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Doreen Thompson adjusts her thermostat at her home as she limits her use of heating to keep up with her increasing energy bills, at her home in south London.

Ofgem chief’s warning energy bills could be ‘even higher’ this winter Sophie Wills

Millions are set to see a rise in energy prices this winter, comapred to last

Energy bills set to rise for millions this winter despite price fall Sam Johnson

Ofgem has announced when it will reveal the new energy price cap

Revealed: Day you will learn whether energy bills will go up or down Sam Johnson

Here are eight important money changes coming in August 2023.

8 money changes coming in August 2023 including Ofgem price cap Sophie Wills

July money changes you need to be aware of - including energy bills and cost of living payment

Key money changes in July you need to be aware of Will Millar

A smart meter displaying electricity usage is seen in a domestic property in south London.  Photo for illustrative purposes.

Octopus relaunches popular tariff that could help save energy cash Sophie Wills

People in England, Scotland and Wales are set to see a significant drop in their energy bills in July after Ofgem slashed the energy price cap.

Ofgem energy price cap cut - exact date bills will drop

Martin Lewis has issued an important warning about energy prices. The consumer champion claims despite record-high energy costs being forecast to fall this summer, households aren’t set to feel “any real benefit”.

Martin Lewis’s ‘monumental’ warning on energy prices and bills Sophie Wills

Energy bills will finally start falling this summer, experts are predicting.

Energy bills finally set to start falling - what you need to know Sophie Wills

 Campaigners have hit out at tougher rules over which homes can be forced to have a prepayment energy meter fitted amid the cost of living crisis.

Fury as energy prepayment meter force-fittings given green light again Sophie Wills

Ofgem’s new rules ban energy supplies from forcibly installing pre-payment meters into the homes of some customers

Energy firms banned from installing forced metres to over 85’s Chelsie Sewell

Prepayent meter

Ofgem orders energy firms to pay compensation over prepayment metres Sam Johnson

Energy secretary Grant Shapps is set to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show

Energy secretary Grant Shapps to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show Sam Johnson

 Energy bills warning as households set to pay £3,000 on average from April

Energy firms set to warn customers of bill increase from April Rahmah Ghazali

Martin Lewis predicts Rishi Sunak will cancel April’s energy price increase

Martin Lewis predicts Rishi Sunak will cancel energy bill increase Sam Johnson

Ofgem announced the details on Monday.

Ofgem sets new price cap of £3,280

Energy bills are set to rise by 20% later this year despite fall in price cap

Energy bills to rise by 20% later this year despite fall in price cap Sam Johnson

Log burners that release too much smoke could land English households a £300 fine and lead to a criminal record.

What are the new log burner rules which could lead to a £300 fine? Dennis Morton

Energy regulator Ofgem has advised energy companies to suspend forced prepayment meter installations.

Ofgem tells energy companies to suspend prepayment meter installations Dennis Morton

The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.

Six major money changes coming in February Dennis Morton

Many households have family members who depend on life supporting medical equipment.

Health chiefs urge energy vulnerable residents to sign Neil Fatkin

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween Sophie Wills

Octopus Energy announces Bulb takeover: Everything you need to know Chelsie Sewell

Energy Price Guarantee ‘softens the blow’ of rising EV charging costs Matt Allan

Energy cost fears.

How much will energy bills rise in Sunderland? Andrew Dowdeswell

There are many tips to save money and use less energy (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Save money and use less energy at home with simple top tips Chris Page

Sharon Hodgson MP

Sunderland MPs condemn 'zombie Government' as energy bills are set to soar Kevin Clark

Ofgem confirmed an 80.06% rise in the energy price cap on Friday, August 26. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Furious calls for intervention over energy price cap rise Debra Fox

Energy price cap: Average household energy bill to rise to £3,549 Daniel Mcneil

Nearly half of households say their energy bill will be their biggest outgoing i...

File photo dated 03/02/22 of an online energy bill. Around one in eight people think energy bills will go down this winter, while most underestimate the massive price rises that are likely to come. New research from Uswitch found that families believe their household gas and electricity bills will go up by £487 from the start of October. Issue date: Tuesday August 16, 2022.

ENERGY PRICE CAP: Energy bills set to soar to £3,549 from October Georgina Cutler

Sunderland is energy bill 'hotspot'

One in four 'hardest hit' by energy costs Andrew Dowdeswell

Martin Lewis issues bleak price cap update Daniel Mcneil

Don't Pay protest: All you need to know about the energy bill cost of living campaign.  (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Don't Pay protest: All you need to know about the energy bill and cost of living... Jason Button

Martin Lewis said energy bills could hit an eye-watering £3,300 on average this winter (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis shares urgent advice as energy bills set to soar in October

Martin Lewis shares ‘bleak’ outlook as energy bills to rise in October Isabella Boneham

Martin Lewis is warning millions of households to brace for a “very bleak winter” (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis warns energy bills could rise by £1,000 in October Claire Schofield

Gloucester Avenue in Fulwell was closed due to structural damage caused  by Storm Arwen.

Northern Powergrid told to ‘up their game’ following Ofgem report Neil Fatkin

Martin Lewis issued urgent advise to British Gas and E.On customers (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to British Gas and E.On customers (Photo: ITV) Isabella Boneham

Martin Lewis and his MoneySavingExpert team have complied a cost of living guide to help people survive the rising costs (Getty Images)

Martin Lewis shares washing machine and hot drinks tips to help people save mone... Hiyah Zaidi

Families are facing higher prices for gas and electricity.

Cost of living crisis: North East families urged to seek support James Harrison

Members of the public in Sunderland city centre have had their say on the rise in energy prices.

People in Sunderland city centre have their say on rising energy prices Ryan Smith

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis explains how energy price cap works and how bills may rise above it Hiyah Zaidi

Meter reading advice

Households urged to submit meter readings ahead of gas and electric price hikes James Harrison

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis explains 3 things to do before the energy price cap rises on Friday Hiyah Zaidi

Better insulation means you won’t need to reach for the thermostat as often (image: Adobe)

7 ways to save on gas and electric ahead of Ofgem energy price cap rise Henry Sandercock

Which? research reveals how you could save over £3000 on your energy bills over 10 years (Photo: Shutterstock)

The crucial thing households should do on 31 March to avoid higher energy bills Hiyah Zaidi

Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis shares three tips to save money before energy bill hike in April Isabella Boneham

Martin Lewis advised households on a low income to check what benefits they may be entitled to (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis’ important tip for all households earning less than £30k Claire Schofield

The National Minimum Wage will rise from April adding an extra 82p to hourly pay (Getty Images)

The National Minimum Wage is changing from April 1 - how it will impact you Isabella Boneham

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