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Warm Up North helps residents access energy efficiency solutions worth £3m
One of the UK’s largest energy efficiency initiatives, Warm Up North has now installed around £3 million worth of energy efficiency improvements in over 2,000 North East homes since the scheme started.
Parents get the maths wrong on back to school budget
With the back to school deadline looming, it’s not just the kids who are caving in to peer pressure, as almost half (47 per cent) of parents admit they feel the need to buy their children new items to keep up with other parents.
EE customers get 4G speeds in 16 more countries this Bank Holiday
EE announced it has extended access to superfast 4G for customers travelling to 16 countries. The deals are the latest in a series of outbound roaming agreements that will allow EE customers to enjoy 4G speeds in the world’s most popular travel destinations.
Households waste £227 million a year leaving appliances on standby
Households across the country are losing out on £227 million a year by leaving electrical appliances on standby according to new research from uSwitch.com.
UK households need to find £406 each to maintain standard of living
The latest data shows UK inflation (CPI) grew by 1.6% in July 2014, down from 1.9% in June. This change in inflation leaves UK households collectively needing to find an extra £10.7bn a year to maintain their standard of living compared to 12 months ago, according to MGM Advantage, the retirement income specialist.
Boost your bottom line with a free broadband grant
Many small businesses across the UK can now obtain a free grant to upgrade their business to a faster broadband connection as part of the wider government rollout of superfast broadband.
Students should swot up to make savvy financial decisions
Cash strapped students preparing to start university should check their finances to ensure they’re getting the best possible deals, advises MoneySuperMarket.com.
University students spend £667 million a year on travel to lectures
University students are spending £485 per year travelling to and from university, equivalent to a collective £667 million, reveals new research from the 1l2l3 Student Current Account.
Extra Energy launches cheapest energy plan on the market
Commenting on the latest and cheapest energy deal to enter the market, Emma Bush, energy expert at uSwitch.com, says:
Consumer confidence back on the up
The Lloyds Bank Spending Power Report for July shows that overall consumer confidence has picked up to reach a new high of 147 points after taking a slight dip in June.
Close to 1.6 million UK households are ‘housing pinched’
Close to 1.6 million UK households – the housing pinched – are spending more than half their disposable income on the ongoing costs of housing each month, according to new analysis from the Resolution Foundation.
‘Suppliers out of excuses’ for high energy bills
Citizens Advice has called on the energy industry to be frank with its customers about why energy costs are so high, particular as wholesale costs are down.
Students spent more on rent and less on recreation in 2013
The amount of money spent on living costs by students fell in 2013 for the second year in a row.
Big six fall out of love with new customers
MoneySuperMarket data shows that British Gas, EDF, Eon, nPower, Scottish Power and SSE have been absent from the top five tables since Valentine’s Day.
Superfast broadband reaches 1 million more homes and businesses
The government’s rollout of superfast broadband has reached more than 1 million homes and businesses across the UK.