Benefits and pensions are increasing at much lower rates, hitting low-income households hardest.
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A social tariff, as proposed by the SNP, would mean lower bills for low-income households as well as elderly and disabled people.
Britain’s energy price cap is lower than last year but there are still several factors that could increase energy costs this winter.
Creating a successful code of conduct requires commitment from organisations and the people that must abide by them.
Even if your bill is falling, though, this may bring no sudden relief due to continued high inflation and interest rates.
Household gas and electricity bills aren’t the only way that expensive energy hits your budget.
Economists discuss current political proposals designed to tackle the cost of living crisis.
The cap prevents energy retailers from making excessive profits, but places no restrictions on other parts of the supply chain.
Millions of people will risk their health to afford heating and electricity in the months ahead.
More than 6 million UK households may now be unable to heat their homes.
Means-testing support for fuel-poor households will leave millions in hardship.
Dozens of energy suppliers could go bust in the coming months.
The Conservatives claim the energy market is broken. Are they right?
Longannet, the last coal-fired power plant in Scotland, has closed. It might be good news for climate change, but it also signals major problems ahead.
Following intense pressure from consumer groups, politicians and the media, the UK’s Big Six power companies have all announced price reductions on some of their gas tariffs. Cuts ranged from Npower’s…
Amid the 14,000-plus submissions to the commission tasked with producing a set of proposals for handing more powers to Scotland, some have proposed devolving some control of energy. Energy was one of the…
Westminster has failed to control rising electricity and gas prices. Between 1997 and 2013, UK households saw combined electricity and gas prices rise by 54% in real terms. In contrast, family income has…
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