Politicians and campaigners angrily rejected long-awaited Government plans to end the cladding scandal yesterday as a betrayal of innocent leaseholders. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick pledged a further £3.5billion to help end the safety crisis following the 72 deaths in the Grenfell disaster. More than a million leaseholders face bills of up to £115,000 to fix … Read more
‘Property levy’ to replace stamp duty and council tax is shelved over fears it could lead to higher bills MPs were told a ‘proportional’ tax based on home values was under review in Jan Government now says there are ‘no plans’ on new form of annual property tax It comes as study found it could … Read more
Home, car and travel cover: How lockdown can help to reduce your insurance bills Changes to the way we travel and work affect our insurance requirements When applying for car insurance, rethink how many miles you are likely to drive With home insurance, you could think of buying accidental damage as an add-on By Rachel … Read more
Energy bills could rise by almost £100 for 15million UK households after Ofgem said suppliers could pass on the cost of rising gas and electricity prices to consumers. The London-based regulator said that its price cap for 11 million homes across Britain that are on their supplier’s default tariff could rise by £96 to £1,138 … Read more
Energy bills will rise for millions of households with most expected to see an increase of nearly £100 a year, in a time when many face financial difficulties. The energy price cap will rise to pre-pandemic levels for households, increasing by £96 to £1,138 for 11million default tariff customers, Ofgem has announced today. Bills will … Read more
When it comes to household bills, gas and electricity costs can be one of the biggest monthly outlays. If you have been with the same provider for years or even decades, you could likely save hundreds each year by switching. Loyalty never pays. Switching is simpler than you think and takes just a matter of … Read more
Mike Tindall has admitted he ‘always worries about money’ for bills and school fees, especially now he and wife Zara are expecting a third child. The England rugby ace, 42, told how his income from hospitality events has dried up during the pandemic and spoke of the transient nature of brand ambassador roles. Speaking to The … Read more
Rising energy costs are major financial worry for most households, but many have never switched supplier to save By Laura Shannon, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 16 January 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 16 January 2021 Rising energy costs are a major financial worry for most households, but many have never switched supplier … Read more
Treasury says it has ‘no plans’ to lower VAT on energy bills, despite promises to scrap the tax after Brexit By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 16 January 2021 | Updated: 22:05 GMT, 16 January 2021 The Treasury has said it has ‘no plans’ to lower VAT on energy bills, despite … Read more
Household bills have fallen to their lowest level for three years for homes who switch providers, new research has revealed. Those actively searching for better deals could save hundreds on their bills with average annual costs falling by £174, according to Compare the Market. It found that household bills for three key areas, car and … Read more