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Ministers want us to ditch gas boilers and line our houses with insulation to save the planet, but the sums seldom add up for cash-strapped...
Some eco-improvements are such bad value they could take as much as 70 years or more to return the initial cost.
Most pensioners need their Winter Fuel Payments to cover energy bills, warns charity
The payments, worth from £100 to £300 a year, are now means-tested, sparking a campaign urging older people who qualify for pension credit...
Pension credit applications surge 145% after Labour means-tested the Winter Fuel Payment - here's how to apply
Around 150,000 pension credit claims have been submitted in just 16 weeks since Rachel Reeves announced Winter Fuel Payments will be...
Is it cheaper to turn my central heating on or use a fan heater for one room?
Using a fan heater can work out cheaper, but the decision about whether to put on central heating or not does not just hinge on money.
Ofgem delays smart meter reforms that could save households £214m a YEAR
The changes would mean energy firms have to tally up bills every half an hour for all homes with smart meters - but they now won't come in...
Number of households receiving government heat pump grants worth up to £7,500 rises 204% in a year
The latest figures show that a record 7,090 households got a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in the period from August to October 2024.
Is it cheaper to use an electric blanket or put on my central heating?
Whichever way you slice it, an electric throw clearly costs a tiny fraction of the cost of turning your central heating on.
What should your boiler flow temperature be set at and can tinkering with it really save big money on energy bills?
Most boilers have flow settings of between 70c and 80c when first installed. But this can be much hotter than required to perform tasks like...
Energy bills will rise in January AND April next year, experts predict - and net zero targets are partially to blame
The average energy bill will rise from £1,717 a year now to £1,782 in April, according to experts at Cornwall Insight.
Energy firms WILL have to offer deals with no hated standing charges by next winter under Ofgem plans
The regulator will launch a consultation in early 2025 that will propose all energy firms have to offer price-capped deals with no standing...
My mum is 84 - how can I make sure she gets a Winter Fuel Payment and how much will she get?
My mum, 84, lives by herself with only a small pension plus her state pension as income. She told me that she won't get a Winter Fuel...
Final deadline to claim pension credit and still get Winter Fuel Payment is 21 December
You can still receive this year's Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth from £100 to £300, if you claim by the cut-off date and your...
Take an energy meter reading by THIS date or risk overpaying on bills, households warned
With the Ofgem price cap increasing in the coming days, energy customers are being urged to submit a reading to their supplier.
We had a smart meter installed by Octopus... the cost of making a cuppa went from 1p to £5 overnight
Boiling the kettle for a cup of tea sent Ford and Ann Jones into a panic when their newly installed smart meter showed it adding £5 to their...
Labour's offering bribes of £7,500 to get a heat pump - but before you take the plunge you MUST read this
Andy and Michelle Powell (pictured) had a new heat pump installed in their four-bedroom home just outside the market town of Berkeley in...
Labour's offering bribes of £7,500 to get a heat pump - but before you take the plunge you MUST read this
Heat pumps divide opinion. Homeowners either like them or loathe them - but even those who have embraced these heating devices say they are...
Is it time to fix your energy deal? LEE BOYCE thinks it is - here's what to do
Where the price cap heads next though is what makes a fix look more tempting right now.
This church puts the heating on an hour a month for its six worshippers - but since it got a smart meter its bills have gone from £15 to...
Reverend Jane Held, pictured with Money Mail's Toby Walne, has seen her church's electricity bills shoot up from £15 a month to occasionally...
Why experts say Labour's heat pumps drive will never work - as costs to fit one can hit £32,000 per household: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
Homeowners are once again being encouraged to rip out their gas boilers and replace them with expensive heat pumps to help save the planet.
The five tricks energy experts use to keep heating costs down - including how to HALVE your bill
You may think that you've tried every trick in the book to keep your energy bills down and your home nice and warm as the temperature...
I'm a pensioner promised a British Gas £60 voucher to help with energy bills six months ago - but it hasn't arrived
What should have been a simple payment, led to a protracted months-long battle with the country's biggest energy supplier.
Tax return deadline fury: How HMRC just stopped picking up the phone - as calls answered fall by HALF
Between now and midnight on Friday, there will be a mad scramble among taxpayers to file their self-assessment tax returns - and pay any tax...
