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The energy price cap and the Martin Lewis message around it point to the same practical conclusion for households on a standard variable tariff: from 1 July 2026 the cap rose by 13%, but for most people paying by Direct Debit that rise is avoidable by switching to a cheaper fixed or variable deal. The […]

Switching energy supplier in 2026 is worth it for most households on a standard variable tariff, because the cheapest fixed deals in June 2026 were sitting around £200 to £260 a year below the July price cap for a typical home. With the cap rising 13% from 1 July 2026, staying put means paying the […]

The E.ON Next login gives UK household customers secure access to My Account on the web or the mobile app, where you can pay bills, submit meter readings, track usage, adjust your Direct Debit and message support without waiting on the phone. Returning customers sign in at the account dashboard on eonnext.com; new customers register […]

Back-billing rules for energy stop your supplier charging you for gas or electricity you used more than 12 months ago, where you were not correctly billed for it before. This is an Ofgem licence obligation that protects UK households from sudden, large catch-up bills caused by the supplier’s own mistakes. It applies to all domestic […]

How business energy switching works is straightforward in principle: you compare contract offers from across the market, agree a new fixed-term deal, and your new supplier arranges the changeover while your gas and electricity keep flowing. Only the billing supplier changes — the wires, pipes and meters stay exactly as they are. Business energy is […]

What energy vouchers and grants are available right now depends on the time of year, where you live and your income. As of June 2026, several major schemes sit between their yearly cycles, so this guide explains what is open, what reopens later in 2026, and how to get help with both your bills and […]