Energy bills

Martin Lewis has explained whether it is cheaper to leave your heating on all day or use it only when needed, and why homes prone to condensation may be different.

Should you leave your heating on all day? Martin Lewis has shared his verdict

Which? explains why it advises against drying washing on radiators, with alternatives and tips for reducing moisture indoors.

Which? explains why it advises against drying washing on radiators, with alternatives and tips for reducing moisture indoors.

Which? warning over common mistake that is making homes colder and bills higher

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Cold Weather Payments

Cold Weather Payment launches today to help thousands with winter heating bills

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, where he pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, where he pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Wrong council tax band? What it could mean for your £100 bank energy payment

How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills

How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills

How to check if you will receive £100 energy bill support payment

Martin Lewis's advice is to let sunlight in during the day and close curtains as it gets dark to help retain warmth.

Martin Lewis's advice is to let sunlight in during the day and close curtains as it gets dark to help retain warmth.

Clocks changing

Martin Lewis's free energy bill trick to use before clocks go back this weekend

Drying laundry with a dehumidifier and a fan made all the difference

Drying laundry with a dehumidifier and a fan made all the difference

I thought my dehumidifier had solved indoor laundry drying – then I added one thing

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners and DWP benefit claimants could get £150 off bills under scheme reopening

Official NHS guidance recommends turning radiators on once outside temperatures fall below 15°C to protect against seasonal illnesses.

Official NHS guidance recommends turning radiators on once outside temperatures fall below 15°C to protect against seasonal illnesses.

Expert reveals the exact date UK households should turn on their heating this month

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on energy bills 'from this Thursday' in keynote speech

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

One simple task millions need to do before energy bills rise next week October 1

I’m always reaching for another blanket while my husband is throwing the duvet off. With energy bills rising, could a Lakeland dual-control heated underblanket finally keep us both comfortable?

I’m always reaching for another blanket while my husband is throwing the duvet off. With energy bills rising, could a Lakeland dual-control heated underblanket finally keep us both comfortable?

The cut-price Lakeland buy helping me stay warm without turning the heating on

There is a quick way to dry clothes using one household item.

There is a quick way to dry clothes using one household item.

Household expert reveals cheap way to dry clothes without using a tumble dryer

A new report says households could cut bills by using power when it is cheapest.

A new report says households could cut bills by using power when it is cheapest.

Britain sometimes has so much 'free' electricity it pays wind farms to switch off

Energy bill help could change as campaigners target £150 Warm Home Discount

Energy bill help could change as campaigners target £150 Warm Home Discount

Cold Weather Payments

Campaigners demand bigger Warm Home Discount as households face winter squeeze

Only four fixed energy deals currently beat the October price cap, with the cheapest tariffs just 2% lower.

Only four fixed energy deals currently beat the October price cap, with the cheapest tariffs just 2% lower.

Cheaper energy deals are vanishing as wholesale prices surge and bills tipped to rise

Drying your clothes in the autumn and winter can be incredibly hard.

Drying your clothes in the autumn and winter can be incredibly hard.

Mrs Hinch fans' cheap alternative to 'demon appliance' to dry clothes in winter

I tried Martin Lewis’ Cheap Energy Club to see if I could cut my gas costs, and got a cheaper tariff and £10 cashback after switching.

I tried Martin Lewis’ Cheap Energy Club to see if I could cut my gas costs, and got a cheaper tariff and £10 cashback after switching.

I checked my energy deal on Martin Lewis’ website – and saved hundreds

Energy bills rise tomorrow under the new price cap. Experts say one simple meter check could stop households paying more than they should.

Energy bills rise tomorrow under the new price cap. Experts say one simple meter check could stop households paying more than they should.

5 million households urged to check one thing today as energy bills jump tomorrow

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis reveals cheapest fixes available now as energy bills rise by 13 per cent

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves makes an economic update statement to MPs on the Middle East in the House of Commons, London. Energy bills are to rocket from July 1

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves makes an economic update statement to MPs on the Middle East in the House of Commons, London. Energy bills are to rocket from July 1

Fresh blow for struggling families as energy cap jumps and gas bills soar 24 per cent

Millions of UK households are being moved onto a new electricity billing system that could change their energy prices by time of day.

Millions of UK households are being moved onto a new electricity billing system that could change their energy prices by time of day.

Electricity pricing

Millions of homes face major energy billing change as prices double at peak times

Ofgem's price cap will drop from the current £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of around £10 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas

Ofgem's price cap will drop from the current £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of around £10 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas

Cost of living crisis

Household energy bills set to fall from April as Ofgem drops energy price cap

£40 compensation payments to be paid for smart meter delays from next month

£40 compensation payments to be paid for smart meter delays from next month

£40 compensation payments to be paid for smart meter delays from next month

The glow of the button on this Lakeland heated scarf has prompted plenty of questions - and recommendations - as it kept me warm this winter

The glow of the button on this Lakeland heated scarf has prompted plenty of questions - and recommendations - as it kept me warm this winter

I tried 6 cheap winter warmers - these actually work without touching the thermostat

The UK’s best and worst energy suppliers have been named in new Which? rankings

The UK’s best and worst energy suppliers have been named in new Which? rankings

UK’s best and worst energy suppliers, according to new Which? rankings

Eon has joined Octopus and British Gas in saying it will pass on the full 1 April 2026 £150 cut in energy bills to all customers, including those on fixes.