April energy price cap set to be far higher than predicted: Here are 10 fixed tariffs that are CHEAPER
Households will have to shell out even more than anticipated on their energy bills from April when Ofgem's price cap changes, according to...
Warning from energy experts as April price cap set to cost 26m households £2.8bn
Currently, the price cap is set at £1,738, which applies to a home with average energy use, on a variable-rate energy tariff and paying by...
The REAL truth about scam call centres: How they pick you out, the tactics they use and how you can fight back: NICK STAPLETON
The next time you see that image of a hooded, slightly evil-looking man hunched over a laptop, pause and consider that the world of scams...
EXCLUSIVEBank of Dave's DAVE FISHWICK reveals his ultimate guide to saving money
Dave founded the Bank of Dave 14 years ago to support his local community in Burnley, despite fierce opposition from the high street banks.
Expert forecaster predicts April energy price cap will be far higher than expected
The energy price cap is set for its third consecutive rise in April as volatile markets push bills higher, according to a leading...
British Gas owner hikes investor payouts despite 70,000 customers ditching the energy giant
British Gas owner Centrica saw earnings in its household energy arm more than halve last year, as it lost cost of living crisis subsidies.
The innocent comment a Ryanair pilot made that won me a £220 payout for a long delay
When Ryanair refused to compensate me for a three-and-a-half-hour delayed flight from Dublin to London last September I refused to back...
Why that half empty bottle of perfume inside your bathroom cabinet could be worth thousands
Old perfumes from the 1990s are suddenly fetching up to £500, while an early bottle of Chanel No 5 sold for £13,000 last month.
Will Ofgem's 'no standing charges' energy deals REALLY cut bills?
Standing charges are set by energy suppliers and rack up daily, regardless of how much energy you use that day.
As the energy price cap rises again, we reveal the steps that you can take to protect yourself - and save a fortune
Most households are on a variable rate tariff, which is subject to a price cap enforced by Ofgem. So when the price cap rises in April, so...
What is the energy price cap and how will a rise affect your bills?
Energy regulator Ofgem's average price-capped bill, currently £1,738 a year, will rise to £1,849 from 1 April 2025.
Best fixed energy deals to beat the rising April 2025 Ofgem price cap
Households face higher energy bills after Ofgem revealed a bigger than expected jump in the price cap - could you save money with a fix?
Simple trick to give your radiators a new lease of life and cut your energy bills
Households that control their central heating more economically will cut costs, but there's another simpler way that might save you over...
How Octopus boss Greg Jackson took the fight to British Gas with some unlikely inspiration
Greg Jackson is a solitary figure in utilities. Beyond his eco credentials and social media presence, people now recognise him on the...
The energy price cap rise is less than a month away: What can you do to beat it?
Suppliers are offering generous fixed and tracker deals to beat the April price cap, but with the energy market still volatile is it a good...
How to save £2,500 on your energy bill... by living near an electricity pylon
Households living near newly-installed pylons could save up to £2,500 on their energy bills under new government plans.
Half of parents happy to let grown-up kids live at home as rents and house prices soar
Some 53% of parents will happily accommodate grown-up offspring as swathes of young adults return to childhood bedrooms.
Why are water bills rising by up to 47% next month?
Awful April is just weeks away and households are bracing themselves for huge increases in their bills. We explain why prices are rising and...
Is YOUR water bill soaring 61% next month? Shocked customers expose Thames Water to financial guru JEFF PRESTRIDGE
Thames Water customers are having to endure court battles, protests at the company's HQ, and most troubling of all a big increase in their...
Daphne was talked into paying £4,000 for spray foam loft insulation, £2,000 to get it repaired - then £4,000 to rip it out again
For months after Daphne Wood had spray foam roof insulation installed, she was surprised to receive cold calls from firms offering to remove...
How moped drivers are targeting school run mums in 'cash for crash' scams - signs you MUST watch out for
Dame Siobhain McDonagh was driving along a residential street when a man on a moped stopped right in front her, forcing her to slam on the...
Smart meter installations FELL in 2024 as households hold out on new tech
Energy suppliers ramped up efforts to move households onto smart meters but the number of installations fell in 2024, according to new...
