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Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers
Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.
October 3, 2026Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
October 3, 2026Winter support planned for vulnerable residents
People could be eligible for awards of between £150 to £250, depending on their circumstances.
September 22, 2026UK economy grew faster than expected in July
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.
September 11, 2026Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
August 25, 2026First 'pounds for pylons' energy bill discount sites revealed
Households living within 1600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
August 11, 2026'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
July 21, 2026Rural residents back heating oil protection plan
Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed.
July 18, 2026Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
June 30, 2026'I won't be able to afford to eat before long'
About a third of households using food banks in the South Cotswolds are doing so for the first time.
June 18, 2026Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households
The party estimates savings of £100-a-year on average for every household under the scheme.
June 8, 2026Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".
April 14, 2026Egypt raises electricity prices for higher-use households, businesses amid energy crisis - Reuters
Egypt raises electricity prices for higher-use households, businesses amid energy crisis Reuters
April 4, 2026Online tool finds £84,800 in unclaimed benefits
The calculator has helped 68 households identify unclaimed support, a local authority says.
March 31, 2026Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills
The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.
March 10, 2026Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April.
February 25, 2026Power restored to most households in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region - Reuters
Power restored to most households in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region Reuters
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Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
The government should take immediate action to help those struggling with energy bills this winter, the suppliers' trade body has said. Energy UK said domestic gas prices, which rose on Thursday, and
Winter support planned for vulnerable residents
Those applying for the financial help must live in the Tandridge District Council area A Surrey council is poised to set aside £150,000 to support its most vulnerable residents through the winter mon
AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
The UK's economy grew faster than expected in July partly helped by businesses using artificial intelligence (AI). The economy expanded by 0.4%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, whereas
Winter energy prices expected to rise to three-year high
Energy bills for millions of households are expected to rise this winter to the highest level for three years, under a price cap to be announced by the industry regulator on Wednesday. The cap will r
'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
Elaine Yates, 77, says she can't remember the last time she used her oven to cook a hot meal Four years into the cost of living crisis, almost two-thirds of low-income families say they struggle to b
Rural residents back heating oil protection plan
Nick Weaver's fuel supplier only delivered half of his order follwing the Middle East conflict, he said. Families living in rural parts of the West Midlands have welcomed a recommendation to bring pr
Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
Bill payers are being urged to submit a meter reading as household energy prices rise by 13% for millions of people in England, Scotland and Wales on Wednesday. Anyone whose tariff is affected by reg
Lib Dems propose energy price discounts for all households
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled a new energy policy which would give all households a basic allowance of energy at a discounted price. Those with the greatest need would receive an extra allowanc
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Households and businesses could get free or cheaper electricity from their energy company for running appliances during periods of excess supply, such as sunny weekends. Providers already offer incen
Britons could be rewarded with free electricity if they do their laundry on the weekend
The scheme announced on Tuesday will reward households that use smart meters Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the
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Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government. Nearly everyone in England, Wales and Scotland will benefit