Energy crisis

Ovo Energy and Good Energy will pay compensation to around 18,000 households after Ofgem found customers had been overcharged

Two major energy suppliers ordered to give thousands of customers up to £180 refund

Ofgem said suppliers have signed up to a new code of practice

Ofgem said suppliers have signed up to a new code of practice

Cost of living crisis

Ofgem introduces new tougher rules on prepayment meters including a ban

Government test 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply fears

Government test 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply fears

Government tests 'emergency blackout plan' to last seven days amid supply fears

The Campaign for Real Ale warned that blackouts could lead to a “tremendous loss of stock” for pubs and brewers

The Campaign for Real Ale warned that blackouts could lead to a “tremendous loss of stock” for pubs and brewers

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

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Warning beer shortages could hit UK pubs this winter

Independent business owners in Newport have spoken about the cost of living crisis and supporting local.

Independent business owners in Newport have spoken about the cost of living crisis and supporting local.

Back Our Businesses

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'The lifeblood of our city': How independent traders are coping with cost of living crisis

Kevin Ward of Newport Now BID, which is part of the #BusinessSOS campaign.

Kevin Ward of Newport Now BID, which is part of the #BusinessSOS campaign.

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'Days to save the high street': Business leaders warn of closures and job losses

Octopus Energy plans to offer bespoke advice to its customers on cutting energy bills (PA)

Octopus Energy plans to offer bespoke advice to its customers on cutting energy bills (PA)

Energy firm to visit 500,000 homes this winter to advise on cutting energy bills

Those who claim Universal Credit, income-related ESA and JSA, Income Support, and Pension Credit started to receive this cash in July (PA)

Those who claim Universal Credit, income-related ESA and JSA, Income Support, and Pension Credit started to receive this cash in July (PA)

Cost of living crisis

1.1 million households to receive £326 cost of living payment today

Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future (PA)

Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future (PA)

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UK pubs warn of mass closures 'within months' amid rapidly increasing energy bills

Energy bills could rise by an average of almost £1,000 for households that are most at-risk of financial hardship after price rises.

Energy bills could rise by an average of almost £1,000 for households that are most at-risk of financial hardship after price rises.

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Most at-risk homes face annual energy price rises of almost £1,000 in October

Martin Lewis says 'lives will be lost this winter' as energy prices rise (PA)

Martin Lewis says 'lives will be lost this winter' as energy prices rise (PA)

Martin Lewis says 'lives will be lost this winter' as energy prices rise

What is the energy price cap and will I pay more? (PA)

What is the energy price cap and will I pay more? (PA)

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What is the energy price cap and will I pay more?

Energy bosses will be asked to submit a breakdown of expected profits and payouts as well as investment plans for the next three years (PA)

Energy bosses will be asked to submit a breakdown of expected profits and payouts as well as investment plans for the next three years (PA)

Crisis talks between energy bosses and Chancellor as bills set to soar further

Annual household energy bills are set to rise further in October when the price cap goes up, having already risen by more than 50% in April (PA)

Annual household energy bills are set to rise further in October when the price cap goes up, having already risen by more than 50% in April (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis says calls for a 'consumer strike' on energy prices are growing

It will cost households a combined £2.7 billion to cover the transfer of 2.4 million customers to a new supplier (PA)

It will cost households a combined £2.7 billion to cover the transfer of 2.4 million customers to a new supplier (PA)

Household bills to see further rise to cover for 28 energy suppliers going bust

Currently, it is £1,971 – already a record which beat the previous high by 54% (PA)

Currently, it is £1,971 – already a record which beat the previous high by 54% (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Energy price cap expected to rise by £1,000 to new record highs

Ofgem told MPs their constituents can expect further rises later this year. (PA)

Ofgem told MPs their constituents can expect further rises later this year. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Seven top tips to save money on your energy bills

Universal Credit uplift will not be brought back despite increased cost of living (PA)

Universal Credit uplift will not be brought back despite increased cost of living (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit uplift will not be brought back despite increased cost of living

Royal Mail announces price hike as it offsets raising inflation (PA)

Royal Mail announces price hike as it offsets raising inflation (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Royal Mail issues delivery price hike warning to Brits - prices for 2022

Video footage shows the devices – some for sale on eBay – exploding, risking fire and electric shock, Electrical Safety First said. (PA)

Video footage shows the devices – some for sale on eBay – exploding, risking fire and electric shock, Electrical Safety First said. (PA)

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Warning over 'highly dangerous' energy saving device as cost of living crisis hits

How to save money on energy bills: Experts reveal 7 top tips. (PA)

How to save money on energy bills: Experts reveal 7 top tips. (PA)

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Experts reveal 7 top tips to save money on your energy bills

The Government are looking for energy alternatives as they plan to move away from Russian oil (PA/Canva)

The Government are looking for energy alternatives as they plan to move away from Russian oil (PA/Canva)

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This is how Boris Johnson plans to 'take back control' of rising energy costs

With plans for nuclear power expansion, how many nuclear power plants already exist in the UK? (Canva)

With plans for nuclear power expansion, how many nuclear power plants already exist in the UK? (Canva)

How many nuclear power plants are there in the UK?

