March 14, 2026

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Energy

Martin Lewis’ 4pm curtain rule can help cut energy bills as winter approaches

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared a simple curtain tip that could help UK households save money during the colder months and amid rising energy prices Martin Lewis shares an essential hack for heating up homes(Image: Dave Benett, Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images) Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has offered some sage advice to

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Rachel Reeves decides against cutting VAT on energy bills in Budget

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Rachel Reeves has decided not to cut value added tax on domestic energy bills in the Budget but is still pressing ahead with a package of support for household energy costs, including changes to green

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Labour donor claims ‘three simple measures’ could slash energy bills by £20bn

With the cost of living set to be at the heart of the Budget, a Labour donor has set out a bold plan he says can permanently slash energy bills Rocketing energy bills over recent years have left many people fearful of turning the heating on(Image: GETTY) A Labour donor has urged the government to

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US solar stocks rebound from Trump’s clean energy rollback

This article is an on-site version of our Energy Source newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every Tuesday and Thursday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters Hello and welcome to Energy Source, coming to you from New York. My colleague Jamie Smyth reported that Amazon-backed

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Stop using 1 radiator setting to cut energy bills in November

Consumer experts say setting radiator dials to the right numbers could save money on energy bills as temperatures drop this winter. If you want to cut your bills, then you need to avoid using a certain setting 11:30, 25 Nov 2025Updated 11:30, 25 Nov 2025 There’s something vital you need to know (stock image)(Image: BrianAJackson

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Make ‘significant savings’ on energy bills by turning the home’s thermostat to this exact temperature

Heating experts have now revealed how to keep your home warm and comfortable as well as fighting mould and damp, and it’s down to one perfect thermostat temperature. Exact temperature to keep home’s thermostat at to stop mould and damp – and save on bills(Image: Getty) As the temperatures drop this winter and it starts

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Energy supplier giving away free electricity for eight hours on Christmas Day

Customers can get several hours of free electricity on December 25 EDF hopes the scheme will help customers save cash and carbon(Image: Getty) A major energy supplier is providing customers with eight hours of free electricity to enjoy on Christmas Day this year. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to put a strain on UK households,

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What Every Energy Transfer Investor Should Know Before Buying

Energy Transfer is a master limited partnership with a high-yielding distribution. Energy Transfer (ET 0.12%) is one of the more popular energy stocks. A big driver of its popularity is the midstream company’s monster yield. At over 8%, it’s several times higher than the S&P 500 (1.2% yield). However, there are a few key factors

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British Gas boss says Labour can cut energy bills by £200 by dropping Net Zero requirements

The £4.3million-a-year Centrica boss today claimed household energy bills could be cut by £200 a year if Net Zero policy costs are funded through general taxation. Chris O’Shea, chief executive of British Gas’s parent company, said it was unfair for everyone to pay for the costs of decarbonisation through their electricity bills. The 52-year-old argued

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Three in five Shropshire homes ‘need energy efficiency improvements’ to meet government targets

The findings by multifoil insulation specialist SuperFOIL analysed over 25 million Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to identify England’s most and least energy-efficient residential properties, and how many need to meet the minimum EPC C target by 2030. West Midlands ranks in the bottom two

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