Major energy supplier with 5.2 million customers announces exact date to read

A MAJOR energy supplier has announced to its 5.2 million customers the exact date on which they must read their meters. Otherwise they risk higher bills. Households across the country have just one day left to submit their figures or risk getting into trouble. EDF has advised its 5.2 million customers to submit their meter … Read more

Major energy supplier with 4.5 million customers could be SOLD under new plans

A MAJOR energy supplier with 4.5 million customers is exploring the sale of the company. Ovo Energy, Britain’s fourth-largest energy company, is lining up bankers to help with a strategic overhaul of the company. Ovo Energy was founded in September 2009 by Stephen Fitzpatrick and provided energy tariffs to over 700,000 households in 2017Source: Getty … Read more

Major lenders are cutting mortgage rates, and more could follow: What this means for you

MAJOR lenders are lowering mortgage rates as an incentive for borrowers. NatWest and Barclays have cut rates by up to 0.31%, while HSBC has announced it will cut rates from tomorrow (June 26). Three major lenders have cut mortgage rates in a positive signCredit: Alamy HSBC said more than 300 deals will be completed across … Read more

Cheapest supermarket for branded wine revealed, including Yellow Tail & Barefoot

FROM barefoot to Brancott, which one? had revealed the supermarket selling branded wine for the cheapest prices – and the most expensive. It tracked prices from February to April 2024 and compared 15 big names from Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. 2 Although Tesco’s Clubcard can save you money on wine, you may … Read more

Labor wants to scrap ban on gas boilers as heat pumps roll out: ‘We are in a cost of living crisis!’

The existing ban on gas boilers in favor of heat pumps will be scrapped if the Labor Party wins the general election, Shadow Energy Minister Ed Miliband has said. Heat pumps are considered a viable option to reduce energy bills and achieve Net Zero targets. Currently, the Conservative-led government has pledged to phase out traditional … Read more

Pubs are set to get a boost as Labor promises to stop drinks venues closing and hints at a beer tax freeze

LABOR last night promised new powers to protect drinkers threatened by closure – and hinted beer duty will be frozen. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a five-point plan to save traditional pubs. Labour’s Rachel Reeves unveiled a five-point plan to save traditional pubsCredit: Darren Fletcher The Shadow Chancellor with sunman Ryan SabeyCredit: Darren Fletcher It … Read more

UK diesel prices highest in Europe: retailers accused of profiteering

Petrol stations operated by supermarket chains such as Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s contribute significantly to this price increase. ADVERTISEMENT Daily price comparisons in the UK show that retailers are slow to pass on savings to drivers. New research from automotive group RAC shows that British drivers now spend an average of around 20 cents … Read more

Thousands of rail customers are being hit with a shocking fare increase after a major blunder

THOUSANDS of rail customers saw a shock rise in their ticket prices this week after a major train company unexpectedly increased fares. South Western Railway last week increased prices on 522 routes in and out of London after a major disruption prevented prices from rising in line with other train fares in March, The Sun … Read more

Energy supplier gives money back on bills to customers who make minor changes

A major energy supplier offers money on energy bills to customers who want to make small changes in their energy consumption. Some bill payers with certain energy suppliers are rewarded for reducing their electricity consumption during peak hours. British Gas is offering its customers the chance to earn money on their accounts under the PeakSave … Read more