Latest energy news: price rises and cost saving updates

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Energy debt rises to an eight-year high, Uswitch research findsEnergy debt has risen to an eight-year high, with £780 million owed across the UK, Uswitch ..

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Energy price cap comes into effect today: here’s what it means for your billsFind out everything you need to know about the price cap rise on 1 October, including what ..

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Uswitch offers customers 25 hours of free electricity in NovemberFind out how to get free electricity from Uswitch this November using your smart meter.

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Energy price cap: what you need to know before 1 OctoberFind out everything you need to know about the price cap rise on 1 October, including what ..

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New energy bills explained: households to see costs increase to £1,755 from 1 OctoberThe energy price cap for October 2025 has been announced as a small rise - find out what i ..

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Standing charges: Ofgem considers requiring suppliers to offer lower standing charge tariffsSuppliers may be required to offer one low standing charge tariff to customers under Ofgem ..

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One million UK households behind on their energy billsA new report has found that a million UK households are behind on their gas and electricit ..

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July 2025 energy price cap comes into effect with 7% dropThe July 2025 price cap comes into effect find out what it means for you

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Warm Home Discount to be offered to more people this winterThe government has unveiled plans to provide the Warm Home Discount to millions more UK ho ..

Energy customers report increase in value for money in 2025 Uswitch Energy AwardsFind out who won in the 2025 Uswitch Energy Awards, and what it shows about customer satisfaction.

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Winter Fuel Payment U-turn will see 7.5 million pensioners regain eligibilityWinter Fuel Payment U-turn will see 7.5 million pensioners regain eligibility

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300,000 homes at risk from imminent RTS electricity meter switch-off300,000 homes could be left without working electricity when the Radio Teleswitch Service ..