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Low income homes 'still worse off'
Low income households have seen their living standards improve slightly this year for the first time since the recession – but they are still dramatically worse off than in 2008. The findings come from the Joseph Rowntree
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A third of households missing out on the best broadband deals
With the cost of living increasing seemingly by the day, many British householders have a keen eye on the cheapest utility deals. Yet according to new research, more than a third have yet to make the leap with their broadband supplier. Pic:
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Lazy Brits lose out on £17k during their lifetime
It's no secret that to get the best deal you have to shop around, but it seems Britons are missing out on sizeable savings through laziness. Top related searches: Switch energy suppliers Switch mortgages Compare mortgages How to save
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Water firm given £400m to cut bills
Britain's highest water bills are set to be cut by £50 a year as MPs voted through a £400 million handout to a private company. South West Water customers, mainly in Devon and Cornwall, pay more than consumers elsewhere in the UK but the
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Costs 'fiasco' fear on smart meters
Ministers have been urged to halt the planned roll-out of new energy meters to every home in Britain until they can guarantee that the costs will not escalate uncontrollably. Consumer campaign group Which? said the Government's
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Household income to rise £5 next year
Getty Cash-strapped households will finally see their disposable income rise next year – but by just £5 a week. This is according to a new study published today, which found the meagre rise will be wiped out by massive hikes in
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Hard pressed energy customers paying bills from savings, credit cards or overdrafts
AFP/Getty Images The most recent round of energy price hikes has added £155.75 to the average annual energy bill, and with the overall cost of living continuing to spiral, nearly three quarters of British consumers will need to dip into their
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