Ofgem has issued a critical warning to 100,000 households still using Radio Teleswitch Service meters, urging immediate contact with energy suppliers to avoid losing heating and hot water as the signal is switched off this year.
Energy bills are set to fall in April with a £117 price cap drop, but savvy switching could save households an additional £917 annually. Experts highlight a return of market competition and seamless switching processes.
Households across Britain will see energy bills fall by 7% starting April 1, with the price cap dropping to £1,641. The reduction comes from government interventions announced in the Budget, though network costs and wholesale volatility pose future challe
The energy regulator Ofgem will reduce its price cap by £117 to £1,641 annually from April 1, 2026, a 7% decrease. Chancellor Rachel Reeves had previously announced a £150 cut, achieved by scrapping the ECO scheme.
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Cornwall Insight forecasts a £117 reduction in the energy price cap to £1,641 from April 1, 2026, offering relief to millions of UK households amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
British Gas advises UK households to limit showers to four minutes, potentially saving £70 yearly on energy bills and conserving water amid cold weather.
Energy standing charges will be reduced from April, saving households £395 annually. The government mandates suppliers to shift warm home discount costs to unit rates, improving fairness.
A Moray man with a broken smart meter for five years welcomes new Ofgem rules granting automatic £40 compensation for installation delays over six weeks.
Millions of UK households will save approximately £40 per year as the Labour government confirms a reduction in energy standing charges starting April 1, 2026.
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British Gas advises sealing windows, doors, and letterboxes to reduce heat loss and lower energy bills by up to £60 annually as freezing temperatures approach.
Experts reveal common misconceptions about thermostat use and heating practices that could be costing UK households hundreds of pounds extra this winter.
A £25 million contract has been awarded to specialist consultancies WSP and Mott MacDonald for environmental and permitting works at the Wylfa nuclear site on Anglesey, marking a key milestone in the UK's Small Modular Reactor programme.
Energy experts reveal millions of UK households are overpaying, with potential savings of £276 per year by switching to better-value tariffs using smart services.
British Gas warns UK households that energy bills could exceed 2022 crisis levels by 2030 due to system costs, sparking political debate over net zero policies.
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Lowering your boiler's flow temperature to 55-60°C can save up to £87 per year by improving efficiency. Experts explain how this simple adjustment works and its benefits.
Energy experts have identified a simple, cost-free adjustment to boiler flow temperature that can reduce gas consumption by up to 16% without sacrificing home warmth.
Energy experts advise setting thermostats between 18-21°C, with a 1°C reduction potentially saving up to £145 annually on heating bills through efficient temperature management.
E.ON Next advises households to lower thermostats by 1°C to save around £90 yearly, offering practical energy-saving tips including smart meter use and boiler adjustments.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis explains whether leaving heating on all day saves money, focusing on heat loss, insulation, and modern boiler efficiency.
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Octopus Energy's innovative Shape Shifters and Agile tariffs are helping UK businesses reduce energy costs by up to 40%, with one Yorkshire florist saving £400 annually.
The Met Office warns of unsettled weather with rain, wind and snow, prompting Energy Saving Trust advice on draught-proofing homes including covering keyholes.
MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has clarified the debate on leaving heating on all day versus turning it on when needed, drawing on expert research.
A technical loophole in Labour's flagship £150 energy bill reduction could leave thousands of households receiving only £90, disproportionately affecting customers of smaller energy suppliers.
Heating specialists reveal low-cost strategies to cut energy bills by over £100 annually. Tips include thermostat adjustments, draught-proofing, and smart upgrades to combat rising prices.
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UK households are urged to use an affordable radiator key and adopt a 'one-degree principle' on thermostats to combat rising energy costs, potentially saving over £100 per year.
E.ON Next has reduced prices on its Next Drive Smart and Fixed EV tariffs, enabling electric vehicle owners to save up to £509 per year against the Energy Price Cap through off-peak charging.
Households will receive automatic £40 payments if smart meter installations face delays or failures under new Ofgem regulations affecting major energy suppliers from February.
British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus advise households to switch to 30°C laundry cycles, as research reveals washer-dryers cost over £200 annually to run.
An 18-month scientific study identifies simple, cost-free adjustments to heating systems that can reduce household energy consumption by 12%, offering relief amid winter bill concerns.
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Millions of UK households are overpaying on energy bills by staying on standard variable rates. Switching to a fixed-rate deal could save up to £851 annually.
