Will energy prices go down in 2023?
Will energy prices go down in 2023?
Ofgem’s price cap is now predicted to fall below £2,000, based on average typical use, from July, for the first time since 2022. We have all the detai…
21 Mar 2023
Fuel duty frozen by another year and 5p cut extended - how to save on fuel costs
Fuel duty frozen by another year and 5p cut extended - how to save on fuel costs
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt extended the fuel duty freeze and extended the 5p-per-litre cut until March 2024. We look at how you can save on fuel.
15 Mar 2023
Two boiler tricks to slash hundreds off your energy bill
Two boiler tricks to slash hundreds off your energy bill
As temperatures drop, you may have tried a few tricks to help keep energy bills low, but could these two boiler tricks slash hundreds off your costs?
23 Jan 2023
Is it cheaper to leave the heating on low all day?
Is it cheaper to leave the heating on low all day?
The weather is getting colder and energy bills are rising, but is it really cheaper to leave the heating on low all day or should you only turn it on …
23 Dec 2022
How much does it cost to run a dishwasher?
How much does it cost to run a dishwasher?
We look into how much it costs to run a dishwasher and what you can do to reduce your energy bill.
19 Dec 2022
Heated airer vs tumble dryer – which is cheaper?
Heated airer vs tumble dryer – which is cheaper?
What is the most cost effective way to dry your clothes – a heated airer or a tumble dryer? We compare the costs.
5 Dec 2022
13 ways to save on your energy bill
13 ways to save on your energy bill
As the weather gets colder and bills rise, we outline 13 ways you can save on your energy bills.
29 Nov 2022
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Solar panels vs heat pumps
Solar panels vs heat pumps
If you’re looking to decarbonise your home and save money on your energy bills, you may want to consider investing in solar panels or a heat pump – or…
29 Nov 2022
Radiator vs electric heater – which is cheaper?
Radiator vs electric heater – which is cheaper?
We compare the costs, pros and cons of radiators and electric heaters and see which one will help keep your energy bill as low as possible.
28 Nov 2022
New insulation funding scheme: £1bn cash boost for UK’s least efficient homes
New insulation funding scheme: £1bn cash boost for UK’s least efficient homes
The government has announced it will spend an extra £1bn to insulate homes that have a low energy efficiency rating.
28 Nov 2022
Autumn Statement: Energy Price Guarantee extended – but will not be as generous
Autumn Statement: Energy Price Guarantee extended – but will not be as generous
Hunt will extend the Energy Price Guarantee, which was due to end in April 2023. But, the support will be significantly lower. Here’s everything you n…
17 Nov 2022
Is electricity cheaper at night?
Is electricity cheaper at night?
If you have an Economy 7 meter you could cut your bills by running appliances while you sleep, as they make electricity cheaper at night. But there ar…
21 Oct 2022
Fuel prices could rise again as Opec cuts production
Fuel prices could rise again as Opec cuts production
Major oil-producing countries have decided to cut oil production by two million barrels per day – could this mean higher fuel prices?
7 Oct 2022
What is the £400 energy grant and how will it be paid?
What is the £400 energy grant and how will it be paid?
The government’s £400 energy grant is a discount applied to domestic energy bills in England, Scotland and Wales, with similar support for those in No…
7 Oct 2022
There’s still time to submit your energy meter reading to avoid a higher charge
There’s still time to submit your energy meter reading to avoid a higher charge
You need to submit your gas and electricity readings as soon as possible to avoid overpaying after the October energy price increase.
6 Oct 2022
Energy Price Guarantee: Liz Truss’s gigantic state handout
Energy Price Guarantee: Liz Truss’s gigantic state handout
The PM railed against government-funded largesse on the campaign trail. Now she is introducing energy price guarantees that will cost more than furlou…
20 Sep 2022
The fallout from Europe’s energy crisis
The fallout from Europe’s energy crisis
The soaring price of gas could see the EU impose a cap on the price of electricity generated by nuclear and renewables, while signs of strain appear i…
14 Sep 2022
The latest news on the energy price cap
The latest news on the energy price cap
The government is to bring in an “Energy Price Guarantee” to help householders with their energy costs, plus a huge package of support for businesses.…
13 Sep 2022
Energy bill help for small businesses
Energy bill help for small businesses
It's not just households struggling with soaring energy bills. Small business are too. But, says David Prosser, there are several ways to help mitigat…
7 Sep 2022
The companies that could benefit from Russia’s gas war
The companies that could benefit from Russia’s gas war
It’s hard to be an investor right now, but some companies have brighter prospects than others.
5 Sep 2022
Ignore the doomsayers - energy prices could fall next year
Ignore the doomsayers - energy prices could fall next year
Forecasts suggest the energy prices will continue to spiral, but these projections could turn out to be a lot of hot air.
30 Aug 2022
Why is the petrol price falling, and will it rise again?
Why is the petrol price falling, and will it rise again?
Petrol prices are easing, but it’s not all good news, and it might not last, says Saloni Sardana. Here's why.
19 Aug 2022