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The total annual energy bill of an average Edinburgh household is £1,888, according to the latest figures. Photo by Jacob King/ PA.

Households pay hundreds of pounds extra on their energy bills

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

The new rules have been introduced following a review of companies' response to Storm Arwen. (Wallace Ferrier)

Power cut compensation payments increased

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

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

Here are eight important money changes coming in August 2023.

8 money changes coming in August 2023 including Ofgem price cap

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prepayent meter

Ofgem orders energy firms to pay compensation over prepayment metres

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

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
Customers to be warned of a bill increase ‘within days’ as households set to pay £3,000 on average from April.

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

Martin Lewis predicts Rishi Sunak will cancel energy bill increase

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

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

Ofgem tells energy companies to suspend prepayment meter installations

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

Six major money changes coming in February

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has produced proposals for extensive constitutional changes across the UK (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA)

Brown's constitutional plan could strengthen Scotland’s position – Ian Swanson

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

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

Octopus Energy announces Bulb takeover: Everything you need to know

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

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

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine. Pic Lisa Ferguson.

MP calls for more support for businesses as energy bills soar
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine is demanding the Government rescues hundreds of small local businesses facing soaring energy bills.

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

Douglas Chapman, SNP small business spokesperson has written to the UK Chancellor to bring in targeted support to assist the hospitality sector through the cost of living crisis.

SNP write to UK Chancellor for business support package during energy crisis

Businesses and households are being hit with soaring utility bills heading into winter.

Energy price crisis: Quarter of SMEs say power bills unsustainable

SNP Energy Secretary Michael Matheson said he has been given assurances from energy regulator Ofgem that no blackouts will take place this winter.

Ofgem has assured government no blackouts will happen over winter, says minister

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

Asif Mohammad who owns Fazal and Sons convenience store in Moredun was told by Scottish Power that cost of his electricity would be just under £70,000 under a one-year

Family business could be forced to shut as bills hit £70k per year

The cost of energy has soared and is set to rise by even more (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

How the UK Government could scrap the energy price cap rise – Alex Cole-Hamilton

Martin Lewis issues bleak price cap update

Household energy bill are rocketing, with new forecasts that annual bills could reach more than 4,200 pounds from January. Picture: Getty Images

Consultancy forecasts annual energy bill to now hit more than £4,200 in January

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Ofgem also warned that as a result of the market conditions, the price cap would have to rise to reflect increased costs.

Ofgem announce major change as energy price cap

There are fresh warnings the average UK household energy bit could hit around 500 pounds in January. Picture: Getty Images

Warning average UK energy bill might hit £500 in January as gas prices soar

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

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

Thousands of customers were provided an “unacceptable service” following Storm Arwen, which caused nearly one million homes in Britain to lose power in November last year, the energy watchdog Ofgem has said.

Power firms provided ‘unacceptable service’ to some after Storm Arwen – Ofgem

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People across the country are skipping meals and missing payments as household costs soar

People are ‘skipping meals and cooking less often' to cope with price surge

Will the energy bill discount apply for renters?

Will renters receive £400 energy bill discount?

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)

Will my energy bills rise? Here's why energy prices are rising and how much your energy bills will increase by from October, explained (Image credit: Getty Images)

Why are energy prices rising? How much more will I pay from October?

What is the energy price cap? UK Energy price cap 2022 price and how the energy price cap works (Image credit: Nick Ansell/PA Wire)

Energy price cap 2022 rise revealed and how the energy price cap works

Nicola Elson, 32, says she has to fork out up to £760 a month for electricity at her two-bed flat in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS

What impact could the proposed price cap shake-up have on bills in Scotland?

Martin Lewis has issued an apology to Ofgem. Picture; PA/BBC Handout

Martin Lewis apologises to Ofgem staff after 'losing rag' during briefing

A homeowner turning down the temperature of a gas boiler.

Ofgem propose plans that could drastically alter energy price cap

Britons who are with British Gas, Octopus Energy and Shell Energy said their direct debits have doubled since the price rise, despite the price cap being half that, according to Money Saving Expert (MSE).

Direct debits have doubled after energy increase, some Britons say

Colin Fox says the survey's findings are a stark warning to Scotland's political leaders.

Fuel poverty 'top election concern' in Capital

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...