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Energy in Great Britain: guides, tips and news

Written for households in Great Britain. Every article lists its sources and the date the facts were checked.

What is moving prices right now

News 7 min read ·

UK energy bills in autumn 2026: seven dates that explain the rise

The October price cap, the VAT cut on electricity, wholesale gas above 200p a therm and the January forecasts: what moved British bills from May to September 2026.
Switching 6 min read ·

Fixed energy tariff ending: what happens and what to do

When a fixed gas and electricity deal ends you drop onto the standard variable tariff. How the 49-day window works, when exit fees apply and what to check.
Electric cars 8 min read ·

Cost of charging an electric car at home (UK, 2026)

Pence per mile at home, on an EV tariff, at public chargers and in a petrol car, plus the chargepoint grant, the Electric Car Grant and the 2028 mileage charge.
Prices 9 min read ·

UK energy prices in 2027: what is decided and what to do now

How the price cap, network charges, policy costs and VAT build a British bill in 2027, the January forecasts, and whether to fix now or stay variable.
Saving 9 min read ·

How to cut your energy bill under the £1,723 price cap

Lowering a British gas and electricity bill this winter: payment method, tariffs, boiler settings, and the help many miss, from Warm Home Discount to hardship funds.
Switching 9 min read ·

How to switch energy supplier in Great Britain (2026)

Switching gas and electricity supplier step by step: 5 working days, 14-day cooling-off, the 49-day exit-fee rule, renting, prepayment meters and debt.
Switching 6 min read ·

Is switching energy supplier safe? What actually happens

What really happens when you switch gas or electricity supplier in Great Britain: who does what, the 5-day rule, cooling-off, exit fees and supplier failures.
Solar 9 min read ·

Solar panels for a UK home in 2026: costs, VAT and export rates

What a home solar system costs in Britain in 2026, why the 0% VAT rate matters before April 2027, how the Smart Export Guarantee pays you, and which grants exist.