Government to scrutinise 'every penny' levied on UK household energy bills Wednesday, March 18, 2026 energy bills uk government met tensions price household supply security intervention The UK government has pledged to closely examine “every penny” added to household energy bills, Energy Minister Michael Shanks assured MPs during a committee session on Tuesday. This announcement comes as energy … Read More
New UK Heating Oil Support: £35 per Household from April 1 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 heating oil uk crisis funding northernireland government support energy households Support is arriving for the 1.5 million UK households relying on heating oil, as the Labour Party government rolls out a new aid package set to begin on April 1. The scheme allocates £52 million in total funding, managed … Read More
State Pensioners Born Before 1946 to Receive Up to £300 Winter Fuel Payment Increase Monday, March 16, 2026 pensioners winterfuelpayment retirement dwp hmrc pensions income energy fuelpayment benefits A significant update to the Winter Fuel Payment scheme will benefit state pensioners, particularly those born before 1946. From this winter, pensioners over State Pension age (66) in England and Wales with an income of … Read More
Rachel Reeves Unveils Support Plan for 1.7 Million UK Households Facing Heating Oil Price Surge Saturday, March 14, 2026 heating energy oil support households labour reeves treasury vulnerable prices Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party chancellor, is poised to introduce additional financial help for UK households struggling with rising heating oil costs. Heating oil, which warms and supplies hot water to approximately 1.7 … Read More
Energy Bills Set to Surge by £186 Annually as Iran Conflict Drives Price Cap Up 11% Saturday, March 14, 2026 energy bills pricecap cornwallinsight uk chancellor renewables russia iran gas Energy bills across the UK are expected to soar by £186 per year as ongoing tensions in Iran cause the energy price cap forecast for July to jump by 11%, according to experts at Cornwall Insight. This increase will raise the … Read More
UK Inflation Set to Exceed 2% Target, Potentially Reaching 3% by Year-End Tuesday, March 10, 2026 inflation uk economy energy obr oil gas prices costofliving ofgem The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has issued a warning that UK inflation may surpass the government’s 2% target and approach 3% by the end of 2026. This projection hinges on fluctuations in oil and gas prices, … Read More