All news on the topic: Energy
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Centrica boss calls for 'social tarriff' to help the poorest pay energy bills
Centrica chief executive Chris O'Shea said that a social tariff for the worst off would be "the best thing we can do for consumers"
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Energy bill warning as households have two week deadline to claim £150 discount
The Government's Warm Home Discount scheme gives households claiming certain benefits the £150 discount on their electricity bills between October and March each year
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Energy help explained including how to get £2,000 free grant from major firm
If you're struggling to pay for energy, we explain all the ways you may be able to lower your bill - from cash grants that don't need to be paid back, to emergency credit so you won't be cut off
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Price of washing pots by hand versus using a dishwasher compared
As soaring energy bills leave cash-strapped Brits fretting about their finances, the Mirror compares the true cost of hand-washing your pots compared to using a dishwasher - as well as the best practices to reduce costs
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Just like Margaret Thatcher, miners' wives were not for turning
When miners started being arrested on demos during 1984, their wives joined them and spoke of the cause around the country.
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Energy suppliers that go bust could be made to pay back costs to rivals
The failure of 29 energy suppliers between July 2021 and November 2022 are thought to have cost energy users around £2.7 billion
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Smells in your house you should never ignore - as it could be sign of danger
If you sniff out any of these smells in your, you should absolutely never ignore it, as they can be a sign of imminent danger and should be dealt with as soon as possible
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Red Sea conflict poses a new threat to energy supplies as shipments stall
Missiles and drones are flying in the Red Sea, disrupting one of the world's key trade arteries and a chokepoint for energy shipments headed for Europe
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Over-65s taught by younger adults how to use WhatsApp and scan a QR code
In return, the older generations teach their younger peers respect, good table manners, and correct grammar, research has found
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Ofgem confirms new compensation rules for customers – and you could be owed £30
Under current rules, energy firms must pay customers £30 compensation if the switch is not completed within 15 working days - but this is being cut to five days
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Man gobsmacked after British Gas sent him £32,000 bill after smart meter error
Collin Dickinson, 53, couldn't believe the staggering amount he was apparently due the energy provider as he had always been in credit.
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Lack of green tech investment cost households £1,900 last year, report claims
Greater investment and faster moves on insulation, solar panels, renewables, heat pumps and electric cars over the last decade could have delivered savings totalling £70 billion by 2023, a report has said.
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BP profits halve in 2023 but beat expectations as it announces £2.8bn buyback
The oil giant reported underling replacement cost profits the company's preferred measure of £11bn
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Furious villagers slam plans to build power plant out of 900 shipping containers
Campaigners have slammed Statera Energy's proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) for their new Buckinghamshire site - claiming it would ruin the environment and their mental health
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'I accidentally pressed a wrong button - now British Gas won't return my money'
Eighty-two-year-old gran Margaret Griffin has been a loyal customer of British Gas for over a sixty years but a mix-up over the phone left her out of pocket and too stressed to leave the house
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Firm part-owned by ex-Tory Treasurer awarded North Sea oil and gas licences
Ex-Tory Treasurer Lord Michael Spencer is the largest shareholder at Deltic Energy - one of 17 companies including giants Shell and BP awarded provisional licences on Wednesday
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New North sea oil and gas exploration licences condemned by climate campaigners
The UK's oil and gas regulator has awarded 24 new exploration licences to 17 separate companies in a move that has been welcomed by a trade body but condemned by climate campaigners
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Shell earnings: Profits decrease to £22bn due to falling oil and gas prices
The oil giant reported adjusted earnings, including taxes, of 28.3 billion US dollars (£22.4 billion) for 2023, down 29% on 2022
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UK citizen who lives half the year in Spain stunned by £23k British Gas bill
British Gas sent an 85-year-old retired firefighter a huge £23,000 bill and told him he must settle it in just 7 days, despite him spending half the year living in Spain
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Octopus Energy issues warning to every household with a smart meter
Having a smart meter should eliminate the need to send meter readings to your supplier, alongside this your energy bill is supposed to be more accurate - if your meter is working correctly, that is
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Five crucial heating tips you need to know to avoid inflated bills
One expert has shared what bill payers should NOT do if they want to pay less this winter
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Energy scheme that gives you £150 off your electricity bill is closing soon
The discount provided through the Warm Home Discount scheme is usually added to your energy account, rather than as cash in your bank account
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Biggest oil giants raked in £100bn last year as climate crisis intensifies
Campaign group Global Witness focused on five of the largest oil and gas producers – BP, Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Totalenergies - and how much profit they made in 2023
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The problem with prepayment meters – and help if you’re about to get cut off
Martyn James is a leading consumer rights expert and this week he delves into what you need to know if you're worried about being cut off from your gas and electric
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Energy firms vowing to cut emissions 'will produce billions of tonnes of CO2'
Energy companies are set to produce enough oil and gas between now and 2050 that would equal 15 years' worth of the European Union's annual emissions, according to analysis by Global Witness
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