Energy & Bills

UK Heating Oil: Why Millions Depend On It, What Must Change

Around 4.4 million UK households are off the gas grid, 1.5 million on heating oil with no dedicated regulation. Why that gap exists, what a 92% price spike exposed, and what the CMA wants changed.

15 Jul 2026 · 11 min read

New fixed energy tariffs undercut the £1,862 cap by £316

A cluster of new fixed tariffs launched around the 1 July price cap rise to £1,862. The cheapest, a 24-month fix from Outfox Energy, undercuts the cap by around £316 a year for a typical dual-fuel household.

10 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

UK Power Networks Named Top UK Utility for Service

The Institute of Customer Service named UK Power Networks the UK's leading utility for customer service, alongside confirmed July 2026 sector leaders Nationwide, John Lewis, Jet2holidays and Jet2.com in banking, retail, tourism and transport.

9 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

Regional Energy Price Cap: How the 14 Regions Differ UK 2026

The Ofgem price cap is a national average that splits into 14 regional caps. How regional unit rates and standing charges vary and why your postcode decides your rate.

5 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Cheapest Energy Supplier UK: Every Active Provider and How Prices Compare (2026)

There is no single cheapest UK energy supplier: it depends on tariff type, payment method and meter. Here is every active provider and the factors that decide your actual price.

5 Jul 2026 · 7 min read

What Happened to Shell Energy? Where UK Household Customers Ended Up

A primary-source explainer on Shell Energy's UK household business: the sale of its residential customer base, which supplier now serves those accounts, and what affected customers needed to check.

3 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Utilita Energy Review 2026: Prepayment Specialism, Smart PAYG and the Complaints Picture

A primary-source review of Utilita in 2026: the supplier's prepayment and smart pay-as-you-go specialism, in-home energy usage tools, tariff structure, and how Ofgem and complaints data assess the supplier.

3 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

SGE's 14-Reactor UK SMR Fleet: What Was Actually Submitted

SGE has submitted plans for 14 small modular reactors across three UK sites, delivering 4.2GW of capacity. How this compares to the Rolls-Royce SMR programme already underway at Wylfa, and the realistic timeline.

3 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Before You Buy an Electric Car: Real Costs, Range, Charging and What to Check in 2026

Before you buy an electric car in 2026: total cost of ownership vs petrol, charging costs, range anxiety, VED tax changes, grants and the 5 checks to make before buying.

1 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Before You Switch Energy Supplier in July 2026: What the Cap Rise Changes

The energy price cap rose 13% to £1,862 on 1 July 2026. Before you switch or fix your tariff, here is the maths, what to check and your switching rights.

1 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Energy Price Cap Rises 13% Today: Confirmed Rates and October Outlook for UK Households

The Ofgem energy price cap is £1,862/year from today, 1 July 2026, up £221 (13%). Gas rises 28%, electricity 6%. October 2026 forecast: £1,849. Who is affected and what to do.

1 Jul 2026 · 1 min read

Millions of Britons Urged to Submit Meter Readings Before Energy Price Cap Rises

Ofgem's price cap rises 13% to £1,862 a year from 1 July 2026. Submit a meter reading around 30 June to avoid being billed the higher rate early.

30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

UK Energy Bills During a Heatwave: What the Summer Heat Means for Your Costs in 2026

With temperatures rising across the UK in July 2026, household electricity demand is climbing. Here is what the Ofgem price cap, standing charges and summer usage patterns mean for your energy bill.

28 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

UK Secures £100 Billion of Clean Energy Investment Ahead of 2030 Grid Decarbonisation Target

The UK government has secured £100bn of clean energy investment since July 2024, covering offshore wind, solar, storage and hydrogen. GB Energy is.

27 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Heat Pump Grant Rises to £9,000 from 21 July: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

Heat pump grant rises to £9,000 from 21 July for oil-heated homes. 200,000 homes getting leaflets now. Apply via an MCS-certified installer.

