New £49 monthly charge for UK households with driveways
UK households with driveways face a new £49 monthly EV charging cost from January due to the Ofgem price cap increase. Discover the impact on your bills.
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Switch Off 6 'Vampire Devices' Before Bill Rise
UK households urged to switch off 6 'vampire devices' draining energy. Ofgem confirms price cap rise in January 2026. Act now to save money.
Business Secretary Apologises for Budget Speculation
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle has apologised for Budget rumours and announced plans to cut electricity costs by 25% for 7,000 British companies ahead of CBI conference.
Red Tape Slowing UK Nuclear Projects, Taskforce Says
An independent taskforce urges a nuclear regulatory overhaul to cut consumer bills and save billions. Reforms could speed up new power plants like Sizewell C and Wylfa.
Octopus Energy £600 reward for energy-saving tasks
Octopus Energy is rewarding UK households with up to £600 for completing eight simple energy-saving tasks. Learn how adjusting your boiler flow temperature and other tips can cut bills significantly.
Two Million Households Owed £240m Energy Refunds
Ofgem reveals 1.9 million closed energy accounts hold credit. If you've moved house in the last five years, you could claim your money back. Act now!
Winter Fuel Payment: How to Spend Your £300
Discover how the Winter Fuel Payment offers flexible £300 support for older Britons. Learn creative ways to boost warmth and wellbeing beyond just energy bills.
Energy bills rising by £3 from January 2026
Ofgem confirms a 0.2% energy price cap rise from January 1, 2026, adding £3 to typical bills. Discover the reasons and potential government support in our guide.
Martin Lewis: Act Now as Energy Bills Rise
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis urges UK households to compare energy tariffs as Ofgem's Price Cap rises 0.2% from January 1, 2026. Electricity costs surge while standing charges increase again.
WFH heating guide: Warmest rooms to save on bills
As Ofgem's price cap rises and a cold snap hits, discover which rooms are naturally warmest for remote work to reduce heating costs and stay comfortable this winter.
Ice sculpture reveals UK fuel poverty crisis
A striking ice sculpture of terraced homes unveiled in London exposes the fuel poverty crisis leaving millions freezing. Campaign urges action as energy bills remain £500 above pre-crisis levels.
Energy price cap rises: MSE urges customers to switch
Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert advises households to ditch standard variable tariffs from British Gas, Octopus, and others as the energy price cap increases in January 2026.
Octopus Energy's 30-Minute Rule for SMEs
Octopus Energy launches the UK's first fully agile energy tariff for SMEs. Prices update every 30 minutes, enabling businesses to save over 25% by using cheaper, greener power.
£150 energy bill help from British Gas, Octopus, Eon
Millions of UK households to receive a £150 Warm Home Discount directly from suppliers like British Gas and Octopus. Check if you're eligible for this winter support.
British Gas offers £1,700 energy debt grants
Struggling with energy bills? The British Gas Energy Trust is offering grants of up to £1,700 to clear debt, and you don't need to be a customer. Apply for support now.
10-Second Dryer Trick Cuts £131 Energy Costs
Discover how a simple 10-second laundry separation technique can reduce tumble dryer energy consumption and save money on electricity bills this winter.
Warmth for 2p an Hour Without Central Heating
As a 4-day Arctic snow blast hits the UK, discover how to keep warm for just 2p an hour using an electric throw. Beat the energy price crisis with these expert tips.
Octopus Energy's £80 savings tip costs 99p
Octopus Energy reveals a little-known hack to save £80 on energy bills. The secret? DIY draught-proofing with items costing less than £1. Act now to cut your costs!
Energy bills to drop 1% in January before rising
Ofgem's price cap will fall by only £22 annually in January 2026 before a £75 April increase. Network costs, not wholesale prices, drive future hikes.
Energy bills to fall £22 in January before April hike
UK households to see a £22 drop in energy bills from January, but experts warn of a significant price increase in April. Compare fixed deals now to save.
Four-minute shower rule to cut UK energy bills
Brits urged to adopt a four-minute shower rule this winter. Cutting shower time could save £60 annually on energy bills and 17,000 litres of water per household.
Walsall residents hit by shock energy bill hikes
Residents in Walsall tower blocks feel betrayed as energy bills triple and quadruple overnight. WHG defends the move, citing unsustainable costs. Full story inside.
Thermostat mistake adding hundreds to heating bills
Heating specialists warn turning up your thermostat won't warm rooms faster but could increase annual heating costs by 10% per degree. Discover simple fixes to save money.
Martin Lewis: Turn Off 'Demon Appliance' to Save
Martin Lewis urges homeowners to ditch costly tumble dryers as energy debt hits £780m. Discover his simple, cost-effective drying alternatives to slash your bills.
Octopus Energy's Zero Bills scheme expands to France
Octopus Energy expands its Zero Bills initiative to France, offering households no energy costs for five years. Discover how this green tech innovation works and its global potential.
Octopus Energy buys Kuppa for instant home energy surveys
Octopus Energy's acquisition of tech startup Kuppa enables homeowners to assess energy upgrade potential in seconds, not days. Discover how this speeds up green installations and cuts bills.
Octopus Energy offers 5 years of zero energy bills
Octopus Energy launches 'Zero Bills' retrofit initiative, eliminating energy costs for UK households for five years. Discover how to cut your bills and carbon footprint.
Victorian hack slashes UK winter energy bills
As the energy price cap rises, discover how a Victorian door curtain trick and radiator tips can save UK households hundreds of pounds this winter.
Radiator valve hack saves £180 on heating bills yearly
A heating expert reveals how correctly using your radiator's thermostatic valves can slash your energy costs by up to £180 annually. Learn the simple settings to save money this winter.
UK households face £250 energy bill increase
Millions of British households could be hit with an extra £250 per year on energy bills to fund hydrogen heating projects, sparking concerns about affordability during the cost of living crisis.
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