Energy bills: How are Labour and Conservatives proposing to help households?
1 year, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The government is offering fossil fuel giants tax relief on new North Sea projects In October, the government’s Energy Act also received royal assent, which the government says incentivises the energy industry to invest in low-carbon heat pumps, and includes powers to deliver a planned smart meter rollout by 2028, which ministers claim could save households £5.6bn. But it was also reported by Politico this week that the government is considering plans to raise household energy bills to help pay for a new £20bn nuclear energy plant in Suffolk, Sizewell C. Labour While energy policy has been a key plank of Labour’s offering in recent years, Sir Keir Starmer has drastically scaled down his party’s plans by ditching a policy of spending £28bn a year on environmental projects. The party’s plans to cut energy bills by giving 19 million people warmer homes in a decade could now take up to 14 years to achieve, Sir Keir said earlier this month – with Labour now promising to insulate only 5 million properties by 2030. Labour claims its plans would take hundreds of pounds off annual household energy bills, and would “rebuild Britain’s industrial strength by creating half a million new jobs.

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Labor promises to shave $150 off energy bills in fresh election pledge
1 week, 1 day ago

Labor promises to shave $150 off energy bills in fresh election pledge

ABC  

The federal government will extend its energy bill subsidies until the end of 2025 as it frames its re-election pitch to voters around the cost of living. "We are going to take a further $150 right off your power bill because helping your family budget is our number one priority," Mr Albanese said. "Peter Dutton opposed the $300 energy bill …

A £5billion cut to benefits barely scratches the surface - it's a sticking plaster at best: JASON GROVES on Liz Kendall's plan to trim Britain's spiralling welfare budget
1 week, 4 days ago

A £5billion cut to benefits barely scratches the surface - it's a sticking plaster at best: JASON GROVES on Liz Kendall's plan to trim Britain's spiralling welfare budget

Daily Mail  

Few would argue with Labour's claim that the welfare system is 'broken'. Liz Kendall's proposals will trim £5 billion from the welfare budget, prompting predictable howls of anger from the Labour benches. No wonder that Sir Iain Duncan Smith, whose welfare reforms cut a much lower benefits bill by more than £30 billion, describes Labour's plans as 'peanuts'. Work and …

Two ways UK households could save thousands of pounds per year
1 month ago

Two ways UK households could save thousands of pounds per year

The Independent  

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Energy bill support will be ‘eaten up’ by price cap increase, Tories claim
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1 month ago

Energy bill support will be ‘eaten up’ by price cap increase, Tories claim

The Independent  

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Martin Lewis weighs in on ‘weird’ energy price cap – and says households should act now
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1 month ago

Martin Lewis weighs in on ‘weird’ energy price cap – and says households should act now

The Independent  

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More headache for Starmer, UK energy bills shoot up for the third consecutive month
1 month ago

More headache for Starmer, UK energy bills shoot up for the third consecutive month

Firstpost  

Estimates published by the UK’s regulatory body Ofgem on Tuesday show that the cap, which is set every month, will jump to £1,849 from April 1. It said that volatile wholesale markets for both natural gas and electricity were the driving force behind the increase A British government advert offering people help with winter energy bills is seen on the …

Energy bills to go up after third straight price cap rise - here’s what you need to know
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1 month ago

Energy bills to go up after third straight price cap rise - here’s what you need to know

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Energy companies rake in £4bn windfall as British families suffer sky-high bills, new analysis suggests
1 month, 1 week ago

Energy companies rake in £4bn windfall as British families suffer sky-high bills, new analysis suggests

The Independent  

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Energy price cap set to rise in April, according to forecast
1 month, 1 week ago

Energy price cap set to rise in April, according to forecast

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Craig Lowrey, principal consultant at Cornwall Insight, said: “Households have been hit hard over …

Households facing months of pain amid forecast of higher-than-expected inflation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Households facing months of pain amid forecast of higher-than-expected inflation

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Government to overspend £8.6bn on benefits bill as DWP boss says ‘radical’ changes to come
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Government to overspend £8.6bn on benefits bill as DWP boss says ‘radical’ changes to come

The Independent  

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Martin Lewis urges households to act to as he shares top tips to slash bills in 2025
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Martin Lewis urges households to act to as he shares top tips to slash bills in 2025

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What’s the UK Energy Price Cap and Why Is It Rising?
2 months, 3 weeks 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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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Households urged to submit energy readings amid forecast of further rises ahead
2 months, 4 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Millions of homeowners could be set to receive cheap loans and grants for solar panels
3 months ago

Millions of homeowners could be set to receive cheap loans and grants for solar panels

The Independent  

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

‘Unsustainable’ prepayment meters could see households spend third of income on energy, experts warn
3 months ago

‘Unsustainable’ prepayment meters could see households spend third of income on energy, experts warn

The Independent  

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Nine million households urged to act now to avoid overpaying on energy bills
3 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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More than half of households receive more cash in benefits than they pay in taxes, figures reveal
3 months, 1 week ago

More than half of households receive more cash in benefits than they pay in taxes, figures reveal

Daily Mail  

More than half of households - or 35 million people - received more in benefits than they paid in taxes last year according to official figures. It comes as Labour grapples to bring down the £137 billion benefits bill - and after the Prime Minister promised ‘sweeping changes’. The 35 million who received more benefits than they paid in taxes …

