Cut your household costs today
With Ofgem announcing that the Energy Price Cap will rise by 6.4% from 1 April to 30 June 2025 for a typical household paying by Direct Debit, customers may wish to research and review energy bills spend, be proactive and see what options are available in the market.
And in addition to the price cap, from April many household bills will typically be increasing due to annual increases such as inflation linked price increases (CPI). Ranging from broadband and TV services to mobile phone contracts, now could be a good time to shop around for deals on many of these household outgoings.
Considering the price changes affecting members bills, Blue Light Card have worked hard to source some of the best relevant deals.
Please see a full list of Blue Light Card offers across energy, mobile, broadband and TV below:
Energy Upgrades & Savings
EDF – £25 gift card (single fuel) / £50 gift card (dual fuel)
So Energy – Solar and battery £1000 discount - Battery £300 discount
Heatable – BLC exclusive - FREE Hive thermostat when purchasing any boiler
British Gas – £25 gift card for single fuel switch
Mobile
EE – 20% discount on SIM and airtime plans
Vodafone – 20% off SIM-only or tablet plans
O2 – 25% off Refresh airtime plans
Carphone Warehouse - £40 Amazon voucher with the new iPhone 16e upgrade
uSwitch – £25 Amazon gift card when you switch mobile phone contracts
Broadband & TV Deals
BT Broadband – Get up to £70 BT Reward card
Virgin Media – Biggest Combo Bundle (Sports & Movies) M500 for £73.99/month + no setup fee
Hyperoptic- Get up to 3 months of free broadband
Click here to see all these offers
In addition to the deals above, we have been consulting consumer expert Martyn James who said: “Awful April is on the horizon, as many of our household bills are likely to rise. Which is why now is a great time to fix a cheaper deal, especially with our energy suppliers”.
Martyn’s other top advice on how to keep all utility costs down:
Save now for later: For many of us, it’ll be the first time in years we switch our utility providers, especially our energy providers.
Shop savvy: Make sure you’re looking out for the right things when looking for new deals and suppliers and what matters to you the most:
Duration: How long is the contract? Fixed priced contracts are good to lock-in before price rises, but make sure you’re in a duration that you’re comfortable with.
Discount: Think about how much you’ll save over the term of the contract, and any other potential benefits, like vouchers, are available.
Volatility: Some tariffs are ‘pegged’ to the energy price cap, meaning their prices can rise or fall depending on wholesale energy costs. While this means you might benefit from lower rates when prices drop, it also comes with uncertainty. If you prefer predictable bills for easier budgeting, a fixed-price tariff might be the better choice.
Exit fees: This is the fee you pay for leaving a contract early… you might want to do this if the price of energy drops significantly but you have fixed a higher price - weigh up the difference, it might work out that paying the fee saves you cash in the long run!
Careful consideration: The cheapest deal may not be the best for your circumstances, so have a think about a price that you’d be okay to pay for the next 1-2 years.