• Insulation: Households could save £300 in new insulation scheme
  Government announces extra funding to help those in least-efficient homes in lower council tax bands.
• Emergency energy plan for Tuesday postponed
  National Grid decides not to activate a scheme to help avoid power cuts after being poised to do so.
• Energy firms warned over hiking direct debits
  The government says companies must ensure bills reflect lower energy use for customers who are cutting back.
• Black Friday sales rebound as shoppers seek bargains
  Figures show sales beat 2021 volumes, with energy-efficient products in high demand.
• Energy sector reforms criticised by British Gas owner
  Regulator Ofgem announces plans to strengthen the sector but is criticised by the UK's biggest supplier.
• Energy advice: Sunak to expand tips campaign to lower bills
  His government aims to curb energy use in a move once seen as "nannying" by former PM Liz Truss.
• 'A £100 loan turned into nearly £1,000 a month'
  The Stop Loan Sharks agency is warning against illegal lenders as families struggle with price rises.