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Energy monitoring plug: Ideal Home put it to the test for a week and found which home appliance uses the most electric
From the kettle and toaster to the airfryer and electric blanket, Ideal Home found which home appliance uses the most and the least electricity
By Katie Binns Last updated
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How to cut heating costs: six things you can do today
Cutting heating costs while staying warm is essential with energy bills much higher than last winter, despite the energy price guarantee.
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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When is the best time to put the central heating on? Your heating questions answered
With the cost of energy rising, It’s important to have all the facts before turning up the thermostat. We look at when you should put your heating on, how high to set it and other ways to heat a room
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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Energy prices to rise on Saturday: why the new price cap is not £2,500, plus more of your questions answered
Energy prices are not being capped at £2,500, the truth is less straightforward but it is essential you understand how the new limit works
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Energy bill freeze: winners and losers
Who are the winners and losers from the prime minister’s support package to tackle rising energy bills? Not everyone stands to benefit equally
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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LATEST: Fixed energy bills to get an automatic discount
Households will see their energy bills freeze from October until 2024. If you’re on a fixed energy deal you may be feeling left in the lurch as to whether you’ll see your bills fall in line with other customers. We explain everything you need to know
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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Energy price freeze - what does it mean for the October energy price cap?
Truss puts a freeze on the energy price cap - we explain what it means for your energy bills from October
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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Octopus Energy is giving out 10,000 free electric blankets- here’s how to get one
Octopus Energy is helping households that are struggling with energy costs by giving away free electric blankets to its customers. We tell you how to get one
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Energy meter reading day: there's still time to submit your reading and avoid getting overcharged
URGENT: If you took gas and electricity meter readings before 1 October – but haven’t sent them to your supplier – don’t panic as there’s still time to do it
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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Energy firms told to improve customer help: how your supplier should support you with your energy bills
Ofgem has revealed customer support from energy suppliers is not up to standard. See how your provider ranks and what to do if you are not treated right
By Vaishali Varu Published
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How much does it cost to run a tumble dryer?
In light of energy bills rising, we found out how much it costs to run a tumble dryer and how you can lower costs
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Home insulation grants: can you get help paying for loft and cavity wall insulation?
Home insulation grants can help you afford loft and cavity wall insulation which could save up to £1,060 per year on energy bills. We tell you who can do it, how and what financial support is available
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Energy bill hardship funds - where you can still apply
Could you be eligible for help with your energy bill from your provider?
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Energy Company Obligation (ECO): how to access funding to make your home more energy efficient
Under the Government backed Energy Company Obligation scheme, energy providers in the UK offer grants to make homes more energy efficient. Here’s what you need to know
By Vaishali Varu Published
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When will Ofgem announce the new energy price cap?
Energy prices are predicted to rise this autumn, here we explain when the next energy price cap will be confirmed and what you can do
By Adam French Published
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Energy price cap will be updated every three months
Regulator confirms energy price cap will be updated every three months instead of six
By Adam French Published
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Why do people still not understand their energy bills?
If looking at energy bills gives you a confusion-induced headache, you're definitely not alone
By Matt Ayres Last updated
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"We're using dehumidifiers to keep energy bills low"
One reader tells us how he is keeping his energy bills low ahead of the price rise in April with some simple moves to cut costs
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Energy providers must limit direct debit overpayments for customers, regulator says
The energy regulator is tightening the rules on the level of direct debits that energy providers can charge customers. We explain everything you need to know
By Katie Binns Published
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"Scottish Power increased my direct debit 215% - The Money Edit helped me bring it right back down"
Some customers' bills have risen at a much faster rate than April’s 54% increase in the energy price cap. Christine tells how The Money Edit helped her when overnight her direct debit went from £117 to £369
By Katie Binns Published
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Energy price cap could be adjusted every three months to help manage costs, says regulator
Ofgem plans to update the energy price cap every three months rather than every six. Here’s what it means for your gas and electricity bills.
By Katie Binns Last updated
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E.on raised my energy direct debit from £42 to £116 a month - how I fought back, and how you can too
Is your energy company playing fair? Here’s what The Money Edit’s Guy Anker did when his energy company almost tripled his monthly payment
By Guy Anker Published
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Energy firms’ customer service falls as bills skyrocket
Citizens Advice says customer service of energy providers at a five-year low
By Tom Higgins Published
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When are energy costs going up in 2022? Work out how an October price cap change could affect your bills with our calculator
Need to know when energy costs are going up? We've got the latest, as well as a handy calculator to show you how your bills could be affected
By Katie Binns Last updated
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Millions of households to receive £350 payments amid energy crisis
Sunak announces energy bill help of £200 and council tax rebate of £150 to help ease the pressure of rising energy prices and the cost of living
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Which are the greenest energy suppliers in the UK?
Some energy suppliers are greener than others - these are the ones you should be looking at if you want to be sure your energy is green
By Hannah Nemeth Last updated
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EDF Energy vs British Gas – which should I choose?
EDF Energy vs British Gas – how do these big hitters compare on things like green credentials, cheapest deals and customer service? We find out.
By Hannah Nemeth Published