Energy bills help to stop in April and NOT two years in major U-turn

The Scottish Government has announced that the annual payment to help disabled children and young people heat their homes during the colder months is on its way to thousands of families across the country. The Child Winter Heating Assistance payment is automatically paid to families of eligible children and young people, there’s no need to claim.

The UK Government has said it is “working urgently” with local authorities and Devolved Administrations to finalise the details of providing the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme to people who do not have a direct electricity connection with their supplier. This includes private tenants with an all-inclusive rental agreement and people living in a park home or on a houseboat.

Kettle and microwave use in council buildings could be monitored as part of a drive to slash soaring energy bills.

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation reached 10.1% in September. This matches the 40-year high inflation hit in July and remains well above the UK Government’s target of 2%.

Experts have shared that the type of lights that some use in their homes could be costing them extra money.

Liz Truss is out as UK Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party following weeks of political chaos in Westminster.

An energy-saving expert has shared a 'passive cooking' technique which could help you cut down your bills in the kitchen.

As energy prices across the UK continue to overwhelm household bills, there are a range of support grants available for customers who are struggling to pay.

Andy Burnham has called for a U-turn on the government's energy policy as he set out a £65bn vision for Greater Manchester to become net zero by 2038. The mayor has written to the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt asking him to back the city-region's costly plans which will 're-industrialise' the North of England.

Martin Lewis has issued a warning as the energy price cap is predicted to rise above £4,000 next year. The cap, which regulates the amount that 24 million households pay for their gas and electricity, was replaced by the government's Energy Price Guarantee in October.

On Monday, new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he and the Prime Minister had “reluctantly” agreed it would not be responsible to keep the £2,500 energy price guarantee beyond April 2023. The UK Government support replaced the Ofgem price cap and was originally planned to be in place for two years, until 2024.

Drivers have been hit by higher fuel prices due to the pound's falling value, according to new analysis. The drop in sterling has added 7p per litre to drivers’ fuel bills over the past year, a review by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found.

Millions of households are facing a challenging winter as the temperatures begin to drop and the daylight hours get shorter. Many people will be putting on an extra layer of clothing instead of central heating this year in an effort to keep energy bills down due to the rising cost of living.

Kwasi Kwarteng did not commit to nor rule out a U-turn on corporation tax, despite growing pressure to abandon even more parts of the recent mini-budget which caused market turmoil.

Thousands of families across Scotland with a disabled child or young person will receive a one-off payment this winter to help with energy bills. Child Winter Heating Assistance is an annual payment of £214 for youngsters in receipt of disability benefits to help with increased costs over the colder months.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will announce the State Pension and benefits uprating next month following a scheduled annual review which takes place after the release of the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation figures in October.

A naturist from Rochdale has given some bizarre advice for helping keep energy costs low - claiming his unusual lifestyle means hardly any laundry to do.

Energy bills rose sharply for everyone on October 1. The average household will now pay about £2,500 per year for gas and electricity, a rise of more than £500.

With the colder weather making its arrival and the cost of living still high, many of us have been looking for ways to keep warm without racking up the heating bills.