March 14, 2026

Energy

Energy

Octopus Energy to offer ‘discounts’ over eight days starting November 24

The firm is offering a range of deals Customers of a certain energy provider could nab a number of discounts and freebies next week(Image: Getty) Customers of a certain energy company could be entitled to a number of discounts next week. Octopus Energy is offering a range of deals over an eight-day period starting on

Read More
Energy

Energy minister says ‘there’s no shortcut’ to bringing down bills – as price cap rise announced | Politics News

Households and businesses will have to wait for energy bills to fall significantly because “there’s no shortcut” to bringing down prices, the energy minister has told Sky News. Speaking as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers ways of easing the pressure on households in next week’s budget, energy minister Michael Shanks conceded that Labour’s election pledge to

Read More
Energy

Worst ‘vampire devices’ to leave on standby that add £141 to your energy bills

A new study has uncovered the most common energy-wasting habits that could be costing you £141 a year, from leaving devices on standby to overfilling your kettle. Sophie Law Deputy Editor Spare Time 00:01, 23 Nov 2025 A new study has uncovered the most common energy-wasting habits that could be costing you £141 a year(Image:

Read More
Energy

Energy firm Ovo to axe ‘hundreds of jobs’ weeks before Christmas

Ovo is the third-largest household supplier behind Octopus Energy and British Gas The precise number of job losses is not yet clear, but one insider suggested “several hundred” roles could go. Picture: Alamy Ovo Energy is drawing up plans to cut hundreds of jobs in a bid to convince regulators that it has a credible

Read More
Energy

Best washing machine setting cuts bills and saves ‘half the amount of energy’

Consumer experts say you could cut your household energy bills with some simple adjustments – although sometimes it may not be suitable Robert Rowlands Deputy editor, Money and lifestyle hub 05:30, 22 Nov 2025 Doing laundry at home can be costly – but there are ways to cut the bills UK households are being advised

Read More
Energy

UK start-up Fuse Energy nears new funding at $5bn valuation

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Fuse Energy, a UK start-up founded by former Revolut executives, is in advanced talks to raise new funding at a valuation of about $5bn, which would mark a fivefold increase from when it raised money

Read More
Energy

‘Cost-effective’ alternative to ‘lock in warmth’ and slash energy bills

With winter on the horizon, now is the time to make sure your home is ready for the colder months Simple changes can keep more warmth in(Image: Halfpoint Images via Getty Images) With temperatures starting to drop, it’s easy to reach for the thermostat. But there are alternative methods to maintain warmth in your property

Read More
Energy

Rachel Reeves gears up for possible Budget energy bill cut – how much you could save

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces calls from consumer champion Martin Lewis and others to use an energy bill cut to come good on her pledge to tackle the cost of living crisis in the Budget Average energy bill are nearly £700 above the levels of five years ago(Image: coldsnowstorm via Getty Images) Hopes are growing Labour

Read More
Energy

Households in Great Britain face surprise rise in energy bills from January – The Guardian

Households in Great Britain face surprise rise in energy bills from January  The Guardian Households face surprise increase in energy bills from January  The Telegraph UK energy bills set to rise 0.2% in January  Financial Times Energy price cap: Households face surprise rise in prices in new year  BBC Energy minister says ‘there’s no shortcut’ to bringing down bills

Read More
Energy

More than 100,000 Octopus Energy households could receive extra £116,500 energy support

The Octo Assist scheme is offered by the energy firm to some of its most vulnerable customers, helping them manage their bills and stay warm during the winter period One major supplier is provide further support to its customers(Image: Getty Images) Octopus Energy, a major energy supplier serving more than seven million customers across the

Read More