Content based on the tag Energy

Labour promised a state-owned energy company. Can it work?

U.K. general election: Keir Starmer’s Great British Energy firm is designed to cut bills and get to net zero.

2 months ago

politico.eu

UK will not weaken next carbon budget, energy minister says

Announcement on next carbon budget comes after weeks of speculation the government would try and find more ‘headroom.’

4 months ago

politico.eu

UK government scraps heat pump plan

The “boiler tax” has been put on pause.

5 months ago

politico.eu

UK energy minister denounces his own government’s oil and gas plans

Andrew Bowie criticized plans to extend the windfall tax on oil and gas giants.

5 months ago

politico.eu

Wanted: Someone, anyone to sell climate policies to UK voters

The government is on the hunt for “trusted messengers” to help promote the push to net zero.

6 months ago

politico.eu

Why Greta Thunberg is up in a London court

The climate activist has been charged with a public order offense.

6 months ago

birminghammail.co.uk

British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers could pay extra £480 a year in energy bills

British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers face paying HUNDREDS extra and National Energy Action’s UK Fuel Poverty Moni...

6 months ago

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Standing charges 'hiked from 70p to £9 per day' in energy bill blow

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) claimed some suppliers were hiking standing charges 'as a way to inflate bil...

6 months ago

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers 'stay warm and save £100 on bills' with technique

Keeping heating off off can create the perfect environment for damp and mould to grow in British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octop...

6 months ago

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UK households will get money off energy bills but they need to ‘get in touch’

Energy bill support is being issued through the Household Support Fund, the government has said.

6 months ago

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Energy scheme giving £150 off bill 'before March 31' will shut soon

DWP has urged low income households to apply for energy help worth £150 before an upcoming deadline.

6 months ago

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British Gas, EDF, Octopus, OVO customers can pay £9 to save 'hundreds' today

Home experts have warned UK households over often overlooking the trap door when insulating their homes - meaning the...

6 months ago

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers given 'ten hour' window to slash bills

An expert has hailed a magic ten-hour window where you can get your laundry done whilst cutting costs - as well as ot...

6 months ago

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Drivers can save £700 on petrol, high tax and service from today

Experts at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit reckon that swerving the "petrol premium" will save you thousands.

6 months ago

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers face having £480 added to energy bill

About three million households are affected because of the government missing home energy efficiency targets, a study...

6 months ago

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers can knock £500 off bill in ten minutes

As the cost of energy continues, households across the UK are looking for ways to reduce their outgoings and save cash.

6 months ago

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OVO customer issues £1,500 warning and 'others are having same issue'

40 year old Gemma Brown is from Scotland and is fighting to get the near £1,500 she is due from her energy provider f...

6 months ago

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OVO axes energy perk from February because 'rules have changed'

The energy supplier is writing to customers to let them know its Interest Reward scheme is to close from February 202...

6 months ago

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New British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus bills rule could save customers 'hundreds'

An energy bills Parliament petition demands key charges change that could save energy bill customers across the count...

6 months ago

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Woman issues warning after heat pump sends energy bill to £600 a month

Jane said she "absolutely regrets" having a heat pump installed at her property as the Cost of Living crisis continue...

6 months ago

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People with a credit card can save £672 today with simple switch

As the Cost of Living crisis continues after Christmas, households can aboid credit card debt interest and save £672 ...

6 months ago

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Barbara Hodgson

How much your household appliances cost each year - from hairdryers to smart TVs

With energy bills rocketing, many families will be keeping a close eye on their home costs

6 months ago

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Energy company will give customers 26 days free usage

Utilita Smart-enabled PAYG customers get £149 tech for free, the energy firm has said.

6 months ago

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Octopus Energy announces money off bills and says 'we're imploring you'

Customers who opt into providers’ Demand Flexibility Schemes can save some money by reducing their usage during speci...

6 months ago

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David Bentley

UK households warned of huge hike in everyday bills with £1,000 rise by April

Mobile phone and broadband contracts, insurance, rent and other charges will all be going up

6 months ago

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British Gas, EDF, Octopus, OVO customers save £120 with 'overlooked' furniture technique

The energy customer says it takes just 30 seconds and just moving one thing in your home could save you cash.

6 months ago

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers cut bills by £65 a month with bold action

With this in mind, the experts at BOXT have supplied some simple tips and tricks to make saving money easier as the c...

6 months ago

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Two million energy meter households will be 'cut-off' this winter

It said 1.7 million people were disconnected at least once a month in 2023 and 800,000 people went for more than 24 h...

6 months ago

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers adding to bills by 'believing myth'

An expert has spoken out over whether to leave your heating on all day - or whether to just use it when you need.

6 months ago

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers can pay £6 to save £50 on bills

A loft insulation expert has said British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers can save £50 a year through a cheap purcha...

6 months ago

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus bill change and customers can 'breathe sigh of relief'

British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers have been handed the boost amid the Cost of Living crisis ahead of April

6 months ago

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Major household bill will fall by £300 a year from April 1

Energy bill analysts predict that typical bills will fall from £1,928 a year to £1,620 a year from April 1, £40 less ...

6 months ago

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Energy bills will fall by '£300' in spring with exact date announced

Cornwall Insight, the consultancy, has cut its price forecasts to £1,620 for British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus bills for...

6 months ago

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UK households face £3,000 bill over 'overlooked' morning ritual

Richardson, a highly experienced plumber collaborating with Plumbworld, has revealed that clearing clogs caused by co...

6 months ago

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65,000 households 'face poverty' over cruel energy bill change

Outra, a data firm, has warned 12.2 per cent rise in households were affected by fuel poverty compared with October 2...

6 months ago

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Government announces 'more support' for energy bills in cost of living

Over £190 million will be made available to help industry in the transition to net zero, reducing emissions as they s...

6 months ago

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers take worrying action to afford bills

In this election year, living standards could slip even further for families already facing desperate choices - and B...

6 months ago

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Mystery stranger pays woman's energy bill and clears her £3,000 debt

A mystery stranger has cleared her energy bill.

6 months ago

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Energy bills may rise to pay for net zero in cost of living blow

UK households could suffer a further blow amid the Cost of Living crisis if the boss of Siemens is to be believed