Heating experts have settled the debate on the perfect thermostat temperature – find out if yours is set too high. Picture: PA

Heating experts have settled the debate on the perfect thermostat temperature – find out if yours is set too high. Picture: PA

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Here’s what experts say is the perfect thermostat temperature

Martin Lewis has urged customers not to worry if they were unable to submit a meter reading yesterday. Picture: PA

Martin Lewis has urged customers not to worry if they were unable to submit a meter reading yesterday. Picture: PA

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis offers advice to people unable to submit meter reading

A piece of advice has been given to give a meter reading ahead of the energy price cap rise on Friday (PA)

A piece of advice has been given to give a meter reading ahead of the energy price cap rise on Friday (PA)

How to take a meter reading ahead of the energy price cap rise

The Swansea solar farm is the UK's first to be owned by a hospital. (Picture: Welsh Government)

The Swansea solar farm is the UK's first to be owned by a hospital. (Picture: Welsh Government)

Solar farm powers South Wales hospital for 50 hours without back-up in UK first

Martin Lewis helps woman save £500 on water bill - how you could too

Martin Lewis helps woman save £500 on water bill - how you could too

Martin Lewis helps woman save £500 on water bill - how you could too

Cheaper energy bills: Which? reveals how to save more than £3,000. (PA)

Cheaper energy bills: Which? reveals how to save more than £3,000. (PA)

How you can save more than £3,000 on your energy bills

Ofgem smart meter surge pricing: UK households face Uber-style energy charges. (PA)

Ofgem smart meter surge pricing: UK households face Uber-style energy charges. (PA)

Millions face Uber-style surge pricing on energy bills amid smart meter change

It was announced that people in council tax bands A to D will received a £150 rebate (PA)

It was announced that people in council tax bands A to D will received a £150 rebate (PA)

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How your council tax band is calculated - are you eligible for £150 rebate?

Martin Lewis shares advice on rising energy bills after 'crunching the numbers'

Martin Lewis shares advice on rising energy bills after 'crunching the numbers'

Martin Lewis shares advice on rising energy bills after 'crunching the numbers'

This is how much your energy bills will rise amid Ofgem price cap announcement

This is how much your energy bills will rise amid Ofgem price cap announcement

This is how much your energy bills will rise amid Ofgem price cap announcement

Rishi Sunak announces £350 support amid £693 Ofgem energy price cap increase. (PA)

Rishi Sunak announces £350 support amid £693 Ofgem energy price cap increase. (PA)

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Rishi Sunak pledges £350 support amid energy price hike - how you'll pay it back

Should I fix energy prices now? Fixed rate vs variable rate tariffs. (PA)

Should I fix energy prices now? Fixed rate vs variable rate tariffs. (PA)

Should I fix energy prices now? Fixed rate vs variable rate tariffs explained

Energy price cap increase: Martin Lewis issues latest advice amid £1,971 price hike. (PA)

Energy price cap increase: Martin Lewis issues latest advice amid £1,971 price hike. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis issues latest advice with UK households facing £1,971 price hike

Octopus Energy offering customers up to £500 to help with energy bills. (PA)

Octopus Energy offering customers up to £500 to help with energy bills. (PA)

Octopus Energy customers can claim up to £500 to help with energy bills

UK households warned they face £600 price hike on energy bills. (PA)

UK households warned they face £600 price hike on energy bills. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

UK households warned they could face £600 price hike on energy bills

British Gas could pay up to £750 off energy bills for UK households - how to apply. (PA)

British Gas could pay up to £750 off energy bills for UK households - how to apply. (PA)

UK household can get up to £750 off energy bill debt - how you can apply

Cost of living UK: Full list of Government support available amid rising energy bills. (PA)

Cost of living UK: Full list of Government support available amid rising energy bills. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Government support available to you as cost of living crisis worsens

Octopus Energy tip is saving people £100 per month on energy bills. (PA)

Octopus Energy tip is saving people £100 per month on energy bills. (PA)

Cost of living crisis

Boiler trick could save you £100 per month on bills amid UK energy crisis

Fuel poverty. Thousands of households affected in Gwent. Original pictures: PA Wire

Fuel poverty. Thousands of households affected in Gwent. Original pictures: PA Wire

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Thousands in 'fuel poverty' in Gwent as cost of living soars

Energy suppliers had been paying 54p per therm of gas at the beginning of the year but it peaked at £4.50 juts before Christmas. Those price rises will hit consumers in 2022. Photo: PA

Energy suppliers had been paying 54p per therm of gas at the beginning of the year but it peaked at £4.50 juts before Christmas. Those price rises will hit consumers in 2022. Photo: PA

Price rises that overwhelmed energy suppliers to hit consumers in 2022

A gas cooker (PA)

A gas cooker (PA)

Bulb placed into special administration: what to do if your supplier goes bust