All news on the topic: Energy bills

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Energy bills to rise by £149 for millions after Ofgem increases price cap
Energy bills will go up by 10% in October, meaning 28.4million households will be paying about £149 more a year.
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How to reach out for help if you are struggling under a mountain of debt
The 10th anniversary of Debt Awareness Week is on the horizon, and it's important to know what support is available if you're struggling with debt
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Common kitchen habit could be adding extra £40 a year to your energy bills
Many Brits are guilty of some energy bad habits such as leaving lights on, doing a half load of washing, or running their dishwasher on the hottest setting - while these habits may seem inconsequential, they can potentially have a significant impact on your energy bill
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Martin Lewis warning as bust energy firms 'threaten' customers with debt claims
The Money Saving Expert (MSE) team this week revealed that a debt collector firm had been sending emails which bizarrely appeared to be signed by the late pop star Michael Jackson asking for repayments owed to two collapsed energy firms
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Slash energy bills by tweaking freezer, washing machine and more
With energy bills continuing to creep up, more and more of us are looking at ways to save money where we can. Here, an expert shares some top tips on how to keep costs down with a few simple tweaks to how - and when - you use your appliances
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'My home is freezing, damp and mouldy - lack of insulation means I could die'
Pensioner Sandra fears for her life as she struggles to stay warm in her uninsulated home which is overrun with damp and mould. Here, she shares her terrifying situation with The Mirror
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BBC star threatens legal action against Ovo Energy after 'big incorrect' bills
The writer and BBC TV presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell has accused the energy supplier of 'driving her to despair' and is considering taking legal action against the company
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Sky customer cuts huge amount off bill by making simple phone call
The savvy broadband customer managed to cut £72 off her bill by asking for a simple change and it's something you can try with all providers including Sky, Virgin and Plusnet
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Ninja air fryer drops to cheaper price with hidden discount code
Ninja has taken hundreds off the price of the Foodi Dual Zone AirFryer, and hidden discount code will get your a further amount off in the sale - as we show you how
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Government commits to building new gas power stations to avoid blackouts
The move has been criticised by Labour who say it will lead to higher energy bills and less energy security
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Vinyl back in basket of goods used to measure inflation, but hand sanitiser out
The Office for National Statistics has removed a number of items from the list of goods and services it uses to measure inflation
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More gas power stations will be built to avoid blackouts when it is not windy
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho said Britain needed a back-up for when the weather 'doesn’t power up our renewables', but Labour accused the Tories of failing to cut bills
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People can get £98 taken off their energy bills but will need to be quick
The Household Support Fund has been extended by another six months and £500 million has been added to the pot to help tide families and cash-strapped Brits over
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Mum who shed whopping 11 stone was left 'constantly shivering'
Nicola Hogg, 36, from Fife, Scotland, was left 'shivering all the time' after losing 11 stone in 12 months - but she's now found a 'magic' cure for her constant coldness
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Ofgem concerned costs of achieving net zero could hit poorest households hardest
The regulator has announced a call for input on how to protect households against future price shocks
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Man hailed 'genius' for air fryer trick that stops sausages getting stuck
Sick of bits of food and grease getting stuck in your air fryer basket? One man has found a 'genius' solution to keep your appliance squeaky clean - but not everybody is convinced
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Chris Packham sent every MP Dale Vince's book and urged them to read it
The new edition of Mr Vince's book urges readers to "stop the Tories" to stop the climate crisis and argued Rishi Sunak's decision to axe key climate pledges had handed Labour an advantage
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BP slammed over 'sickening' £8million pay packet to new boss as Brits struggle
Murray Auchincloss, who was BP’s finance boss, replaced chief executive Bernard Looney after he was dismissed in September over past relationships with colleagues
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British Gas scheme that offers free £2,000 energy help is closing today
The British Gas Individuals and Families Fund is closing today at 4pm for credit account holders but it will remain open to pre-payment meter customers
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Expert shares best time to turn your heating off this year as spring looms
The UK weather will slowly be hotting up over the next few weeks, meaning Brits will be able to turn their heating off and finally save some money on their energy bills
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Landlady of historic pub fears floods and huge diversion will close it forever
Gina Birch, 59, has been the landlady of the Lamb and Flag in Welney, Norfolk for 25 years but now fears for its future after the road it is on has closed for more than 80 days
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Inside pharmacy abuse epidemic - CCTV shows burglaries and petrol-bomb attacks
Pharmacists are facing a barrage of abuse and burglaries on a regular basis, as one local chemist was petrol-bombed in the dead of night, and staff were threatened at knife-point
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Simple radiator mistake could be costing you £100s - and keeping you cold
With thousands of Brits still struggling to pay their energy bills, despite the falling price cap, it may be worth checking your radiators. A common mistake could mean you're wasting energy, and paying for the privilege
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Households don't have long to claim cost of living voucher for household bills
Households can apply for the funding if they are struggling to cover their utility costs with the vouchers able to cover all types of payments including pre-payment meters, direct debit or on receipt of bills