Energy Crisis

The government's price cap will see households pay 13 per cent more for their bills

Some face £221 bill hike if they fail to switch to fixed energy tariff

A Lufthansa A319 passenger plane. (Photo by Leonhard Simon/Getty Images)

Lufthansa suspends flights from Glasgow Airport due to fuel crisis

The latest data points to a sharp spike in the number of firms in 'critical' distress in Scotland. Picture: PA

Spike in firms in distress 'red flashing light' for Scottish economy

It comes as SMEs brace for further economic shocks

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Torness Nuclear Power Station near Dunbar

Torness has cut £2bn from electricity costs since 2021 gas crisis

The Tory motion on oil and gas was well beaten

MPs vote against motion on new North Sea oil and gas projects

Expertise in marine engineering built up in the North Sea oil and gas industry could help create a world-leading marine renewables industry (Picture: Andy Buchanan)

Exclusive UK energy transition 'lagging behind global rivals' amid North Sea row

An oil rig in the North Sea

Energy sector 'crossroads' could see UK lose £13bn, new report warns

Invinity manufactures vanadium flow batteries at its Bathgate plant, in West Lothian

Battery firm's plans to 'bring 1,000 jobs' to the Central Belt

If you’re counting the pennies, small savings can add up nicely

Save up to £1,200 this winter with these four simple money switches

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Money expert's warning to Brits as UK energy bills set to rise again

Adur & Worthing Councils are offering free support to residents who are ‘struggling to afford their energy bills’. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Experts say switching now could save you £366 on energy bills

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Energy bills to rise again as Ofgem increases price cap from April 1

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5 expert tips to tackle the energy price cap increase in April 2025

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Energy bills set to rise by almost £85, adding pressure on households

Keir Starmer’s government faces a clash of ideologies between Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband

Labour gives oil licences vow as Reeves set for Rosebank clash

Plans for 'no standing charge' energy tariffs to help households

Ofgem has confirmed household energy bills are to rise again from January 1 as it announced a 1.2 per cent increase to its price cap.

The 'extremely concerning' energy bill reality for Scotland

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Energy bills predicted to rise in 2025 - what the change means for you

Radius Energy can help business owners find better energy deals

Businesses are bringing in specialists to hunt for better energy deals

Progress in heat pump installations could stall amid cuts to Home Energy Scotland’s advice service Photo: Alamy/PA.

Exclusive SNP green energy cuts puts 'significant numbers' of jobs at risk

The average household bill is set to rise by 149 pounds a year from October, under the energy price cap rise. Picture: PA

Energy bills to rise for millions as Ofgem lifts price cap

Josiah Lockhart, Chief Executive of Changeworks

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Best energy efficient portable heaters: models to heat single rooms

Best energy efficient portable heaters: models to heat single rooms

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Energy bills to rise by £149 as Ofgem increases price cap by 10%

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Massive hike in UK energy bills forecast - how much costs are going up

Watchdog Which? criticises 3 utility firms over poor customer service

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These two energy suppliers have been ranked worst by Citizens Advice

Promotional toys at the headquarters of Octopus Energy in London (Photo: LEON NEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Octopus Energy to repay £3 billion - what that means for customers

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The Government says around £130million worth of energy vouchers are still available to help with energy costs - you could be due a payment of up to £400, but there isn’t long left.

Households urged to cash in unused energy vouchers before deadline

Grant Shapps Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary. (Credit: Parliament)

Government change receipt rules on £200 Alternative Fuel Payment

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One million ‘forgotten’ households can apply for £400 energy rebate

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

Young adults are being forced to reutrn to childhomes due to the cost of living crisis

One in five move back in with parents amid cost of living crisis

Fuel poverty is a particular problem for people without access to the mains gas supply (Picture: PA)

Kenny MacAskill: Fuel poverty is a particular problem for those not on mains gas

Martin Lewis warns thousands could miss out on vital energy support

Martin Lewis warns thousands could miss out on vital energy support

Around £50million of government support for energy bills has been left unclaimed

Energy vouchers worth £50million left unclaimed by prepayment users

British gas are to be investigated by Ofgem

British Gas to be investigated over actions of debt collectors

National Grid: How to save £20 on energy bills by reducing usage today

Oil giants including BP & Shell set for £160 billion profits

Oil giants set to announce £160 billion profit amid UK energy crisis
Major oil companies are expected to announce combined earnings of more than £5,000 per second while UK households struggle to cover energy bills after the cost ...

Best energy efficient portable heaters: models to heat single rooms

Best portable heaters: which type of heater is the cheapest to run?

The best smart thermostats to heat your home this winter for less

The best smart thermostats to control the temperature in your home

National Grid power cuts: 12 blackout supplies you need in case of a UK power outage

14 blackout supplies you need in case of a UK power outage

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