Energy bills

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

Plug-in solar is gradually becoming more affordable - and this Amazon bargain might be the best one yet

This £409 plug-in solar kit could be one of the best bundles to buy

Nearly half of homeowners have incurred late payment fees

Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 on bills

Anthea Turner is encouraging people to take small steps to help their future selves

Three quarters of people aim to keep their 'future self' happy

The AA4000 Demonstrates a smarter approach to energy storage across home, EV and garden

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Conow aims to support the evolution of European home energy

Ad Feature Conow brings AI-powered digital energy to Solar & Storage Live UK 2026

EcoFlow launches new 8kWh battery to simplify high-capacity home energy installations

Ad Feature EcoFlow launches new 8kWh battery for home energy

Ad Feature EcoFlow unveils compact battery for UK homes

Sara Cox has teamed up with Smart Energy GB for their new campaign

Technology saves Brits 13 days a year by speeding up daily chores

Fancy better broadband and a £150 shopping voucher? This deal might be for you

Vodafone Business broadband deal gives new customers a £150 Gift Card

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The one household bill that costs less than it did 10 years ago

EcoFlow STREAM 5000

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Seven in 10 said they experienced unexpected benefits when they did something they has been put off

Six in 10 put off improving their lives because it feels too much work

More than three-quarter of adults need consistent routines to help them stay in control of their day-to-day lives

Brits swear by these six non-negotiable routines

Four in 10 blamed geopolitical factors for rising energy price

Nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes
Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend actually goes, according to research.
Ellie Clibbens

Two-thirds of business owners are fearful for their future due to rising costs.

Two-thirds of small firms hike prices as rises set to continue

This is one of Hotpoint's high-end tumble driers - and a cashback deal makes it an absolute bargain

This Hotpoint tumble dryer drops to £219 after £300 cashback deal

It's a great opportunity to invest in a new appliance - because as much as £300 could be given back to you after you get it up and running

Hotpoint deal offers up to £300 cashback on appliances

Novuna Consumer Finance is one of the UK's leading providers of retail point of sale finance and personal loans

Ad Feature One in eight households couldn't cover essentials for two months

In hugely welcome news for Blackpool and the resort’s tourism industry, Rachel Reeves has announced a temporary cut in the rate of VAT on attractions such as theme parks, zoos and museums from 20% to 5% over the summer holidays.

Breaking 'Blackpool's brilliant summer' - Chancellor reveals major VAT update

Users answer a short set of questions about their business and receive a step-by-step roadmap.

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Heating bill help announced for these Lancashire households

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Saving money on your energy bills has been made so much easier with this smart new service

Millions could save £276 a year by switching energy deals in minutes

I didn’t expect the reward to go straight to my bank - but it did

I tried an AI bill-switching service and it paid me £5 just to check

The Harbour, in Preston New Road, Marton

Hospitals near you to get share of millions in bid to cut energy bills
Hospitals in Lancashire will soon get help to slash their energy bills - thanks to a multi-million pound Government scheme.
Catherine Musgrove

Households have to wait until April for new Government measures bring energy bills down.

Energy bills may drop later – winter is still costing households now

Ohme's charging pods are commonly offered by vehicle manufacturers - we see what it's like to live with one

This EV charger links to your energy tariff - and it could save money

Energy bills can be bundled in with other bills and made much cheaper

This UK bill-bundling service offers up to £150 just for switching

The Autumn Budget might have brought a glimmer of hope - but there’s a catch

The truth behind the £150 energy bill cut nobody mentions

This simple tweak can make rooms feel warmer almost instantly (Photo: Pexels)

Warm your home fast this winter with this easy radiator tweak

It’s one of the best times to switch to a fixed tariff - with uncertainty over how the rate cut will affect families, and winter bills set to reach their peak

Why the £150 energy cut won’t help this winter — and what to do now

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street, in central London on November 26, 2025, to present the government's annual Budget to Parliament

'We're keeping our promise to cut energy bills and ease living costs'

Winter Fuel Payments don't legally need to be spent on energy or heating bills (Photo: Pexels)

You don’t have to spend Winter Fuel Payments on energy - smarter uses

Ofgem has confirmed a surprise 0.2% rise to the energy price cap from January 1, 2026 (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill is going up unexpectedly in January 2026

Many remote workers are looking for cheap ways to stay warm while working from home this winter (Photo: Pexels)

The warmest (and coldest) rooms for remote workers to save on heating

Remote workers could struggle to stay warm at home without increasing energy bills (Photo: Pexels)

Working 'like a cat' at home can keep you warm without raising bills

The UK faces icy weather this week, with snow possible in northern areas (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

You could be eligible for Cold Weather Payments as UK braces for snow

Energy bills are expected to fall by just 1% in January — around £22 a year (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill may fall by £22 in January - but rises loom in April

Funding to bring solar power energy to three Blackpool schools has been approved.

3 Blackpool schools set to benefit from cash grant to buy solar panels

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Tomato Energy has collapsed, affecting around 15,300 households and 8,400 business customers (Photo: Pexels)

British Gas to take on collapsed energy supplier - what to do next

Tomato Energy has collapsed, affecting around 15,300 households and 8,400 business customers (Photo: Pexels)

15,000 UK homes affected as energy company collapses - what to do next

I discovered my energy supplier was sitting on £70 of my money after months of overpaying (Photos: Getty Images/Alex Nelson)

I claimed back the £70 hiding in my energy account - and you can too

Pensioners will start receiving Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £300 from mid-November (Photo: Pexels)

Pension boost move keeps your Winter Fuel Payment safe from £35k+ tax

Ofgem says £240 million in unused energy credit is sitting in closed accounts (Photo: Pexels)

You could be owed part of £240m in unclaimed energy credit refunds

Ofgem plans to wipe up to £500 million in unpaid energy debt built up during the energy crisis (Photo: Pexels)

£500m in unpaid energy bills wiped - but your bill will rise by £5

If you’re counting the pennies, small savings can add up nicely

Save up to £1,200 this winter with these four simple money switches

Over 250,000 households in England and Wales are receiving letters confirming a £150 energy bill discount this week (Photo: Pexels)

£150 energy discount letters hitting doormats soon - how to claim

The fracking site at Preston New Road, The fracking site at Preston New Road, Freckleton

Miliband pledges fracking ban amid Lancashire tremor concerns

Many energy-saving tricks don’t require big renovations or expensive gadgets (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Cut energy bills with these 9 small hacks for a more efficient home

The energy price cap rose by 2% on 1 October, adding £35 a year to typical bills (Photos: Getty Images)

Higher energy bills as price cap rises – this one step can protect you

UK households could face a £100 rise in energy bills from April 2026 (Photos: Getty Images)

'UK's energy is getting pricier' - April rise may add £100 to bills

Margaret Gallagher, 77, poses in front of the open fireplace in her three roomed thatched cottage near the village of Belcoo, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, in 2019. Most payments for winter heating/fuel and cold weather support are automatic if you already receive a qualifying benefit (Photo: PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Millions of Brits to get extra cash this winter – eligibility guide

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