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Gas and electricity news and energy saving tips
04
Dec
Are energy firms ripping off UK households?
British Gas and Scottish Power have become the latest suppliers to increase rates. But wholesale energy prices are falling - are energy firms ripping off UK households?
21
May
Are video games making your energy bills rocket?
If your kids are keen gamers, their gaming habits could be pushing your energy bills through the roof! Here’s what to do if your energy bills are too high.
28
May
Can your energy supplier stop you switching?
Energy suppliers have been blocking certain price comparison services to stop customers switching – but are suppliers actually allowed to block switches?
14
Jul
Does energy supplier support go far enough to help struggling households?
The big five energy suppliers have met with key stakeholders to discuss what they can do to help consumers. But does it go far enough?
13
Apr
Does where you live affect your standing charge?
Households are expected to have a sharp increase in their standing charges, but does where you live affect how much you will have to pay?
23
May
Energy bills could hit £3,000
The UK’s energy crisis is still ongoing, with experts now forecasting bills to rise by up to £900 in winter.
12
Jul
How to deal with energy debt
Almost 3 million households are in debt with an energy supplier. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay your energy bills.
13
Oct
How green is your green energy deal?
Switching to a green energy deal is a way to save money and do a bit for the environment. Or is it? It seems not all green deals are as green as you think.
07
Feb
How to get help with rising energy costs
The energy crisis in the UK has caused energy prices to skyrocket. Here is all you need to know about getting help with the rising energy costs.
07
Aug
Iresa energy collapse – what are your options?
If you’re one of the 90,000 customers affected by the collapse of Iresa Energy, you may well be wondering what you do now. Here's all you need to know.
05
Feb
Is the energy price cap a rip-off?
The energy price cap has been in place just over a month, and Ofgem has announced it’s going up by 10%. Is the price cap doing more harm than good?
29
Apr
Is your energy direct debit too high?
There's been troubling signs that energy suppliers have upped household’s direct debits above that of the price cap. Learn more about what’s happening here.
15
Mar
How to save energy during Daylight Saving Time
Longer, warmer days mean we need less energy to light and heat our homes, which means lower energy bills. Check out these energy saving tips for Daylight Saving Time.
21
Jan
Should you fix your energy prices now?
With wholesale prices fluctuating wildly, is now the best time to fix your energy prices or should you stay the course?
07
Oct
Should you switch energy suppliers?
Energy prices have risen to unusually high levels. But why is this happening? What should you do if your fixed-rate deal is ending soon? And why are there no prices online? Read on to find out.
29
Aug
Are subsidy cuts and policy changes curbing community renewable energy schemes?
Renewable energy from community-run energy schemes is powering the equivalent of 130,000 homes across the UK, but could subsidy cuts and policy changes have slowed down the number of projects launched.
06
Feb
The energy price cap isn't working
Ofgem’s energy price cap isn’t working. The best way to save money is by switching to a better deal. Here’s all you need to know about the price cap and switching supplier.
07
Aug
The truth about the energy price cap
The energy price cap has been reviewed again, and it won’t help all households. Switching remains the best way to save. So what’s the problem with the price cap?
10
May
Who are the UK’s best and worst energy companies?
There’s more to energy switching than simply cutting the cost of your gas and electricity bills. Here are the UK's best and worst energy companies.
18
Jan
What is the Big Energy Week?
2018 saw energy suppliers increase their tariffs by unprecedented levels – Big Energy Savings Week aims to help more people switch and save on the energy bills.
17
May
How to get a refund from your energy company
If you pay for your energy by monthly direct debit, your energy company may actually be taking more money from you than it needs – in which case, you could be due a refund.