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With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

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Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

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Which? reveals top 5 tips to tackle Ofgem price cap rise as energy bills soar

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

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This is how you can save £130 on energy bills as Ofgem price cap set to rise

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

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Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next month

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

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The 99p tool that could save you up to £350 on your energy bills this winter

Someone signs the petition

Someone signs the petition

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'Stop the cuts, tax the rich' - Socialists campaign in Carlisle

The MSE team has gone into more detail on the website with 9 key 'need-to-knows'.

The MSE team has gone into more detail on the website with 9 key 'need-to-knows'.

Martin Lewis urges Brits to check meter readings before Price Cap drop on July 1

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

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Millions could be owed money by energy firms as campaigners say 'act now'

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

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Experts top tip could save you £130 on your energy bills

It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly

It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly

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Millions warned about faulty smart meters - how to check

New trial energy pilot helps Cumbrian households.

New trial energy pilot helps Cumbrian households.

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Carlisle man saved from energy debt crisis by pilot fuel poverty scheme

Renewable energy expert and Managing Director of Powerland Keith Newey has shared his 'nighttime' trick.

Renewable energy expert and Managing Director of Powerland Keith Newey has shared his 'nighttime' trick.

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This 'nighttime trick' could cut your energy bills by 66 per cent

Why your energy bill might be wrong and when you should contact the Energy Ombudsman.

Why your energy bill might be wrong and when you should contact the Energy Ombudsman.

This is what you should do if you think your energy bill is wrong

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that

Expert shares 12 key ways to keep your heating bills down this winter

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

6 household appliances adding to your energy bills due to simple mistake

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

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Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out.

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out.

You could be paid for using less energy this winter - who is eligible?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

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Winter Fuel Payments begin this month - are you eligible for up to £600?

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

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Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

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Heating expert's simple tips that could cut your energy bills by 25 per cent

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

Cost of living crisis

When should I turn my heating on and how can I save money this winter?

Ofgem is considering hiking the energy price cap by £17 a year to support struggling energy suppliers

Ofgem is considering hiking the energy price cap by £17 a year to support struggling energy suppliers

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Household bills could rise to support struggling energy suppliers, Ofgem warns

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

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Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next week

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

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Expert reveals 4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills

Ofgem’s energy price cap does not set an upper limit on actual bills, and households will pay more or less depending on how much energy they use

Ofgem’s energy price cap does not set an upper limit on actual bills, and households will pay more or less depending on how much energy they use

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Warning energy bills could rise this winter despite Ofgem price cap fall

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

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Energy bills predicted to fall again in new forecast

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

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Households urged to act in the next 48 hours as energy bills set to fall

Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS) must be redeemed by June 30

Energy Bill Support Scheme (EBSS) must be redeemed by June 30

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Thousands have days left to claim £400 energy bill discount

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

Cost of living crisis

When you should take an energy meter reading as bills set to fall by £400

Vouchers worth up to £400 as part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme must be redeemed by June 30

Vouchers worth up to £400 as part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme must be redeemed by June 30

Cost of living crisis

Which? warning to thousands who have weeks left to claim £400 energy bill support

An oil boiler being converted to run on HVO

An oil boiler being converted to run on HVO

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Government urged to back campaign to heat Cumbrian homes with cooking oil

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

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Energy bills to drop by £426 for average household as Ofgem slashes price cap

Ovo Energy and Good Energy will pay compensation to around 18,000 households after Ofgem found customers had been overcharged

Ovo Energy and Good Energy will pay compensation to around 18,000 households after Ofgem found customers had been overcharged

Two major energy suppliers ordered to give thousands of customers up to £180 refund

The initial Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) launched in February 2023

The initial Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) launched in February 2023

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More households now eligible for £200 energy bill support - how to apply

Clockwise from top left: Managing director of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Suzanne Caldwell, MP for Carlisle John Stevenson, Labour candidate for Carlisle at the next general election Julie Minns, head of corporate at Burnett's Solicitors Michael Walby.

