Cold Weather Payment 2026: Who Qualifies, How Much, and How to Check Your Postcode
Cold Weather Payment is a £25 lump sum paid for each seven day cold spell at qualifying postcodes between November and March. Who qualifies, how to check your postcode and how it differs from Warm Home Discount and Winter Fuel Payment.
Ofgem Energy Price Cap July 2026: 13% Rise to £1,663 - What It Means for Your Bills
Ofgem confirmed on 27 May 2026 that the energy price cap rises 13% from 1 July to 30 September 2026, taking a typical dual-fuel direct-debit bill to £1,663 a year. Electricity rises 5%, gas 24%. Here is what the new rates mean for households and what to do before July.
Energy Price Cap July 2026: Forecasters Cluster Near £1,849 Ahead of Ofgem's 27 May Announcement
With Ofgem set to announce the Q3 2026 energy price cap on 27 May, independent forecasters cluster between £1,846 and £1,852 as of mid-May. Sainsbury's Energy's prediction was revised to £1,849 on 19 May. We explain the forecast and what households can do before the announcement.