Eon has joined Octopus and British Gas in saying it will pass on the full 1 April 2026 £150 cut in energy bills to all customers, including those on fixes.

3 energy firms confirm they will cut £150 off all bills in the new year

New calculator shows how much you're overpaying on your bills

New calculator shows how much you're overpaying on your bills

How much are you overpaying on your bills? This new calculator may shock you

Cheaper energy bills with a targeted social tariff could help lift millions out of fuel poverty, says a new report

Cheaper energy bills with a targeted social tariff could help lift millions out of fuel poverty, says a new report

Cheaper energy bills could help lift millions out of fuel poverty

British households still 'saddled with highest energy bills in developed world'

There's a 7 per cent drop predicted for the Energy Price Cap in July

There's a 7 per cent drop predicted for the Energy Price Cap in July

7 per cent drop predicted for July Energy Price Cap, with bills falling by £134

Octopus Energy, Utility Warehouse, Ovo Energy, So Energy, Outfox The Market, Ecotricity, E.On Next, Tru Energy, Rebel Energy and EDF Energy were all affected

Octopus Energy, Utility Warehouse, Ovo Energy, So Energy, Outfox The Market, Ecotricity, E.On Next, Tru Energy, Rebel Energy and EDF Energy were all affected

Energy companies pay £7m compensation after overcharging thousands of customers

Do you pay your energy bills by Direct Debit?

Do you pay your energy bills by Direct Debit?

Martin Lewis warning for anyone who pays their energy bills by Direct Debit

Santander is among the banks looking to help customers through energy bills rises for April

Santander is among the banks looking to help customers through energy bills rises for April

Santander, HSBC and NatWest customers offered help for April bills rise

Bills are predicted to increase across the board this April, but there's still time to get a better deal

Bills are predicted to increase across the board this April, but there's still time to get a better deal

Cost of living crisis

Beat April household bills rise with these quick weekend tasks

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis said the move was 'progress' as standing charges cost in excess of £300 a year

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis said the move was 'progress' as standing charges cost in excess of £300 a year

Ofgem reveals plans for energy tariffs without 'moral hazard' standing charges

Forecasters expect Ofgem to reveal that the typical household energy bill will rise by 5%, or £85, to £1,823.

Forecasters expect Ofgem to reveal that the typical household energy bill will rise by 5%, or £85, to £1,823.

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills set to rise 5 per cent in April, new forecast predicts

Martin Lewis said it was “nearly unthinkable” that energy prices could fall in April.

Martin Lewis said it was “nearly unthinkable” that energy prices could fall in April.

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis shares 'bad news' as he warns energy bills are 'going to rise'

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

Cost of living crisis

The energy bill cutting hack called a 'no-brainer' by Martin Lewis

The regulator said the increase would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increase

The regulator said the increase would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increase

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills will rise again from January as Ofgem confirms price cap increase

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

This is how much money you could save by using your washing machine during this 'magic hour', according to Dr. Beckmann

This is how much money you could save by using your washing machine during this 'magic hour', according to Dr. Beckmann

Use your washing machine during this 'magic hour' to slash your energy bills

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Cost of living crisis

Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next month

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

Everything you need to know about your energy bills as price cap set to fall

Why your energy bill might be wrong and when you should contact the Energy Ombudsman.

Why your energy bill might be wrong and when you should contact the Energy Ombudsman.

This is what you should do if you think your energy bill is wrong

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

6 household appliances adding to your energy bills due to simple mistake

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

Cost of living crisis

You could be paid to use less energy tonight - how you can save

Paul Lamb was sent a bill for more than £44,000 earlier this year for his electricity usage. He lives in a one-bed flat in Darlington

Paul Lamb was sent a bill for more than £44,000 earlier this year for his electricity usage. He lives in a one-bed flat in Darlington

Man received £45,000 electric bill for one-bed flat

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

Are you eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment support

Millions will be eligible to claim £600 DWP Winter Fuel Payments with applications for many opening today

Millions will be eligible to claim £600 DWP Winter Fuel Payments with applications for many opening today

Cost of living crisis

Millions can apply for £600 cost of living support from today

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills predicted to fall again in new forecast

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Cost of living crisis

Households urged to act in the next 48 hours as energy bills set to fall

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

Cost of living crisis

When you should take an energy meter reading as bills set to fall by £400