Best last minute fixed energy deals to beat the looming price cap rise
Ofgem announced the price cap will increase 6.4% from £1,738 to £1,849 for an average dual-fuel household on 1 April.
Households in Liverpool pay 50% more in standing charges than London thanks to energy postcode lottery
The standing charge postcode lottery means that some households pay significantly more than the average because they live in a certain area.
Most complained about energy suppliers REVEALED: See where yours ranks
Citizens Advice ranked the country's biggest suppliers on their customer complaints, and how long they took to answer calls and emails.
How to beat Rachel Reeves' savage bill hikes TODAY: From council tax to cars, utilities and housing
April Fools' Day kicks off with a shock to our finances that's not funny - a massive 'Billmageddon' tax raid on our finances that will cost...
My smart meter hasn't worked for four years! What you need to know about new payouts if your meter breaks
Ofgem has proposed that any household with a broken smart meter should be paid £40 compensation if their supplier doesn't fix it within 90...
Energy firm goes bust leaving 90,000 customers without a supplier - what happens next?
It mirrors the collapse of smaller energy firms at the peak of the energy crisis when wholesale prices hit new highs but the firms could not...
Octopus Energy error left me with debt markers on my credit score - why is it so hard to fix?
Lucy* was left with debt markers on her credit score after Octopus Energy made a billing mistake with her freehold property.
EDF launches new fixed energy tariff CHEAPER than April's price cap
The tariff would save the average household £207 from April - and deals are available from other suppliers, too.
Major energy firm cuts standing charges with new tracker tariff - could it help you slash bills?
It said the decision to cut its standing charges rather than unit rates 'ensures all customers benefit equally from predictable cost...
Expert forecaster now believes energy bills will be EVEN higher in April as it revises prediction - so is it time to take a fixed tariff?
Energy bills seem to be destined never to return to their historic norms - this is what 2025 is likely to bring for gas and electricity...
Energy bills will go up for nearly half a MILLION households at the end of May - unless they take action
There are a large number of customers coming to the end of fixed energy deals at the moment - and they could end up paying more unless they...
Energy saving tips: how to save on your energy bill
We take a look at all of the essential things you should know about cutting down your energy bill.
Major energy firm offers cheap power at night with new tariff: Is it a good deal?
The tariff is open to all customers, and offers up electricity at close to half-price between 2am and 5am, as well as cheaper rates at other...
We bought an old, draughty house: How much will it cost to insulate it?
We will soon be moving into a three-bedroom semi-detached house built in the late 1930s. What are the options for reducing our energy bills?
How I became solar panels convert - and even made a profit on my electricity bill, by SIR STEVE WEBB
Last year my wife Helen and I finally installed solar panels on our home, which means that sunny days boost our bank balance as well as my...
EXCLUSIVEHow much do YOU spend on bills each month? Cities with highest - and lowest - budgets revealed
UK households are spending over two-thirds of their wages on essential bills and daily expenses, new data from Money Supermarket shows.
Energy price cap will fall in July, expert forecaster predicts - is it still worth fixing your tariff now?
Cornwall Insight warns that while falling prices are good in the short term, they show how volatile the wholesale market is.
Should you let your energy bill credit build up or ask for a refund?
Energy firms are sitting on £3billion worth of energy credit from 15million homes. The average household is £200 in credit with their energy...
Households face higher bills due to row over gas storage hub
There are fears that the clash between the company and ministers could leave Britain without sufficient gas reserves for this winter.
EXCLUSIVEEnergy watchdog makes 'contingency plans' for households left with RTS meters after switch-off next month
The 40-year old Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS), which piggybacks off the long-wave channel for BBC Radio 4, sends meter readings to...
British Gas issues urgent energy meter warning as thousands risk huge bill hikes this summer
The utility company has told households to upgrade their old electricity meters as soon as possible or risk losing water and heating in just...
Widow, 72, charged £330 by British Gas HomeCare to tighten leaky tap
A dripping tap need cost no more than a couple of pence to fix. But 72-year-old widow Linda Gresham was charged more than £200 by British...
Energy firms pay customers £7MILLION after overcharging them: Are you owed a refund?
