New higher price cap comes into force today and households could save £234 on their energy bills by switching to fixed tariffs The energy price cap hike bites today, raising bills by £96 for millions Customers could save up to £234 a year by switching to fixed tariffs We reveal the best deals currently on … Read more
Zoom calls freeze, emails take forever to send and streaming a film on Netflix is nigh on impossible. You’d be forgiven for thinking these are the internet woes faced by families living in a remote rural village. But Ashok Chhana, 63, and his wife Tara, 62, live in Harrow, North London — just four miles … Read more
Now axed Green Homes Grant was too ‘costly and complicated’ for tradespeople to sign-up for meaning households found it tough to use The Green Homes Grant scheme will be axed on Wednesday 31 March 2021 This decision has been called ‘disappointing’ by trades firms Government say they are committed to building a greener Britain By … Read more
The true cost of having a smart meter has been unmasked and it suggests the potential savings households are claimed they could make are offset by these hidden charges. Energy providers have to pay several companies when providing smart meters to customers, known as Meter Asset Providers. Rent can be as much as 14p a … Read more
Millions of households will see their energy bills soar from Thursday – unless they take action now By Rachel Rickard Straus, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 27 March 2021 | Updated: 22:35 GMT, 27 March 2021 Millions of households will see their energy bills soar from Thursday – unless they take action now. … Read more
New ratings system for large electrical goods could result in household bills being cut by as much as £100 a year By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 20 March 2021 | Updated: 14:54 GMT, 21 March 2021 A new ratings system for large electrical goods is being introduced this month in … Read more
‘We saved for our first home in lockdown’: Saving is rarely easy, but for millions of households the last year was the exception to the rule By Rachel Rickard Straus, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 20 March 2021 | Updated: 09:07 GMT, 22 March 2021 Saving is rarely easy. It tends to be … Read more
Next stop, Eastenders: Smart meters poised for a starring role in TV soaps as agency promoting them tries encourage more people to fit one By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:53 GMT, 20 March 2021 | Updated: 11:35 GMT, 22 March 2021 The ‘smart’ meter is poised to land a starring role in … Read more
Several energy suppliers are at risk of collapse after struggling to pay back cash owed to distribution networks, a source from a challenger supplier has told This is Money exclusively. Those who owe money to the networks also have to pay a hefty 8 per cent interest on top of their original bill, leaving some … Read more
Have you ever wondered how much your home would make on Airbnb? Prospective hosts now can find out exactly how much they could earn each month by renting out their space, thanks to a new tool from the site. The ‘What’s My Place Worth’ tool calculates your home’s estimated income based on its location, the … Read more