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Consumers refuse to be frozen this winter
Consumers refuse to be intimidated by higher fuel bills as one in three people plan to turn on their heating earlier this year according to the latest poll by money website Fool.co.uk.
Save money and the environment this Energy Saving Week
Following the launch of the 12th annual Energy Saving Week by the Energy Saving Trust, Fairinvestment.co.uk is encouraging Brits to take advantage of the opportunity to learn how to be as energy efficient as possible.
Energy and mortgages relief for consumers
For consumers struggling to meet mortgage repayments combined with the rise in recent fuel bills, they will be pleased to know help is on the way thanks to a new service launched by comparethemarket.com, the price comparison site.
Save up to £1,000 a year on household bills
B&Q is introducing a One Planet Home Starter Kit which can have an immediate impact on household bills. For an initial outlay of £333 on B&Q’s new One Planet Home range, you could save up to £1000 a year on household expenses.
Britain's sandwich generation spends £1.5 billion per year
Britain's sandwich generation is spending a whopping £1.5 billion per year on supporting their grown up loved ones, according to figures from Unbiased.co.uk.
Money can't buy me love
Contrary to the popular belief that kids would rather play with their latest gadget than talk with the adults, new research from American Express Insurance Services suggests that what kids really want is more time from their mum and dad.
Energy Saving Week
Commenting on Energy Saving Week (20 - 26 October), Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "We welcome another reminder to keep energy efficiency at the forefront of people's minds.
Inflation rate facing the elderly hits a six-year high of 7.8%
Alliance Trust's ongoing monthly study of age related inflation has found that the over 75 year olds continue to be hit the hardest by rising inflation, and the pain is getting worse.
Age Concern: September inflation rise
Gordon Lishman, Age Concern's Director General, said: "Although high, the official inflation rate simply does not reflect the reality facing millions of pensioners. Soaring energy and food prices mean the average pensioner is now experiencing an inflation rate of 7.4% - leaving many struggling to afford the basics, let alone anything else.
Inflation rises to 5.2 per cent
Consumer prices index (CPI) annual inflation rose to 5.2 per cent in September, up from 4.7 per cent, following further rises in gas and electricity bills, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Credit crunch is biting abroad as well, say expats
The credit crunch is biting just as sharply abroad, according to a major new survey of expatriates by Bupa International.
Teaching children how to keep protected on the Internet
Symantec, makers of World-renowned Norton Internet security software, has teamed up with Perform, the UK’s largest drama school exclusively for primary age children, to teach children how to stay safe on the Internet in a fun and lively way.
Hiked up heating bills threaten household budgets
Consumers face their biggest fuel bills ever this winter as the summer’s massive price hikes take effect – but there is hope on the horizon for keeping costs down in the form of insurer HomeCall+.
Consumers set to save with comparethemarket.com
For consumers struggling with bills and wanting to make the most from financial services providers, help is at hand thanks to a new service launched by comparethemarket.com, the price comparison site.
More seeking help with mortgage and fuel arrears
More people are seeking advice on how to manage mortgage and secured loan arrears and fuel debts, according to figures from Citizens Advice.