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Regional rip off – electricity suppliers charge ‘local loyalty tax’
New research has revealed that electricity companies are still cashing in on their old regional monopoly status to the tune of £446 million or £32 a year on average per customer.
moneysupermarket.com: npower's latest price fall
Commenting on npower’s latest price fall, Scott Byrom, utilities expert at moneysupermarket.com, said:
Claim your winter fuel payment to keep warm this winter
Minister for Pensions Reform Mike O'Brien has urged older people to get their applications for Winter Fuel Payments in now to ensure they receive help heating their home before Christmas.
We fear for our future, but live for now
Not having enough money in old age is the worst fear for a quarter of Brits, according to research by Scottish Widows.
British women defy Keane’s outrage
Despite Roy Keane’s recent outburst accusing WAGS of dictating their football boyfriends earnings in order to satisfy their love affair with shopping, new research from Engage Mutual reveals that British women are in fact the savvier of the sexes when it comes to money.
Surprising savings – separate your energy providers
The tables have turned - Brits could save £314 million by using two different energy suppliers, says moneysupermarket.com.
Free parcel service for frontline troops
Royal Mail is proud to announce today that it will be making special arrangements for a free parcel service to British troops in Afghanistan and Iraq.
moneysupermarket.com: Powergen's new fixed rate product
Commenting on Powergen’s new fixed rate product, Scott Byrom, utilities expert at price comparison website, moneysupermarket.com, said: “Powergen’s new fixed rate product is now the cheapest capped deal on the market, and there is no penalty charge to exit it.
Powergen launches ‘Fixed Price Until 2009’
Powergen has launched its first ever fixed price energy product, which will allow both new and existing customers to fix their energy prices at Powergen's current standard prices until 1 January 2009.
Broadband customer satisfaction falling
The broadband industry is flourishing, with 13 million households now spending a whopping £2.8 billion a year subscribing to their service.
The cost of keeping up with the Joneses
Impressing friends with high social spending, showing off designer clothes and splashing out on flash cars; a new study reveals that Brits are spending £45bn annually just to keep up with the Joneses.
Brits hit the high street for Bank Holiday getaway
Most British travellers wait until 10 days before their summer break to start their holiday shopping, which means that today, Thursday 16th August, will be one of the busiest travel shopping days of the year, according to new research.
British Gas and Post Office sign new deal
Post Office Ltd and British Gas have signed a new deal running to the end of December 2010, which allows British Gas customers to continue to benefit from the convenience of paying for and towards their Gas and Electricity at Post Office branches.
UK holidays good for the environment but bad for the pocket
The National Consumer Council (NCC) today calls for collective action on climate change by urging government, business and regulators to address the domestic tourist industry and make UK destinations more attractive and better value for consumers.
Homeowners warned on energy efficiency
More than half of all homes in the Midlands will score an energy efficiency rating of ‘E’ or lower says Severn Trent Searches, warning homeowners that the Energy Performance Certificate in the new Home Information Packs will expose poor performers and could affect the value of some houses.