Energy bills, the Ofgem price cap, gas vs electric, smart meters, council tax bands and ways to reduce your household running costs in the UK.
What the A-H Council Tax bands mean, how the 1991 valuation still drives every UK household's bill, when you can challenge your band, and what councils typically charge each band in 2026.
The Ofgem energy price cap for April–June 2026 is set. Here's what it means for a typical UK household, how standing charges and unit rates break down by region, and the smart-meter tariffs that beat it.