Martin Lewis settles heating debate for cold snap
Martin Lewis's MSE team reveals whether leaving heating on all day saves money during the UK cold snap, with tips from Energy Saving Trust and British Gas. Compare methods to cut costs.
Category : Energy Efficiency
Protect your winter energy bills with a fixed tariff
With a £150 energy bill cut not effective until April 2026, learn how locking in a fixed tariff now can shield your budget from winter price spikes. Discover Utility Warehouse's bundled approach to savings.
Simple habit cuts energy bill by £240 a year
A West Midlands teacher reveals how monitoring his smart meter and switching off one overlooked appliance saved his family £20 a month. Discover his easy tips to reduce your own energy costs.
British Gas: Close Curtains as Snow Hits England
British Gas urges households to close curtains to trap heat as Met Office issues amber and yellow warnings for snow across England. Expert tips to cut energy bills.
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British Gas: Keep Oven Door Open to Save Heat
British Gas advises customers to keep oven doors open after cooking to conserve heat as cold snap hits. Simple hack can help warm your kitchen and cut energy bills.
Amazon's £15 heater praised by home workers for low cost
With temperatures plummeting, remote workers are turning to a compact £14.99 Russell Hobbs ceramic heater from Amazon to stay warm without high energy bills. It's 40% off and 'packs a punch'.
British Gas: 10 Things to Do During UK Cold Snap
British Gas urges households to prepare as Met Office issues amber and yellow weather warnings for snow and ice. Essential advice includes insulating pipes, checking detectors, and creating an emergency kit.
Sainsbury's Energy scheme offers £1,500 in vouchers
Sainsbury's Energy customers can earn up to £1,500 in high street vouchers by referring friends. The scheme offers £30 per successful switch to over 100 retailers.
54,000 Homes Face Heating Crisis in UK Freeze
British Gas issues urgent warning to 54,000 households as frozen pipes threaten heating. Engineer advice on same-day help and how to thaw pipes safely.
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Two thermostat mistakes costing UK households money
Energy expert reveals two common thermostat errors driving up heating costs. Learn the ideal temperature and correct placement to slash your energy bills this winter.
Save £560 on Winter Energy Bills with Simple Tips
Energy experts reveal simple steps for British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, and Octopus customers to cut winter bills by over £560. Act now to keep warm for less.
3 heating mistakes pushing your energy bills up
An energy expert reveals three common heating system errors that are wasting money. Learn how to avoid them and cut your winter energy costs effectively.
£150 energy bill cut for all households confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £150 annual energy bill cut for millions from April 2026. Major suppliers like British Gas and Octopus will pass on savings. Find out how you'll benefit.
Government Proposes Shifting Warm Home Discount Costs
Millions could see lower energy bills as the government consults on moving Warm Home Discount costs off the daily standing charge. Have your say in the consultation.
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British Gas confirms £134 energy bill cut for customers
British Gas and Octopus Energy will pass on government savings, cutting typical bills by £134 from April 2026. Fixed tariff customers included. Find out how you benefit.
£150 Warm Home Discount: 28 Firms, Key Dates, Eligibility
Over 2.7 million more UK households are eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter. Find out if you qualify, which 28 energy firms are paying, and the crucial August 24 benefit date.
How using radiator valves wrong costs you money
Engineers reveal the common misconception about radiator valve numbers and how understanding them can reduce your heating bills. Learn the correct settings to save energy.
Dunelm's £40 electric throw 'saves on heating bills'
Shoppers are raving about Dunelm's cosy £40 teddy electric throw, which costs just 3p per hour to run. Discover how this heated blanket is helping people stay warm without turning up the central heating.
£150 Energy Bill Savings for Major UK Suppliers in 2026
Millions of UK households with major energy suppliers will see a £150 reduction on bills from April 2026 after a government scheme is scrapped. Find out how you'll benefit.
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E.ON Confirms £150 Energy Bill Discount for Fixed Deals
E.ON follows British Gas and Octopus in confirming fixed deal customers will automatically receive a £150 energy bill discount from April. Martin Lewis explains the Budget savings. Find out how to save now.
Save over £174 on energy bills with this simple tip
As the Ofgem price cap rises, experts reveal how UK households can cut annual energy costs by hundreds of pounds. Learn the safer alternatives to turning off your heating.
Gas boiler owners warned over new £30 green levy
UK households with gas boilers could see a £30 annual levy to subsidise heat pumps under Labour's Warm Homes Plan. Critics warn it hits the poorest hardest. Read the full details.
Octopus Energy boss warns of 'bonkers' energy system waste
Octopus Energy founder Greg Jackson warns UK energy bills are kept high by a wasteful system, including paying wind farms to switch off. He calls for urgent government action.
150,000 UK Homes Must Replace 'Zombie' Energy Meters
UK energy watchdog Ofgem urges 150,000 households to act now and replace outdated 'zombie' electricity meters before the signal powering them is switched off for good in 2026.
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Amazon's £49.98 Portable Heater Beats Winter Chill
As a cold snap hits the UK, Amazon offers a powerful Dreo space heater for under £50. This portable device heats rooms quickly and features energy-saving modes. Read our review.
Energy price cap to fall by 8% in April, saving £138
UK households will see energy bills drop by £138 a year from April as the price cap falls 8%. Find out what this means for your budget and the shift to net zero.
Energy bill cut delayed: How to save now this winter
The promised £150 energy bill cut won't arrive until April 2026, leaving families facing peak winter prices. Discover why fixing your tariff now could offer faster relief and immediate savings.
Martin Lewis: Submit Meter Readings Before 1 Jan Price Cap
Martin Lewis warns households to submit energy meter readings before the new price cap on 1 January to avoid overcharging. Act now to ensure accurate winter billing.
Energy bills to increase by £3 from January 2026
Households in Great Britain face a 0.2% rise in energy bills from January 1, 2026, adding £3 to the annual average. Learn the reasons behind the hike and what support is available.
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Boiler Flow Adjustment Could Save £65 a Year
Octopus Energy reveals a simple boiler setting tweak that could cut UK energy bills by up to £65 annually. Learn how to check your boiler type and adjust the flow temperature for greater efficiency.
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