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Nearly 1 million more households can now claim £400 energy bill discount- here’s how
Nearly a million households yet to get £400 energy bill discount can now claim it - here’s how
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The lucky Octopus Energy customers paying 0.1% of gas bill
An Octopus Energy glitch has left thousands of customers paying only 0.1% of their gas bill. We explain your rights if you’re ever in a similar situation
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Air fryer vs oven - which is cheaper to run?
Hikes in energy costs have ignited an interest in air fryers, but is it worth the hype? We compare air fryer vs oven to find out which is cheaper to run
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Centrica record profits: how to claw some cash back from it to help with your energy bills
British Gas owner Centrica has reported record profits at a time when many households are struggling to pay their energy bills. Here’s how you can claw back a small cut of their cash
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Heating experts bust myth adding £100 to energy bills
Energy prices are still a concern for many of us, it’s vital to keep an eye on energy costs without being taken in by myths that actually add to bills
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Millions of households could switch their energy supplier from July - will you?
After getting used to the idea that there was no point in shopping around for a better deal, households could see the return of competitive fixed-price energy tariffs from July
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Octopus Energy to offer heat pumps as cheap as gas boilers - costing you as little as £2,500 to decarbonise your home
Octopus Energy is launching a heat pump that will cost households the same or cheaper than a gas boiler. We look at the costs involved
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Tumble dryer vs ironing- which is the cheaper way to dry clothes?
A Money Edit reader asked us which is cheaper - drying and ironing clothes or hanging them straight up fresh out of the tumble dryer? So, we did the maths
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Prepayment meter energy vouchers worth millions of pounds unclaimed - how to get yours
380,000 energy vouchers were left unclaimed by households on prepayment meters, Post Office data reveals
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This under-used washing machine setting can save you £37
Make this one simple change when you put the wash on and save around £37 per year on your energy bills
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How to easily draught-proof windows and doors - plus more ways to stay warm for less
Heat is increasingly expensive, here are affordable ways to draught-proof windows and doors and hold on to as much of it as you can
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Wood-burning stove vs central heating ‒ which is cheaper?
Wood-burning stove vs central heating ‒ which is cheaper? With households trying to spend less on energy, we compare the two.
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Can thermal curtains save £327 per year on your heating bill?
Quick and affordable, thermal curtains could cut £100s off your heating bill according to experts
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Missing cost of living payment: “Am I owed £650 from last year?”
“Am I owed £650 from last year?” Money Edit reader Anne thinks she is missing cost of living payments. Katie Binns helps her find outt. We help her find out
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What temperature should a room be?
Knowing what temperature a room should be could make your home more energy efficient and save you money
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National Grid activates plan to pay households to use less electricity between 5pm and 6pm - we explain eligibility
Millions of households will be paid up to £20 to turn off their appliances this evening amid electricity supply being tighter than normal
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Economy 7 electricity price hikes: what you need to know
Households with Economy 7 could see electricity bills go up this month as suppliers raise prices – how can this happen under the Energy Price Guarantee?
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Is electricity cheaper at night in the UK? Economy 7 explained
You can get cheaper electricity at night with an Economy 7 meter - but it can come with financial and safety risks if not use correctly
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Citizens Advice calls for ban on “forced” prepayment meters
A prepayment meter customer is cut off every 10 seconds, according to the charity. The Money Edit is backing its campaign to outlaw forced prepayment meter installations
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Shower vs bath – what's the cheaper way to wash?
Households are trying to cut energy costs, even in the bathroom. When it comes down to the shower vs bath battle - which one is cheaper?
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Is an energy credit refund a good idea? Energy firms holding £4.5bn in customer credit
Is asking for an energy credit refund right for you? We explain why energy firms are holding £4.5bn in customer credit with some households £200 in credit
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Gas prices fall - will it mean cheaper energy bills?
Wholesale gas prices are falling. Will this be good for energy bills in 2023? We explain - plus how your gas and electricity bills are calculated
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Surprise energy bill hike for millions - why most shouldn't panic
Energy bills will rise after a surprise change to tariffs by some suppliers. While the increases will be minimal for most households, some could have to pay over £100 a year
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iPhone hack: How to boost battery life and save on your energy bills
Always charging your iphone? We show you the hack to make your battery last longer and keep energy bills low
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Four energy-saving myths that WON’T save you money according to the experts
The experts reveal the energy-saving tips that don’t work or save you money
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How much does it cost to run a fridge?
Your fridge is one household appliance you can’t switch off to save money – but how much does it cost to run a fridge around the clock?
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How much does it cost to run a light bulb?
If you want to keep your energy bills down during the dark winter months, you’re going to want to know how much it costs to run a light bulb
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How much does it cost to run an oven?
We explain how much you spend every time you make a jacket potato or casserole
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How much does it cost to run the central heating?
With energy costs playing on our minds, we look at how much it costs to run the central heating?
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