Energy bills to rise £136 above price cap for UK households
UK households face paying £136 more than the energy price cap from January 1st. British Gas, EON, EDF, OVO, and Octopus customers are urged to compare deals now to save up to £150.
UK households face paying £136 more than the energy price cap from January 1st. British Gas, EON, EDF, OVO, and Octopus customers are urged to compare deals now to save up to £150.
A simple trick using a fan heater and a bedsheet promises to dry laundry fast and eliminate musty odours this winter. Discover the debate between this method and dehumidifiers.
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.
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.
A teenager was killed in a domestic violence incident in Tomar, Portugal. The suspect died in an explosion, injuring two others. Read the full report.
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.
Advanced weather maps predict heavy snow across the UK on December 30, with up to four inches in the Midlands. Millions brace for travel disruption as temperatures plummet.
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.
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.
The Met Office warns of 70mph gales and heavy rain set to disrupt Christmas travel across the UK. Check for cancellations and plan ahead for festive journeys.
The Met Office has issued urgent Amber weather warnings for northern England and southwest Scotland as Storm Bram hits. Forecasters warn of a 'danger to life' from 90mph gusts and over 200mm of rain. Residents urged to prepare.
West Midlands Police seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters in a raid on a Small Heath factory. The Class-C drug haul is valued at around £30,000. Read more.
A Met Office fog warning is in place for Birmingham and the West Midlands on Wednesday morning. Get the full Christmas week weather forecast and travel advice here.
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.
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Life Pro and DRA Electricals issue urgent safety warning for households using portable heaters this December. Follow these five rules to prevent fire and carbon monoxide risks.
The RAC warns all UK drivers that setting off with a misted windscreen is illegal. Follow their expert demisting tips to stay safe and avoid fines this winter.
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.
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.
Katie Price shares a terrifying X-ray of diseased lungs on Instagram, urging the public to understand the dangers of vaping. The star vows to quit, citing her mother's lung disease battle.
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.
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.
Experts warn British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus customers of the severe health and property risks of turning heating off completely this winter. Discover safer ways to save.
UK households with British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus can slash energy bills. Heating experts reveal electric blankets cost just 2p an hour to run, a cheap way to stay warm this winter.
Experts issue urgent safety warning for households using portable heaters this winter. Learn the 5 essential rules to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.
Safety experts issue a critical warning to UK households: never plug electric heaters into extension leads. This common mistake significantly increases the risk of fire.
A common heating myth is inflating winter bills for British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, and Octopus customers. Experts reveal the cost-effective alternative to save money.