Clockwise from top left: Managing director of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Suzanne Caldwell, MP for Carlisle John Stevenson, Labour candidate for Carlisle at the next general election Julie Minns, head of corporate at Burnett's Solicitors Michael Walby.

Cumbria reacts to chancellor's Spring Budget

Households eligible for the £400 cost of living boost have been warned not to fall for any scams around the payment

Households eligible for the £400 cost of living boost have been warned not to fall for any scams around the payment

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900,000 homes can apply for £400 energy bill support today - find out how

Customers are expected to pay around £500 more on their energy bills from April, despite the Ofgem price cap falling by £1,000

Customers are expected to pay around £500 more on their energy bills from April, despite the Ofgem price cap falling by £1,000

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Ofgem price cap falls but bills will still rise by around £500

Martin Lewis issues £400 warning as UK households missing out on energy bills support.

Martin Lewis issues £400 warning as UK households missing out on energy bills support.

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Martin Lewis issues £400 energy bill support warning to UK households

A change in your boiler settings could help you save over £100 a year on your energy bills (PA)

A change in your boiler settings could help you save over £100 a year on your energy bills (PA)

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Simple change to boiler settings can help save over £100 a year on energy bills

Energy customers could get £100 for cutting energy use in new scheme

Energy customers could get £100 for cutting energy use in new scheme

Cost of living crisis

Energy customers could get £100 for cutting energy use in new scheme

TikTok plumber reveals how keeping your heating on could SAVE you money.

TikTok plumber reveals how keeping your heating on could SAVE you money.

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Plumber reveals how keeping your heating on could SAVE you money

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis and energy experts from GoCompare offered their cost of living tips

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis and energy experts from GoCompare offered their cost of living tips

Cost of living crisis

One thing UK households should do next week before Ofgem energy price cap rise

The new Energy Bill Relief Scheme provides a discount on wholesale costs for all non-domestic customers

The new Energy Bill Relief Scheme provides a discount on wholesale costs for all non-domestic customers

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Government plan to help businesses tackle soaring energy bills

The price cap is set to rise to £3,549 on October 1, Ofgem confirmed, an 80% increase on the previous figure of £1,971 (ITV)

The price cap is set to rise to £3,549 on October 1, Ofgem confirmed, an 80% increase on the previous figure of £1,971 (ITV)

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Martin Lewis left with head in hands on GMB as Edwina Currie shares energy saving 'tip'

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment (PA)

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When will Universal Credit claimants receive £325 cost of living payment

Martin Lewis and experts from GoCompare have both recommended the same cost saving measure (PA)

Martin Lewis and experts from GoCompare have both recommended the same cost saving measure (PA)

Cost of living crisis

One thing every UK household should do before Ofgem energy price cap increase

The latest scam sees customers offered a £315 refund by fraudsters impersonating British Gas

The latest scam sees customers offered a £315 refund by fraudsters impersonating British Gas

Warning as British Gas energy bill refund scam circulates

Saving water supplies and money on household energy bills is the plan with a new water efficiency label (Canva)

Saving water supplies and money on household energy bills is the plan with a new water efficiency label (Canva)

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New method to make household appliances water-efficient could cut energy bills

The Money Saving Expert explained the cheapest way to pay your energy bill as Ofgem confirmed the price cap rise (PA)

The Money Saving Expert explained the cheapest way to pay your energy bill as Ofgem confirmed the price cap rise (PA)

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Martin Lewis reveals cheapest way to pay energy bills as price cap hits £3,500

Boris Johnson announcement today: PM to address energy prices and cost of living crisis. (PA)

Boris Johnson announcement today: PM to address energy prices and cost of living crisis. (PA)

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Boris Johnson to make energy price crisis announcement today - what he will say

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Warnings over fake Ofgem energy bill rebate scam - what you need to know

19 million UK homes issued £1,730 energy bill price hike warning from next month. (PA/Canva)

19 million UK homes issued £1,730 energy bill price hike warning from next month. (PA/Canva)

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£700 energy bill price hike warning issued to 19 million UK homes