Highlights

  • Don't Pay is a movement against rising prices in the global economy
  • The anonymous group organising the campaign, says it hopes enough people will follow suit to put energy companies in “serious trouble”.

Latest news

Vivo T5 Pro Review: This Phone Refuses to Die

Vivo T5 Pro Review: This Phone Refuses to Die

2M vehicles in 5 years, Hydrogen buses from Lucknow plant: N Chandrasekaran Chairman Tata Group

2M vehicles in 5 years, Hydrogen buses from Lucknow plant: N Chandrasekaran Chairman Tata Group

Prateek Singh Joins Pocketful as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Prateek Singh Joins Pocketful as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Majuli marks Bohag Bihu with 373-year-old Boka Bihu mud ritual

Majuli marks Bohag Bihu with 373-year-old Boka Bihu mud ritual

Vishwa Group, Led by Pramod Kamalakar, Strengthens Global Education Access Through a Scalable Guidance Ecosystem

Vishwa Group, Led by Pramod Kamalakar, Strengthens Global Education Access Through a Scalable Guidance Ecosystem

Jeena Dil Se - Director Adhish Rana's Spectacular Comedy Film to Release in Theaters in May 2026

Jeena Dil Se - Director Adhish Rana's Spectacular Comedy Film to Release in Theaters in May 2026

Mumbai-Based R2VFX Studios Delivers Visual Effects for Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Mumbai-Based R2VFX Studios Delivers Visual Effects for Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Crude unlikely to return to pre-war levels soon; India's import bill may rise $70bn annually: Report

Crude unlikely to return to pre-war levels soon; India's import bill may rise $70bn annually: Report

Don't Pay: Find out why 75,000 Brits will stop paying their power bill

75,000 irritated people in the UK have pledged not to pay their electricity bills this fall 

Don't Pay: Find out why 75,000 Brits will stop paying their power bill

As the cost of living crisis is set to escalate even further, thousands of Britishers are pledging not to pay their bills starting October 1

"75,000 people have pledged to strike on October 1st! If the government & energy companies refuse to act then ordinary people will! Together we can enforce a fair price and affordable energy for all," tweeted "Don't Pay UK".

Who is organising this protest?
Don’t Pay UK is an anonymous group organising the campaign and it hopes enough people will follow suit to put energy companies in “serious trouble”.

SpiceJet turbulence: MD Ajay Singh booked by Gurgaon police, find out why

Why the pledge not to pay in fall?
From 1 October, the energy price cap – the maximum amount suppliers can charge in England, Scotland and Wales – will go up, leading to further bill rises for millions of customers. As per the Bank of England from Oct. 1, the average household will pay almost £300 a month for power.

'Look after your cricket, don't tell us what to do': Sunil Gavaskar's advice to England & Australia

The cost of living crisis
UK is facing the fastest pace of price rise in over 30 years as inflation is expected to hit 13%. Responding the price rise Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey hiked interest rates for the most in 27 years and warned that risks of a recession are mounting.

ADVERTISEMENT

Up Next

Don't Pay: Find out why 75,000 Brits will stop paying their power bill

Don't Pay: Find out why 75,000 Brits will stop paying their power bill

Centre plans to borrow Rs 8.20 lakh cr from market in first half of FY27

Centre plans to borrow Rs 8.20 lakh cr from market in first half of FY27

Reliance denies buying Iranian oil amid US sanctions waiver

Reliance denies buying Iranian oil amid US sanctions waiver

Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel up Rs 22; no change in normal petrol, diesel rates

Premium petrol price up Rs 2, industrial diesel up Rs 22; no change in normal petrol, diesel rates

India's GDP expected to register over 8 pc growth in Sep-Dec: Report

India's GDP expected to register over 8 pc growth in Sep-Dec: Report

Govt announces seven measures to help boost exports

Govt announces seven measures to help boost exports

ADVERTISEMENT

editorji-whatsApp

More videos

RBI keeps interest rates on hold after US trade deal boosts outlook

RBI keeps interest rates on hold after US trade deal boosts outlook

RBI proposes to compensate customers up to Rs 25,000 loss due to fraud

RBI proposes to compensate customers up to Rs 25,000 loss due to fraud

RBI raises GDP growth projection of Q1, Q2 of FY27

RBI raises GDP growth projection of Q1, Q2 of FY27

RBI pauses rate cuts, retains interest rate at 5.25 pc

RBI pauses rate cuts, retains interest rate at 5.25 pc

Rupee jumps 122 paise to close at 90.27 against US dollar on India-US trade deal

Rupee jumps 122 paise to close at 90.27 against US dollar on India-US trade deal

Stock markets cheer India-US trade deal: Sensex, Nifty surge 2.5 pc

Stock markets cheer India-US trade deal: Sensex, Nifty surge 2.5 pc

UPI transactions hit record high of Rs 230 lakh crore in 2025-26 till Dec: Govt

UPI transactions hit record high of Rs 230 lakh crore in 2025-26 till Dec: Govt

Explained: India-US trade deal, tariffs and trade benefits

Explained: India-US trade deal, tariffs and trade benefits

Trade deal with US adds momentum to India's growth ambition: Industry leaders

Trade deal with US adds momentum to India's growth ambition: Industry leaders

Rupee jumps 119 paise to 90.30 against the US dollar on India-US trade deal

Rupee jumps 119 paise to 90.30 against the US dollar on India-US trade deal

Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved.