Energy bills

Energy bills are rising again this winter, prompting a stark warning over fuel poverty, energy rationing and support for struggling households.

Energy bills warning as millions face ‘rationing’ heating this winter

Households near new pylons could get £2,500 off energy bills. See the full list of 43 projects and areas expected to qualify from 2027.

Households near new pylons could get £2,500 off energy bills. See the full list of 43 projects and areas expected to qualify from 2027.

Homes near new pylons could get £2,500 off energy bills - full list of areas revealed

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) meet with local business owners during a visit to The Hub cafe in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, as part of his tour of the UK.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner (left) meet with local business owners during a visit to The Hub cafe in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, as part of his tour of the UK.

Energy bill warning as Government urged to make major change this year

Ms Gilmour has described new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plan to remove VAT from domestic electricity as “tinkering

Ms Gilmour has described new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plan to remove VAT from domestic electricity as “tinkering

West Somerset MP says new PM's energy bill plans 'don't cut it'

Thousands of vulnerable households could receive free fans, blackout curtains and electricity bill support worth up to £100 under EDF's new £1million Heatwave Relief Pack scheme.

Thousands of vulnerable households could receive free fans, blackout curtains and electricity bill support worth up to £100 under EDF's new £1million Heatwave Relief Pack scheme.

Free fans, heatwave relief packs and energy bill credit in £1m giveaway scheme

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis reveals cheapest fixes available now as energy bills rise by 13 per cent

Energy bills are forecast to rise by 13% from July, but experts say three simple changes – including shorter showers and unplugging appliances – could save households up to £433 a year.

Energy bills are forecast to rise by 13% from July, but experts say three simple changes – including shorter showers and unplugging appliances – could save households up to £433 a year.

3 simple energy-saving tips to cut your bills by up to £433 before July's price hike

Mr Amos has thrown his support behind the party's proposed Essential Energy Guarantee

Mr Amos has thrown his support behind the party's proposed Essential Energy Guarantee

Cost of living crisis

Somerset MP backs energy savings plan as figures show thousands in fuel poverty

Gideon Amos: How the Lib Dems are fighting rising fuel costs

Somerset Council has been awarded £1 million to help residents lower their bills

Somerset Council has been awarded £1 million to help residents lower their bills

Somerset Council receives funding to help residents lower bills

Tiverton and Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour is backing the West Somerset tidal lagoon

Tiverton and Minehead MP Rachel Gilmour is backing the West Somerset tidal lagoon

Conservative Party

Somerset MP demands meeting with prime minister over tidal lagoon plans

Have you noticed the temperature really drop recently?

Have you noticed the temperature really drop recently?

UK households could save up to £90 off energy bills with 2-second trick

Standing charges could be cut by suppliers under new Ofgem plans

Standing charges could be cut by suppliers under new Ofgem plans

Energy bill standing charges could be cut by suppliers under new Ofgem plans

All means tested DWP benefits will now mean claimants are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

All means tested DWP benefits will now mean claimants are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

Somerset residents can claim £150 energy bill support this winter

Mr Amos previously worked on offshore wind generation projects before being elected as MP for Taunton and Wellington

Mr Amos previously worked on offshore wind generation projects before being elected as MP for Taunton and Wellington

Somerset MP backs Lib Dems' plan to slash energy bills by half

Energy suppliers were sitting on £3.3bn last year from the millions of customers whose accounts have built up credit

Energy suppliers were sitting on £3.3bn last year from the millions of customers whose accounts have built up credit

6 tips to save on energy bills and check how much your energy supplier owes you

Energy bills could fall in July after US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs caused a slump in global gas prices

Energy bills could fall in July after US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs caused a slump in global gas prices

Energy prices could fall from July, lowering bills for millions

Millions of Brits will see their gas and electricity bills rise by more than £100 from April 1 in a ‘serious blow to households’

Millions of Brits will see their gas and electricity bills rise by more than £100 from April 1 in a ‘serious blow to households’

Cost of living crisis

Expert reveals the exact date you should turn your heating off this month

Ms Dyke raised concerns about the devastating impact this will have on elderly residents across Somerset, many of whom are already struggling with the cost of living crisis and typically require more heating than urban areas

