General · 23 August 2026

Energy bills to rise 4% from October, affecting 22 million homes

The 4% energy bill rise, predicted by Cornwall Insight, will apply during the first half of winter after a 13% jump in July. Energy UK, representing energy firms, says the government needs to offer more targeted support for struggling households. Energy UK proposes a new £1.9bn "social discount" scheme that could offer some homes £450.

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