Energy Crisis

The government's price cap will see households pay 13 per cent more for their bills

Some face £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to fixed energy tariff

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If you’re counting the pennies, small savings can add up nicely

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Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Experts say switching now could save you £366 on energy bills

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Energy bills to rise again as Ofgem increases price cap from April 1

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5 expert tips to tackle the energy price cap increase in April 2025

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Energy bills set to rise by almost £85, adding pressure on households

Plans for 'no standing charge' energy tariffs to help households

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Businesses are bringing in specialists to hunt for better energy deals

Best energy efficient portable heaters: models to heat single rooms

Best energy efficient portable heaters: models to heat single rooms
Want to warm your home without spending too much? These energy efficient heaters will keep you cosy for less
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Energy bills to rise by £149 as Ofgem increases price cap by 10%

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Massive hike in UK energy bills forecast - how much costs are going up

Watchdog Which? criticises 3 utility firms over poor customer service

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These two energy suppliers have been ranked worst by Citizens Advice

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The Government says around £130million worth of energy vouchers are still available to help with energy costs - you could be due a payment of up to £400, but there isn’t long left.

Households urged to cash in unused energy vouchers before deadline

Grant Shapps Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary. (Credit: Parliament)

Government change receipt rules on £200 Alternative Fuel Payment

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One million ‘forgotten’ households can apply for £400 energy rebate

Energy bills are set to rise by 20% later this year despite fall in price cap

Energy bills to rise by 20% later this year despite fall in price cap

Young adults are being forced to reutrn to childhomes due to the cost of living crisis

One in five move back in with parents amid cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis warns thousands could miss out on vital energy support

Martin Lewis warns thousands could miss out on vital energy support

Around £50million of government support for energy bills has been left unclaimed

Energy vouchers worth £50million left unclaimed by prepayment users

British gas are to be investigated by Ofgem

British Gas to be investigated over actions of debt collectors

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Oil giants including BP & Shell set for £160 billion profits

Oil giants set to announce £160 billion profit amid UK energy crisis

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