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Energy bills: Andy Burnham to cut VAT on electricity to help customers save £45 a yearNew Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced he will cut VAT on electricity bills in his ..

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Heating oil customers to receive compensation for cancelled ordersCustomers overcharged for heating oil at the beginning of the Middle East conflict will be ..

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Energy bills rise today for millions: here’s what to do about itThe July 2026 energy price cap comes into effect today. Find out if it affects you and wha ..

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First major British hydropower projects in 40 years get the go-aheadOfgem has announced the approval of proposals for three new hydroelectric power plants in ..

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What does the situation in the Middle East mean for my energy bills?You may be wondering how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is linked to energy price ..

Uswitch digivan warning about the price cap in Edinburgh

Uswitch warns energy customers that they have one week to avoid a £221 energy price hikeThe 13% energy price cap increase is fast approaching, with standard variable customers wa ..

New energy price cap to cause bills to jump by up to £200 a year [video]The July 2026 energy price cap has been raised by 13% and will cause monthly bills to rise ..

Richard Neudegg giving Uswitch customers price cap advice

UK energy bills confirmed to rise by 13% from JulyIt has been announced that the energy price cap will rise by 13% from £1.641 to £1,862.

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Energy price cap May 2026: How you can deal with the expected energy price cap increaseThe energy price cap will be announced on Wednesday 27 May and is widely expected to see a ..

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Energy price cap for May 2026 predicted to rise by around 13%With the assessment period for the May 2026 price cap now ended, what are the final predictions?

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Energy price cap May 2026: Could revised average energy consumption mean a lower price cap?With the energy price cap widely expected to see a significant increase in July, there is ..

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Energy price cap May 2026: should you fix your energy deal?With the May 2026 price cap predicted to increase, should customers be looking to fix thei ..