Energy bills: Prices head higher for those with fixed tariffs ending

Dodge the default trap: More than 300,000 households will see energy bills rocket as fixed deals come to an end… unless they swap tariff A number of fixed energy tariffs are set to come to an end this month  This means many will be automatically moved onto pricey default deals  We reveal which deals are … Read more

Energy bills set to go up almost £100 for 15m households after Ofgem raises cap

Energy bills could rise by almost £100 for 15million UK households after Ofgem said suppliers could pass on the cost of rising gas and electricity prices to consumers. The London-based regulator said that its price cap for 11 million homes across Britain that are on their supplier’s default tariff could rise by £96 to £1,138 … Read more

Energy bills set to rise by £96 a year for millions of households

Energy bills will rise for millions of households with most expected to see an increase of nearly £100 a year, in a time when many face financial difficulties. The energy price cap will rise to pre-pandemic levels for households, increasing by £96 to £1,138 for 11million default tariff customers, Ofgem has announced today. Bills will … Read more

How to save money on energy bills and the best tariffs available today

When it comes to household bills, gas and electricity costs can be one of the biggest monthly outlays.    If you have been with the same provider for years or even decades, you could likely save hundreds each year by switching. Loyalty never pays. Switching is simpler than you think and takes just a matter of … Read more

Energy price cap predicted to rise by £66 a year this April, experts say

Energy price cap set for a ‘substantial rise’ in April as wholesale costs increase – but millions of households are already behind on their bills This is Money revealed in January that prices were likely to rise in 2021  Experts now believe the energy price cap will increase by £66 a year  This is due … Read more

Energy firms to charge households extra £24 a year to recover coronavirus debt

‘It’s absolutely outrageous’: Energy suppliers can charge households extra £24 a year to recover debt caused by coronavirus, Ofgem says Suppliers will be able to charge customers more under the price cap  The allowance is used to help suppliers claim back money lost by those in debt  Ofgem’s new price cap limit is also due … Read more

Is leaving the oven door open when on dangerous and energy sapping?

I recently found out that my elderly relative has a rather unique way of trying to warm his home in the winter. He turns on the oven and leaves the door open for hours at a time to keep his kitchen toasty, despite also having central heating on in there. Although he sees no issue … Read more

Dancing On Ice’s Rebekah Vardy fuels up on energy drink for training

Dancing On Ice’s Rebekah Vardy stands out in grey camouflage print joggers as she fuels up on energy drink for training By Rianne Addo For Mailonline Published: 12:38 GMT, 25 January 2021 | Updated: 13:27 GMT, 25 January 2021 She impressed the Dancing On Ice panel when she performed with her professional partner Andy Buchanan earlier … Read more

Discover your energy type… and your destiny 

It’s the key to a happy, balanced life, according to the ancient healing system Ayurveda. Take our quiz to find out yours. You may be surprised!   ‘I see the world through the lens of the doshas,’ says Sahara Rose, an expert in alternative medicine and a big deal in modern spiritual circles. ‘Dosha’, she explains, … Read more

Worried about energy bills? Time to switch supplier

Rising energy costs are major financial worry for most households, but many have never switched supplier to save By Laura Shannon, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 16 January 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 16 January 2021 Rising energy costs are a major financial worry for most households, but many have never switched supplier … Read more