Six ‘Vampire’ Gadgets That Drain £66 a Year From Your Energy Bills Wednesday, December 10, 2025 standby energy consumption vampire gadgets smartmeter octopus technology efficiency bills Many common household gadgets quietly consume electricity even when not in active use, a phenomenon often dubbed as ‘vampire’ power drain. Recent analysis reveals that these power-hungry devices could be costing the average … Read More
83,665 Younger State Pensioners Miss Out on £300 Winter Fuel Payment Tuesday, December 9, 2025 pensioners winterfuel allowance energy heating dwp elderly savings thermostat bills As winter approaches and energy bills remain high, tens of thousands of younger state pensioners will find up to £300 missing from their bank accounts compared to older pensioners. This gap is due to the Department for Work … Read More
Why Energy Prices Have Quadrupled for Walsall Residents Friday, December 5, 2025 energy prices walsall heating bills residents supplier communal cost system Residents of Walsall have recently seen their energy bills skyrocket, with some now paying four times more than before. This drastic increase comes after the introduction of a new communal heating system that supplies heat … Read More
All Households in England on Fixed Tariffs to Receive £150 Energy Bill Discount Thursday, December 4, 2025 energy tariffs fixed bills government savings households budget costs consumers The Labour government has committed to easing the financial strain of rising energy costs by mandating a £150 reduction on annual household energy bills across England, Scotland, and Wales, effective from 1 April 2026. This … Read More
Martin Lewis Reveals £150 Annual Energy Bill Reduction Starting April 2026 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 energy bills savings autumnbudget martinlewis eco renewables fixedtariffs ukhouseholds energyprices Martin Lewis and the MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) team have clarified that households across England, Scotland, and Wales can expect their energy bills to drop by approximately £150 annually starting April 1, 2026. This … Read More
UK Households Could Slash £630 from Energy Bills by Ditching Phantom Power Thursday, November 20, 2025 energy savings phantomload standby appliances bills uk consumption efficiency households UK households are losing up to £630 each year due to ‘phantom load’ appliances—devices that continue to consume electricity even when turned off or on standby. Energy savings specialists are urging homeowners to unplug such … Read More