energy network body called Great British Grid, designed to increase public involvement in Britain’s electricity…
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…
