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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Heat pump warning issued as gas and electricity bills face £330 rise

Experts warn of a significant rise in household energy bills by £332 due to fluctuations in wholesale prices and predictions of a surge in the energy price cap.

Mar 22 • 11:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says one 'demon appliance' is spiking your energy bills

Finance expert Martin Lewis warns that tumble dryers are the main appliance significantly increasing household energy costs and suggests alternatives.

Mar 22 • 04:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Gas price increases, bills rise by 13% and fixed-price offers decline. The effects of the war

Gas bills in Italy are rising by an average of 13% due to the impacts of the war in the Middle East, leading to significant cost increases for consumers.

Mar 22 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Solar AC: Will run on sunlight, know...

Solar AC is becoming a smart way to reduce electricity bills through the use of solar panels and hybrid technology for cooling during the day.

Mar 22 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says 'demon appliance' is 'really expensive' and bad for energy bills

Finance expert Martin Lewis warns that tumble dryers are expensive to operate and contribute significantly to rising energy bills in the UK.

Mar 21 • 10:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says energy bills may face 'heavy rise' in July after June 30 cap ends

Martin Lewis warns UK households to prepare for potential significant increases in energy bills starting in July following the end of the current price cap.

Mar 21 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

What discounts has the government approved and when will they take effect?

The Spanish government has approved social protection measures affecting energy bills and rents, pending final approval for rental discounts.

Mar 20 • 17:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

£2.5k energy bill warning issued to UK households

UK households are warned of potential energy bill increases of up to £500 annually due to rising gas prices and international instability.

Mar 20 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Household energy bills in Great Britain ‘could rise to almost £2,000 a year’ amid Iran war shock

Rising tensions due to the conflict in Iran are expected to cause household energy bills in Great Britain to rise significantly, potentially reaching nearly £2,000 a year.

Mar 20 • 10:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Energy bills to surge to nearly £2,000 a year due to Iran war

Energy bills in the UK are projected to rise to almost £2,000 a year due to escalating conflicts in Iran, leading to increased wholesale gas prices.

Mar 20 • 09:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: Increase in Gas Bills Expected in May, but 'Not Gigantic' According to CRE

The President of France's Energy Regulatory Commission has warned of a gas bill increase for consumers due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, though she reassured that it won't be a significant rise.

Mar 20 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Households with games consoles face £15.48 charges from April 1

From April 1, UK households with gaming consoles will see an increase in their energy bills by approximately £15.48 annually due to recent tariff changes.

Mar 20 • 09:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Energy bills to rise hundreds of pounds to three-year high

Average annual energy bills in the UK are projected to rise by £332 due to high oil and gas prices, driven by geopolitical tensions, marking the highest increase in three years.

Mar 20 • 08:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Meloni receives EU's approval on bills: 'Satisfied, yes to national measures'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed satisfaction with the EU's openness regarding national measures on energy bills following a long European Council meeting.

Mar 20 • 07:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Von der Leyen: ETS changes will come in the coming days

Ursula von der Leyen announces upcoming changes to the EU's emissions trading system to alleviate high energy prices and impact on electricity bills.

Mar 20 • 06:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

3 things to check if you think your energy bill is wrong as complaints fall

Complaints about energy bills have decreased by 14% in 2025, yet billing issues remain the most common dispute according to the Energy Ombudsman.

Mar 20 • 00:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Electricity bills, operator change in 24 hours: news and protections for consumers

Italy is set to implement a new directive allowing consumers to switch electricity operators within 24 hours, aimed at enhancing competition and consumer protections.

Mar 19 • 21:29 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Power bills forecast to drop amid greater take-up of solar, home batteries

Power bills in New South Wales, south-east Queensland, and South Australia are projected to decrease due to increased adoption of solar energy and home batteries, according to the Australian Energy Regulator's draft market offer.

Mar 19 • 20:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why You Should Be Careful with This Type of Cell Phone Chargers

Leaving cell phone chargers plugged in when not in use can lead to higher electricity bills and fire hazards.

Mar 19 • 17:34 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

7,500 Vestforbrænding customers have received extra bills

Thousands of district heating customers in Glostrup have received a one-time extraordinary bill from Vestforbrænding due to significant operational failures.

Mar 19 • 17:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits face double whammy of energy and rates hikes from 'Trumpflation' fall-out

British households are facing a dual crisis with rising energy bills and interest rates due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, termed 'Trumpflation.'

Mar 19 • 16:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metsola: Courageous decisions to reduce energy bills

The President of the European Parliament emphasized the need for targeted legislation and clear timelines at the upcoming EU summit to lower energy costs and support the competitiveness of European industries.

Mar 19 • 11:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ofgem-recommended 87p item lowers energy bills with '80pc less electricity'

Ofgem has shared energy-saving tips, including a recommended item that can significantly reduce electricity costs for households.

Mar 19 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Stopping gas dictating UK energy price could cut bills by £200, thinktank says

A thinktank report suggests that abolishing the reliance on expensive fossil gas for electricity pricing in the UK could save households over £200 annually.

Mar 19 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Power bills expected to fall by up to 10% from July, bringing ‘welcome relief’ to Australia’s east coast

Power prices on Australia's east coast are set to decrease significantly starting in July due to enhanced renewable energy output and falling contract prices.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How many AC fans can run on a 3-kilowatt solar plant?

