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Confused.com: Advice to npower customers on fixed rate tariff
During last year's unprecedented price rises which saw average energy bills rise by a staggering 42%, 1 in 5 customers opted for a fixed rate deal - a fantastic move for those that wanted to shield themselves from rising prices.
Ensure energy bills match your consumption
Brits living in flats and terraced houses could be paying over the odds for their gas and electricity by not correctly identifying the best value energy product for their consumption, according to moneysupermarket.com.
Brits put TV before holidays and home improvements
Square-eyed Brits are more likely to cut back on holidays, eating out and home improvements than surrender their satellite TV subscriptions, according to Legal & General.
UK adults set to spend less on weddings this year
Cash strapped wedding guests are planning to dramatically reduce their spending on weddings this year, adding up to a total of £178 million less than before the recession kicked in, according to research by home and travel insurer LV=.
Household energy bills to hit almost £5K in 10 years time
Consumers are being warned today that they could be facing annual energy bills of almost £5,000 a year by 2020.
UK workers admit to being creative with expenses
As the UK's government comes under increased scrutiny in the ongoing expenses scandal, it seems this type of activity is also an issue outside of the Commons.
moneysupermarket.com: Digital Britain report
James Parker, manager of broadband at moneysupermarket.com, said: "The report states that funding for the rollout of the Universal Service Commitment (USC) will come from the surplus funds from the Digital Switchover.
Inflation rate facing elderly drops to 3.6%
This month's official inflation report showed that the headline rate of inflation fell by less than expected, to a rate of 2.2%. Alliance Trust's monthly study of age related inflation rates also reveals a drop in the inflation rate facing all age groups, with the rate of inflation facing the elderly decreasing the most, by 0.3%.
UK inflation rate slows in May
Consumer Prices Index (CPI) annual inflation - the Government's target measure - fell to 2.2 per cent in May, down from 2.3 per cent in April, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Free energy for a year from moneysupermarket.com
moneysupermarket.com is giving away free energy for a year to one lucky competition winner.
PayPal tips, video and advice to fight phishing
Following the news this week that 77% of people in Britain have been targeted by internet phishing scams during the past year and 88% of UK internet users are unable to distinguish a phishing site from an official page when presented side by side, Garreth Griffith, Head of Risk Management at PayPal UK comments:
British broadband in the slow lane
New research from uSwitch.com, conducted among more than 12,000 broadband customers, reveals that only half (52%) of broadband users are happy with the speed they are getting from their service.
Holidaymakers fork out on essentials left at home
Forgetful British holidaymakers spend an astonishing £1 billion pounds replacing essential items that they've left at home, new research by Abbey Credit Cards has revealed.
Defying the credit crunch
It feels like the gloomiest economy ever, but savvy money managers stand to benefit in these tough times. As Brits face up to a bleak financial landscape, direct bank first direct has developed guidelines and tips designed to help them beat the credit crunch.
Fuel poverty: Will the Government finally get a grip?
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee Announcement today acknowledges the imminent failure of the Government to end fuel poverty in this country and urges it to take decisive action now. uSwitch.com comments on the announcement and the proposals being put forward to help the 5.2 million households now estimated to be living in fuel poverty.