There are gaps in UK households’ understanding of their energy usage.
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The government is rolling out smart meters across the UK, but at present they are providing households with little benefit.
Preparing for a cold winter.
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More ambition, particularly in boosting energy efficiency, could help.
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A third of people we surveyed incorrectly thought there was a £2,500 cap on energy bills.
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People struggling to pay their power bills may never have anticipated experiencing such hardship. It’s time to tackle energy equity head-on.
Many households are already feeling the effects of rising energy prices.
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Europe is facing the prospect of an acute energy crisis – how does research suggest households can reduce their energy use?
Many UK households will be watching their energy costs very closely this winter.
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Millions will still experience fuel poverty this winter, even with the government’s latest plan to help.
Businesses also face higher costs this winter.
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UK businesses are also suffering from the rising cost of living and doing business.
Households and businesses across the UK may need to adjust their living habits in line with spiking bills this winter.
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Economists discuss current political proposals designed to tackle the cost of living crisis.
Household bills have spiked in 2022.
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Here’s how the government can provide clarity on the volatile cost of living crisis
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None will address prices immediately. For now, the best option to keep warm this winter without breaking the bank is to shop around for the best electricity deals.
Rishi to the rescue?
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The UK chancellor is giving a one-off payment of £1,200 to the most vulnerable households, while U-turning on a windfall tax for energy companies.
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Analysis of 5,500 apartment developments across Australia found many individual units were far below the average energy ratings for the complex as a whole.
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Australian policy is increasingly focused on what’s known as ‘successful ageing’ – helping people feel satisfied, happier and healthier as they age. But for that, you need access to affordable energy.
Wages and consumer goods are in the firing line.
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While the media mainly worries about the cost of employee NI hikes and household energy bills, they’re missing an important part of the story.
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More than 6 million UK households may now be unable to heat their homes.
British prime minister Boris Johnson on his way to Saudi Arabia in March 2022.
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The UK’s bumpy relationship with Saudi Arabia will not turn on new oil supplies.
Rishi Sunak: the lightbulbs are coming for you.
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As household budgets come under strain, so does support for governments, as Boris Johnson should note.
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Means-testing support for fuel-poor households will leave millions in hardship.
UK energy systems are increasingly going digital.
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Many vulnerable people are unable to engage with their energy usage online, leading to higher bills and even debt and illness.
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I sifted through 30 power retailers’ offers to save on my home bills. Then I checked - and discovered I’d been switched to a more expensive plan.