domestic energy bills

National Energy Action (NEA) has revealed that 6.5 million UK households will be in fuel poverty when the price cap changes in January 2024.

The latest Cornwall Insight forecast saw the Default Tariff Cap (price cap) remain above the current level until the end of 2024.

Heat pumps are now cheaper to install than gas boilers as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme increase launches today (23 October).

The Office for National Statistic revealed that UK gas price inflation remained at 1.7% last month as households prepare for a trying winter.

National Energy Action has called for the government to implement targeted support to stop energy debt "crushing" vulnerable households.

British Gas has announced it will be extending its PeakSave scheme until 31 December.

New data from DESNZ shows that domestic electricity and gas prices increase by 10% and 28% respectively.

Cornwall Insight has set its first Q1 Default tariff Cap prediction at £1,897.97 – 3.5% higher than the current cap.

Ofgem has confirmed that from 8 November 2023, the Code of Practise for prepayment meters – hitherto voluntary – will be made mandatory.

New research by EDF has found 77% of the British public are in favour of the introduction of a social tariff to support vulnerable customers.