gas bills
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
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
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
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
Budget Energy is set to lower its domestic variable unit rate by 9%, due to a drop in energy wholesale costs
Norfolk’s councils grapple with escalating energy costs, doubling for most and tripling for one, exacerbating existing budget deficits, according to a new report
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
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
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
Nearly half of Brits haven’t set a budget for managing heating costs, according to a survey