Household Bills
Annual cost of owning and running a home rises by £179
The annual expense of owning and running a house has increased by £179 over the past year, according to new research by Halifax.
Great broadband speeds divide revealed
New research from independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com, reveals massive speed discrepancies between locations that are, in many cases, just a few miles apart, and in close proximity to major UK cities. In the worst case there is a difference of up to 89% between the fastest and slowest speeds.
March energy bills set to double as cold weather hits our pockets
British households will be forking out an extra £2.2 billion, collectively, on their energy bills as a result of turning up the heating during the coldest March in 50 years, according to MoneySupermarket.
Families cut back on food to stay in their homes
A YouGov survey of 4,000 adults found that four out of ten families with children (42%) - equivalent to 5.5 million - said they'd cut back on food last year to help pay for their homes.
£200 bill hike as cheap energy deals come to an end
Three ‘super cheap' fixed priced energy tariffs, costing just over £1,000 a year, are coming to an end from 31st March.
Households face another drain on finances
On 1st April, 2013, Ofwat's price hike comes into effect, raising the average annual water bill to £388.
More desperation than aspiration
Hopes of an ‘aspirational' Budget have been shattered with consumers fearing for both the economy and their own financial situation, according to new data from uSwitch.com.
Spending power falls as many consumers expect further squeeze
The Lloyds TSB Spending Power Report reveals that, after inflation, spending power fell to -1.1% in February, meaning consumers had the equivalent of approximately £10 less a month to spend on non-essential items.
npower announces simpler tariffs and end of complex two-tier rate
npower has announced it is to simplify all its standard tariffs, bringing to an end the current complex two-tier tariff structure.
Ray of light for homes in fuel poverty
A solar scheme in South Wales is helping more than 100 homes to escape fuel poverty following the success of a community share issue.
Average UK broadband speeds hit double figures
Average residential UK broadband speeds reached 12.0Mbit/s in November 2012, Ofcom research reveals.
Household bills rise 25% since 2008
The cost of running a household has risen by 25% in the last five years, with some bills having soared by an eye-watering 67%, according to data from uSwitch.com.
Most Brits are ‘mobile-phobic’ abroad
New research from BT reveals that 93 per cent of Brits develop “mobile-phobia’ when abroad, significantly reducing their normal mobile phone use.
Stand up to energy providers and make energy saving simple with Loop
Take the worry out of rising bills with Loop, a new way to reduce the energy you use at home and save money, launching at the Ideal Home Show on 15th March 2013.
Tesco Mobile announces commitment to fixed contract charges
Tesco Mobile has announced a promise to fix customers’ contract tariff costs.