Household Bills

Energy bills to soar as string of suppliers go bust

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Experts warn households could be forced onto more expensive energy tariff with new supplier by the end year By Laura Shannon, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 Hundreds of thousands of households could be forced to move to a more expensive energy tariff with … Read more

Is the ‘green home’ scheme becoming a waste of energy?

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Households wishing to take advantage of Government’s new green home improvement scheme say they are struggling to find approved installers By Lily Canter, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 Households wishing to take advantage of the Government’s new green home improvement scheme say they … Read more

Questions BBC too arrogant to answer about licence fee

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Tim Davie, the BBC’s new director general, was it seems, too high and mighty to respond to the hundreds of letters we recently handed over from pensioners unhappy about the Corporation’s decision to get the over-75s to pay for a TV licence.  Here, we answer the questions the public-funded broadcaster would rather you did not … Read more

Making a will has never been easier…or more critical

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In the current climate of coronavirus, making a will has never been easier…or more critical By Laura Shannon, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 10 October 2020 Thousands of people are expected to write their last will and testament by the end of this year – amid … Read more

How can you help a friend facing Covid money problems?

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As Covid continues to wreak destruction on our finances… How can you help a friend facing money problems? They may seem stressed, have unopened bills or repeatedly ask for loans Raising the subject can be a minefield given that money remains a taboo But helping a friend who is struggling with money worries can be … Read more

Green home scheme to claim up to £10,000 grant opens for applications

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Claim up to £10,000 grant to improve your home as new green home scheme opens for applications Applications for grants to make homes more eco-friendly are now open  Grants worth up to £10,000 are being offered for a range of ‘primary’ projects The grants can cover two thirds of the total cost of the home … Read more

Will crackdown on £1bn rip-off really cut your insurance bill?

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Will the crackdown on £1bn rip-off REALLY cut your insurance bill? By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 26 September 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 26 September 2020 Insurers have finally been ordered to end the loyalty rip-off after years of campaigning by The Mail on Sunday.  The City watchdog – the … Read more

Pay for TV licence? We’d rather go to jail, say the over-75s

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The BBC is facing a major TV licence rebellion from pensioners who are steadfastly refusing to pay the fee – despite the threat of jail sentences.  The Mail on Sunday has been inundated with hundreds of emails and letters from those aged 75 and over voicing their fury at having just been ordered to pay … Read more

Challenger energy supplier Bulb hikes prices for second time this year

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Experts warn hosueholds to beware autumn price hikes from energy firms as Bulb raises electricity tariff for second time this year Bulb to hike electricity bills by £53 a year from Sunday 18 October It had already increased its average electricity tariff in March by £22 a year The supplier said wholesale prices have picked … Read more