All news on the topic: Energy bills

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Plumbing expert's cheap trick to make radiators 'heat up faster' in 10 minutes
If your home takes forever to heat up, or you've noticed some rooms are just always cold, there may be a problem with your radiator. However, experts say most problems can be solved with one trick that takes less than 10 mins
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Sky fans could save £252 on their broadband if lock in this month
New customers will save hundreds on its package packed with speeds of 500Mbps - and here's how
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All you need to know about smart thermostats and if they can slash your bills
From Google Nest, Tado and Hive, these energy monitoring tech gadgets can help cut your energy bill
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Price of running an electric heater versus central heating compared
With freezing temps already hitting parts of the UK this year - it's important to stay warm. The Mirror compares the cost of buying and running an electrical heater - compared to flicking the central heating on
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Energy support payment worth £55 to be paid into bank accounts over coming weeks
The payment is called the Winter Heating Payment and is paid to people claiming certain DWP benefits each winter to help with higher energy costs
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Millions of people living in 'Dickensian' conditions in cold and damp homes
Millions face a bleak Christmas due to their living conditions. People with damp and mould in their homes are more likely to have respiratory problems, infections, allergies or asthma
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Martin Lewis shares 'no brainer' energy deal that could save you over £50 a year
When opening the show Martin told viewers that he had changed it slightly at the last minute - this was because E.ON Next made a major change to one of its energy tariffs
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'I tested an Oodie against Primark's £16 dupe - one will help me survive winter'
The Oodie has been taking the UK by storm recently as the go-to wearable blanket that will keep you warm all winter. But how does Primark's £16 dupe, the Snuddie, compare?
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Mum says mouldy flat has forced daughter to be off sick from school for 50 days
Harmony Dugmore, 22, from Lichfield, in living with her children in a property so affected by mould a paramedic wrote a letter expressing concern about their health
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Michael Mosley shares heating hack that can save cash and help prevent diabetes
TV doctor Michael Mosley has claimed that changing one thing about your home's temperature may help prevent diabetes and boost your mood - as well as save you money
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Christmas-mad dad's £300 electric bill after covering house with 70,000 lights
Paul Bibby, from Chelmsford, Essex, has built-up a huge electricity bill to turn his home into a winter wonderland - he hopes his festive extravaganza will raise money for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
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Households urged to act now ahead of Ofgem energy price cap change
From January 1, Ofgem's new energy price cap comes into effect with the cap rising from the current £1,834 per year for a typical household to £1,928
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'I can't afford to tumble dry my towels but cheaper alternative works a treat'
There is nothing worse than the smell of damp towels - but as the cold winter nights settle in, what is the best way to dry your towels without making your energy bills soar?
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Smart meter help explained - what to do if yours doesn't listen to you
New figures show 2.7 million smart energy meters are not working properly - so consumer rights champion Martyn James explains what to do if yours has gone "dumb"
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Boiler tip shared by Martin Lewis could knock £65 off your energy bill
The “flow temperature” of a combi boiler is often set between 70C and 80C - but experts say they still work efficiently at lower temperatures
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Woman's hack cooks pasta in just one minute and saves money on energy bills
The 'quick and easy' hack, which involves just two steps and is said to help cut back on energy bills, has been hailed as 'perfect' for people who are busy or are on the road.
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Expert explains if you should keep heating on all day to save on bills
Knowing the correct temperature to set your boiler could make the difference to your new year energy bill
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Kitchen and lounge named as least energy-efficient rooms, Brits say
And the research found that heat is most likely to escape through the roof, from doorframes, and via the vent in the bathroom
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Shoppers spot £7 discount trick that can save hundreds on heating bills
The heating solution is perfect for night time and means shoppers are not turning on their heating
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'Delicious' air fryer mince pie recipe takes just 20 minutes to rustle up
Ditch the oven this Christmas and have a go at baking these festive mince pies. They taste delicious, only take 20 minutes to make, and they won't break the bank - bon appetit!
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Cut your washing drying time by almost half with trick cleaning gurus swears by
Tired of your newly washed clothes staying damp? Check out this simple tip, approved by cleaning guru and TV personality Lynsey Crombie, that will cut your drying time by 40 per cent
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M&S fans snap up £35 'cosy' thermal jeans that are a 'godsend' for winter
Marks and Spencer shoppers are flocking to buy the jeans in every colour!
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British Gas reopens energy support scheme giving struggling households £1,500
The support scheme - called the Individuals and Families Fund - is delivered by the British Gas Energy Trust charity, the scheme reopened for new applications on December 4 and will be running until March next year
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M&S shoppers rave over £8 tights that are a 'godsend for cold days'
Shoppers are even layering them under jeans to save them from the cold snap!
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Brits will have festive lights turned on for 146 hours in December, study finds
And they will also spend 155 hours heating their homes - although three in 10 worry about how much energy they use in the last month of the year, research has found