Tag: Gas and electricity

83% of home owners worried about energy bills

The soaring cost of energy bills is still weighing heavily on home owners’ minds, according to the latest research.

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Energy suppliers accused of ‘cold-blooded profiteering’

The Fuel Poverty Action group has accused the UK’s ‘big six’ energy suppliers of “cold-blooded profiteering”, as estimates show their profit margins continue to rise despite the squeeze out on households.

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Energy bills drive UK inflation to nine month high

UK residents are no stranger to the high cost of living, with a string of price hikes affecting budgets across the nation.

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9 million families will be in fuel poverty by 2016

Unless the government acts quickly, the number of families in fuel poverty could increase by as much as 50% by 2016.

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Energy bills increase by an average of 8%

Households in the UK are set to face a winter of discontent, as the combined effect of energy price rises from the ‘Bix Six’ suppliers sends energy bills soaring by an average of 8%.

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E.On increase energy prices by 8.7% in January

Energy giant E.On has announced that it will be joining the UK’s other ‘Big Six’ energy suppliers in raising energy prices.

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Energy bills soar by almost £230 in five years

The costs of heating a home have climbed by almost £230 since 2007, as gas and electricity prices continue to rocket, according to estimates from Uswitch.com.

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Energy firms to give customers the cheapest tariff

The government has announced plans to force energy firms to give households the cheapest tariff available. However, will you really be getting a better deal?

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