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

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

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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 side of a bus in Stockport, Britain. Reuters file Britain’s energy price cap is expected to rise by 6.4 per cent in April, making it the third consecutive time that electricity bills are expensive and moving the UK government’s plan to lower the cost of power further away. New discounts on energy bills The UK government, on Tuesday, announced new discounts on energy bills that will expand a £150 winter energy bill discount to 2.7 million more households by this winter.

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Why are water bills rising by up to 47% next month?
3 weeks ago

Why are water bills rising by up to 47% next month?

Daily Mail  

Awful April is just weeks away and households are bracing themselves for huge increases in their bills. Price hikes: Households will pay up to £200 more a year after an Ofwat review of water bills How much do people currently pay for water and how is it calculated? The Consumer Council for Water warns that these bills could rise even …

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

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

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

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

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Energy price cap set to rise in April, according to forecast
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Why are water bills going up so much?
2 months ago

Why are water bills going up so much?

The Independent  

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UK Households Set for Record Hike in Water Bills From April
2 months ago

UK Households Set for Record Hike in Water Bills From April

Live Mint  

-- Average UK water bills are set to rise 26% from April, the biggest ever increase for households and business still feeling the sting of a cost-of-living crisis. “We understand increasing bills is never welcome and, while we urgently need investment in our water and sewage infrastructure, we know that for many this increase will be difficult,” David Henderson, Water …

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

The Independent  

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

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

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

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

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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, 1 week 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

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

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

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Households to face average £86 hike to water bills next year alone
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Households to face average £86 hike to water bills next year alone

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

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

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What do rising water bills mean for YOU? All your questions answered as average household set to pay an extra £31 per year
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

What do rising water bills mean for YOU? All your questions answered as average household set to pay an extra £31 per year

Daily Mail  

Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average £31 a year over the next five years, regulator Ofwat announced today. Household water bills in England and Wales will increase by a total of £157 or 36 per cent over the next five years – an average £31 a year over that period. The Committee will hold …

Water bills set to surge by 36%, regulator Ofwat says
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3 months, 2 weeks 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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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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

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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

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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 …

Energy bills could rise from new year in surprise hike, analysts warn
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Two in five households will struggle to afford looming water bill price hikes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two in five households will struggle to afford looming water bill price hikes

Daily Mail  

Two in five households will struggle to pay a predicted increase in water bills, the water watchdog has warned. A survey by the Consumer Council for Water found 18 per cent of customers are already struggling to afford water bills. Overflowing: Many households are already struggling and cannot afford further bill increases Of that 40 per cent: 43 per cent …

Two in five households will struggle with water bill increases, report warns
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two in five households will struggle with water bill increases, report warns

The Independent  

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Worried about your energy bills? Where to turn for help
4 months, 4 weeks 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
5 months, 1 week ago

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

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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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Energy bills to increase by almost £150 after Ofgem raises price cap by 10 per cent
7 months, 1 week ago

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

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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
7 months, 1 week 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
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, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Water bills going up map: Ofwat’s recommendations for your area
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Water bills going up map: Ofwat’s recommendations for your area

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Household water bills to rise by £19 a year under draft proposals
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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

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

The Independent  

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Labour’s claims it will cut energy bills by £300 are ‘false’, insist Tories
9 months, 2 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 …

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 …

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
10 months, 2 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 …

Energy bill relief firming as a likely feature in federal government's budget
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Energy bill relief firming as a likely feature in federal government's budget

ABC  

In short: Further energy bill relief is firming as likely in the federal government's budget. Further energy bill relief is firming as likely in the federal government's budget. Further energy bill relief is firming as a likely feature in Treasurer Jim Chalmers's third budget, as the government seeks to reassure Australians it will do more to tackle rising living costs. …

Average household energy costs fall to lowest point in two years
1 year ago

Average household energy costs fall to lowest point in two years

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Households braced for host of essential bill increases from April 1
1 year ago

Households braced for host of essential bill increases from April 1

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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?

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How to reduce energy bills and keep warm this winter
1 year, 2 months ago

How to reduce energy bills and keep warm this winter

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Energy bill price hike takes effect as record numbers struggle with debt
1 year, 3 months ago

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

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Households issued urgent 24-hour warning as energy bills to rise by £94
1 year, 3 months ago

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

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Household energy bills to rise 5% from January 1 amid record consumer debt
1 year, 3 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Taxpayers foot £300k energy bill for MPs’ second homes
1 year, 3 months ago

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

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Fears of rising energy bills and a costly Christmas lead consumers to cut back
1 year, 4 months ago

Fears of rising energy bills and a costly Christmas lead consumers to cut back

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Will my energy bills be higher this winter? Why some households face paying MORE despite price cap falling
1 year, 5 months ago

Will my energy bills be higher this winter? Why some households face paying MORE despite price cap falling

Daily Mail  

Some households will be paying more for their energy than last year With inflation, food prices and the Ofgem price cap all falling in recent weeks, there's reason to believe there is light at the end of the cost-of-living crisis tunnel. Some households will face higher bills this winter despite a fall in Ofgem's price cap But a closer look …

Lower energy price cap takes effect amid concerns households will pay more
1 year, 6 months ago

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

The Independent  

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