Household Bills
British Gas incentive should boost energy efficiency in homes
British Gas is offering a £50 incentive to anyone who refers a ‘vulnerable' person for free loft and cavity wall insulation as energy suppliers race to distribute money and hit energy efficiency targets before time runs out at the end of this year.
Government urged to axe VAT from household energy bills
Independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com, is calling on the Government to axe the VAT on household energy bills.
Making it easier to change telecoms provider
Ofcom have proposed a set of measures to make changing broadband and landline providers simpler and more reliable, while protecting consumers from being switched without their knowledge or consent.
Ten million homes can now get the UK’s fastest broadband
Virgin Media, leading broadband provider, has now raced past the ten million homes milestone as it works to make the country’s fastest broadband available across its entire network.
Are you happy to be a ‘low-cost lover’ this Valentine’s Day?
Valentine's Day is big business - but how much do you plan to spend on your loved one this year? Does a Valentine's Day voucher still say ‘I love you' as much as paying full price?
Just 17 days a month are money-worry-free
Money concerns and belt tightening are breeding a generation of compulsive bank balance checkers, according to latest research from Halifax.
Eight million Brits missing bill payments
Research from MoneySupermarket.com, has found that over one in six (17 per cent or 8 million Brits) missed a payment for at least one bill in the last 12 months, potentially putting their credit profiles at risk, with credit cards coming out on top as the most missed payment.
Families could save over a third on energy bills
A recent study from the A Shade Greener Group has shown that a typical family in the UK could be saving on average of more than a third on their energy bills.
Winter energy bill still a concern despite mild weather
Higher energy prices have led to another shock rise in the number of people cutting down or rationing their winter energy usage, according to research from uSwitch.com.
January sales entice early holiday booking
The January sales aren't just for clothing and home furnishings, with many people in the UK taking advantage of discounts on flights, hotels and package holidays to organise their main holiday early in the year, according to research commissioned by Direct Line travel insurance.
Water bills set to rise by 5.7% or £20 a year on average
Ofwat's announcement today that the average water bill will rise by 5.7% to £20 in April will be a blow to consumers and will wring many tightened household budgets dry, warns uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Water saving tips for homeowners
Spiralling living costs mean many family budgets are now feeling the squeeze, so to help homeowners, Charlie Mullins, managing director of Pimlico Plumbers, is offering his top tips for reducing household water bills.
Rising petrol prices will push 1 in 5 drivers off the road
An independent survey amongst over 1,000 motorists carried out by car insurance provider Hastings Direct has revealed the extent to which motorists are changing their driving habits due to the rising cost of motoring.
Cost of utility bills, food & petrol biggest financial worries of the nation
The high cost of utility bills, food and petrol and the impact they have on the nation's wallets are the biggest financial concerns for UK consumers in 2012, reveals research by MoneySupermarket.
Millions missing out on big savings on their energy bill
Consumer Focus and Energy UK are urging consumers to take one simple step to find out how much they could save on their energy bills, by better insulating their home and checking they are on the best tariff or payment method.