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.


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