Ms Dyke raised concerns about the devastating impact this will have on elderly residents across Somerset, many of whom are already struggling with the cost of living crisis and typically require more heating than urban areas

Cost of living crisis

Somerset MP calls for urgent government action on energy price hike

Previous Liberal Democrat research showed that nine in 10 UK adults are worried about the cost of heating and have changed how they heat their homes this winter to keep bills lower

Previous Liberal Democrat research showed that nine in 10 UK adults are worried about the cost of heating and have changed how they heat their homes this winter to keep bills lower

Cost of living crisis

Somerset MP calls on government to scrap latest energy bill rise

Wellington Town Council building at 28 Fore Street seen through the thermal camera.

Wellington Town Council building at 28 Fore Street seen through the thermal camera.

Wellington residents can borrow thermal camera to cut heating bill

Paul Fox, South West regional manager, Money and Pensions Service

Paul Fox, South West regional manager, Money and Pensions Service

Paul Fox: How you can save money on energy bills this winter

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

4 cheap and easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills this winter

Ofgem urged people to make the most of any state benefits they are entitled to, which could help with paying energy bills

Ofgem urged people to make the most of any state benefits they are entitled to, which could help with paying energy bills

Cost of living crisis

Energy bill support available to you as Ofgem price cap rises £149 today

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland would see energy bills fall by £122 over the course of a year

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland would see energy bills fall by £122 over the course of a year

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills set to fall as Ofgem lowers price cap - how much you could save

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Experts top tip could save you £130 on your energy bills

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

Everything you need to know about your energy bills as price cap set to fall

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

Martin Lewis reveals the 'cheapest way to pay' for energy Ofgem price cap falls

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that

Expert shares 12 key ways to keep your heating bills down this winter

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Cost of living crisis

Households urged to act in the next 48 hours as energy bills set to fall

Households in South Somerset face heating bill shock.

Households in South Somerset face heating bill shock.

Cost of living crisis

Households in South Somerset face heating bill shock

Signify helps illuminate Somerset County Council with LED street lighting. Image Credits: Signify

Signify helps illuminate Somerset County Council with LED street lighting. Image Credits: Signify

Biomass energy plant development

Signify helps illuminate Somerset County Council with LED street lighting

Households in Somerset West and Taunton could be paying nearly twice as much to fuel their home this winter, figures suggest.

Households in Somerset West and Taunton could be paying nearly twice as much to fuel their home this winter, figures suggest.

Households are paying nearly twice as much to fuel homes this winter, data suggests

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

Cost of living crisis

How and when to apply for £150 Warm Home Discount Scheme this winter

The National Grid has warned planned blackouts could hit the UK between 4pm and 7pm this winter

The National Grid has warned planned blackouts could hit the UK between 4pm and 7pm this winter

BBC prepares 'secret plan' for potential 4pm to 7pm blackouts this winter

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the UK this week

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the UK this week

Cost of living crisis

UK homes could face 4pm to 7pm blackouts this winter, National Grid chief warns

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

Cost of living crisis

£900 Winter Fuel Payment - who is eligible and payment dates from November

Martin Lewis issues energy bills price hike warning to anyone who pays by direct debit. (PA)

Martin Lewis issues energy bills price hike warning to anyone who pays by direct debit. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis shares warning to anyone who pays energy bills by direct debit

Warning to anyone who pays a monthly energy bill ahead of £3,500 price hike

Warning to anyone who pays a monthly energy bill ahead of £3,500 price hike

Cost of living crisis

Warning to anyone who pays a monthly energy bill ahead of £3,500 price hike

UK schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise. (PA)

UK schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise. (PA)

Department for Education

Schools considering three-day weeks from September ahead of teacher pay rise

500,000 UK renters could miss out on £400 energy payment - are you affected?

500,000 UK renters could miss out on £400 energy payment - are you affected?

Cost of living crisis

500,000 UK renters could miss out on £400 energy payment - are you affected?

Martin Lewis issues two-month warning to UK households amid 'horrendous' energy price hike

Martin Lewis issues two-month warning to UK households amid 'horrendous' energy price hike

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis urges every household to do one thing ahead of 'horrendous' winter

Cost of living crisis

8 of the cheapest heated airers to help you save on your energy bills