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Energy bills
Managing energy bills is key for customers - find the answers to your questions here.
Getting a refund from your energy supplier - Uswitch guide
Does your current or previous energy supplier owe you money? Find out how to get it back with Uswitch’s guide to energy refunds
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Gas and electricity standing charges | What are they?
What is a standing charge for gas and electricity? All energy tariffs offered have a daily standing charge. The charge will cover the fixed costs of supplying your home with both gas and electricity, you then pay your usage on top.
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What to do if you're in debt to your energy supplier
Are you in energy debt? Find out what help is available if you owe money to your energy supplier and how to get out of energy debt.
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Energy back billing errors - deal with an unexpected bill
Understand how to deal with energy supplier back billing. Discover your rights as a consumer and what you can do if you receive an unexpected energy bill.
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Gas and electricity utility bills | How to understand them
Discovering what a utility bill includes will help you understand how, why and what you have been charged by an energy supplier. Utility bills can contain a number of additional charges, facts, and figures on your home usage.
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Save on your energy bills; pay by Direct Debit
Looking for different ways to save on your household energy bill? One of the cheapest ways to pay for your energy is by Direct Debit. But how does it work?
Learn moreEnergy discounts and help
Various discounts and help are available to energy customers, both through industry organisations and individual suppliers. See what might be available to you here.
Get help paying your energy bills
Get help paying your energy bills. Options for those struggling - find out if you are eligible for an energy grant or a rebate on your energy bills.
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Discover how the Winter Fuel Payment scheme can help the vulnerable
Expert advice and all you need to know about the government's Winter Fuel Payment and the benefits. Do you qualify for the Winter Fuel Allowance and what are the cost savings and benefits?
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Gas and electricity - a guide to household energy bills
A complete guide to energy in the UK, how energy bills are calculated, what dual fuel is and more.
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Electrical safety - keep your home safe
Get information on electrical safety in our electricity safety guide. From worn cables and wires to foreign appliances, make sure your home is safe from hazards.
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What is the Energy Company Obligation Scheme?
Could you benefit from the Energy Company Obligation Scheme? Find out what it is and if you are eligible for energy funding.
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Support for energy customers with hearing loss
Many energy suppliers are taking steps to improve communication for customers with hearing impairments. Here’s how you can get help with your gas and electricity supply and easily manage your energy accounts if you’re affected by hearing loss.
Learn moreEnergy meters
Get to grips with the different types of gas and electricity meter here.
How to switch your prepayment energy plan
Think you can't switch to a better deal with a prepayment meter? Think again — Uswitch separates the myths from the facts for prepayment energy tariffs.
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How to move your gas or electricity meter
You might not know how to move your gas or electricity meter, but if you're having building work, you might need to learn. This guide will help.
Learn moreEnergy prices
Whether they're relatively stable or fairly volatile, energy prices are worth keeping an eye on. Find out more here.
British Gas price changes in 2022
Find out how you are affected by British Gas price changes in 2022 and how to get a cheaper deal on your energy. Compare and switch energy suppliers today.
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EDF price changes in 2022
Will energy bills from EDF rise in 2022? Discover the latest EDF energy price changes in our roundup. Find out info on the latest energy price rises in 2022.
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Underfloor heating: the ultimate guide
Expert advice and all you need to know about underfloor heating systems including the different types of underfloor heating, the costs and the benefits.
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ScottishPower price changes in 2022
ScottishPower price changes in 2022. Find out how you could be affected and how to get a cheaper deal on gas and electricity. Compare and switch your energy today.
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E.ON has changed its energy prices - get the latest info
Will energy bills from E.ON rise in 2022? Discover the latest energy price changes from E.ON. Find out info on the latest price rise changes in 2022.
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SSE energy price changes in 2022
Energy suppliers including SSE change their prices regularly in line with the energy price cap. How do these energy price changes affect your energy bill for 2022?
Learn moreEnergy suppliers
Questions about your supplier? Find the answers here.
Which energy suppliers are British-owned?
Wondering which suppliers are 'British made'? It might surprise you which of the big six have roots in the UK.
Learn moreEnergy switching
Confused about the process of energy switching? See what's involved and what information you might need here.
Moving house gas and electricity guide
Set up a new gas and electricity supply when you move to ensure you're on the best energy deal and discover how to inform your energy provider before moving home.
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Energy Switch Guarantee: ensuring reliable, hassle-free switching
Switch your energy supplier with absolute confidence - Energy UK's Energy Switch Guarantee protects you and your home through its 10 commitments.
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Energy prices by region - The cost of electricity and gas
Did you know your postcode determines your energy bills? Find out which areas in the UK are the cheapest and the most expensive in terms of energy pricing.
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Can I switch energy supplier if I have solar panels?
Find out if having solar panels will make it more difficult for you to switch energy supplier.
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Collective energy switching scheme - how it works
Discover how the collective energy switching scheme works and why the consumer has the power when it comes to gas and electricity prices, deals and tariffs.
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Notifying your supplier of an energy switch
When you switch energy supplier through a comparison site like Uswitch, you don't need to contact your supplier. We explain how it all works in this handy guide.
Learn moreEnergy tariffs
Energy tariffs are the deals you might sign up to when you switch - see what they entail here.
How does switching energy supplier affect my Feed-In tariff?
If you have solar panels and a Feed-In tariff, find out how you can switch energy suppliers.
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What are Independent Gas Transporters (IGTs)? A Uswitch guide
Find out what an Independent Gas Transporter is, how you can tell if you are on IGT gas and what you should be aware of if you are.
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Should I get a no standing charge tariff?
No standing charge energy tariffs look like attractive options, but are they the right option, even with the money they can save you?
Learn moreSmart energy
Smart energy is the future - how can you get on board? Find out here.
Energy studies
Read our latest energy studies.
Which European meals have the largest carbon footprint?
Food plays a major role in climate change, so we found which dishes were the worst culprits. Find out which meals in Europe have the largest carbon footprint.
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Eco Trends Report: Top trending eco hacks & products on TikTok
Discover TikTok’s top trending eco-friendly brands, products, and helpful hacks and reduce your impact on the environment from home.
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Which European city uses the most energy to light up for Christmas?
Christmas is an expensive time of year, especially when it comes to switching on the Christmas tree. But which European city uses the most energy for their festive lights? Uswitch investigates.
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Celebrity Christmas recipes: whose recipe costs the most time and money?
Discover the time and costs of the most popular celebrity chefs Christmas dinner recipes, from Nigella Lawson to Ottolenghi
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Revealed: The carbon footprint of trending food and drink
Discover the carbon footprint of the top trending food and drink items to help you reduce your impact on the planet.
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Low-maintenance plants and how to care for them
Gardening data reveals the plants that require the least amount of maintenance.
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