Watchdog Ofgem ordered the payments after finding that over 34,000 customers had overpaid their energy bills between 2019 and 2024.
Shirley resisted a smart meter for TEN YEARS. Then she finally caved in - and got a bill for £5,230
Shirley Goldstein fought for close to a decade against having smart meters installed in her three-bedroom bungalow in Chigwell, Essex.
How to save £20 a month on energy bills by flicking a boiler switch
The 'summer mode' setting is fitted as standard on modern boilers that provide the hot water and power the central heating to the home.
British Gas cuts electricity costs by 50% for nearly 1m customers at certain times of the week
The energy giant is rewarding customers for shifting their electricity usage to times when there's less demand, or more renewable...
Energy price cap will fall £129 in July as expert forecaster revises prediction
A leading energy forecaster has revised its prediction for the July price cap, due to changes in the wholesale market. Can you still save...
Energy price cap will fall £129 in July, says Ofgem - is it still worth fixing your bills?
Households will pay over a £100 less for the energy this summer, the energy regulator confirmed today. The July price cap is set at £1,720.
Energy bills set to DROP in Britain in a matter of weeks as Ofgem reveals latest price cap - and it all stems from an unlikely reason
The typical bill will drop by £129 to £1,720 per year when the regulator's new price cap - which sets the limit on how much firms can charge...
Experts reveal how you can protect your money from inflation after 'Awful April'
Inflation is back on the rise, with a shock jump arriving today. Financial experts gave us their top tips on what you can do to protect your...
Flawed system leaves millions paying too much for energy bills, says GABRIEL MCKEOWN
Prices for essential goods and services remain higher than historical norms. One of the most notable contributors to these high costs has...
I bought a smart home and my energy bill is now ZERO: Here's how I did it
Mark Puddicombe has not paid an energy bill since he moved into his new home in 2023.
The 600,000 homeowners told their hot water could stop working - unless they switch to a smart meter
Evelyn Francis, 75, has been receiving letters from her energy provider warning that her electricity supply could be cut off at the end of...
Tricks to keep FULL £300 winter fuel allowance: JEFF PRESTRIDGE's guide to Labour's U-turn
The volte-face is good news for 9 million pensioners who live in England and Wales who will now receive an annual payment worth up to £300.
Energy price cap now predicted to rise in October - is it time to take a fixed tariff?
Energy bills will be higher in October when Ofgem's price cap changes, according to new predictions.
Why just £100 interest on savings could rob you of your winter fuel allowance: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
Rachel Reeves's baffling new rules mean Brian Springthorpe (pictured with wife Janet) will get his £100 winter fuel payment share - then...
How your savings interest could rob you of your winter fuel allowance: JEFF PRESTRIDGE
Rachel Reeves's baffling new rules mean Brian Springthorpe (pictured with wife Janet) will get his £100 winter fuel payment share - then...
Janice, 80, limits cups of tea, is scared to flush and bans hosepipes - why has Thames Water put UP her bill 170%?
Despite dramatically cutting back on her water use, Janice Deas (pictured) has seen her bills rise by as much as 170% since October.
Households urged to fix energy bills as forecasts reveal how much you might have to pay in October
Ofgem's price cap for a typical dual fuel household fell from £1,849 in April to £1,720 between today and 31 September.
Households to receive automatic compensation for faulty smart meters and long repair times, says Ofgem
Ofgem has said energy suppliers must comply with its smart meter rules or have to pay out to households and microbusinesses.
Warm Home Discount expansion will push energy prices higher in October, says leading forecaster
Energy bills are set to rise again when the price cap changes in October because of upcoming changes made by the regulator.
Energy bills to rise from October - here's the best fixed deals to save up to £300 on your annual cost
Ofgem announced the new price cap will increase from £1,720 to £1,755 from 1 October for the average household on a standard variable...
At last! New energy tariffs that will help pensioners cut their bills by slashing standing charges
Providers will soon be forced to offer at least one tariff with low standing charges to customers, according to proposals revealed by the...
Energy price cap should be SCRAPPED to bring bills down, say industry experts
The cap, introduced by the regulator in 2019, was designed to protect customers who had defaulted onto a standard variable tariff from price...
What energy bill help is available with the price cap rising again?
Households are set for another hike in their energy bills this winter as the price cap increases from today.
