Meter Reading Warning for UK Energy Customers
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.
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.
Fraser's Budgens in Reading celebrates a year of support for Sue Ryder, raising over £800 through bag charges and providing event refreshments for the local hospice.
UK households with smart meters have until Dec 21 to claim £10 of free electricity for Christmas Day via Uswitch's Power Hours scheme. Sign up now!
Amazon has unveiled the UK's most devoured Kindle books of 2025, with spicy romances and fantasy epics topping the list. All bestsellers are now heavily discounted. Discover the titles that captivated British readers.
Octopus Energy reveals three easy changes to cut energy costs by £240. Learn how draught proofing, thermostat control, and adjusting flow temperature can save you money this winter.
EDF is giving customers with smart meters eight hours of free electricity on Christmas Day. Sign up for the Sunday Saver challenge by 24 December to claim this festive offer and save on bills.
Premier Forest Products rescues two Arnold Laver sites in Reading and Manchester, securing 36 jobs with plans to create over 100. Read about the deal and its impact on the UK timber industry.
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 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.
Larchwood Primary in Brentwood invites parents to read with pupils each term, fostering a love of books and boosting vocabulary. Headteacher Steve Bowsher shares the success story.
Over 7 million UK households must submit a meter reading by 1st January to avoid being overcharged as energy rates rise. Experts urge switching to a fixed deal now to save up to £233.
Millions of UK households face challenges charging electric vehicles at home. Experts reveal the essential kit needed and how to cut costs with smart tariffs.
Discover your next page-turner with our roundup of the latest book releases. We review fiction, non-fiction, and a children's pick, offering something for every reader.
UK households can claim up to £10 for electricity used on Christmas Day via Uswitch's Power Hours scheme. Sign up by December 21 to secure the refund as energy bills are set to rise.
Join author Duncan Beedie for a rockin' book reading of 'Heavy Metal Badger' at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on 13 Dec. Interactive sessions & signed copies. Book tickets now!
A Shropshire man was hit with a £1,407 bill after his smart meter stopped working. Discover your rights and the upcoming industry review.
Ibrahim Ali, 36, received a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting five women during treatments at a luxury Berkshire spa. Discover the full story and legal outcome.
A period property in Reading, left barely standing after fire and storm damage, has sold for an eye-watering £600,000. Discover the potential of this prime plot.
Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.
Energy experts reveal how British Gas customers can save hundreds of pounds annually by using a hidden feature in their smart meter app during peak hours.
Energy giant Octopus warns thousands of UK households with smart meters could see estimated bills despite device installations. Discover the technical glitch causing payment headaches.
Discover how a Yorkshire homebuilder is making a real difference in the community by donating hundreds of books to a local school library and rewarding young artistic talent through a creative competition.
Shocking new research reveals secondary school students are reading significantly less for enjoyment, with screen time and academic pressure blamed for the dramatic decline.
Exclusive: Energy giant reveals simple meter reading trick that could save UK households hundreds ahead of price cap change