Energy crisis
Five ways the cost of living is rising - and how to get help if you’re struggling
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Five ways the cost of living is rising - and how to get help if you’re struggling
'Simply inhumane': Charities slam switch to quarterly energy price cap with bills set to hit £4,000
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'Simply inhumane': Charities slam switch to quarterly energy price cap with bills set to hit £4,000
Energy bills: why yours is now so expensive, and where all the money goes
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Energy bills: why yours is now so expensive, and where all the money goes
Energy prices: What is the windfall tax on energy companies in the UK?
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Energy prices: What is the windfall tax on energy companies in the UK?
Exclusive: Energy firms are forcing thousands of customers onto prepayment meters as bills soar
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Exclusive: Energy firms are forcing thousands of customers onto prepayment meters as bills soar
Britain needs a proper solution to the energy crisis before it's too late
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Britain needs a proper solution to the energy crisis before it's too late
Renewable energy can bring a bonanza of good jobs and support levelling up
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Renewable energy can bring a bonanza of good jobs and support levelling up
These artists are turning their street into a solar power station
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These artists are turning their street into a solar power station
Poorest households pay £250 extra each year on energy bills thanks to poor insulation
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Poorest households pay £250 extra each year on energy bills thanks to poor insulation
#DonateTheRebate campaign urges those more well off to donate their £400 energy grant
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#DonateTheRebate campaign urges those more well off to donate their £400 energy grant
How to keep cooking and hot water costs down if the energy crisis has increased your bill
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How to keep cooking and hot water costs down if the energy crisis has increased your bill
Martin Lewis grills chancellor Rishi Sunak on why some people won't get additional cost of living support
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Martin Lewis grills chancellor Rishi Sunak on why some people won't get additional cost of living support
Rishi Sunak's cost of living support won't be enough for struggling families, charities warn
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Rishi Sunak's cost of living support won't be enough for struggling families, charities warn
Energy companies tried to scrap requirement to help customers struggling to pay bills
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Energy companies tried to scrap requirement to help customers struggling to pay bills
Shell consultant quits with explosive LinkedIn post accusing oil giant of 'extreme harms' to planet
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Shell consultant quits with explosive LinkedIn post accusing oil giant of 'extreme harms' to planet
Martin Lewis: 'I can't shut up because there really are lives at stake'
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Martin Lewis: 'I can't shut up because there really are lives at stake'
Explained: Will the government's Energy Bill deliver the green transition needed?
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Explained: Will the government's Energy Bill deliver the green transition needed?
Two thirds of retail workers are borrowing money to pay their bills
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Two thirds of retail workers are borrowing money to pay their bills
Shell’s profits have soared to £7.3bn as the energy crisis leaves families unable to pay their bills
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Shell’s profits have soared to £7.3bn as the energy crisis leaves families unable to pay their bills
Cost of living crisis driving a surge in demand for money advice
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