Energy price cap rises again! What you need to know and how to find fixed deals that can beat October's rise
Ofgem said the price cap will increase from £1,720 to £1,755 from 1 October, driven by an increase in the cost of ensuring there is a stable...
Energy prices dip below zero as Storm Amy arrives - and some homes could pay NOTHING this weekend
The country is bracing itself for winds of up to 95mph this weekend, with the Met Office expecting a weekend of 'very strong winds and heavy...
Lender offers a FREE £11,400 heat pump with your mortgage: Should you get one?
Those buying a home or remortgaging with the bank could get the device, costing around £11,400, installed for free.
EXCLUSIVENew energy tariff lets you set your OWN peak time for power use... and could save £200
An energy supplier will use customers' usage history to determine prices in a first for the industry, This Is Money can reveal.
EDF launches energy tariff with three pricing rates - could it help YOU shave £187 off your annual bill?
EDF has launched a new tariff with three pricing rates to encourage customers to shift energy use away from peak times.
Tempted by those adverts for electric heaters that claim to slash 90% off your bills? You'll want to read this first
A British student has designed an electrical heater to 'warm space at 90% less cost than conventional heating methods'.
Energy bill standing charges have TRIPLED in six years: Why do we now spend more on fees than ever before?
While the cost of energy has fallen, households are spending more than ever spend more covering their suppliers' operating costs according...
I have to pay two sets of energy bill standing charges… heat networks are a rip off: ANGHARAD CARRICK
These communal heating systems aren't regulated - so we're paying over the odds but simply have to grin and bear it.
Energy firms are sitting on £240million of YOUR money in forgotten accounts: Here's how to claim it
Ofgem said that 1.9million energy accounts were closed over the past five years which still have credit in them, and is urging customers to...
Energy price cap will fall in January, forecasts predict - but expect another rise in April thanks to standing charges
The energy price cap will fall in the new year, but households should brace for another rise in April, according to an expert forecaster.
Energy price cap to rise AGAIN in January - here are the best fixed deals to beat it
The energy price cap will increase by 28p a month in January, but higher policy costs are expected to push up bills again next year.
Green levies on energy bills scrapped in the Budget but Rachel Reeves opts against cutting VAT
Households could save up to £150 on their energy bills over the course of the year, under plans announced by the Chancellor in the Autumn...
My energy supplier went bust - is my fixed tariff still valid?
I have tried to keep my energy bills low and found a supplier that offered a good fixed deal, but it recently had to close.Will I have to...
I've just become an empty-nester - these are the eight vital tricks that have cut my bills by thousands
The house is oddly silent, the fridge is weirdly full and yet the bank account feels as stretched as ever. Welcome to the world of the newly...
Government announces review of standing charges - could they finally fall after tripling in just seven years?
The Government said it is looking into removing the £500m annual cost of the Warm Home Discount from standing charges.
Millions of households MUST check their energy meter... or risk higher bills in January
Millions of households risk inaccurate bills in the new year if they don't submit meter readings by the end of the month.
New smart meter reprieve for thousands of homes amid fears many would be cut off without heating this winter
The affected households are those with meters controlled by Radio Teleswitch Service technology. These may no longer work after the signal...
The £3 trick that'll keep you warm AND slash your bills: Our experts reveal the energy-saving tips that actually work and exactly how they...
The mercury has dropped this week, meaning the usual winter fail-safes such as putting on a thick jumper or hugging a hot water bottle may...
Cold weather payments for benefit recipients in hundreds of postcodes - is yours on the list?
People on benefits may be in line for an automatically paid cold weather payment as freezing conditions and snow grip the nation.
How to turn YOUR house into a zero bills home and how long it'll take to recoup the investment
As temperatures plummet, energy bills are set to rise for households trying to keep warm - but not for tens of thousands who live in...
Britain's best and worst energy companies revealed - how does YOUR supplier rank?
All three firms received overall scores of less than 60 per cent as well as just two stars in the consumer group's customer survey.
Fixing your energy bill can save you money - but two fifths of households think it locks in higher standard rates
Fixed energy tariffs are priced differently to standard variable ones, so if you haven't fixed in a year or more, it's worth comparing deals...
