Price cap reviews, supplier announcements, regulator decisions, and the trends that affect your monthly bill — all the energy stories that matter, in plain English.
Energy news
Price cap reviews, supplier announcements, regulator decisions, and the trends that affect your monthly bill — all the energy stories that matter, in plain English.
Latest energy news
What Is a Utility Bill? UK Guide with Examples
Find out what counts as a utility bill in the UK, what's on one, how to use it as proof of address, and how to cut your household costs.
What Is a Conductor and Why Are They Important?
Find out what an electrical conductor is, why they matter for your energy supply, and which metals conduct electricity best with a full UK explainer.
How to Switch Energy Supplier: A Step-by-Step Guide
Switching energy supplier takes minutes to start and about five working days to complete — with no interruption to your gas or electricity. Here is exactly how it works, what you need, and the traps to avoid.
Energy Price Cap July 2026: New Rates & Should You Fix?
Ofgem’s price cap rises 13.5% to £1,862 a year from 1 July 2026. See the new unit rates and standing charges, what the rise really means for your bill, and whether fixing now beats the cap.
Energy news: questions
When is the next price cap announcement?
Ofgem announces the next quarterly cap roughly 6 weeks before it takes effect on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July, or 1 October. We publish coverage and a "what it means for your bill" breakdown the same morning the figure drops.