Call for action as support ends for 500k households excluded from energy cap

Government support for over 500,000 households, not covered by the energy bill price cap, ceased on 31st March, leaving many communal heating consumers exposed to higher prices, prompting calls for an extension to the scheme

Energy costs to increase for poorly insulated homes

Despite a new price cap, gas bills are set to rise by around £340 annually for households living in poorly insulated homes, according to new analysis

‘UK gas bill surpasses £100bn’

The UK has spent nearly £100bn on gas since the crisis began, with an additional £75 billion incurred due to high prices, according to a report

‘Boiler tax to be scrapped’

Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho is reportedly considering scrapping the government’s “boiler tax” and fines, providing relief for homeowners facing potential expenses to replace old appliances

NI energy supplier slashes prices by 9%

Budget Energy is set to lower its domestic variable unit rate by 9%, due to a drop in energy wholesale costs

Norfolk councils face soaring energy bills

Norfolk’s councils grapple with escalating energy costs, doubling for most and tripling for one, exacerbating existing budget deficits, according to a new report

Top tip for fixed energy tariffs revealed

Financial expert Martin Lewis has recommended a specific tariff as a worthwhile option for cutting energy bills, especially with an anticipated drop of £300 in April

Charity spends £1m weekly to fight fuel poverty

The Fuel Bank Foundation is allocating close to £1 million per week to assist individuals grappling with cold conditions, with 21,600 seeking support in a single week

Energy bill payment failures surge by 39%

Recent data from the Office for National Statistics reveals a 39% increase in the number of British households failing to pay their energy bills last month compared to a year ago

Brits missing opportunity to save on heating bills

Nearly half of Brits haven’t set a budget for managing heating costs, according to a survey