Martin Lewis shares his tips as energy price cap expected to rise

"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."

"At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference."

"Money expert Martin Lewis has given his advice on how to avoid a spike in energy bills as they are forecast to rise soon. Households are expected to learn that their energy bills will rise by around 1 per cent in October when the Ofgem updates its price cap on Wednesday 26 August. Experts at the respected Cornwall Insight have predicted the typical household energy bill will rise by 17 to 1,737 per year when the new price cap comes into force."

The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across issues from reproductive rights to climate change and Big Tech, funded by donations to avoid paywalls. The outlet highlights investigative work, documentary production, and efforts to present multiple perspectives, asserting trust across the political spectrum. Money expert Martin Lewis warns of an imminent rise in energy bills tied to an Ofgem price cap update on 26 August. Cornwall Insight predicts typical household bills could rise to around £1,737 per year. The energy price cap limits supplier charges per unit for standard variable tariffs. Lewis advises households to review finances and seek cheaper deals.

Read at www.independent.co.uk