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Latest energy news: price rises and cost saving updates
Latest energy news: price rises and cost saving updates
Find all the latest energy news affecting UK customers here. Stay on top of price rises, potential savings and more with our collection of gas and electricity-focused articles.
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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 ..
UK energy bills confirmed to rise by 13% from July
It has been announced that the energy price cap will rise by 13% from £1.641 to £1,862.
Energy price cap May 2026: How you can deal with the expected energy price cap increase
The energy price cap will be announced on Wednesday 27 May and is widely expected to see a ..
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?
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
How will the new price cap affect your energy bills in July? [video]
The new price cap will be announced next week, with energy bills set to rise in July. Here ..
E.ON looks to acquire OVO and become one of the largest energy suppliers in the UK
Two of the largest energy suppliers are planning to merge, but how will this affect consumers?
Free electricity: Uswitch offers eight free hours of electricity over the early May bank holiday
Find out how to get free electricity from Uswitch this May using your smart meter.
Uswitch and Ed Miliband: video and transcript
Watch and read the full conversation between Richard Neudegg, Uswitch Director of Regulati ..
Government determined to “fight people’s corner” on energy, Miliband tells Uswitch
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero sits down with Uswitch to discuss ..
February 2026 price cap sees bills fall: Uswitch expert view
With the first price cap announcement of 2026 completed, Uswitch’s experts have been analy ..
Energy bills to fall with Ofgem's February 2026 price cap set at £1,641
Ofgem has announced the first price cap of the year, with bills set to fall by 7% for the ..
Energy bills DROPPING in April 2026. What you need to know [video]
The energy price cap is falling this April, but what does that mean for you? Don't be foo ..
February 2026 energy price cap to be announced this week - here’s what to expect
What should customers expect from the first price cap of 2026? From rates to dates, here a ..
Energy price cap February 2026: what are the final predictions?
The final predictions for the first price cap for 2026 are in. How much can customers expect to pay?
February 2026 energy price cap: how much is it likely to be?
The first price cap for 2026 is due to be announced by 25 February, and will come into eff ..
February 2026 energy price cap: what we know so far
The first energy price cap of 2026 is nearly here. What do we know about it so far?
Energy price cap: January 2026 cap to increase to £1,758
The final energy price cap of the year is nearly here - but will it cut your energy bills ..
Energy price cap: Uswitch reaction video
The final energy price cap of the year is nearly here - here's Uswitch's reaction?
Energy price cap: will this price cap cut your energy bills?
The final energy price cap of the year is nearly here - but will it cut your energy bills ..
Energy price cap forecast: what analysts expect for the November 2025 price cap
Energy price cap predictions change all the time - what are analysts expecting from the No ..
When will Ofgem announce the November 2025 next energy price cap?
The final price cap of 2025 will be announced by Ofgem, but when? And when will it come in ..
Energy debt rises to an eight-year high, Uswitch research finds
Energy debt has risen to an eight-year high, with £780 million owed across the UK, Uswitch ..
Energy price cap comes into effect today: here’s what it means for your bills
Find out everything you need to know about the price cap rise on 1 October, including what ..
Uswitch offers customers 25 hours of free electricity in November
Find out how to get free electricity from Uswitch this November using your smart meter.
Energy price cap: what you need to know before 1 October
Find out everything you need to know about the price cap rise on 1 October, including what ..
New energy bills explained: households to see costs increase to £1,755 from 1 October
The energy price cap for October 2025 has been announced as a small rise - find out what i ..
Standing charges: Ofgem considers requiring suppliers to offer lower standing charge tariffs
Suppliers may be required to offer one low standing charge tariff to customers under Ofgem ..
One million UK households behind on their energy bills
A new report has found that a million UK households are behind on their gas and electricit ..
July 2025 energy price cap comes into effect with 7% drop
The July 2025 price cap comes into effect find out what it means for you
Warm Home Discount to be offered to more people this winter
The 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 Awards
Find out who won in the 2025 Uswitch Energy Awards, and what it shows about customer satisfaction.
Winter Fuel Payment U-turn will see 7.5 million pensioners regain eligibility
Winter Fuel Payment U-turn will see 7.5 million pensioners regain eligibility
300,000 homes at risk from imminent RTS electricity meter switch-off
300,000 homes could be left without working electricity when the Radio Teleswitch Service ..
Energy price cap to drop to £1,720 in July 2025
Ofgem has announced that the new energy price cap will drop to £1,720 from July until Sept ..
Energy bill defaults reach historic highs, ONS data shows
More people than ever are defaulting on their energy bill payments, according to the ONS.
Energy price cap increases to £1,849: what can customers do?
The April 2025 price cap increase is now in effect. What can customers do to prevent highe ..
Energy price cap to increase by 6.4% to £1,849
Ofgem has announced that the new energy price cap will be set at £1,849 from April until July 2025.
Over nine million households urged to read energy meters before 1 April
In the run-up to the April energy price cap, households on variable tariffs without smart ..
Up to 170,000 homes to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades under the Warm Homes Plan
The government is today allocating £1.8 billion to local authorities to improve households ..
Energy customers living near new pylons could receive annual £250 discount on energy bills
As the government looks to speed up energy infrastructure upgrades, some customers could b ..
Ofgem launches consultation for launch of lower standing charge tariffs
Ofgem has announced the launch of a consultation for the potential launch of low (or no) s ..
April energy price cap may cost UK homes £2.8 billion more per year
The upcoming energy price cap could cost households on standard variable or default tariff ..
Landlords to be required to improve minimum EPC rating of homes by 2030
Private landlords will be obligated to improve the energy efficiency of their homes by 203 ..
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