The article discusses the benefits and power production capabilities of a 3-kilowatt solar plant in India, emphasizing its cost savings and sustainability for household energy needs.

Mar 19 • 03:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Energy bills: UK government urged to launch ‘social tariff’ to help vulnerable households

Calls for the UK government to implement a 'social tariff' for energy bills have intensified as the cost of living rises, aiming to support poor households amidst ongoing global conflicts.

Mar 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reform UK may breach data laws with free energy bills competition

Reform UK's competition to offer free energy bills raises concerns over potential breaches of data protection laws.

Mar 17 • 19:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Energy minister: ‘every penny’ levied on household energy bills will be scrutinised

Britain's energy minister has promised thorough scrutiny of charges on household energy bills following warnings of a potential £250 annual increase due to the conflict in Iran.

Mar 17 • 18:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Polanski to warn Starmer 'hasn't done enough' to protect energy customers from bill hikes

Zack Polanski is urging Sir Keir Starmer to take more actions to protect customers from rising energy bills amid an ongoing economic crisis.

Mar 17 • 16:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Electricity bill to increase by an average of 8% in 2026, says Aneel

Brazil's National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) has announced that electricity bills are expected to rise by an average of 8% in 2026, with significant increases reported in various regions.

Mar 17 • 16:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nigel Farage's 'latest con' slammed as energy bills promise likened to 'Brexit lies'

Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, faces criticism over a competition to pay energy bills as part of its campaign promises, drawing comparisons to past Brexit claims.

Mar 17 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves confirms pensioners to benefit from £300 discounts schemes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a new support scheme that will provide pensioners with discounts to help alleviate the rising cost of living.

Mar 17 • 13:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

A basic monthly bill Americans can’t dodge is becoming a midterm flashpoint

Rising electricity bills are emerging as a significant issue in the U.S. midterm elections, highlighting economic stress for voters and becoming a talking point for candidates.

Mar 17 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British Gas says customers can get £117 off energy bills from April

British Gas customers will see a £117 reduction in their energy bills starting April 1 due to government changes.

Mar 17 • 12:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Nawrocki's letter on Tusk's desk: "Dramatic increase in energy bills"

President Nawrocki has written to Prime Minister Tusk regarding the EU emissions trading system, warning of its negative impact on Poland's industry and citizens' energy costs.

Mar 17 • 08:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Business owners are struggling with energy bills - this is one way to save'

The UK government is extending an energy-saving digital tool to help small businesses cope with high energy bills.

Mar 17 • 06:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

EU crisis plan on energy, public aid for bills: 'Even the ETS needs reviewing'

The EU is rolling out a crisis plan addressing the energy market, proposing increased state aids and reduced taxes to combat high energy costs ahead of an upcoming European Council meeting.

Mar 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer press conference seven major points - from energy bills help to Trump call

Keir Starmer announced a £53 million emergency package to assist heating oil customers amid rising prices linked to the US-Israel war with Iran.

Mar 16 • 12:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer LIVE: PM will announce major energy bills help in Iran war press conference

Keir Starmer is set to announce significant support for energy bills for British families amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East during a press conference.

Mar 16 • 09:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer LIVE: PM will announce major energy bills help in Iran war press conference

Keir Starmer is set to announce energy bill support for British families amid the Middle East conflict during a press conference.

Mar 16 • 09:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Europe designs first measures to contain fuel bills due to the war in the Middle East

European governments are implementing measures to tackle rising fuel prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 16 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Dear bills: shield for businesses and bonuses for low incomes

The Italian government is proposing measures to reduce energy costs for businesses and provide bonuses for low-income earners in response to rising energy prices.

Mar 16 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Keir Starmer to stage major intervention as spiralling energy bill fears rise

Keir Starmer plans to reassure British families about energy bills amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, promising financial support for struggling households.

Mar 15 • 22:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

AI comes with a hefty charge. Are you the one who gets stuck with the bill?

A report discusses the potential impact of artificial intelligence on electricity bills, warning that the AI boom could lead to significantly higher energy costs for American households.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says ‘make change’ for ‘cheaper’ energy bills before April 1

Money expert Martin Lewis advises households to switch to fixed energy tariffs before the upcoming April price cap change to secure lower bills.

Mar 15 • 11:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major update on fuel duty hike as fresh energy bills package unveiled

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband indicated that the UK government may consider reversing plans to end a fuel duty freeze due to rising energy prices from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 15 • 10:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brits urged to make one simple change in March to 'save £270 a year' on bills

An energy efficiency expert recommends a small change in thermostat settings this March that could lead to significant savings on energy bills for UK residents.

Mar 15 • 02:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ed Miliband vows to 'fight' to keep energy bills down

Ed Miliband has pledged to combat rising energy bills fueled by geopolitical tensions, urging energy companies to avoid unfair pricing practices.

Mar 14 • 20:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From the conflict to the bills: the cost of war on the wallets of Italians

The ongoing conflict is impacting Italian families through rising energy costs, driven by the increase in oil and gas prices.

Mar 14 • 14:06 UTC

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