26 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

UK Energy Bill Debt Hits £3.7bn: Every Way to Cut Your Bill and Get Help

UK household energy debt tops £3.7bn. Standing charges rising. Warm Home Discount, direct debit switch and hardship grants can cut your bill significantly.

26 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Smart EV Charging Plan Could Save Drivers Up to £1,000 a Year on Electricity Bills

Government and Ofgem plan makes smart EV charging default. Saves up to £1,000 per year by shifting to off-peak hours. Smart charge points required.

26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Aldi Budget Air Cooler and Heatwave Energy Costs UK: What to Know Before You Buy

Aldi's budget air cooler sold out rapidly during the June 2026 heatwave. Before buying any portable cooler, here is what UK consumers need to know about running costs, energy use and consumer rights.

26 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Before You Sign a Business Energy Contract: Traps and TPI Risks

Business energy contracts are unregulated compared to domestic supply. This guide covers broker commission disclosure, auto-rollover clauses, deemed contract rates and why the Ofgem price cap does not protect business customers.

25 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Before You Get a Smart Meter: What Changes and What Does Not

Smart meters are free to install but may lose smart functionality if you switch supplier. This guide explains SMETS1 vs SMETS2 differences, in-home display limitations, time-of-use tariff eligibility and your right to refuse installation.

25 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Before You Exit an Energy Contract Early: Exit Fees and Your Rights

Leaving a fixed energy tariff before it ends triggers exit fees of up to £150 for dual-fuel households. This guide covers when exit fees are waived, your rights when a supplier raises prices, and how to calculate whether leaving early makes financial sense.

25 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Before You Fix Your Energy Tariff: What the Small Print Says

Fixing your energy tariff locks in a unit rate but not always your standing charge. This guide explains exit fees, the price cap relationship, auto-rollover traps and when fixing makes financial sense.

25 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Before You Switch Energy Supplier: Risks, Traps and What to Check First

Switching energy supplier can cut bills but carries risks most comparison sites do not explain. This guide covers exit fees, debt blocks, direct debit traps and your rights if a switch goes wrong.

25 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

Is Air Conditioning Banned in UK New Builds? The Net Zero Regulations Explained

Claims that UK net zero rules effectively ban air conditioning in new homes have circulated widely during the June 2026 heatwave. This guide sets out what Part O of the Building Regulations actually requires and what homeowners can and cannot install.

24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

UK Heatwave Red Warning June 2026: What Extreme Heat Means for Energy Bills and Household Costs

The Met Office has issued red heat warnings across parts of England for 24-25 June 2026 as temperatures exceed 35C. The heatwave is raising questions about home cooling costs, energy demand and what households can do to manage bills.

24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Ofgem Energy Price Cap History: Every Quarterly Level Since 2019

Complete Ofgem energy price cap history from Q1 2019 to Q3 2026. Current cap: £1,641 (Q2 2026). Rising to £1,862 in July 2026 (+13%). Every quarterly level explained, including the Energy Price Guarantee period. Source: Ofgem.

24 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

UK EPC Ratings Data 2026: Energy Efficiency of Homes by Region

Charts and data on UK EPC ratings: average bands by region, national distribution, new vs existing homes trend, and the 2030 rental Band C deadline. Sources: ONS, MHCLG Q1 2026.

25 Jun 2026 · 6 min read

CQC Care Home Ratings UK: Find and Compare Rated Homes by Region

CQC-rated care homes across England by region. 14,780 registered homes -- 82.7% rated Good or Outstanding. Source: CQC Care Directory, June 2026.

24 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

Warm Homes Plan 2026: Free Insulation, Heat Pump Grants and Solar Loans - What You Can Claim

The government's £15bn Warm Homes Plan has several schemes open now. ECO4 free upgrades run until December 2026. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7,500 heat pump grant is open to all homeowners. Full guide.

24 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

UK Heatwave Red Warning 2026: What Extreme Heat Means for Your Energy Bills

The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning across parts of England and Wales. Here is how heatwaves affect energy usage, bills, and what households can do to keep costs down during hot weather.

23 Jun 2026 · 4 min read