Energy price cap is set to fall in April but standing charges will rise AGAIN
The energy price cap is forecast to drop by £117 to £1,641 from 1 April 2026, according to Cornwall Insight.
Eon Next is offering the cheapest fixed energy deal from a major supplier - should you sign up?
Eon Next cut the cost of its 14-month fixed tariff this week, and is the cheapest deal from a major supplier. But it's possible to save even...
Energy price cap falls in April but electricity standing charges creep higher AGAIN
The energy price cap will fall by £117 in April as the impact of government policies feeds through to prices, but households will pay more...
Four energy suppliers will offer low standing charge tariffs from April: Should you wait to fix your bill?
Ofgem has confirmed a 12-month trial of low and no standing charge tariffs. If you're keen to save money on your energy, should you fix now...
Energy bills could surge to £2,500 a year thanks to Iran conflict - should you fix now?
Experts warn a sustained rise in gas prices is likely to wipe out the recently announced cut to the energy price cap.
Fixed energy tariffs begin to vanish as Middle East conflict continues - are deals still available?
Fixed energy tariffs have been disappearing, with far fewer available yesterday when compared with the weekend, data from price comparison...
Cheapest fixed energy deal rises £131 since start of Middle East conflict as gas prices nearly double
Energy suppliers are repricing or axing fixed tariffs due to soaring gas costs, leading to bill rises for customers.
The urgent guide to stop your energy bill rocketing to £2,500: With Iran crisis set to send prices soaring, what you must do to protect...
Fixing your energy deal now could shield households against higher costs in future. Here's how switching your energy tariff works and what...
I've fixed my energy bills and I think you should too, says SIMON LAMBERT
I've never really been one for fixing gas and electricity but the conflict with Iran has ended my eternal optimism on energy bills.
Price of heating oil used by rural homes surges - are suppliers profiteering and will Government step in?
Heating oil prices have seen huge spikes since the start of the war, with some customers facing a near tripling of their usual bill.
The 1.7m homes whose heating bills have DOUBLED since the Iran war broke out
The cost of heating oil that 1.7 million households in Britain use as their main way to warm their homes has rocketed after the outbreak of...
Gas prices reach their highest level in THREE years: Why are they rising and what does it mean for energy bills?
Gas prices have reached their highest level in three years after a major escalation in the Iran war, which risks plunging Britain into a...
Bankers I speak to agree: Britain is about to be torn apart by a financial tsunami, says ALEX BRUMMER
Britain is in a parlous situation. The Labour Government and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have been put to the test over the last 21 months in...
Solar panels at Lidl? Plug-in versions set to appear in shops within MONTHS
Households will be able to buy plug-in solar panels from supermarkets, the Government has today revealed.
ALL new homes must have solar panels and heat pumps under Government's eco plan: What you need to know
All new homes built in England must generate their own green energy from 2028, under new rules implemented by the Labour Government today.
The satellite that can see INSIDE Iran's nuclear sites: British-made SatVu uses cutting-edge thermal cameras to detect human activity...
A British satellite that can see inside Iran's nuclear sites will be launched into space this week.
Beat Billmageddon: From council tax to broadband, costs are set to soar - here's how to save up to £1,641
Dark financial clouds are gathering as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to hit British households with higher prices on everything...
Energy price cap forecast to hit £1,929 in July but that's LOWER than feared
Energy prices are set to rise from July because of conflict in Iran - but the forecast has been reduced from what was previously expected.
EDF now offers cheapest overnight EV charging rates and extends off-peak hours
EDF claims it had launched the 'cheapest' off-peak EV charging rates on the market, starting from 6.49p/kWh.
The ten streets that rack up the most EXPENSIVE gas bills in Britain
A street in Surrey has the highest annual gas bills in Britain, data shows, with residents paying £2,936 a year more than the typical home.
Plug-in solar panels: What are they, how much will they cost, why are Labour keen and should people with north-facing homes even bother?
The devices haven't been available in Britain before, and households may be unsure how they work and whether their home could benefit.
British Gas launches fixed energy tariff £250 below predicted July price cap - but be quick if you want to sign up
British Gas has launched a new energy deal that offers good savings on the predicted level of the upcoming July cap, but you need to be...
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