Identical items of clothing that on sale for different prices across Boohoo’s brands is down to a ‘genuine mistake’ and not ‘business practice’, the fast fashion giant has said. The multi-billion pound brand, which owns Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Warehouse, Oasis, and Karen Millen among others, faced questions this week after an identical mushroom coat was … 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
MR MONEY MAKER: Firm foundations for future gains in your portfolio with building suppliers By Justin Urquhart Stewart For The Daily Mail Published: 22:12 GMT, 12 March 2021 | Updated: 22:12 GMT, 12 March 2021 What’s happening? Don’t confuse lockdown with shutdown. Yes of course the pandemic has meant that we have all had to … Read more
The Big Six have long been known as the firms that take up the lion’s share of energy customers in the UK and have traditionally included the same six companies. However, in recent years, an influx of small suppliers have saturated the market, looking to give consumers the best value tariffs and the most efficient … Read more
Couples have been warned they’ll face competition for Autumn dates as wedding suppliers report a 720% increase in sales as bride-to-be’s rush to book their weddings following Boris Johnson’s announcement. The Prime Minister announced yesterday weddings with a maximum of six will take place from March 8, increasing to 15 ‘no earlier than April 12’ … Read more
Couples have been warned they’ll face competition for Autumn dates as wedding suppliers report a 720% increase in sales as bride-to-be’s rush to book their weddings following Boris Johnson’s announcement. The Prime Minister announced yesterday weddings with a maximum of six will take place from March 8, increasing to 15 ‘no earlier than April 12’ … Read more
Electric shock! Five big energy firms hike prices by £96 a year from April in line with energy cap rise, hitting millions of default tariff customers EDF, Eon, Npower and Scottish Power have all increased their prices The rise is by an average of £96 a year for default tariff customers The hike has been … Read more
Small energy supplier Outfox the Market has claimed the top spot in Which?’s annual customer satisfaction survey, rising from a lowly 19th position last year. The provider, which frequently offers some of the cheapest deals on the market but but has not always been renowned for its customer service, received an impressive customer score of … Read more
A director at Boohoo has said the clothing brand was ‘shocked,’ by reports of Uighur Muslims being forced to work in Chinese labour camps but claimed none of the firm’s suppliers have links to the Xinjiang region as he faced a grilling from MPs. Andrew Reaney, group director of responsible sourcing, faced a committee of … Read more
Experts warn households could be forced onto more expensive energy tariff with new supplier by the end year 5 suppliers have gone bust in the last 12 months Those with one are moved to another supplier by the regulator when this occurs But tariffs can often be more expensive By Laura Shannon, Financial Mail on … Read more