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The government is to roll out a new home insulation scheme to cut bills - but is holding off from making more radical changes.

Strong criticism of the firm has been issued from groups including energywatch and Age Concern.

An unprecedented 35 percent bill increase for gas has been imposed by Britain's biggest energy provider.

As fuel prices rise, householders have been advised to replace older, more inefficient cold appliances.

Rising costs store up problems for the economy as a whole, a parliamentary committee has suggested.

Some tariffs must be cut, the watchdog demands - while another energy producer announces a hike in bills.

Prices will be on the up before winter, the head of SSE has indicated.

The number of people who can't pay for their utilities is on the rise, a statement from the water firm suggests.

Installing insulation and replacing boilers can lead to householders saving big, a report says.

Energy bills could rise by 60 per cent over the next few years to an annual average of £1,000.

Ofgem has said British energy firms are not providing sufficient clarity on their "green tariff" projects.

Some customers paying their bills by direct debit might be caught out by the increase in costs, according to Citizens Advice.

Wholesale cost pressures will drive bills up still further, insiders have claimed.

A water firm is bracing itself this week for a multi-million pound fine, after being found to have falsified data.

Around 50 per cent of the nation's energy might be produced through renewables by 2020.

High wholesale costs will lead to the increases, MPs have been told.

Many more people could be spending more than ten per cent of their income on gas and electricity, it has been claimed.

The firm has signalled that gas and electricity prices will soon be put up further.

The big price rises will come due to increasing wholesale costs, an analyst has said.

Bogus home callers from thieves posing as water firm workers have caused concern.

Energy bills could approach £1,500 for the average household by next year.

Bills for Northumbrian water customers will rise above inflation, the supplier's chief executive has suggested.

Foreign firms withholding UK-produced gas from the market has been blamed for rising energy costs.

A new range of measures to help reduce the effects of fuel povert have been announced by the government

The cost of gas and electricity could rise by 50 per cent over its current total, according to an industry expert.

A major UK energy firm is overcharging as much as 2.2 million customers, it is claimed.

Water firms should improve their environmental practices in the long-term, the industry regulator's chief executive has suggested.

The UK's 'big six' energy firms are keeping prices falsely high, MPs have heard.

The UK's 'big six' gas and electricity firms are colluding to keep prices falsely high, an industry watchdog believes.

Energy regulator Ofgem announce new standards that will help ensure your complaints are taken seriously.

Ofwat announce above inflation price increases to UK water bills.

Energy regulator Ofgem fine National Grid £41.6million for restricting competition in the domestic gas meter market.

Ofgem respond to growing consumer unease and announce plans to take a closer look at the driving forces behind rising energy prices in the UK.

Plans to revamp UK nuclear power stations could end up making the cost of energy even more expensive.

The latest price hikes announced by major UK energy suppliers have raised concerns that consumers could soon be left in the cold.

This week the UK's major gas and electricity suppliers have announced steep price hikes.

Business secretary John Hutton reveals plans for a wind powered Britain by 2020

We explain how fitting a water meter to your home could potentially save you up to £100 a year.

Don't pay extra for your energy supply - we show you how to save on gas and electricity.

How switching electricity supplier could mean big savings on your bill.

We explain how you can save on your gas supply simply by switching providers.

How to choose a new gas or electricity supplier made simple.

Help your wallet and the environment with these energy saving tips.

The regulatory powers of Ofgem, the office of the gas and eltricity markets, explained.

We explain the payment options offered by most gas and electricity suppliers.