No Shortcut to Lower Energy Bills, Minister Warns
Energy minister confirms significant bill reductions will take time as infrastructure costs rise. Discover why UK households face prolonged high costs despite falling wholesale prices.
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No Shortcut to Lower Energy Bills, Minister Warns
Energy minister confirms households face prolonged high bills as renewable transition costs mount. No quick fix available despite falling wholesale gas prices.
Warm Banks Return as UK Faces Winter Energy Crisis
As Arctic temperatures hit the UK and energy bills rise, thousands seek refuge in community warm spaces. Share your experience with the warm bank phenomenon.
4-Minute Shower Rule Saves £60 on Energy Bills
UK households can save £60 a year by limiting showers to four minutes. This simple change also conserves thousands of litres of water. Discover more energy-saving tips.
Cat-Inspired Tip to Stay Warm Working From Home
As the UK faces a severe cold snap, discover a simple, cat-like trick to stay warm while working from home without increasing your energy bills. Stay cosy and save money.
Smart heating tips to save money and stay warm
Expert-backed strategies including smart thermostats, radiator tricks and boiler settings that can save UK households over £90 annually on energy bills while maintaining comfort.
Household goods built to last over 100 years
Discover the longest-surviving household goods, from vintage sewing machines to 1930s foot pumps, defying today's throwaway culture. Share your durable items!
Energy price cap to fall 1% in January before rising
Ofgem's energy price cap is predicted to fall by just £22 annually in January 2026 before a £75 rise in April. Discover why bills remain high despite wholesale price drops.
Energy price cap to fall in January before spring rise
Great Britain's energy price cap is forecast to drop to £1,733 in January before rising by £75 in April due to network costs. Discover what this means for your bills.
£2,500 Heat Pump Grants Expanded for UK Homes
The government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme now includes £2,500 grants for air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries, cutting installation costs for flats and small homes. Learn how to apply.
Who Will the Coalition Target Next Over Living Costs?
The UK government reveals its next targets in the cost of living crisis. Discover which groups face scrutiny and what support measures are planned for struggling households.
Council tax reform: Most to pay less, wealthiest more
A new proposal could cut council tax for 80% of UK households, saving around £45 a year, while doubling bills for the most expensive properties. Discover the fairer system.
Josh Allen's record six touchdowns lead Bills to win
Josh Allen made NFL history with six touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills secured a wild win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Read the full NFL week 11 roundup.
NFL Week 10: Steelers Beat Bengals, Bills Top Buccaneers
Thrilling NFL Week 10 action saw Steelers narrowly defeat Bengals while Bills dominated Buccaneers. Get all the key highlights and analysis from Sunday's games.
The Truth Behind Rising UK Energy Bills
Discover why fossil fuel prices, not renewables, are driving up UK electricity costs. Learn how Britain compares internationally and what really affects your energy bills.
UK Watchdogs Must Act on Rip-Off Bills
New report reveals how complex contracts and poor regulation in services from mobiles to insurance are fuelling inflation and shortchanging UK consumers. Calls for stronger watchdog action.
Leicester has UK's lowest disposable household income
Leicester ranks bottom in UK for disposable income as cost of living crisis deepens. Will the budget bring relief to struggling families?
Coalition's net zero claims fact-checked
Experts dispute Coalition claims linking net zero targets to power bill increases. Analysis reveals the true drivers behind energy costs and climate policy realities.
Martin Lewis' 4pm curtain rule saves money
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals his rigorous 4pm curtain strategy to retain warmth and reduce energy costs this winter. Learn how to implement this simple cost-cutting tip.
Labour's green subsidy cuts risk higher energy bills
Government plans to scale back heat pump and insulation subsidies could leave households facing permanently expensive energy bills, undermining long-term cost savings.
Heat pump subsidies cut in Reeves budget energy plan
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to restrict heat pump subsidies to benefit claimants only, aiming to lower energy bills amid cost of living concerns driving voters to Reform UK.
7 Popular 70s & 80s Wedding Gifts You Might Own
Take a nostalgic trip through the most sought-after wedding presents from the 1970s and 80s. Discover which retro gems you might still have tucked away in your home today.
London's Energy Advice Bar: Save Bills with Cocktails
Watts on the Rocks opens in Battersea offering free energy advice with cocktails. E.ON Next's pop-up helps Brits understand tariffs and save money. Open November 18-19.
UK Grid Upgrade Costs Threaten Consumer Bills
SSE's £33bn grid investment fuels shareholder gains while households and SMEs face potential 70% network charge increases. Discover the affordability crisis.
Three Quarters of Brits Pessimistic About UK Future
New polling reveals 76% of Britons believe the UK is heading in the wrong direction amid economic concerns. Discover what's driving this pessimism ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Financial education could boost UK incomes by £16bn
Teaching financial literacy in schools could boost UK household incomes by £16bn annually while rebuilding trust in financial institutions among younger generations.
Neighbour's poor insulation pushing up your energy bills
Groundbreaking research reveals how heat loss from neighbouring properties is driving up energy costs for entire streets, with poorly insulated homes creating a 'domino effect' of higher bills.
Reeves' Budget: Tax Cuts to Ease Living Costs?
As living costs continue to squeeze household budgets, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to deliver meaningful income tax relief in her upcoming budget announcement.
RBA: Inflation to rise faster than wages in 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia predicts inflation will accelerate faster than wages in 2025, threatening living standards and economic stability. Experts question if the central bank's modelling is too pessimistic.
Tomato Energy Collapses - Ofgem Steps In
Another UK energy supplier enters administration, leaving customers protected under Ofgem's safety net. Here's what affected households need to know about switching and payments.
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