All news on the topic: Energy bills

1087
Safety warning as number of blazes related to air fryers doubles in a year
Research shows the number of fires air fryers caused rose from 18 in 2021 to 37 last year. One blaze in South West England was caused by a cat flicking on a plugged-in fryer
651
Thousands of families due free cash payment worth £250 - see if you are eligible
Struggling households in West Northamptonshire who work but are on a low wage can apply for the Government's Household Support Fund and potentially receive £250 in cash
1139
Olympian Rebecca Adlington blasts Tories as shutting swimming pools risks lives
Tory cuts later this year could lead to the closure of swimming pools, fears Rebecca Adlington, who has warned the government that the move would "make a bad situation worse"
563
Labour calls for ban on forced prepayment meters as millions cut off from power
More than three million people were left in the cold and dark last year after running out of credit on their meter according to the latest grim figures from Citizen's Advice
586
New gas boilers should be banned within the next ten years, report warns
The review says new and replacement gas boilers should be ditched by 2033 - two years earlier than planned - to help cut carbon emissions to zero, but it warns this will come at a huge financial cost to families
1150
10,000 UK homes may not have to pay energy bills in 7 years time
Octopus Energy aims to have 10,000 homes as part of its Octopus Zero energy tariff by 2030 and is calling on all housing developers in the UK to join the Zero Bills scheme
513
Energy bills predicted to fall further this year as price of gas tumbles
Finance firm Investec predicts the Ofgem price cap on energy bills could fall to £3,317 in April, then £2,478 in July and £2,546 in October - this would be lower than the Energy Price Guarantee
1289
Martin Lewis fan explains how he slashed his mum's energy bill by £200
The man, also called Martin, used an online calculator to check if his mum was paying too much on her direct debit - and it turns out she was overpaying by around £200 each month
652
Tory failures force families to spend £10k on energy over five year parliament
Labour analysis found households are on the hook for £2,600 more in power bills than they paid under the 13 years Labour were in charge from 1997 to 2010
1116
Thrifty mum is already saving money for 2024 energy bills using a clever £1 hack
Heidi Ondrak, 51, from Plymouth, has shared a clever trick that means she'll already have money put aside for next year's gas and electricity bills before 2024 even starts
1266
Three in five Brits worry they won't have enough money to make it through 2023
Almost a fifth don't expect to be able to set any money aside in savings this year due to the continuing cost-of-living crisis as they aim to tighten their weekly spending budget by over a third
920
DWP planning major benefits shake-up for millions of sick and disabled Brits
Tory ministers are looking at changing the way fit-for-work tests happen as part of a change to the benefit system - but the details have not yet been nailed down
1131
Tories could close 600 local pools in plans to slash energy bills support
The 85 per cent funding cut risks decimating school swimming lessons, threatens people’s fitness and wellbeing, and also puts safety around swimming pools in danger
1242
People only just realising what numbers on boilers mean - and it could cut bills
The numbers on your boiler could hold the key to helping you make a dent in your energy bills - but what do they mean, and how do they impact how much you spend?
688
New details on £400 energy support for 'alternative' homes to be announced soon
Those who will be eligible for the £400 payment are people in "alternative" housing or who already pay their energy bills as part of all-inclusive rent which goes to their landlord
1240
Households to get free £600 energy help this month - see who is eligible
More energy support ranging from £200 to £600 is set to be given to millions across the UK who have missed out on help over the last few months
712
Tesco shoppers snap up 'self-heating' mattress topper which costs nothing to run
Unlike an electric blanket, the self-heating topper costs nothing to run - so it could shed hundreds off your heating and energy bills this winter!
1196
Amazon shoppers 'can't fault' £30 electric blanket that's 'perfect for winter'
This £30 electric blanket is helping shoppers shed hundreds off their heating bill this winter!
1378
Woman who can't afford to heat home over cost of living says 'I wish I was dead'
Helen Morgan, Liberal Democrat MP for MP for North Shropshire, has demanded more support for those struggling due to the cost of living crisis after she was contacted by a woman who feels 'depressed'
999
8 bills you need to check now to save money - from broadband to council tax
Mirror Money editor Levi Winchester goes through your monthly payments bill by bill to explain how you can save money through comparing prices, haggling, and taking advantage of all the help available
1189
Five ways to keep your home warm for free or less than £10 - and lower your bill
The UK has a few more months of chilly and potentially icy weather yet to go until Spring and some people are still on the look out for cheap and cheerful ways to keep their home warm this winter and also reduce their energy bills
1352
Pub boss warns price of pint could soar to £10 as business energy support is cut
One pub boss warned that if brewers passed on the costs of their energy to consumers, British pub-goers could see the average price of a pint rise to above £10
1208
Energy bills help for businesses announced by government - and it's been slashed
A package that had been worth £18billion in six months will now be stripped back to just £5.5billion over a year - with many businesses facing a bills shock from April
1149
Mum clears off £1,700 worth of energy debt by making four changes in her home
After being hit with an energy bill worth £1,700, one mum and her family began a mission to clear the debt by making daily energy changes around the home and in their daily life
1098
Martin Lewis issues warning to every energy bill payer - as woman saves £2,500
Martin told listeners that it was “absolutely worth checking” if their energy direct debit was correct as some could be paying thousands more then they need to