UK energy bills rise by £1.2bn after government introduces price cap
5 years, 6 months ago

UK energy bills rise by £1.2bn after government introduces price cap

The Independent  

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What’s the UK Energy Price Cap and Why Is It Rising?
6 days, 6 hours ago

What’s the UK Energy Price Cap and Why Is It Rising?

Bloomberg  

The cost of energy is rising for UK households, with regulator Ofgem increasing the limit on how much it allows suppliers to charge. High energy prices were a big talking point during the 2024 UK election campaign. Introduced in January 2019 by Ofgem during Theresa May ’s administration, the price cap was designed to save money for consumers by setting …

Ofgem energy price cap sees bills rise for millions – what you need to know
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6 days, 12 hours ago

Ofgem energy price cap sees bills rise for millions – what you need to know

The Independent  

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How much will bills go up in 2025 – and when?
6 days, 13 hours ago

How much will bills go up in 2025 – and when?

The Independent  

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Households urged to submit energy readings amid forecast of further rises ahead
1 week, 1 day ago

Households urged to submit energy readings amid forecast of further rises ahead

The Independent  

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Take an energy meter reading by THIS date or risk overpaying on bills, households warned
1 week, 5 days ago

Take an energy meter reading by THIS date or risk overpaying on bills, households warned

Daily Mail  

Nine million households need to submit energy meter readings by 1 January to avoid overpaying on their bills, findings warn. Homes on standard variable tariffs and without a smart meter risk having some of their energy usage estimated and potentially being charged under new, higher rates, unless they submit a meter reading on or before 1 January. Meter readings: Nine …

Nine million households urged to act now to avoid overpaying on energy bills
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Nine million households urged to act now to avoid overpaying on energy bills

The Independent  

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Why are water bills going up so much, and what does it mean for consumers?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why are water bills going up so much, and what does it mean for consumers?

The Independent  

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Water bills set for steep price hike after Ofwat review – how much will yours rise by?
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Water bills set for steep price hike after Ofwat review – how much will yours rise by?

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Water bills set to surge by 36%, regulator Ofwat says
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Water bills set to surge by 36%, regulator Ofwat says

The Independent  

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Household water bills to rise by an average £31 a year from April
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Household water bills to rise by an average £31 a year from April

The Independent  

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Ofgem increases price cap as winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ofgem increases price cap as winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions

The Independent  

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Martin Lewis gives energy bill advice as price cap rises again
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Martin Lewis gives energy bill advice as price cap rises again

The Independent  

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Energy bills could rise from new year in surprise hike, analysts warn
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Energy bills could rise from new year in surprise hike, analysts warn

The Independent  

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Worried about your energy bills? Where to turn for help
2 months ago

Worried about your energy bills? Where to turn for help

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Water companies push for higher bills again as customers face up to 84% hike
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Water companies push for higher bills again as customers face up to 84% hike

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Ofgem energy price cap increases – what you need to know as Martin Lewis weighs in
3 months, 1 week ago

Ofgem energy price cap increases – what you need to know as Martin Lewis weighs in

The Independent  

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Energy price cap predicted to fall in January in glimmer of hope for households
3 months, 1 week ago

Energy price cap predicted to fall in January in glimmer of hope for households

The Independent  

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Millions of households told to take action by end of the day before energy price hike
3 months, 1 week ago

Millions of households told to take action by end of the day before energy price hike

The Independent  

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How can I lower my energy bills and what help is there for me?
3 months, 1 week ago

How can I lower my energy bills and what help is there for me?

The Independent  

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£8.3 billion GB Energy plan will shield consumers from shocks, Miliband says
4 months ago

£8.3 billion GB Energy plan will shield consumers from shocks, Miliband says

The Independent  

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How can I lower my energy bills and what help is there for me?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How can I lower my energy bills and what help is there for me?

The Independent  

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Energy bills to increase by almost £150 after Ofgem raises price cap by 10 per cent
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Energy bills to increase by almost £150 after Ofgem raises price cap by 10 per cent

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face furious demand to reverse 'reckless' winter fuel payment cut for pensioners in the wake of 10% energy price cap rise with a Labour MP pleading for a U-turn to 'prot
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face furious demand to reverse 'reckless' winter fuel payment cut for pensioners in the wake of 10% energy price cap rise with a Labour MP pleading for a U-turn to 'prot

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are facing fresh pressure over the decision to alter the winter fuel payment for pensioners as a Labour MP warned it could leave vulnerable old people in hospital. But following Ofgem's announcement on Friday that the energy price cap would rise by 10 per cent from October, there were calls for a U-turn. Labour backbencher …

Households urged to fix energy bills ahead of price cap rise
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Households urged to fix energy bills ahead of price cap rise

The Telegraph  

Households have been urged to consider fixing their energy bills after Ofgem said the price cap will rise by £149 this winter. The energy regulator said it will raise the price cap to £1,717 per year for an average household from October, up from £1,568 currently. “I’d also encourage people to shop around and consider fixing if there is a …

Average household energy bill to jump in coming months, experts warns
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Average household energy bill to jump in coming months, experts warns

The Independent  

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Household water bills to rise by £19 a year under draft proposals
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Household water bills to rise by £19 a year under draft proposals

The Independent  

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Labour’s claims it will cut energy bills by £300 are ‘false’, insist Tories
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Labour’s claims it will cut energy bills by £300 are ‘false’, insist Tories

