But also check the exit fees before committing. Prices could fall in April or July 2027, and a low exit fee could make it easier to switch again if a cheaper deal becomes available. Check whether the fee applies separately to gas and electricity, and weigh it against any potential savings. [4/4]

What should I look for? If you’re considering fixing, compare the full deal using your own energy usage, including electricity rates and standing charges. Deals can change quickly, so time may be running out to secure a competitive rate. [3/4]

Concerned about gas reaching 10p per kWh? Uswitch’s data shows 46 fixed dual-fuel deals with gas rates below that level in every region. But a lower gas rate alone doesn’t guarantee a cheaper overall bill. [2/4]

Are fixed deals worth it? Only a handful of fixed energy deals remain below the current price cap. According to @UswitchUK data, six fixed deals beat the current cap, while 39 come in below forecasts for January. [1/4]

People need help to stay warm now, and protection from the next crisis. [4/4]

An Emergency Heat Tariff should be put in place, ready to protect households from further rises in heating costs this winter. Lasting relief means breaking the link between electricity prices and gas, upgrading cold homes and investing in cheaper, homegrown renewables. [3/4]

The upcoming budget must deliver help that reaches everyone who needs it, including struggling households outside the means-tested benefits system. Health professionals, social workers and debt advisers should be able to refer people directly into energy bill support. [2/4]

New Resolution Foundation research reveals the scale of the cost-of-living crisis, with the poorest households cutting back most on energy and falling further behind on essential bills. Our exposure to volatile gas prices keeps households trapped in a cycle of unaffordable energy costs. [1/4]

Check offers independently with your energy supplier, Citizens Advice or a trusted local advice service, using contact details you find yourself. Share this warning to help others stay safe this winter. [4/4]

Be wary of unexpected messages, requests for bank details and pressure to agree to work immediately. Don’t click suspicious links. [3/4]

Scammers exploit concerns about bills, posing as energy suppliers, councils or government schemes. They also undermine trust in genuine help that could make homes warmer and cheaper to heat. [2/4]

Energy scams reach far beyond the figures published by Trading Standards Scotland, with UK-wide scams that range from bogus offers of “free” insulation to fake messages about the Warm Home Discount. [1/4]

A £100 top-up for some households won't be enough. At the very least, the Chancellor must back a referral route for those who miss out on WHD at the moment. Ministers should also plan for an emergency heat tariff if gas prices hit the level forecast as well as implementing long term solutions.

Safety at home, clean air inside and low cost energy must go together. Households - like businesses - need support with the upfront costs of switching to electricity from gas, alongside energy policy that makes electricity affordable to use. [2/3]

New research by American universities found concerning levels of air pollution linked to using gas to cook with, even with extraction running. While the study focused on commercial kitchens, it raises important questions that matter in our homes too. [1/3]

Households face a brutal winter as gas and heating oil costs rise. 

 On LBC, we called for urgent support to keep people warm and faster investment to help households move away from gas and oil for good.

Raiding the Warm Homes Plan budget would break a manifesto promise. When we last did polling on this issue, 48% of Labour voters said the pledge to upgrade cold homes was a factor in their vote. Cutting the Plan could lead to higher bills for longer and voters will see it as a betrayal.

The new energy price cap is now in force, with the UK’s exposure to volatile gas prices continuing to hit household bills. As energy firms post huge profits and households struggle, our film explains why people need lasting protection from unaffordable energy bills.