Ofgem has announced a 6.4% increase to the energy price cap starting 1 April 2025, raising the average annual household energy bill to £1,849 - up...
Electricity & Gas
What are energy standing charges? Does everyone pay them?
Take a look at your latest energy bill and you'll see it's calculated based on both your usage and daily standing charges. You're billed a standing...
Will there be a UK gas shortage this winter?
Will the UK face a gas shortage this winter? British Gas owner Centrica inspired concern about ongoing gas supply when it revealed that the UK 'has...
The January 2025 energy price cap
The energy price cap has increased by 1.2% for the period of January to March 2025. The average household will pay the equivalent of £1,738 a year...
Do energy smart meters save money?
You may have been told that energy smart meters save money, save energy and help you reduce your carbon footprint. The truth is a little more...
9 simple ways to save energy at Christmas
Looking for ways to save energy at Christmas? With the holiday season comes festive lights, warm gatherings and cosy comforts, but it’s also a time...
What to do in a home power cut
A power cut at home is stressful, but there are a few simple things to do when the electricity goes out. Check your fuse box to make sure it's not...
How to defrost a freezer (and save on your bills)
Here's how to defrost your freezer to help it run at maximum efficiency, and keep your electricity bills down. Frost building up in your freezer...
The 10 most effective gas and electricity saving tips
The internet is full of gas and electricity-saving tips. In fact, we've published an article with more than 100 here that you can try in your home....
102 ways to save energy at home (Updated November 2024)
With energy costs and household bills climbing rapidly, you've asked us to collect a list of easy ways to save energy at home. Below, you'll find...
The October 2024 price cap and what it means for your bills
The October 2024 energy price cap is in place from the 1st of October, controlling the energy prices and standing charges of customers on standard...
How your bills will change this October under the new Energy Price Cap
Households across the UK will face a 10% increase in their energy bills as Ofgem raises its price cap. What is the energy price cap? The...
Switch to direct debit and save money on energy bills
Do you pay for energy by direct debit? These automatic monthly payments are not only the easiest way to pay your bill on time each month, they can...
How to switch energy suppliers: Everything you need to know
Are you looking to switch energy suppliers? Perhaps you've been reading about impending energy price increases and are looking to save on your gas...
How you can get free electricity from Octopus Energy
Free electricity - it sounds too good to be true! Well, that's what Octopus Energy are offering their customers through their 'Octopus Power-Ups'...
Octopus Energy offers support after winter fuel payment cuts
After cuts to those eligible for the winter fuel payment were confirmed in July, many of the UK's most vulnerable people were left wondering how...
Beat the heat (without breaking the bank) this summer
We're celebrating that heatwave season has finally arrived in the UK, but trying to beat the heat can leave you with a scary electric bill. While...
Utility bills in the UK: how are they calculated?
Whether you own or rent a property in the UK, it's important to understand how your utility bills are calculated. Utility bills refer to the various...
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