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The energy price cap, rising electricity and gas bills and cost of living support are all very much on everyone's minds currently. The subject of energy, where it comes from and how we can afford it is a huge talking point and as we head into winter will be even more so. Here we will bring you the latest information on energy bills, how to get support and what the price cap means for you.

British Gas, E.on, EDF, Scottish Energy and Bulb energy support schemes for households that need it

October energy price cap cost per kwh and how much the standing charge will be

All the support you can get to help with your energy bills this winter

When is peak time for electricity?

When the new energy price cap starts as 67 percent of households enter fuel poverty

How the energy price cap works as millions brace for massive bill increase

New energy bill plan would boost Warm Home Discount to £600 for 5.8m households
DWP
Experts are asking the Government to consider a massive expansion of the annual rebate in recommendations put forward for the Autumn Statement
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British Gas, OVO, EDF and Octopus customers consider drastic action over bills
Energy
Redrow has found 26 per cent of homeowners now considering moving to a more energy-efficient home in order to make savings on their bills.
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'Missed payment' warning issued to British Gas, EDF, Ovo and Octopus customers
Energy
British Gas, EDF, Ovo and Octopus customers are being warned as nearly 14 per cent of parents have missed childcare payments due to soaring energy costs, with 18 per cent of households failing to pay essential bills in the past year, according to a study.
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British Gas, EDF, Octopus, OVO households could have £400 added to bank accounts
Energy
The research is based on analysis of YouGov polling, and says 1.4 million people energy customers are worried about being able to heat their home this winter amid the Cost of Living crisis.
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British Gas, OVO, EDF and Octopus customers can pay £3 to slash energy bills
Energy
At a time where energy bills are forecast to rise AGAIN in January, amid the ongoing Cost of Living crisis, energy customers have been told they could be slashing bills with a cheap investment.
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New update on Winter Fuel Payment as Treasury speaks out over proposed cuts
DWP
The Treasury has addressed concerns after a senior minister suggested removing the annual allowance from better-off pensioners
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Three-day warning issued to British Gas, EDF, Ovo, Octopus customers
Your Money
Energy prices could rise in January, it is feared, with a five per cent increase set to be announced by Ofgem as the regulator unveils the new price cap level on Thursday.
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Subtle change can slash British Gas, Ovo, EDF, Octopus bills by 62 per cent
Energy
Taking to TikTok, Beth, also known as Budgeting Mum, posted a clip of herself putting a load of washing on.
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£300 warning issued to British Gas, OVO, E.On and Octopus customers - over using no gas or electricity
Energy
A standing charge currently costs the average household 53p a day for electricity and 30p a day for gas, adding £303 a year to bills regardless of how much energy you use.
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'It's a myth' warning issued to British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF customers
Energy
Simon Brown, lead engineer and compliance officer at Rightio, has busted the biggest myths and misconceptions around heating and energy bills, in a bid to save UK households some cash.
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'Change' warning issued to British Gas, Octopus, EDF, Ovo customers over £145 habit
Energy
At a time where the Ofgem price cap is forecast to rise in January, in a cruel blow to British Gas, OVO, EDF, E.On and Octopus energy customers, experts are speaking out to encourage UK households to save cash with some nifty tricks.
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'Tackle it' warning issued to British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers over £45 change
Energy
Sleep experts at Bed Kingdom have highlighted cost-effective tips and tricks to make your energy bills - whether you're a British Gas, OVO, EDF or Octopus or E.On customer - cheaper.
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£300 warning issued to anybody who's British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customer
Energy
At a time where Brits can scarcely afford for bills to rise, experts have warned over small tweaks and changes you can make in your homes to help shave money off.
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UK households will get £70 vouchers to help with Cost of Living crisis
Energy
Households are set to benefit from vouchers from Milton Keynes Council as the Cost of Living crisis continues - and includes free supermarket help, bill discounts and free cash payments.
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British Gas, Ovo, Octopus, EDF customers face having to pay £97 in January
Energy
This is a rise of 5 per cent from the current price cap which is set at £1,834 per year for a typical consumer.
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£303 warning issued to British Gas, EDF, OVO, Octopus customers ahead of Ofgem rule change
Energy
Martin Lewis has hit out at the "immoral" standing charges previously, and now the regulator could change things in a shake up.
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Extra DWP £900 cost of living payments proposed for millions of UK households
DWP
The new measures have been put forward as key priorities to consider in the Autumn Statement
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Octopus Energy issues £40 message to customers and says 'make change today'
Energy
Octopus Energy customers will be able to save money on their energy bills if they cut their electricity usage from specified peak times during a new energy-saving scheme amid the Cost of Living crisis.
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OVO customers issued £1,200 warning and 'there was no explanation'
Energy
Some have told This is Money they have been left with no heating or electricity or fallen behind with work and the majority are among 3.5m former SSE customers who were switched back in 2020.
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Octopus Energy issues £40 message to customers and says 'it starts tomorrow'
Energy
The first ‘Saving Session’ for Octopus customers is set to take place tomorrow (Thursday 16 November) between 5.30pm and 6.30pm.
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British Gas giving £250 to households and says 'we know you need support'
Energy
The scheme ran last winter and has been revived to cover the coming winter months by the energy supplier, amid the Cost of Living crisis.
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'Dramatic' price warning issued to British Gas, EDF, Ovo, Octopus, E.On customers
Energy
Price rises in the UK are set to have fallen sharply last month in an encouraging sign for the Prime Minister and his pledge to halve inflation by the end of the year.
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'Desperate' warning to two million British Gas, OVO, Octopus, EDF customers
Energy
Families who are OVO, EDF, E.On, British Gas and Octopus are resorting to "desperate measures" and struggling with a "frightening" level of hardship amid the ongoing Cost of Living crisis.
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Seven-and-a-half hour warning issued to British Gas, Octopus, Ovo, EDF customers
Energy
British Gas, EDF, E.On, Octopus and Ovo customers have been issued the advice over the correct temperature to set their appliances at.
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