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Britain still lukewarm on green energy
With environmental issues top of the agenda, new research from SimplySwitch has revealed that green attitudes do not yet translate into action when it comes to choosing energy providers. While over two thirds of Britons claim that being ‘green’ is important, only 16% would consider switching to a green energy tariff.
Looking for winter sun...at what cost?
As the seasons change and the weather gets colder, Brits will be seeking some much needed winter sun. Research from moneysupermarket.com reveals Brits spend nearly £700 on holiday must-haves, on top of the average cost of nearly £1,400 for travel, accommodation, food and alcohol.
BSKYB hits one million mark
Following today’s announcement from Sky that its broadband customer base has exceeded one million customers in just over a year, Steve Weller, Head of Communications Services at independent price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com comments:
Switch and go: insurance switching up dramatically
Car and home insurance customers have dumped over 9.2 million uncompetitive policies in the past six months as the insurance market sees a sharp increase in switching, according to MoneyExpert.com.
The cost of keeping up with the ‘Yummy mummies’
Britain’s new mums are collectively spending a staggering £6 billion a year to keep up with the perfect image of a ‘Yummy mummy’.
Virgin Media ‘M’ home phone customers face price hike
From 1st November, Virgin Media ‘M’ customers could see their phone bills rise by up to £20 a year, according to independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com.
Employees spend more than 14 hours a month “social not-working”
We spend more than 14 hours a month, or 40 minutes of our working day, “social not-working”, according to new research from AXA.
Baffled by broadband?
The array of broadband packages on the market has left customers baffled and confused, with four in 10 people (39 per cent) not understanding the difference between the deals or which packages best suit their needs, according to new research.
Santa to trouser a third of our Christmas pay cheque
We are set to spend over £400 on Christmas presents this year, according to a survey by Fool.co.uk.
Iberdrola and Scottish Power's financial results
Commenting on Iberdrola and Scottish Power's financial results, Scott Byrom, utilities expert at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: "Scottish Power is now part of the world's fourth largest electricity company.
Energy-saving bulbs have a bright future
Low-energy light bulbs are not only better for the environment, they’re also better for your wallet, says Which?
Men deeper in debt than women
Men seeking help to manage their finances have 20 per cent more debt than their female counterparts and can afford to repay less to their creditors each month as a percentage of their contractual debt repayments according to Chiltern.
Energy efficiency shouldn’t be a struggle
Fairinvestment.co.uk is advising UK householders to get energy efficient this week and do their part to lessen their carbon footprint for the eleventh annual Energy Saving Week which runs from October 22 to 28.
European Commission enquiry into Britain’s mobile companies
Commenting on the launch of a European Commission enquiry into the high fees Britain’s mobile companies charge users for surfing the internet, texting and downloading data, Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at moneysupermarket.com, said:
British Energy’s plant shutdowns cause spike in electricity prices
British Energy announced yesterday that it had shut-down of several of its nuclear reactors after finding corrosion during routine inspections. The temporary closures, which will affect a quarter of British Energy’s nuclear-generated output, caused wholesale prices to leap by 17%.