Shell Energy customers who couldn't upload meter readings before price cap rise given urgent advice by firm

A money-saving expert has shared how shoppers can get an extra 20 percent off items that have already been discounted.

A strange conspiracy theory has been making its rounds on social media, leading to Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis to publicly debunk it.

A petition asking for energy customers to be given the right to refuse the £200 ‘loan’ which will be credited to all electricity accounts in October has now passed the signature threshold which triggers an official response from the UK Government.

Time is running out for people to claim refunds or allowances from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) before the 2021/22 tax year ends on Tuesday, April 5.

Martin Lewis has shared a savvy piece of advice that could help customers with Sky packages save up to a whopping £500 off their yearly bill.

Sky customers could save almost £500 a year thanks to a tip shared by Martin Lewis.

Loose Women star Stacey Solomon has admitted she has also been impacted by rising energy prices as the price cap increase was implemented on Friday April 1. Stacey, 32, revealed that her "bills had gone up ridiculously" prompting her to implement some changes to her routine in an effort to cut costs.The down-to-earth star shared her daily routine with fans in a series of videos which she shared via Instagram. She revealed that she had started using her washing machine during ‘off peak' hours and was hanging her washing out to dry rather than using her tumble dryer.

Submitting meter readings, normally a straightforward task, became a dilemma after several energy websites crashed.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has broken her silence on Ukraine as she denied tension between Russian and Ukranian dancers on the show. It comes after reports that pros on the hit show had reportedly told two stars to come out and condemn the war in Ukraine - or never come back.

Martin Lewis issued a stark warning to energy consumers to provide their meter readings to firms urgently, before planned price hikes took effect. However, in a scathing tweet of their own, E.ON blamed Martin for panicking customers, causing "unprecedented demand" and ultimately "bringing down Britain".Yet the consumer rights campaigner laughed off his newfound infamy, suggesting that the firm had merely used his name with the digital equivalent of a "wry smile".He had originally urged the nation to share his tweet of warning, noting that "Thurs 31 Mar is energy #MeterReadingDay".He then offered some precautionary advice to consumers "so firms can't assign some of your current usage to April when rates are c54% higher".He suggested: "Not smart meter? Send a reading (later in the day the better) - Smart or prepay meter? Just take a meter pic for safety (in case of dispute)."He called for the regulator to investigate the issue, pointing out: "I'm getting many many reports of people struggling to submit meter readings."The volume isn't unexpected.

Martin Lewis is urging people ‘not to panic’ if they are unable to submit their energy meter readings today.

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has warned people not to break the law ahead of gas and electric bill increases after fans questioned him about their meter readings. From April 1 households all across the UK will see a sharp increase in their energy bills, but there are ways to mitigate the sharp costs.

Two supermarket giants - Aldi and Tesco - have both sent out an urgent warning to people who have bought their fruit and veg.

Energy regulator Ofgem has issued advice to consumers who are experiencing issues with submitting their meter readings. It comes just a day before energy bills are set to skyrocket due to an increase in the energy cap for suppliers.

Martin Lewis' frustration was clear to see as he appeared on This Morning on Thursday. It comes after a heavy TV and radio presence from the Money Saving Expert founder ahead of energy prices rocketing on Friday (April 1).

Martin Lewis has been urging every energy customer across Scotland and the rest of the UK to take meter readings ahead of Ofgem’s energy price hike coming into force on Friday, April 1.

Energy company E.On has blamed the Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis for the industry-wide website crashes that are occurring ahead of the energy price cap increase tomorrow. E.On's said on Twitter that 'Martin has once again created unprecedented demand bringing down Britain'.'

Energy providers are struggling to keep up with the demand from Scots eager to log meter readings ahead of a 54% rise in the energy price cap.

Martin Lewis showcased his frustrations as he thumped the desk in front of him while raging about the energy increase crisis in the UK on This Morning.The money saving expert, 49, explained to ITV hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on Thursday's episode that the average household could expect to shell out an additional £700 per year to fund rising energy costs.He warned that fees were also expected to go up by another 25 percent in October 2022 - which would leave families struggling to heat their homes in the winter months.The finance guru became frustrated that he "didn't have the answers", telling the programme's presenters that he often felt as though he had been hitting his head against a brick wall.During his lengthy rant, Martin slammed his hand down on the desk, indicating his frustration at the ongoing situation.Martin explained: "So we know it's going up in October, the exact rate we don't know."And what I really want them to do [government] because you have to look at the mental health as well as well as the physical health."He added: "If people don't have enough money to eat or to heat their homes that is a real problem but equally the panic and anxiety, I would challenge any politician to have my mail back."It is desperate, I sit with my head in my hands at my desk time and time again and I read a message in frustration that I don't have an answer"The money saving expert added: "Because when you're on the lowest income the help out there is not enough, there is no way to balance your books."I've talked to the chief executive of Citizens Advice and we had a moan fest together saying 'all these tools we've got are predicated on people being able to reduce their expenditure below their income' but

As energy bills are set to soar even further as the cost of living crisis continues to pinch it can feel daunting to consider the arrival of your next bill. Next month, energy prices will increase by around 50% across the board affecting every user in the UK. Most energy firms are increasing their standard tariffs to the maximum allowed by the Ofgem price cap - £1,971 - from April 1.

Money Saving Expert has warned people need to do three important things before energy prices skyrocket on Friday.