Energy UK urges government action on bills this winter
Why Energy UK says winter bills are rising again Energy UK has urged the government to act immediately on bills this winter. It warns inaction risks repeating the 2022 energy crisis. Suppliers’ trade body Energy UK says ministers must act now, or face a bigger, costlier crisis later. The warning follows October’s 4% rise in […]
2 weeks ago
NI energy bills rise £172 as gas prices jump 19%
How families are coping with the NI energy bills rise Northern Ireland’s biggest gas supplier raised its prices by almost 19% on Thursday, according to BBC News NI, hitting around 200,000 domestic and small business accounts. The rise adds about £172 to a typical household’s annual bill in the greater Belfast and west gas network […]
2 weeks ago
Revealed: How much Iran war has cost UK households
It’s more than you think Over six months have past since the US and Israel have launched war against Iran, a conflict Trump was expecting to last “four to five weeks”. With still no end in sight, the world economy is seamlessly being affected, down to the households of those that aren’t involved in the […]
1 month ago
Energy price cap rises 4% from October: What it means for your bills
Winter is about to get more expensive The latest price cap is set to make things even tighter for millions of households heading into winter. From 1 October, energy prices will rise by 4%, taking the typical annual dual-fuel bill to £1,723, about £60 more over the year, or an extra £5 a month. It […]
1 month ago
Warm home discount: Millions have until Sunday to check for £150 off bills
Millions urged to check energy bills Millions of households are approaching the deadline to make sure they qualify for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, the Mirror reports. Anyone in a household claiming means-tested benefits needs to be named on the energy bill by 23 August, as energy suppliers will use the details held […]
2 months ago
UK Inflation Climbs to 2.9% as Energy Bills Bite
UK Inflation Climbs to 2.9% as Energy Bills Bite UK inflation rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, up from 2.6% in June and the highest rate since March, according to the ONS figures published on Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics said the increase was driven largely by household energy costs, after […]
2 months ago