The energy supplier confirmed that to have an accurate price reading, the final date to submit an energy reading is October 14.

From October 2024 people will start getting the Warm Home Discount - but only if their power company has signed up and they qualify

The Money Saving Expert spoke out as the new Ofgem energy price cap kicks in, taking bills to an eye-watering £1771 today.

The energy firm, which is rivalled by OVO, EDF, EON Next and Octopus, has spoken out as the £1,771 price cap from Ofgem kicks in.

Now Money Saving Expert, the site founded by Martin Lewis, has revealed a way you can get £1,700 from British Gas to help with energy bills in the months to come. The Individuals and Families Fund is offered to anyone in or facing fuel poverty.

From October 1, households on a standard variable tariff who pay for their electricity by direct debit will pay on average 24.5p per unit, with a standing charge of 60.99p per day. For gas, the average will be 6.24p per unit with a standing charge of 31.66p per day.

You don't have to be a customer of British Gas to claim the cash to help pay for your energy bills, either, the BBC Sounds star's team says.

Ofgem’s energy price cap has risen for the winter with customers now facing a £149 yearly increase on average.

Some of Britain's largest energy suppliers have been put to the test following an investigation from Citizens Advice. The charity has created a ranking system for both familiar energy firms and some lesser-known ones based on the quality of their customer service.

British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON Next and Octopus customers can take advantage of the handy hack, trick and tip as we head deeper into autumn and eventually winter.

Martin Lewis has urged British Gas, EDF, EON, Octopus Energy and all other major suppliers' gas and electricity customers to take a photo of their energy meter as the Ofgem price cap changes. That's because the Ofgem energy cap has been increased,