Miliband: Logical to say energy bills will reduce under clean energy policies
3 months, 1 week ago

Miliband: Logical to say energy bills will reduce under clean energy policies

The Independent  

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Households ‘to be hit with hike in water bills of at least 20 per cent’ sparking backlash
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Households ‘to be hit with hike in water bills of at least 20 per cent’ sparking backlash

The Independent  

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In the bleak mid-winter, energy prices will rise – but ‘shopping around’ won’t help
4 months, 1 week ago

In the bleak mid-winter, energy prices will rise – but ‘shopping around’ won’t help

The Independent  

As if the announcement of yet another energy price hike wasn’t bad enough, Ofgem has added insult to injury by telling the British public to simply “shop around” for better tariffs. The energy watchdog clearly knew that it was going to take some heat by releasing the information in the midst of a cold snap, when energy bills are at …

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

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

The Independent  

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Worried about your energy bills? Where to turn for help
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Worried about your energy bills? Where to turn for help

The Independent  

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Leaderless Tories can’t comment on biggest Budget for three decades
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Leaderless Tories can’t comment on biggest Budget for three decades

The Independent  

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GB Energy should treat cutting bills by £300 as a priority, say Tories
5 months ago

GB Energy should treat cutting bills by £300 as a priority, say Tories

The Independent  

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Government defeats bid to make GB Energy prioritise cutting bills by £300
5 months ago

Government defeats bid to make GB Energy prioritise cutting bills by £300

The Independent  

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Robert Jenrick says benefits bill should be slashed by £12billion to free up cash for a 2p income tax cut for workers ahead of Tory leadership vote
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Robert Jenrick says benefits bill should be slashed by £12billion to free up cash for a 2p income tax cut for workers ahead of Tory leadership vote

Daily Mail  

The UK's benefits bill should be reduced to pre-pandemic levels to allow ministers to cut income tax by 2p in the pound, Robert Jenrick said today. The Tory leadership candidate laid out his vision for Britain's economy in a wide-ranging speech extoling the virtues of a Thatcherite, small-state, lower-regulation Britain. But he also argued for 'responsible' tax cuts funded by …

Ofgem energy price cap increases – what you need to know as Martin Lewis weighs in
5 months, 4 weeks 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
6 months 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
6 months 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?
6 months 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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?
7 months 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
7 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Households urged to fix energy bills ahead of price cap rise
7 months, 1 week 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
7 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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REVEALED: The Labour cabinet ministers who are using YOUR cash to warm THEIR homes after stripping ten million pensioners of their winter fuel payments
7 months, 1 week ago

REVEALED: The Labour cabinet ministers who are using YOUR cash to warm THEIR homes after stripping ten million pensioners of their winter fuel payments

Daily Mail  

Cabinet ministers were branded 'hypocrites' last night for claiming soaring amounts on expenses to heat their second homes while stripping ten million pensioners of their winter fuel payments. Pictured: Figures of six top Labour ministers Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet pose for a photo with Volodymyr Zelenskyy last month Critics last night said it 'wasn't a good look' amid warnings …

GB Energy: Starmer vows to ‘drive down bills’ as Labour launches plan for state-owned energy firm
8 months ago

GB Energy: Starmer vows to ‘drive down bills’ as Labour launches plan for state-owned energy firm

The Independent  

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Millions of households struggle to pay energy bills despite price drop – charity
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Millions of households struggle to pay energy bills despite price drop – charity

The Independent  

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Reeves to reiterate Labour pledge to cut down energy bills
9 months, 1 week ago

Reeves to reiterate Labour pledge to cut down energy bills

The Independent  

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Labour’s claims it will cut energy bills by £300 are ‘false’, insist Tories
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Great British Energy: What would Labour plan mean for your bills?
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Great British Energy: What would Labour plan mean for your bills?

Daily Mail  

Households could see lower energy bills under Labour plans to set up a publicly-owned Great British Energy company if they get into power, the party has claimed. Green and lean: Labour leader Keir Starmer is planning to bring in a national firm to encourage greener electricity and bring down household bills into the bargain What is Great British Energy? The …

Labour says GB Energy will fix cost-of-living crisis with clean power
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Labour says GB Energy will fix cost-of-living crisis with clean power

The Independent  

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What is Great British Energy? Labour’s flagship policy explained
9 months, 4 weeks ago

What is Great British Energy? Labour’s flagship policy explained

The Telegraph  

How will it be paid for? But the Conservatives have pointed to analysis from investment bank Stifel which found Labour’s windfall tax would only bring in £6.5bn of additional tax by 2030. The Conservatives have said Labour’s green energy plans are an uncosted “vanity project” from Ed Miliband, the shadow energy secretary, that will lead to tax rises. They also …

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

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

The Independent  

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Power bills to be slashed across Australia's southeastern states
10 months, 1 week ago

Power bills to be slashed across Australia's southeastern states

Daily Mail  

Consumers across Australia's eastern states are set to benefit from a fall in household power bills from July 1 as a cut to electricity price caps and government energy rebates deliver hundreds of dollars worth of relief to cash strapped families. The Australian Energy Regulator's final default market offer - a price ceiling to ensure customers receive the lowest price …

Average household energy bill set to fall by 7% in July, say experts
10 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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