Cost of living calculator - how much will your energy bills rise this autumn?

When it comes to picking up some comfortable loungewear that will keep you warm and comfortable, everyone knows that Primark is one of the best places to be.

Young parents who run a popular tapas restaurant say they are fighting for their business' survival after being hit with an eye-watering bill increase of more than £6,000 a month. Campo Blanco in Whitefield has seen their bills soar to between £8,000-£10,000 a month - leading them to reduce their opening hours.

Manchester council is set to open public libraries as 'warm banks' this winter as the city faces a grim combination of falling temperatures and rising energy bills.

This Morning has been criticised as “dystopian” for offering to pay viewers’ energy bills in a segment. The show, with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, offers viewers the chance to win cash prizes such as £1,000 or £3,000 with the presenters spinning a wheel of prizes in the show’s popular ‘Spin to Win’ segment.

The cost of a pint would have to rise to “ridiculous” amounts to match the increase in running costs that landlords now face, according to a leading campaigner. Speaking to the Daily Star, Tom Stainer, the chief executive of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) group, said thousands of pubs could be forced to close because it is not “viable” for landlords to raise the cost of a pint to £15 or 20 to cover their soaring energy bills.

The cost of living has been at the forefront of many people's minds across the country, with yet another energy price cap rise in October set to rock households ahead of winter.

Liz Truss repeatedly declined to spell out her plans to tackle soaring energy bills, just 48 hours before she is tipped to become the next prime minister.

Liz Truss has said tax cuts that favour the rich are “fair” and promised only vague action on energy bills in a week’s time. Truss is the racing certainty to be declared the new Conservative leader and Prime Minister on Monday but has still to say how she would deliver help on the winter energy crisis.

Energy experts have issued a warning over a "phantom load" power drain that could lead to your bills increasing by £1,253 from October.

Keir Starmer was today forced to defend Labour's plan to freeze energy bills for everyone in Britain this winter - including the richest households. The Labour leader was challenged as to why wealthy celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Alan Sugar, Richard Branson or Gary Lineker should benefit from support during the cost-of-living crisis. Under his plans, Sir Keir wants the energy price cap to be frozen at its current level of £1,971 a year for typical households.

Music Week, raising costs of running the spaces by tens of thousands of pounds.Music Producers Guild executive director Cameron Craig highlighted the issues facing those who run independent recording studios, saying that the COVID pandemic had only recently shown “just how close to the bone” they are run.“The unprecedented energy cost rises are just another body blow to a sector just finding its feet in a post-pandemic recovery once again creating an uncertain future,” Craig said. “We call on the government to help the recording sector or lose an integral part of the UK’s cultural and creative capital.”UK Music back @ukMPG as they warn studios face closure without urgent action to tackle crippling energy bills.

People are being urged to brace for a hornet invasion this autumn, as they are expected to arrive in droves due to warm and dry weather.

Brits will be forking out more than £5 just to have the oven on to cook a Sunday roast as the cost of energy soars. The shocking rise in bills is set to make some people question whether the Sunday ritual is sustainable.

The energy price cap will increase by around 80 per cent from the start of October, meaning the average household will pay £3,549 per year for gas and electricity. Gloomy forecasts predict that the cost of energy will continue to soar in the coming months leaving Brits in a bleak position.

The UK’s cost of living crisis is getting worse with many expert warnings about rising bills leaving many worrying about how they will survive the next few months. With autumn and winter approaching many are fearful of a hike in bills and in particular energy bills as they look at how they will keep their homes warm in the colder months.There have been warnings of energy bills surpassing £5,000 next April, according to a recent shock forecast.

As energy costs continue to soar with Autumn fast approaching leading to a drop in temperatures across the country, keeping tabs on your usage is more crucial than ever. Over the last few months, Martin Lewis has warned Brits about the surge in electricity and gas prices, leading to a cost of living crisis that is only bound to get worse once winter arrives.There have been warnings of energy bills surpassing £5,000 next April, according to a recent shock forecast. With many people worried about how they are going to pay their bills it's important to try and reduce energy usage as much as possible.

Energy experts have said it is “difficult to see how many will cope" this winter as a final prediction suggests the price cap will increase by 80 per cent to an eye-watering £3,554 from October. It is the final forecast from the industry analysts before regulator Ofgem announces the new price cap on Friday, which will come into effect on October 1 and last until the end of the year.

New research by energy supplier Utilita suggests that households reliant on oven cooking could save more than £600 per year by changing the way they prepare food and the appliance they use to make it. Batch cooking, simmering instead of boiling and choosing the right pot size, could help cut costs this winter.

Earlier this year, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced a temporary change to the Fuel Direct scheme in order to protect people claiming benefits from soaring energy bills.