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Gas and electricity news and energy saving tips
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?
18
May
How to save energy and switch supplier this summer
If your fixed rate energy deal is up in the next couple of months, a summer switch could knock hundreds of pounds off your winter energy bills.
14
May
How much energy are you using?
How much energy do you use? 85% of households have no idea, according to a new study. Here’s why you need to know your energy use to help cut costs.
15
Apr
Should you switch to a small energy supplier?
Although there are more than 70 energy suppliers to choose from, 75% of households are still with the Big Six. Is it time you switched to a smaller supplier?
01
Apr
How to save energy and cut business costs
Energy efficiency goes beyond cutting carbon footprints – check out UK Power’s 5 top energy saving tips to see how your business can save money.
26
Feb
Is it safe to switch to a smaller business energy supplier?
If you're switching business energy supplier, you may see a range of smaller operators offering cheaper rates. But is it safe to go with a smaller supplier?
12
Feb
Should fracking be banned in the UK?
What is fracking? Why is it so divisive? And could it really lead to lower energy bills? We examine the pros and cons of shale gas extraction in the UK.
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.
30
Jan
Ovo pays £8.9m for overcharging customers
Ovo will have to pay an £8.9 million settlement to customers after Ofgem found it had been billing customers incorrectly, or not at all, from 2015 to 2018.
14
Jan
Don’t get stung by backdated energy bills
Has your energy supplier tried to claim backdated payments on your bills? Did you know they can only backdate payments for 12 months? Find out more here.