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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

Sheffield Hallam MP, Olivia Blake, has written to Ofgem urging them to act following the major gas incident in Stannington last year.

MP writes to energy regulator over issues still facing gas flood residents

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

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

According to Ofgem, over two million UK households are now in debt on their electricity bills

Ad Feature Energy saving tips to help cut your bills

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

Hundreds of homes in and around Stannington, Sheffield, remain without gas more than a week after pipes were flooded when a water main burst. But Cadent has said it hopes to restore the supply to most properties by Sunday evening

Hundreds of homes still without gas, as update is issued on emergency response

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

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Mr Wilson's bar on West Street in Sheffield city centre is offering to pay one lucky quiz winner's rent for a whole year

City centre bar offers to pay quiz winner's rent for a whole year

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

The new energy price cap in Sheffield will be lower than in many parts of Britain due to a quirk in how the limit is set by the regulator Ofgem (file photo by PA)

New energy price cap will be lower in city than other parts of Britain

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard visiting a retrofitting scheme in Barnsley to make houses greener and warmer - while there he urged the Government to help people facing rocketing energy bills

Mayor says Government ‘missing in action’ on energy crisis

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

Sheffield councillor Ben Miskell talking to residents about the cost of living crisis - he has welcomed a Labour pledge to cut extra charges on gas and electricity prepayment meters

Councillor welcomes pledge to scrap ‘outrageous’ energy meter charges

Martin Lewis issues bleak price cap update

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

Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi says the payments will be a "massive help for people who are struggling." However, critics say it does not go far enough. House of Commons/PA Wire

Here's everything you need to know about today's £326 cost of living grant

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

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