Households that have prepayment meters are paying over the odds for their energy supply to the tune of nearly half a billion pounds a year, new data claims. More than four million prepayment meter customers are overpaying on their energy bills by an average of £94 a year each, when compared to those with a … Read more
Millions of Britons are patiently waiting for lockdown to end so they can try and resume normal life. The date on many lips is 4 July 2020, which is when many B&Bs and hotels plan to open their doors to guests again, with a boom in ‘staycations’ expected. While travelling abroad is up in the … Read more
Energy customers could be in debt by £94 per household by the end of this summer – leading to a £2.6billion debt nationwide, new research has revealed. The ‘surprise’ debt will be accrued by the number of households using more energy during lockdown, according to analysis by Energy Helpline. Households are thought to be using … Read more
There has been a rise in reports of fire incidents at households across the UK since lockdown began, new research has revealed. Multiple insurers have reported an increase in home insurance claims made by customers after fires started at their homes, with barbecues and bonfires proving to be the main cause of the problems. Aviva … Read more
‘I was charged £600 more a year due to a glitch’: Scottish Power customer reveals error claiming she was £17k in credit led to huge increase in bills Marion Bell was told her tariff would go up by £600 a year due to a glitch Scottish Power had it recorded on their system that she … Read more
Energy suppliers restart smart meter installations but customers will be screened by call centre workers By Miles Dilworth For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 2 June 2020 | Updated: 23:20 BST, 2 June 2020 Energy suppliers are restarting smart meter installations after a two-month pause Energy suppliers are restarting smart meter installations after a … Read more
Don’t give Fido any festive scraps! Feeding a pet a Christmas treat could land you with a hefty bill By Miles Dilworth For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 10 December 2019 | Updated: 09:19 BST, 11 December 2019 It’s difficult to resist that wide-eyed look from your dog as you tuck into the last … Read more
Lockdown has devastated many of Britain’s businesses – pubs, restaurants, cafes, gyms, high street retailers, leisure operators and more. All have been forced to close for weeks and many are unlikely to see the year out. But while a majority of businesses are struggling, there are those for whom lockdown has been a huge, if … Read more
Lockdown has created a boom in cycling – and the revolution will continue apace next month with the launch of a £2billion government travel scheme that will mean more bike-only lanes in the country’s major cities. In recent weeks, millions of people have dusted down often long-forgotten iron horses covered in cobwebs at the back … Read more
Fancy buying high street clothes half price? Shoppers can buy a mystery box full of brand new clothes that will help factory workers left without jobs Lost Stock is offering £70 worth of clothes for just £35 in mystery boxes The clothes are saved from factories where retailers have cancelled orders Money raised from the … Read more