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With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

Cost of living crisis

Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

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Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

4 cheap and easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills this winter

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed

Have you already started making changes around the home to save money on energy bills this autumn and winter?

Have you already started making changes around the home to save money on energy bills this autumn and winter?

Property expert Phil Spencer shares how to 'save hundreds' on energy bills

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Cost of living crisis

The 99p tool that could save you up to £350 on your energy bills this winter

The MSE team has gone into more detail on the website with 9 key 'need-to-knows'.

The MSE team has gone into more detail on the website with 9 key 'need-to-knows'.

Martin Lewis urges Brits to check meter readings before Price Cap drop on July 1

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland would see energy bills fall by £122 over the course of a year

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland would see energy bills fall by £122 over the course of a year

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills set to fall as Ofgem lowers price cap - how much you could save

Current rules allow suppliers to “back bill” customers for an entire year with some customers facing shock bills of £1,000 and upwards

Current rules allow suppliers to “back bill” customers for an entire year with some customers facing shock bills of £1,000 and upwards

Citizens Advice

Millions dealing with smart meter faults as customers face shock £1,000 bills

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Cost of living crisis

Millions could be owed money by energy firms as campaigners say 'act now'

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Experts top tip could save you £130 on your energy bills

It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly

It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly

Millions warned about faulty smart meters - how to check

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

Everything you need to know about your energy bills as price cap set to fall

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will pay £1,690 a year for their energy, a reduction of £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will pay £1,690 a year for their energy, a reduction of £238

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Urgent warning to millions of homes who could overpay on energy bills

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

Martin Lewis reveals the 'cheapest way to pay' for energy Ofgem price cap falls

Why your energy bill might be wrong and when you should contact the Energy Ombudsman.

Why your energy bill might be wrong and when you should contact the Energy Ombudsman.

This is what you should do if you think your energy bill is wrong

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

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Heating expert issues heated clothes airer mould warning

You can save on your energy bills by charging your phone before bed and filling up your kettle with less water.

You can save on your energy bills by charging your phone before bed and filling up your kettle with less water.

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Expert warns these home habits could be adding £2k to your energy bills

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

Cost of living crisis

You could be paid to use less energy tonight - how you can save

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

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Energy bills set to increase by £94 for millions in January

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments begin this month - are you eligible for up to £600?

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

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Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

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Why you should bleed your radiators – and how to do it

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

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Heating expert's simple tips that could cut your energy bills by 25 per cent

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

Cost of living crisis

When should I turn my heating on and how can I save money this winter?

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Cost of living crisis

Millions to find out about £150 Warm Home Discount eligibility today

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

Are you eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment support

Ofgem is considering hiking the energy price cap by £17 a year to support struggling energy suppliers

Ofgem is considering hiking the energy price cap by £17 a year to support struggling energy suppliers

Cost of living crisis

Household bills could rise to support struggling energy suppliers, Ofgem warns

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

Cost of living crisis

No10 denies plans to scale back winter fuel allowance for pensioners

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

Cost of living crisis

Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next week

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

Cost of living crisis

Expert reveals 4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills

Millions will be eligible to claim £600 DWP Winter Fuel Payments with applications for many opening today

Millions will be eligible to claim £600 DWP Winter Fuel Payments with applications for many opening today

Cost of living crisis

Millions can apply for £600 cost of living support from today

The energy price cap is also expected to go up again in January

The energy price cap is also expected to go up again in January

Cost of living crisis

Charities warning of tough winter ahead for many despite energy price cap fall

Ofgem’s energy price cap does not set an upper limit on actual bills, and households will pay more or less depending on how much energy they use

Ofgem’s energy price cap does not set an upper limit on actual bills, and households will pay more or less depending on how much energy they use

Cost of living crisis

Warning energy bills could rise this winter despite Ofgem price cap fall

Applications for Winter Fuel Payments open in September - this is how to find out if you are eligible, how much you can get and how to apply

Applications for Winter Fuel Payments open in September - this is how to find out if you are eligible, how much you can get and how to apply

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £600 energy bill support - how you can apply

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

Cost of living crisis

Energy bills predicted to fall again in new forecast

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Cost of living crisis

Households urged to act in the next 48 hours as energy bills set to fall

Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS) must be redeemed by June 30

Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS) must be redeemed by June 30

Cost of living crisis

Thousands have days left to claim £400 energy bill discount

The British Gas PeakSave scheme will allow customers to save 50% on electricity used during certain hours this summer

The British Gas PeakSave scheme will allow customers to save 50% on electricity used during certain hours this summer

New British Gas summer scheme can save customers 50 per cent on energy

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

Cost of living crisis

When you should take an energy meter reading as bills set to fall by £400

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

Energy Price Cap

Energy bills to drop by £426 for average household as Ofgem slashes price cap

People are being warned to check their gas meters and energy bills for discrepancies

People are being warned to check their gas meters and energy bills for discrepancies

Cost of living crisis

You could be overpaying on your energy bills by £1000s, experts warn

Ovo Energy and Good Energy will pay compensation to around 18,000 households after Ofgem found customers had been overcharged

Ovo Energy and Good Energy will pay compensation to around 18,000 households after Ofgem found customers had been overcharged

Two major energy suppliers ordered to give thousands of customers up to £180 refund

The initial Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) launched in February 2023

The initial Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) launched in February 2023

Cost of living crisis

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More households now eligible for £200 energy bill support - how to apply

Customers are expected to pay around £500 more on their energy bills from April, despite the Ofgem price cap falling by £1,000

Customers are expected to pay around £500 more on their energy bills from April, despite the Ofgem price cap falling by £1,000

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Ofgem price cap falls but bills will still rise by around £500

Households eligible for the £400 cost of living boost have been warned not to fall for any scams around the payment

Households eligible for the £400 cost of living boost have been warned not to fall for any scams around the payment

900,000 homes can apply for £400 energy bill support today - find out how

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

Cost of living crisis

How and when to apply for £150 Warm Home Discount Scheme this winter

National Grid to offer new scheme for discounts.

National Grid to offer new scheme for discounts.

Households to be offered discounts on energy bill amid efforts to avoid blackouts

Martin Lewis issues £400 warning as UK households missing out on energy bills support.

Martin Lewis issues £400 warning as UK households missing out on energy bills support.

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis issues £400 energy bill support warning to UK households

A survey from the AA suggested cost of electricity had made them reluctant to buy an EV

A survey from the AA suggested cost of electricity had made them reluctant to buy an EV

Sky high energy prices putting off drivers switching to an EV, new survey says

The National Grid has warned planned blackouts could hit the UK between 4pm and 7pm this winter

The National Grid has warned planned blackouts could hit the UK between 4pm and 7pm this winter

BBC prepares 'secret plan' for potential 4pm to 7pm blackouts this winter

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the UK this week

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the UK this week

Cost of living crisis

UK homes could face 4pm to 7pm blackouts this winter, National Grid chief warns

Martin Lewis predicts average energy bill to go up by 73 per cent in April .

Martin Lewis predicts average energy bill to go up by 73 per cent in April .

Martin Lewis' staggering energy bill prediction leaves people at 'wits' end'