Energy bills

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

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4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills revealed as price cap set to rise

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

Everything you need to know about your energy bills as price cap set to fall

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

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Why you should bleed your radiators – and how to do it

National Grid to offer new scheme for discounts.

National Grid to offer new scheme for discounts.

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Households to be offered discounts on energy bill amid efforts to avoid blackouts

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

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£900 Winter Fuel Payment - see if you're eligible and payment dates from November

The National Grid has warned planned blackouts could hit the UK between 4pm and 7pm this winter

The National Grid has warned planned blackouts could hit the UK between 4pm and 7pm this winter

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BBC prepares 'secret plan' for potential 4pm to 7pm blackouts this winter

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the UK this week

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the UK this week

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UK homes could face 4pm to 7pm blackouts this winter, National Grid chief warns

The energy price guarantee for every UK household will end in April, Jeremy Hunt announced

The energy price guarantee for every UK household will end in April, Jeremy Hunt announced

Jeremy Hunt to water down energy support as price guarantee set to end in months

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

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£900 Winter Fuel Payment - who is eligible and payment dates from November

The Campaign for Real Ale warned that blackouts could lead to a “tremendous loss of stock” for pubs and brewers

The Campaign for Real Ale warned that blackouts could lead to a “tremendous loss of stock” for pubs and brewers

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

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Warning beer shortages could hit UK pubs this winter

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

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£900 Winter Fuel Payment - who is eligible and payment dates from November

Martin Lewis was on Good Morning Britain this morning as he tried to help people save money amid soaring energy costs

Martin Lewis was on Good Morning Britain this morning as he tried to help people save money amid soaring energy costs

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Martin Lewis reveals how to work out exact cost of household appliances as energy prices soar

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the country if power plants can’t get enough gas to keep them running

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the country if power plants can’t get enough gas to keep them running

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National Grid warns UK homes could face three-hour blackouts this winter

From October 1, 2022 there will be a change in the energy price cap, which will see an increase (PA)

From October 1, 2022 there will be a change in the energy price cap, which will see an increase (PA)

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How to take a meter reading ahead of the October 2022 energy price cap change

One things households should do this week before Ofgem energy price cap rise (PA)

One things households should do this week before Ofgem energy price cap rise (PA)

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All UK households urged to complete important task TODAY

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

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You could be missing out on £3,000 of DWP support and a Christmas bonus

What is the energy price cap and will I pay more? (PA)

What is the energy price cap and will I pay more? (PA)

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What is the energy price cap and will I pay more?

New Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives in Downing Street, London, after meeting Queen Elizabeth II and accepting her invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

New Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives in Downing Street, London, after meeting Queen Elizabeth II and accepting her invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

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When is Liz Truss's statement on energy bills today? How to watch

Camra warned customers would be put off by a £15 or £20 pint (PA)

Camra warned customers would be put off by a £15 or £20 pint (PA)

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

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Landlords warn of £20 pints to cover energy bills

Martin Lewis reveals exact amount all UK household will have to pay on energy bills. (PA)

Martin Lewis reveals exact amount all UK household will have to pay on energy bills. (PA)

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Martin Lewis reveals minimum charge households will have to pay on energy bills

Warning to anyone who pays a monthly energy bill ahead of £3,500 price hike

Warning to anyone who pays a monthly energy bill ahead of £3,500 price hike

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Warning to anyone who pays a monthly energy bill ahead of £3,500 price hike

British Gas customers could receive £750 ahead of '£3,500' energy bill price hike

British Gas customers could receive £750 ahead of '£3,500' energy bill price hike

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Thousands of British Gas customers set for £750 boost amid Ofgem price cap hike

The one-off payment, announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits from September 20 (PA)

The one-off payment, announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits from September 20 (PA)

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Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment next month - are you eligible?

You could be paid to turn off your washing machine during peak hours (Canva)

You could be paid to turn off your washing machine during peak hours (Canva)

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Brits could be PAID to turn off their washing machines to cut the risk of blackouts

UK schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise. (PA)

UK schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise. (PA)

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Schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise

Heating experts have settled the debate on the perfect thermostat temperature – find out if yours is set too high. Picture: PA

Heating experts have settled the debate on the perfect thermostat temperature – find out if yours is set too high. Picture: PA

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Here’s what experts say is the perfect thermostat temperature