Gas Hob Cancer Risk Warning for UK Households
A new study reveals gas hobs emit harmful benzene, linked to blood cancers. Experts urge ventilation and safety checks to protect millions of UK families.
A new study reveals gas hobs emit harmful benzene, linked to blood cancers. Experts urge ventilation and safety checks to protect millions of UK families.
Vulnerable Blackpool residents can apply for up to £300 in energy bill support. The scheme, funded by the DWP, runs until 31 March 2026. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
Ofgem's new price cap starts 1 Jan 2026. Avoid overcharging by submitting a meter reading to your supplier. Key deadlines for British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON, and Octopus revealed.
NatWest expands its ringfenced social rent loan fund to £1bn, aiming to accelerate the building of affordable homes and save housing associations up to £50m. Read the full announcement.
Octopus Energy, OVO and EDF are giving away free heated blankets and other gadgets to help UK households cut bills this winter. Find out how to apply.
British Gas, Octopus and Eon are cutting energy bills by £150 from April. Find out how this major cost-of-living boost will affect your household budget.
Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.
Struggling families in Leicestershire can claim up to £170 in free supermarket vouchers via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
British Gas urges eligible customers to use appliances between 11am and 1pm on 19 December for half-price power. Save on bills and support green energy.
British Gas, EDF, Eon, Octopus Energy and OVO are among 12 suppliers passing on a £150 government cut. Find out if you're eligible and when savings start.
The DWP's Household Support Fund will pause on 19th December, with payments not restarting until 5th January 2026. Leicestershire residents are urged to check eligibility for food and fuel vouchers.
British Gas is running a PeakSave Green Flex event on Friday 19th December, offering eligible customers half-price electricity between 11am and 1pm. Find out how to save.
Gateshead's NEL Fund Managers celebrates a record 2025, backing 34 regional SMEs from EV charging to IT. Discover how NPIF II funding is driving growth and jobs across the North East.
E.ON Energy is providing free, efficient fridges and bill grants to eligible customers facing hardship this Christmas. Learn about the E.ON Next Energy Fund criteria and how to apply for support.
Martin Lewis confirms UK households will save £150 on energy bills from April 2026 as major suppliers pass on government cuts. Find out how it affects you.
Millions of UK households will see energy bills fall by around £150 from April 2026 as E.ON Next, Octopus Energy and British Gas pledge to pass on government cost reductions. Find out how you'll benefit.
Octopus Energy has dramatically accelerated its refund process, with customers now able to receive energy credit payments back to their bank accounts in as little as one day. Learn how to claim yours.
Struggling UK households begin receiving £100 payments via the Household Support Fund. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply for this vital help with energy and food bills.
Low-income households can apply for emergency cost-of-living payments from councils. Grants of up to £200 can help with food and energy bills. Apply now for pre-Christmas support.
OVO Energy advises UK households that reducing thermostat temperature by just one degree could cut £90 from yearly bills. Learn more simple tips to slash costs.
Octopus Energy advises adjusting your boiler's flow temperature to save up to £65 on energy bills this Christmas. Learn the simple settings for combi and system boilers.
Octopus Energy advises customers to adjust their boiler's flow temperature to between 55°C and 60°C, potentially saving £65 on energy bills. The firm also announces the spin-off of its tech arm, Kraken.
British Gas launches a new fixed energy tariff for Women's Super League fans, guaranteed cheaper than the January Price Cap. Find out how to sign up and save.
British Gas partners with Women's Super League Football to launch a members-only fixed tariff, cheaper than the January price cap. Save on bills and support women's football.
UK energy regulator Ofgem greenlights a £28 billion network upgrade. Find out how this impacts your bills and the push for renewable energy.
Ofgem approves £28bn energy network investment, adding £108 to bills by 2031. British Gas, EDF, E.ON, Ovo, and Octopus customers affected. Read the full analysis.
Customers of British Gas, OVO, E.ON, and Octopus can save £228 a year by switching. New fixed deals from Ecotricity and others offer significant savings as wholesale prices fall. Act now to lock in cheaper winter bills.
Struggling UK households can apply for a £150 payment from the Household Support Fund from 9am on Monday 8 December. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim.
New £70 supermarket vouchers from the Household Support Fund will be automatically issued to eligible households in Wakefield from December 3rd. Find out if you qualify.
British Gas, Octopus, E.ON, EDF and OVO are paying £150 directly to eligible customers' energy accounts. Find out if you qualify for this winter support.