Archive for the ‘Energy’ Category

Energy providers have been overcharging us to the tune of £1.3 billion, so what are you waiting for? Stop steaming and get that money back now. Full story

New research from uSwitch.com has revealed that despite a dip in the number of households in the red to energy suppliers (5.5 million households down from 6.5 million last year), the average debt has increased to £132 (from £114 in 2008 – a 16% increase), with consumers now owing an ... Full story

Fuel, phone and overdraft debt problems have soared according to figures from Citizens Advice, but make these three switches and save yourself £400 - and problems. Full story

Research carried out by moneysupermarket.com indicates that Britain has almost two million ‘ghost’ households when it comes to energy bills, with people either not paying for their gas or electricity or leaving a property without paying for it. The survey found that almost one million households (4% of the total households in Britain, according ... Full story

Energy providers are holding millions of pounds of our money in their accounts and earning interest on it - get it back, and consider switching to save yourself more than £230 a year. Full story

British Gas has cut its standard gas price by 7 per cent, but we never sit still when it comes to finding you a deal. We can save you much more than that, here's how. Full story

Residential energy supplier British Gas has today cut its standard gas prices by an average 7%. The price cut, which is claims will benefit 8 million households, takes effect immediately and makes British Gas currently, on average, the cheapest supplier of standard gas and electricity right across Britain. The change will save the average gas customer ... Full story

The latest figures on annual inflation from the Office of National Statistics have revealed that the CPI - the Government's target measure of inflation - was 2.9% in December, up from 1.9% in November. Commenting on the figures, Andrew Harrop, Head of Policy at Age Concern and Help the Aged, said: "Many older people on low incomes ... Full story

A new Which? report has warned that the energy bill for a poorly-insulated home could rise by over a third (35%) by 2020, potentially leaving 4 million households in fuel poverty. The annual energy bill for a 3-bedroom semi could rise to over £2,600 over the next decade, while a family living in a detached house could be faced with a bill of almost £4,000. More ... Full story

MORE TH>N Home insurance has reminded homeowners to take extra care with candles and cooking on Christmas Day, as the amount of homes damaged by fire is set to rise by 180%, according to analysis of the firm's claims data. Last Christmas Day, MORE TH>N reports that it saw a sharp ... Full story