Domestic Energy
Energy help during coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis has put us all in financially perilous circumstances, but it looks like there could be help for people struggling to pay their energy bills at this time.
Energy saving tips for coronavirus self-isolation
The coronavirus crisis means more of us will be spending more and more time at home, and the extra gas and electricity usage will be adding to our energy bills.
British Gas boost for prepayment households
British Gas has dropped the minimum top-up for prepayment energy customers from £5 back to £1, following customer anger.
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.
Switch to beat the January price hikes
UK Households saved £2bn by switching in 2019. Fixed rate deals ending in January could push up bills by a £16m. Switch now to beat the price hikes.
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.
Will the situation in Iran affect energy prices?
Instability in Iran due to US airstrikes could affect the cost of energy for households and businesses across the UK. Here we explain how and why.
Can local councils cut energy prices and help you go green?
Could local authority owned energy companies help offer households a fairer deal on energy, cut bills for millions of customers and even go green?
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?
End of Npower signals the end of the Big Six
After SSE pulled the plug on its merger with Npower, Eon has pulled the plug on Npower - ending the Big Six and putting thousands of jobs at risk.
