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Research suggests Ashfield residents are paying hundreds of extra in charges on their energy bills. Photo: Other

Households paying hundreds of pounds extra in energy bill charges

Doreen Thompson adjusts her thermostat at her home as she limits her use of heating to keep up with her increasing energy bills, at her home in south London.

Ofgem chief’s warning energy bills could be ‘even higher’ this winter

Millions are set to see a rise in energy prices this winter, comapred to last

Energy bills set to rise for millions this winter despite price fall

Ofgem has announced when it will reveal the new energy price cap

Revealed: Day you will learn whether energy bills will go up or down

Here are eight important money changes coming in August 2023.

8 money changes coming in August 2023 including Ofgem price cap

July money changes you need to be aware of - including energy bills and cost of living payment

Key money changes in July you need to be aware of

A smart meter displaying electricity usage is seen in a domestic property in south London. Photo for illustrative purposes.

Octopus relaunches popular tariff that could help save energy cash

People in England, Scotland and Wales are set to see a significant drop in their energy bills in July after Ofgem slashed the energy price cap.

Ofgem energy price cap cut - exact date bills will drop

Martin Lewis has issued an important warning about energy prices. The consumer champion claims despite record-high energy costs being forecast to fall this summer, households aren’t set to feel “any real benefit”.

Martin Lewis’s ‘monumental’ warning on energy prices and bills

Energy bills will finally start falling this summer, experts are predicting.

Energy bills finally set to start falling - what you need to know

Campaigners have hit out at tougher rules over which homes can be forced to have a prepayment energy meter fitted amid the cost of living crisis.

Fury as energy prepayment meter force-fittings given green light again

Campaigners have hit out at tougher rules over which homes can be forced to have a prepayment energy meter fitted, with some calling for a total ban.

Ofgem’s new rules ban energy supplies from forcibly installing pre-payment meters into the homes of some customers

Energy firms banned from installing forced metres to over 85’s

Prepayent meter

Ofgem orders energy firms to pay compensation over prepayment metres

Energy secretary Grant Shapps is set to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show

Energy secretary Grant Shapps to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show

Energy bills warning as households set to pay £3,000 on average from April

Energy firms set to warn customers of bill increase from April

Martin Lewis predicts Rishi Sunak will cancel April’s energy price increase

Martin Lewis predicts Rishi Sunak will cancel energy bill increase

Ofgem announced the details on Monday.

Ofgem sets new price cap of £3,280

Energy bills are set to rise by 20% later this year despite fall in price cap

Energy bills to rise by 20% later this year despite fall in price cap

Log burners that release too much smoke could land English households a £300 fine and lead to a criminal record.

What are the new log burner rules which could lead to a £300 fine?

Energy regulator Ofgem has advised energy companies to suspend forced prepayment meter installations.

Ofgem tells energy companies to suspend prepayment meter installations

The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.

Six major money changes coming in February

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Octopus Energy announces Bulb takeover: Everything you need to know

Nearly half of households say their energy bill will be their biggest outgoing i...

Energy Price Guarantee ‘softens the blow’ of rising EV charging costs

Choosing between eating and heating is set to become a reality for many people as bills rocket (Photo by SUSANNAH IRELAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Warning Hucknall and Bulwell people 'will die' as cost of living crisis bites

There are many tips to save money and use less energy (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Save money and use less energy at home with simple top tips

Many people fear households will have to choose between eating and heating this winter

City council outlines help available to people struggling to pay energy bills
In the wake of Ofgem raising the energy price cap today by 80 per cent to £3,549 for the average UK household from October, Nottingham City Council has announced a range of support is available for residents struggling to pay bills.

Energy price cap: Average household energy bill to rise to £3,549

Martin Lewis issues bleak price cap update

Martin Lewis said energy bills could hit an eye-watering £3,300 on average this winter (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis shares urgent advice as energy bills set to soar in October

Martin Lewis shares ‘bleak’ outlook as energy bills to rise in October

Martin Lewis is warning millions of households to brace for a “very bleak winter” (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis warns energy bills could rise by £1,000 in October

Western Power Distribution has vowed to send none of its waste to landfill by 2028. Photo: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

Hucknall and Bulwell power supplier promises 'no waste to landfill by 2028’

Martin Lewis issued urgent advise to British Gas and E.On customers (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to British Gas and E.On customers (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis and his MoneySavingExpert team have complied a cost of living guide to help people survive the rising costs (Getty Images)

Martin Lewis shares washing machine and hot drinks tips to help people save mone...

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis explains how energy price cap works and how bills may rise above it

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis explains 3 things to do before the energy price cap rises on Friday

Better insulation means you won’t need to reach for the thermostat as often (image: Adobe)

7 ways to save on gas and electric ahead of Ofgem energy price cap rise

Which? research reveals how you could save over £3000 on your energy bills over 10 years (Photo: Shutterstock)

The crucial thing households should do on 31 March to avoid higher energy bills

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Martin Lewis shares three tips to save money before energy bill hike in April

Martin Lewis advised households on a low income to check what benefits they may be entitled to (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis’ important tip for all households earning less than £30k

The National Minimum Wage will rise from April adding an extra 82p to hourly pay (Getty Images)

The National Minimum Wage is changing from April 1 - how it will impact you

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

These are the 3 urgent tips from Martin Lewis to help with rising energy bills

The price of a first class stamp will rise by 10p from 4 April (Photo: Getty Images)

Royal Mail is hiking the cost of first and second class stamps from April

Martin Lewis has issued advice to E.on customers (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues important advice to E.on customers to save on energy bills

A third of Brits fear they won’t be able to afford their current lifestyle if th...

Warning to millions of households as Smart Meter changes could see 'surge in pricing' (Photo: Shutterstock)

Warning to millions of households as Smart Meter changes could see 'surge in pri...

Nottingham City Council has outlined several avenues of support residents in areas like Bulwell can get to combat rising energy costs

Support available to city council residents to combat rising energy prices

Mr Spencer said the measures announced by the Chancellor would benefit many households across the UK

Hucknall MP welcomes Government action on energy prices and cost of living

Customers can apply for a grant between £50 and £500 to help with energy bills (Photo: Getty Images)

Octopus Energy offering customers up to £500 to help with energy bills

Martin Lewis has warned that energy bills could rise by 50% in April (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis gives his energy bill advice as he warns of ‘unaffordable’ price hi...

Martin Lewis is urging the government to intervene now to avoid a crisis in the energy market (Photo: ITV)

Rising energy bills could lead to ‘eat or heat’ dilema for households

The UK is braced for more high winds just days after Storm Arwen hit (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Storm Barra lashes UK with snow and strong winds

Bulb Energy collapses into administration - what it means for the supplier’s 1.7...