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A new project is exploring the possibility of bringing free or low-cost energy support to North East households.

Community-led project looks to bring low-cost energy to households

Saving money on your energy bills has been made so much easier with this smart new service

Millions could save £276 a year by switching energy deals in minutes

The Autumn Budget might have brought a glimmer of hope - but there’s a catch

The truth behind the £150 energy bill cut nobody mentions

It’s one of the best times to switch to a fixed tariff - with uncertainty over how the rate cut will affect families, and winter bills set to reach their peak

Why the £150 energy cut won’t help this winter — and what to do now

Ofgem has confirmed a surprise 0.2% rise to the energy price cap from January 1, 2026 (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill is going up unexpectedly in January 2026

Tomato Energy has collapsed, affecting around 15,300 households and 8,400 business customers (Photo: Pexels)

15,000 UK homes affected as energy company collapses - what to do next

Ofgem says £240 million in unused energy credit is sitting in closed accounts (Photo: Pexels)

You could be owed part of £240m in unclaimed energy credit refunds

If you’re counting the pennies, small savings can add up nicely

Save up to £1,200 this winter with these four simple money switches

The energy price cap rose by 2% on 1 October, adding £35 a year to typical bills (Photos: Getty Images)

Higher energy bills as price cap rises – this one step can protect you

UK households could face a £100 rise in energy bills from April 2026 (Photos: Getty Images)

'UK's energy is getting pricier' - April rise may add £100 to bills

A smart energy meter, used to monitor gas and electricity use (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill could change in 2026 with lower fees - with a catch

Asthma sufferers qualify for ECO4, which requires energy suppliers to fund and deliver energy efficiency improvements in UK homes

Ad Feature Million with asthma unaware they qualify for FREE energy grant

The energy price cap will rise by 2% from October 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, Ofgem has said. (Photo by Jacob King/PA Wire)

Martin Lewis warns: fix your energy bills before October rise

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Money expert's warning to Brits as UK energy bills set to rise again

Learning good energy habits from a young age vital, research reveals

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New Ofgem rules shield billpayers if energy suppliers go bust
Millions were hit by rising bills when suppliers collapsed. Now there's a safety net ⚡
Alex Nelson

An energy expert from BOXT has revealed how installing air conditioning could actually save you money

I'm an energy expert - air conditioning could actually save you money

Use this tool to start saving on your energy bills now

This free tool finds deals your supplier doesn’t want you to see

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UK homes at risk of heating, hot water loss as meter switch off looms

Bills are going up again - unless you act now

Cut energy bills by £388 with this free tool before the cap jumps

You might have spare cash sitting in your energy account - here's how to get it back

Explainer Claim energy refunds and save on bills with hidden account credit

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Energy firm collapse leaves 1000s in limbo - what customers should do

Energy bills will be going up very soon - we look at a way to save money and earn cashback

How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending

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Martin Lewis gives expert advice ahead of April energy price cap rise

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Energy bills to rise again as Ofgem increases price cap from April 1

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5 expert tips to tackle the energy price cap increase in April 2025

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Energy firms could be forced to offer no standing charge plans
Ofgem’s latest plans could change how you pay for gas and electricity ⚡
Alex Nelson

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Martin Lewis - beat the Energy Price Cap hike with this one expert tip

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Energy bills set to rise by almost £85, adding pressure on households

Craig Shields, Managing Director of Procure Smart.

North East's Procure Smart opens first Manchester office

Craig Shields, managing director of Procure Smart at the company’s Sunderland HQ.

North East tech firm to help businesses recover from energy crisis

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Energy firm to pay £14.5m to 250,000 customers over billing failures

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Energy bills predicted to rise in 2025 - what the change means for you

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'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

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Martin Lewis shares why you should submit an energy meter reading soon

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1000s to receive compensation after energy firm's £2.37 million fine

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Energy firm hands £200 grants to pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payment

Colder months ahead and a rising energy cap will mean increased bills this winter

Could installing a heat pump be the answer to rising energy bills?

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Energy bills to rise by £149 as Ofgem increases price cap by 10%

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Massive hike in UK energy bills forecast - how much costs are going up

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Calculator shows how your energy bills will change as price cap drops

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Millions urged to send energy readings as price cap drop takes effect

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These two energy suppliers have been ranked worst by Citizens Advice

Promotional toys at the headquarters of Octopus Energy in London (Photo: LEON NEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Octopus Energy to repay £3 billion - what that means for customers

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Martin Lewis highlights energy tariff that could save you £50 a year

Are you owed money by your energy supplier? Use this online calculator

When to submit a meter reading to benefit from the energy price cap

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I'm a consumer expert - how to stop energy firms hoarding your cash

Energy bills are set to decrease for households across the country after it was announced that the Ofgem price cap will drop to £1,568 in July.

Breaking Energy bills price update

Energy bills are set to get cheaper from April

Ofgem energy price cap April 2024 - what it means for you

Energy prices could fall by 16% by April

Domestic energy prices predicted to fall by 16%

Doreen Thompson adjusts her thermostat at her home as she limits her use of heating to keep up with her increasing energy bills, at her home in south London.

Ofgem chief’s warning energy bills could be ‘even higher’ this winter

Millions are set to see a rise in energy prices this winter, comapred to last

Energy bills set to rise for millions this winter despite price fall

Ofgem has announced when it will reveal the new energy price cap

Revealed: Day you will learn whether energy bills will go up or down

Here are eight important money changes coming in August 2023.

8 money changes coming in August 2023 including Ofgem price cap

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