Energy bills
The Big Issue Changemakers of 2023: Cost of living crisis
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The Big Issue Changemakers of 2023: Cost of living crisis
Millions are going without heating or hot water because they can't afford to top up their meter
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Millions are going without heating or hot water because they can't afford to top up their meter
What happened to the government's energy efficiency help for renters?
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What happened to the government's energy efficiency help for renters?
‘What is the government waiting for’? MPs call for ‘national war effort’ to reduce bills and emissions
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‘What is the government waiting for’? MPs call for ‘national war effort’ to reduce bills and emissions
4 big issues Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer failed to address in their speeches
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4 big issues Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer failed to address in their speeches
2023 predicted to be 'groundhog year' for families as bills rise and pay packets shrink
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2023 predicted to be 'groundhog year' for families as bills rise and pay packets shrink
Energy costs leave millions living in 'Dickensian conditions' over Christmas
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Energy costs leave millions living in 'Dickensian conditions' over Christmas
These 'green doctors' are not just saving people money on their energy bills. They are saving lives
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These 'green doctors' are not just saving people money on their energy bills. They are saving lives
This food bank was going under. Then a group of hobby writers found an Amazon infinite money glitch
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This food bank was going under. Then a group of hobby writers found an Amazon infinite money glitch
Cold weather help: A useful list of support available as temperatures drop
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Cold weather help: A useful list of support available as temperatures drop
13 DIY tips to keep your energy bills low this winter
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13 DIY tips to keep your energy bills low this winter
Climate campaigners praise U-turn on onshore wind farms
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Climate campaigners praise U-turn on onshore wind farms
Will the government's £18m public information campaign actually help people living in poverty?
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Will the government's £18m public information campaign actually help people living in poverty?
National protests to take place demanding government action on soaring energy bills
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National protests to take place demanding government action on soaring energy bills
Don't Pay UK: Why are people cancelling their energy bills?
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Don't Pay UK: Why are people cancelling their energy bills?
This inflation calculator lets you see how much the rising cost of living has impacted you
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This inflation calculator lets you see how much the rising cost of living has impacted you
Cost of living crisis one year on: 'You don’t need to figure it out alone'
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Cost of living crisis one year on: 'You don’t need to figure it out alone'
Insulating social homes could slash household heating bills by over £550
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Insulating social homes could slash household heating bills by over £550
How to prepare for blackouts in the UK this winter
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How to prepare for blackouts in the UK this winter
Hundreds of thousands of people are missing out on the government's £400 energy rebate
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