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Households that use heating oil to warm their homes or heat their ovens could be facing some of the highest energy bill increases this winter. There are approximately 1.5million homes in the UK that use heating oil, including those with Aga cookers.  All of these households are likely to see huge jumps in prices, thanks … Read more

For Christmas, several years ago, I received a rather ugly present. It was a big, brown, fleecy electric throw, lacking even a hint of Christmas sparkle or elegance. But it’s one of the best gifts I have ever received as it has saved me hundreds of pounds – this year more than ever.  The cost … Read more

Whether it’s putting on a woolly jumper and turning the thermostat down or covering the windows with cling film, there are lots of ways to cut down on energy bills this winter. Record wholesale gas prices and the collapse of a dozen energy firms providing cheap tariffs mean many of us are bracing ourselves ahead … Read more

Shoppers are already booking Christmas food delivery slots, with supermarkets that have opened spaces seeing exceptionally high demand. Many customers are concerned about getting deliveries for the festive season in time, as some foods are could be in short supply thanks to a lack of lorry drivers. As a result, many are planning their Christmas … Read more

Millions more households could be plunged into fuel poverty if energy prices continue to rise, a charity has warned. National Energy Action, which campaigns for everyone to live in a warm home, has said the energy crisis means ‘it’s building into a brutal and bleak winter for millions.’ Since energy prices have hiked dramatically in … Read more

As the country is coming to terms with an energy crisis and households with soaring bills, interest in home-produced power is bound to escalate. With soaring wholesale gas costs potentially nearly doubling the average household energy bill over the next year, many will turn to solar panels as a method of mitigating rising costs. But … Read more

More than one million online shoppers have signed up to a cashback scheme that could be costing them hundreds of pounds more than they save. Complete Savings is advertised by more than 150 retailers, including Argos, Trainline and Iceland, but many customers say they had no idea the service costs £180 a year. Experts accuse … Read more

Households may be tempted to pull any credit they have with their energy supplier in the wake of the industry crisis. Millions of customers are likely to have built up substantial credit balances over the summer period, where they have used less energy.  Earlier in the year, Ofgem estimated £1.4billion of credit was sitting with … Read more

The energy supply market is shrinking fast as providers go out of business. The closure of small suppliers is also affecting those that use companies which automatically switch households to the best available gas and electricity deal.  My family recently became one of the millions of households hit by the closure of an energy supplier … Read more

TalkTalk offers jobseekers six months of free broadband: We reveal what you need to know and how to apply The network provider is teaming up with the Department for Work and Pensions  It is offering those seeking work six months free broadband   Those looking to take advantage of the scheme must speak to the job centre  … Read more