The Telegraph  

Claire Coutinho has accused Labour of misleading voters over claims its green energy plans will slash household bills by £300 a year. The criticism comes after Ed Miliband, the shadow energy secretary, claimed that a massive expansion of wind, solar and nuclear power will cut consumer bills by an average of £300 a year by 2030. However, Ms Coutinho pointed …

Gas bills could rise by £1,000 to pay for wind power
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Gas bills could rise by £1,000 to pay for wind power

The Telegraph  

Gas bills are projected to rise by around £1,000 to pay for wind power under official plans currently being considered by the Energy Secretary. Claire Coutinho received a report earlier this year that suggested moving some or all green levies from household electricity bills to gas bills, or shifting them into general taxation. A new analysis by Cadent, a gas …

Ofgem reveals price cap falls as Britons to pay less for energy bills from July
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ofgem reveals price cap falls as Britons to pay less for energy bills from July

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Average household energy bill set to fall by 7% in July, say experts
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Average household energy bill set to fall by 7% in July, say experts

The Independent  

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Relief for Brits as energy price cap is set to fall by 7% in July cutting annual bill for typical household to £1,574... as Jeremy Hunt says UK has 'turned a corner' with mortgage rates easing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Relief for Brits as energy price cap is set to fall by 7% in July cutting annual bill for typical household to £1,574... as Jeremy Hunt says UK has 'turned a corner' with mortgage rates easing

Daily Mail  

Brits are set for much-needed relief with energy bills projected to fall by another 7 per cent in July. Dr Craig Lowrey, Principal Consultant at Cornwall Insight, said: 'Our projections suggest that from July, the average annual bill will fall by around £500 compared to last summer, offering further relief given the quarter-on-quarter drop seen in April. 'While the cap …

Average household energy costs fall to lowest point in two years
9 months ago

Average household energy costs fall to lowest point in two years

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Millions of UK homes risk being overcharged on energy bills due to faulty smart meters
9 months, 1 week ago

Millions of UK homes risk being overcharged on energy bills due to faulty smart meters

The Independent  

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Energy companies rake in £1bn a week as British families struggle in cost of living crisis
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Energy companies rake in £1bn a week as British families struggle in cost of living crisis

The Independent  

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Energy price cap 2024: Households see bills fall as Ofgem drops energy price gap
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Energy price cap 2024: Households see bills fall as Ofgem drops energy price gap

The Independent  

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Energy bills: How are Labour and Conservatives proposing to help households?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Energy bills: How are Labour and Conservatives proposing to help households?

The Independent  

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What does Ofgem’s price cap mean for my energy bills?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

What does Ofgem’s price cap mean for my energy bills?

The Independent  

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Energy bill price hike takes effect as record numbers struggle with debt
1 year ago

Energy bill price hike takes effect as record numbers struggle with debt

The Independent  

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How much will YOUR energy bill go up TODAY? Use our calculator to find out how the 5% Ofgem price cap rise will affect your gas and electricity costs
1 year ago

How much will YOUR energy bill go up TODAY? Use our calculator to find out how the 5% Ofgem price cap rise will affect your gas and electricity costs

Daily Mail  

A new online calculator has revealed how much your gas and electricity bills will go up from today after Ofgem increased its price cap amid rising wholesale prices. Energy price per unit 1 October to 31 December 2023 Electricity 27.35 pence per kWh 53.37 pence daily standing charge Gas 6.89 pence per kWh 29.62 pence daily standing charge 1 January …

Households issued urgent 24-hour warning as energy bills to rise by £94
1 year ago

Households issued urgent 24-hour warning as energy bills to rise by £94

The Independent  

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Household energy bills to rise 5% from January 1 amid record consumer debt
1 year ago

Household energy bills to rise 5% from January 1 amid record consumer debt

The Independent  

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‘A bit steep’: EDF causes Christmas chaos as customer sees energy bill soar from £300 to £39,000
1 year ago

‘A bit steep’: EDF causes Christmas chaos as customer sees energy bill soar from £300 to £39,000

The Independent  

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Taxpayers foot £300k energy bill for MPs’ second homes
1 year, 1 month ago

Taxpayers foot £300k energy bill for MPs’ second homes

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Lower energy price cap takes effect amid concerns households will pay more
1 year, 3 months ago

Lower energy price cap takes effect amid concerns households will pay more

The Independent  

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Energy bills expected to fall £150 a year from October
1 year, 4 months ago

Energy bills expected to fall £150 a year from October

The Independent  

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UK’s ‘broken’ energy system revealed as firms set to make £1.7bn profit
1 year, 5 months ago

UK’s ‘broken’ energy system revealed as firms set to make £1.7bn profit

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Experts explain why British Gas profits soar by 889% while households struggle with bills
1 year, 5 months ago

Experts explain why British Gas profits soar by 889% while households struggle with bills

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People told to read meters after energy prices fall
1 year, 6 months ago

People told to read meters after energy prices fall

The Independent  

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Households urged to send meter readings ahead of July 1 price cap drop
1 year, 6 months ago

Households urged to send meter readings ahead of July 1 price cap drop

The Independent  

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Average household energy bill to fall by £426 from July amid Ofgem price cap cut
1 year, 7 months ago

Average household energy bill to fall by £426 from July amid Ofgem price cap cut

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