Water
Water bills set to rise by 5.7% or £20 a year on average
Ofwat's announcement today that the average water bill will rise by 5.7% to £20 in April will be a blow to consumers and will wring many tightened household budgets dry, warns uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Water saving tips for homeowners
Spiralling living costs mean many family budgets are now feeling the squeeze, so to help homeowners, Charlie Mullins, managing director of Pimlico Plumbers, is offering his top tips for reducing household water bills.
Save hot water, save energy, save money
Consumers are being encouraged this week to think about their use of hot water in economic and environmental terms as part of the fifteenth Energy Savings Week (24-28 October).
Cost of water damage to homes increases by 44%
Following news from the Association of British Insurers that escape of water in people's homes is costing £2 million every day, Allianz Insurance has released new data which reveals that in 2010, the amount paid by the insurer in domestic water damage claims jumped by 44.0% compared to the previous year.
Help beat bogus callers
The Consumer Council for Water is calling for consumers to be extra vigilant against distraction burglars or bogus callers, criminals who pretend to be from a utility company or other organisation to trick their way into a home and rob it.
Eco showerhead cuts hot water bills by up to 40%
Ecocamel has launched JetStorm – the most advanced eco showerhead on the market set to save UK households hundreds of thousands of pounds on hot water bills while cutting water, energy and carbon use.
Support is available for water bills
The due date for paying water bills is fast approaching but there is support available for those struggling to make the payments, says water watchdog the Consumer Council for Water.
Plans to help households with water bills
Water bills will be cut for the most vulnerable households under plans announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today.
How to cut your water bill
Following the recent announcement of increases to water bills in England and Wales, the Consumer Council for Water has some top tips that could help some customers ensure that they are getting best value for money, and in some cases cut their annual water and sewerage charges.
Ofwat unveils another drain on consumer finances
Ofwat's announcement today that the average water bill will rise by 4.6% to £356 in April has set alarms bells ringing for consumers. uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, warns the £16 increase could squeeze the last drops out of household budgets.
Save water to save energy and money
In support of the Energy Saving Trust's Energy Saving Week (25 to 31 October) the Consumer Council for Water is encouraging consumers to take a look at where they may be able to save water, energy, and therefore money around the home.
John Cleese calls the AA for 'faulty showers'
The AA, known for providing roadside rescue and support to the country’s motorists for over 100 years, is now bringing its expertise into the home, as it pledges to bring greater choice for customers in a market which has historically been dominated by a small number of players.
Mecca encourages bingo fans to save energy
Meccabingo.com has gone from pink to green, with a brand new scheme that aims to provide bingo fans with quick and easy ways to save energy.
Bristol Water allowed to raise prices 15%
The Consumer Council for Water has warned that the Competition Commission's final decision on how much Bristol Water can charge its customers until 2015 is well above what many customers will be willing to accept.
Water rate 'postcode lottery' hangs consumers out to dry
Cash strapped consumers will today be breathing a small sigh of relief after news that water bills will be falling this year by 0.76% or £2.58 on average.