Energy news
Price cap reviews, supplier announcements, regulator decisions, and the trends that affect your monthly bill — all the energy stories that matter, in plain English.
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Utilita Energy Review UK 2026: Prepay Pros & Cons
Utilita Energy review 2026: prepay specialist, MSE zero standing charge note, Citizens Advice 2.53/5, open Ofgem PPM investigation explained.
£100 Household Energy Payment 2026: Who Qualifies?
Who gets the £100 Household Energy Payment from the 2026 Autumn Budget: Council Tax bands A to D in England, how it is paid, scams to avoid and other help.
MSE Cheap Energy Club 2026: How It Works vs Others
MSE Cheap Energy Club explained: its whole-market comparison, the £20 it pays on a dual fuel switch, how it differs from other sites and whether to switch now.
Price Cap Change Dates 2027: £1,723 Bill Calendar
Energy price cap change dates for 2027, when each new cap starts, the £100 Household Energy Payment, electricity VAT returning and what to do before each date.
Gas Standing Charge Removal 2027: Who Saves £45?
Gas standing charges are being scrapped from 2027. See who the Government says saves around £45 a year, who could pay more, and what it means for fixing.
Energy news: questions
When is the next price cap announcement?
Ofgem announces the next quarterly cap roughly 6 weeks before it takes effect on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July, or 1 October. We publish coverage and a "what it means for your bill" breakdown the same morning the figure drops.