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Launch of new energy provider - Oink Energy
A new independent energy provider called "Oink Energy" is starting its search for new customers. Oink Energy is sniffing out customers who want an energy company more in tune with them and who understand what people want.
Energy tariff warning: eight fixed tariffs ending on 30 September
On Tuesday 30 September eight fixed energy deals will come to an end, bringing in an average annual bill increase of 11% – or £108 – for those consumers who have not switched to a better deal.
Five weeks until the big heating switch on
Last year, half of Brits turned the heating on around the 13th October – with only five weeks to go until the 2014 ‘big switch on’, MoneySuperMarket.com is urging consumers to switch suppliers now and save up to £205 in time for the return of cold weather.
1 in 10 Brits paid last month’s gas or electricity bill on credit
One in 10 UK adults – the equivalent of 7.6 million people across the country – used credit to pay off at least one of their utility bills last month.
Consumers continue to ditch uncompetitive energy giants
Over the last six months, 71% of households that have switched energy provider have chosen deals from smaller ‘challenger’ brands, including Extra Energy, First Utility and Ovo Energy.
First Utility reaches milestone of 1m customer accounts
First Utility, UK’s energy company, has announced it is the first independent supplier to reach 1 million customer accounts. The significant milestone follows consistently high growth, which has seen a ten-fold increase in customer numbers in under three years.
Spend it like Beckham
The perceived novelty of their salary hitting the bank leads to one in three Brits going all out to treat themselves, according to a report into salary spending behavior commissioned by cashback and rewards site Quidco, that revealed the average adult will have spent almost a fifth of their wages within twenty four hours of it hitting the bank.
UK is becoming a nation focused on value for money
The UK is becoming a nation focused on value for money, according to research from Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank.
EE revamps pay as you go market with 4g packs
EE has launched a range of market leading Pay As You Go (PAYG) packs with 4G included in all at no extra cost – starting from just £1 per week.
One in three families struggle with back to school costs
With the end of the summer holidays looming, British parents are due to pay out over £1.9 billion to ensure their kids have everything they need for the new academic year, according to the latest research from Halifax.
Personal spending habits cause friction in over a third of relationships
How much you spend could have an impact on your relationship, according to a report into spending behavior commissioned by cashback and rewards site Quidco, that revealed that over one in three (38 per cent) of coupled up Brits argue about how much money is being spent by their partners.
Housing cost “cliff edge” with 3 in 5 worried about household bills
Citizens Advice has warned that competing bills mean that half of households will have to cut spending this year.
Parents spend £2.5 billion preparing kids for the new school term
Parents across the country face the costly task of preparing their kids for the new school year as new research by Santander Credit Cards reveals the eye-watering cost of going back to school.
Thirteen cheap fixed energy tariffs about to end
Commenting on the thirteen tariffs expiring between 31st August and 31st October, Stephen Murray, energy expert at MoneySuperMarket said: “Savvy switchers who are on last year’s cheapest deals need to act now to save again as they face paying up to £205 more than they need to for their energy.
Bagging a bargain: Why Brits can’t resist a special offer
Seeing a product that’s on sale or has had the price marked down is enough to convince two-thirds of shoppers to spend their money.