Gas & Electricity
SSE price rise kicks in as cold snap bites
Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at uSwitch.com, says: "This is the second price rise to strike and for many consumers it will add to the chill of this winter. From the 1st December the average SSE customer will be paying over £1,200 a year for their energy - this will be a strain for many and potentially unaffordable for some.
How to keep warm whilst keeping the cost down
Lisa Greenfield, energy analyst at Confused.com says: "Pensioners are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to cold weather, over 36700 pensioners died of cold related illnesses last winter.
Ofgem to review energy market
Ofgem's latest analysis of retail prices shows that the margin on a standard dual fuel tariff is now around £90, an increase of 38 per cent from September. Whilst Ofgem would expect efficient firms to make a profit, it wants clarity on behalf of consumers that the market is transparent and is working as effectively as possible.
Protect your pipes as cold weather heads our way
With the plummeting temperatures this week, AXA is warning people to make sure they take precautions to avoid burst pipes.
First energy price hikes kick-in
The first of the pre-Christmas energy price hikes hits consumers tomorrow (Thursday 25th November) - exactly one month before Christmas Day. Despite being the last of three suppliers to announce an increase so far, ScottishPower's price rise comes into effect first as it gave customers just six days' notice.
Don't let the frost bite your home this winter
The cold weather and festive season can give homeowners enough trouble, without having to worry about problems with heating, plumbing, electrics or security. Luckily, peace of mind can be found with a Home Response 24 policy from Direct Line, which provides a 24/7 service for emergencies in the home, whether the boiler packs up, the lights go out, or the pipes freeze.
E.ON brings out cheapest ‘big six’ fixed priced plan
After a busy couple of weeks for price hike announcements, E.ON has brought out a new fixed price plan, designed to help budget conscious households protect themselves from rising prices.
ScottishPower increases gas and electricity prices
ScottishPower has announced increases in its standard domestic gas and electricity prices effective from 25th November 2010. Prices for gas customers will increase by an average of 2% and electricity bills by an average of 8.9%. The increase will affect 2.5 million households.
Beat the ‘flood from within’ this winter
esure home insurance is urging homeowners to take a simple precaution if they go away from home during a cold snap to prevent major burst pipe incidents that can cause over £60,000 of damage per claim.
How to avoid burst pipe misery this winter
M&S Money is urging householders to take steps to prevent burst pipes this winter to avoid a repeat of the damage caused when low temperatures hit much of the UK last year.
Confused.com reminds people how to keep warm this winter
Lisa Greenfield, energy analyst at Confused.com says: "Pensioners are one of the most vulnerable groups when it comes to cold weather, over 36700 pensioners died of cold related illnesses last winter.
Scottish and Southern Energy free solar electricity offer
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has launched a new solar PV offering for its customers that will enable them to benefit from free solar electricity.
More winter blues for energy consumers
Consumer Focus have reacted with dismay to the announcement by British Gas of average price rises of 7% for both gas and electricity.
Bleak winter for Brits as British Gas hikes energy prices
British Gas has announced that it is putting its prices up by 7% or £53 for gas and 7% or £29 for electricity from 10th December. The increase will hit its standard tariffs, affecting 8 million customers. It will add an extra £82 on to the average annual British Gas standard dual fuel bill, which will increase from £1,157 to £1,239 as a result.
British Gas to increase prices
British Gas has begun notifying its customers that it will raise domestic tariffs for both gas and electricity by an average of 7% on 10 December 2010.