energy bills
Energy UK urges government action as households face soaring winter energy bills
Energy UK is calling for immediate government action as escalating Middle East conflicts drive wholesale fuel prices to punishing levels this winter.
US Embassy issues UK security alert over suspected RAF Fairford terror plot
The US Embassy has issued a security warning for American citizens in the UK following a suspected terror plot targeting RAF Fairford. Meanwhile, forecasters warn that household energy bills could rise to £1,999.
Andy Burnham unveils Great British Grid plan to lower energy bills
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the Great British Grid initiative at the Labour party conference to overhaul electricity infrastructure and tackle rising consumer bills.
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England
Newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched his administration with a pledge to end rough sleeping in England, backed by a £340m funding package.
UK chancellor urged by 120 groups to remove green levies from energy bills
A coalition of more than 120 organisations has petitioned the UK government to remove policy levies from utility accounts to ease cost-of-living pressures.
UK households near new pylons to receive up to £2,500 off electricity bills
Thousands of households near new or upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure are set to receive financial relief through a government scheme.
Burnham’s electricity VAT cut wins East Lancashire MPs’ support
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is removing VAT from domestic electricity bills to provide immediate cost-of-living relief, funded by scrapping the Digital ID scheme.
Andy Burnham mulls energy bill reforms to save households £130 a year
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a fundamental overhaul of the UK energy market, including removing policy levies to cut household bills.
UK energy bills to rise 13 percent as Ofgem price cap hits 1,862 pounds
A new Ofgem price cap has pushed typical annual energy bills to £1,862, driven by a 24% rise in gas unit rates. We outline the cost impact and steps for consumers to manage their household budgets.