Utility Bills
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Half of Brits lose trust in energy firms
Pic: Getty More than 50 per cent of the population has lost trust in energy companies, according to a new report. The study by the Smart Meter Central Delivery Body (SMCDB) revealed that soaring costs, confusing tariffs and a lack of transparency
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Who were the biggest losers of 2012?
High streets were hit hard in 2012 as people cut out the luxuries and cut back on essentials. Shops closed and – for the first time for 30 years - no new shopping centres opened. The British Retail Consortium reported that shop vacancies
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Consumers paying the price for cash and cheque payments
British consumers are being charged an extra £240 a year for their utility bills because they pay by cash or cheque. Top related searches: Utility companies Energy firms UK Switch energy suppliers Compare broadband deals Compare phone
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Energy 'costs more than last year'
Many households are reporting higher energy bills than last year despite one of the mildest winters in a decade, consumer groups have said. Research for Consumer Focus and Citizens Advice found four in 10 people (40%) are facing higher winter
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Save money on your energy bills
We're all looking to save money wherever possible these days and energy suppliers are certainly making that difficult. By making a few simple changes at home though, it is possible to cut your gas and electricity bills. Top related
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One in four Brits live in fear of their bills
Getty Sweaty palms, racing heart? I'm not talking about your first date. Many Brits get so stressed about their bills that they just don't open them. The spiralling cost of utility, credit and store card bills has led to increasing
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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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