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How heat pump running costs are affected by the July price cap rise, according to an expert

What the rise means for heat pump running costs, tariffs and whether switching can still save you money

The Independent UK

UK Energy Bills Rise 13% From Today as Experts Urge a Mid-Year Money Check

UK energy bills rise 13% from 1 July as Ofgem lifts the price cap. Advisers explain how to run a mid-year money check as inflation persists.

International Business Times UK

Five million households told to submit meter readings to avoid higher energy bills

The average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221 to £1,862 a year under new rates from Wednesday

The Independent UK

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Households urged to send in meter readings as energy price cap jumps 13%

Based on the new rates, taking effect from Wednesday, the average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221 to £1,862 a year.

Evening Standard

Sky-high energy bills in winter show Scotland 'needs control of its own resources'

ENERGY bills will remain sky high throughout winter, prompting calls from the SNP for Scotland to have control of its own resources.

The National (Scotland)

Household energy prices set to remain high this winter as £221 rise takes effect

The energy price cap is forecast to fall by around 0.5% in October as the US-Iran 60-day ceasefire helps to stabilise wholesale markets.

Evening Standard

Energy price cap to jump 13% from July but remain steady in October

Experts at Cornwall Insight forecast there will not be another steep hike in October as wholesale costs come down.

Evening Standard

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Household energy bills to rise by £221 a year from Wednesday

Analysts at Cornwall Insight said they now believe the energy price cap will remain fairly steady in October

The Independent UK

Ministers urged to curb energy costs as Great British homes face 13% bill surge

Quarterly Ofgem price cap rises to equivalent of £1,862 a year from 1 July amid growing consumer energy debt

The Guardian - UK

Three hydro-power projects in Highlands given green light by regulator

THREE new Scottish hydro-power projects have moved closer to development after receiving provisional support from the UK’s energy regulator ...

The National (Scotland)

First major hydropower projects in Great Britain in 40 years given go-ahead

Three pumped storage hydroelectric power station sites in Scotland on list of 16 long-duration electricity storage plans

The Guardian - UK

Energy debt reaches record £4.79 billion ahead of 13% price cap jump

The number of accounts repaying debt has increased by 3% for electricity – to 852,000 – and by 4% for gas – to 710,000, the regulator said.

Evening Standard

Boiler Upgrade Scheme 2026: Can I still apply for the £7,500 grant?

From July, the government grant programme will be the most generous it has ever been for a significant group of homeowners

The Independent UK

Why energy bills rising could expose Britain’s emergency savings gap

Variable rate deals or those on fixed deals which hit the end of their term are vulnerable to sudden energy price shocks

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

UK inflation set to bounce back to 3%

Airfare inflation and vehicle duty are expected to have driven a fresh increase in inflation for last month.

The Independent UK

Millions missing out on utility bill support worth up to £900 – here’s how to claim

Debt to water, energy and broadband firms has reached more than £7 billion

The Independent UK

Warning millions of UK households missing out on energy bill support as debt climbs to £7bn

Watchdog says household energy debt has risen 118% since start of Ukraine war

Evening Standard

Millions unaware of available support with household bills as debt soars – NAO

The watchdog said Ofgem, Ofwat and Ofcom must strengthen support for consumers in vulnerable circumstances.

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The Independent UK

Martin Lewis shares how to get ahead of £221 July energy bill rise

The recent Bafta award-winner shared his tips for keeping energy costs down

The Guardian - UK

Ovo Energy to pay more than £10m over prepayment meter monitoring failings

Regulator finds inadequate monitoring by firm could have exposed vulnerable customers ‘to clear risk of harm’

The Independent UK

Ovo Energy ordered to pay £10m to customers over meter rule breaches

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The Independent UK

Ovo to pay out more than £10m to customers over prepayment meter rule breaches

Watchdog found energy firm left vulnerable customers at ‘risk of harm’ due to poor monitoring of meters

Evening Standard

Ovo to pay out more than £10m over prepayment meter rule breaches

Ofgem said Ovo’s poor oversight of prepayment meter customers included vulnerable households on the priority services register.

Ideal Home

Energy experts are encouraging homeowners to switch to fixed tariffs following the July 2026 Price Cap announcement – it can save you money and peace of mind

If you're worried about rising energy bills, switching to a fixed tariff could help save you money

The National (Scotland)

'Thousands of older Scots to be pushed into poverty' by energy bill increase

SCOTLAND’S older people cannot wait until winter for government support amid an energy bills crisis, the Scottish Pensioners’ Forum (SPF) has…

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