How to cut your energy bills and save hundreds of pounds

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

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

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

The Mirror said the family, which includes five children, abandoned their previous home in Ukraine and eventually ended up in Berkshire in South East England. Upon getting to the United Kingdom, the suddenly-vagabond family was not without its challenges, as they had no money or shelter and didn't speak English.Rod was put in touch with the family and decided to fund them for a year as they settle into new lives in the three-story red-brick townhouse.In detailing his first meeting with the family, Rod told The Mirror, "I walked through the door and they all came running down the stairs, all beautifully dressed in Ukrainian national costume. It was so lovely that they all made that effort.

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.

Jeremy Hunt has announced that help with energy bills for households will only last until April next year. The newly-appointed Chancellor confirmed the decision during an economic statement on Monday (October 17).

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.

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.

With the cost of living continue to rise, many are searching for ways to save some cash especially when it comes to keeping their household bills down. Despite the recent energy bill price guarantee coming into effect, many households will still see their energy bills rise as the £2,500 figure that kicked in on October 1 is still higher than the current price cap, which is £1,971.

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.

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.

As energy bills jump up this month, some may be seriously considering not paying for their gas or electricity use. However, a financial expert has warned that this could be lead serious credit issues.

The pressures of affording to heat our homes this winter continues to build after energy prices soared over the weekend.

With energy bills jumping up Scots will want to make sure that they are getting the most out of their heating. A well maintained radiator can heat up much more quickly than a radiator that hasn't been bled in some time.

As energy bills soar, a man has shared his simple kettle trick that can reduce boiling costs.

Energy bills are at the forefront of many Mancunians' minds at the moment. As the cost of heating homes increases, everyone will be looking for ways to save money by using less energy this winter – but long-term fixes are costly.

Stacey Solomon has admitted that she may struggle to pay her energy bills this winter amid the cost of living crisis.