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Doreen Thompson adjusts her thermostat at her home as she limits her use of heating to keep up with her increasing energy bills, at her home in south London.

Ofgem chief’s warning energy bills could be ‘even higher’ this winter

Millions are set to see a rise in energy prices this winter, comapred to last

Energy bills set to rise for millions this winter despite price fall

Ofgem has announced when it will reveal the new energy price cap

Revealed: Day you will learn whether energy bills will go up or down

Here are eight important money changes coming in August 2023.

8 money changes coming in August 2023 including Ofgem price cap

July money changes you need to be aware of - including energy bills and cost of living payment

Key money changes in July you need to be aware of

A smart meter displaying electricity usage is seen in a domestic property in south London. Photo for illustrative purposes.

Octopus relaunches popular tariff that could help save energy cash

People in England, Scotland and Wales are set to see a significant drop in their energy bills in July after Ofgem slashed the energy price cap.

Ofgem energy price cap cut - exact date bills will drop

Martin Lewis has issued an important warning about energy prices. The consumer champion claims despite record-high energy costs being forecast to fall this summer, households aren’t set to feel “any real benefit”.

Martin Lewis’s ‘monumental’ warning on energy prices and bills

Energy bills will finally start falling this summer, experts are predicting.

Energy bills finally set to start falling - what you need to know

Campaigners have hit out at tougher rules over which homes can be forced to have a prepayment energy meter fitted amid the cost of living crisis.

Fury as energy prepayment meter force-fittings given green light again

Ofgem’s new rules ban energy supplies from forcibly installing pre-payment meters into the homes of some customers

Energy firms banned from installing forced metres to over 85’s

Ofgem’s new rules ban energy supplies from forcibly installing pre-payment meters into the homes of some customers

Prepayent meter

Ofgem orders energy firms to pay compensation over prepayment metres

Energy secretary Grant Shapps is set to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show

Energy secretary Grant Shapps to appear on the Martin Lewis Money Show

Energy bills warning as households set to pay £3,000 on average from April

Energy firms set to warn customers of bill increase from April

Martin Lewis predicts Rishi Sunak will cancel April’s energy price increase

Martin Lewis predicts Rishi Sunak will cancel energy bill increase

Ofgem announced the details on Monday.

Ofgem sets new price cap of £3,280

Energy bills are set to rise by 20% later this year despite fall in price cap

Energy bills to rise by 20% later this year despite fall in price cap

Log burners that release too much smoke could land English households a £300 fine and lead to a criminal record.

What are the new log burner rules which could lead to a £300 fine?

Energy regulator Ofgem has advised energy companies to suspend forced prepayment meter installations.

Ofgem tells energy companies to suspend prepayment meter installations

The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.

Six major money changes coming in February

Check your energy bills.

What you need to check amid predictions that energy bills will drop

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Octopus Energy announces Bulb takeover: Everything you need to know

Nearly half of households say their energy bill will be their biggest outgoing i...

Energy Price Guarantee ‘softens the blow’ of rising EV charging costs

There are many tips to save money and use less energy (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Save money and use less energy at home with simple top tips

Energy price cap: Average household energy bill to rise to £3,549

Martin Lewis issues bleak price cap update

The next energy price cap will be announced on 26 August and will come into effect in October, with prices expected to skyrocket

Martin Lewis said energy bills could hit an eye-watering £3,300 on average this winter (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis shares urgent advice as energy bills set to soar in October

Martin Lewis shares ‘bleak’ outlook as energy bills to rise in October

Martin Lewis is warning millions of households to brace for a “very bleak winter” (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis warns energy bills could rise by £1,000 in October

Martin Lewis issued urgent advise to British Gas and E.On customers (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to British Gas and E.On customers (Photo: ITV)

Household bills are expected to rise again, with energy companies being allowed to charge an extra £800 per year.

Ofgem confirms energy bills likely to rise again in October - here are five ways...

Martin Lewis and his MoneySavingExpert team have complied a cost of living guide to help people survive the rising costs (Getty Images)

Martin Lewis shares washing machine and hot drinks tips to help people save mone...

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis explains how energy price cap works and how bills may rise above it

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis explains 3 things to do before the energy price cap rises on Friday

Better insulation means you won’t need to reach for the thermostat as often (image: Adobe)

7 ways to save on gas and electric ahead of Ofgem energy price cap rise

Which? research reveals how you could save over £3000 on your energy bills over 10 years (Photo: Shutterstock)

The crucial thing households should do on 31 March to avoid higher energy bills

Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis shares three tips to save money before energy bill hike in April

Martin Lewis advised households on a low income to check what benefits they may be entitled to (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis’ important tip for all households earning less than £30k

The National Minimum Wage will rise from April adding an extra 82p to hourly pay (Getty Images)

The National Minimum Wage is changing from April 1 - how it will impact you

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

These are the 3 urgent tips from Martin Lewis to help with rising energy bills

The price of a first class stamp will rise by 10p from 4 April (Photo: Getty Images)

Royal Mail is hiking the cost of first and second class stamps from April

Martin Lewis has issued advice to E.on customers (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues important advice to E.on customers to save on energy bills

NEW PRICE CAP: Bill increases for those not on fixed tariffs. Photo: Adobe

Citizens Advice: Energy price cap set to increase from April 1
Have you noticed a rise in your energy bills, but not quite sure why?

A third of Brits fear they won’t be able to afford their current lifestyle if th...

Only households in council tax bands A to D will be eligible for the £150 discount

More than 29,000 homes in Kirklees not eligible for £150 council tax rebate

Warning to millions of households as Smart Meter changes could see 'surge in pricing' (Photo: Shutterstock)

Warning to millions of households as Smart Meter changes could see 'surge in pri...

Customers can apply for a grant between £50 and £500 to help with energy bills (Photo: Getty Images)

Octopus Energy offering customers up to £500 to help with energy bills

Martin Lewis has warned that energy bills could rise by 50% in April (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis gives his energy bill advice as he warns of ‘unaffordable’ price hi...

Martin Lewis is urging the government to intervene now to avoid a crisis in the energy market (Photo: ITV)

Rising energy bills could lead to ‘eat or heat’ dilema for households

The UK is braced for more high winds just days after Storm Arwen hit (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Storm Barra lashes UK with snow and strong winds

Bulb Energy collapses into administration - what it means for the supplier’s 1.7...

SWITCHING: You may end up paying more in the long run. Photo: Getty Images

Citizens Advice: Changing suppliers could result in bigger bills

Gas stove, bank cards and calculator

This £3 hack could save you £200 on your heating bill as gas prices soar this wi...