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Home buyers 'wary' of Green Deal

Prospective home buyers are 'wary' of buying a property that has a Green Deal loan attached to it.

Utilities | 20 May 2013
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Charity calls for Govt action over fuel poverty crisis

The Government must take firm action to help the 4.5 million UK households in fuel poverty, warns Citizens Advice.

Utilities | 16 May 2013
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Energy smart meter project delayed by a year

The introduction of smart meters in homes across the country will be delayed by another year, the Department of Energy and Climate Change announced today.

Utilities | 10 May 2013
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Fixed price energy war heats up

The 'big 6' energy suppliers are battling it out to offer the longest fixed price plan, with npower and ScottishPower the latest to join the fray.

Utilities | 10 May 2013
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Ofgem to probe six energy firms over missed efficiency targets

Regulator Ofgem is launching investigations into six energy companies for failing to meet government energy efficiency targets.

Utilities | 01 May 2013
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Bill shock looms for fixed rate energy customers

Households could be more than £300 worse off if they fail to take action when their fixed rate energy deal comes to an end, according to a report.

Utilities | 01 May 2013
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‘Unfounded fears’ stop consumers switching to smaller energy suppliers

Only 56% of consumers would switch to a small energy provider, despite widespread discontent with Britain's big six suppliers, research reveals.

Utilities | 23 Apr 2013
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New energy plans could cost consumers £55m

New plans to cut the cost of energy bills could leave consumers paying over the odds for gas and electricity, Which? has warned.

Utilities | 22 Apr 2013
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Insulation could save households £220 a year

UK households could save £220 every year on their energy bills by improving their insulation.

Utilities | 15 Apr 2013
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Thursday newspaper round-up: SSE, Bank of Japan, Barclays...

SSE fine will not help consumers; Bank of Japan announces aggressive stimulus measures; Barclays slammed for 'win-at-all-costs' culture.

Utilities | 04 Apr 2013
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How to clear your utility bill debt

Four million people in the UK are in debt to one or more of their utility providers. Follow these tips from the experts on how to cut down on your arrears.

Utilities | 03 Apr 2013
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Annual cost of running a home rises by £179

Struggling households are having to fork out £179 extra over the past year due to an increase in the annual expense of owning and running a house.

Utilities | 03 Apr 2013
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SSE hit with record £10.5m fine for mis-selling

Ofgem has fined energy giant SSE a record £10.5m for mis-selling after the regulator found failures at "every stage of the sales process".

Utilities | 03 Apr 2013
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Sky-high bills: how to lessen the blow

Household bills are showing no signs of falling but savvy consumers can take action to minimise the costs.

Utilities | 27 Mar 2013
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Transport costs biggest drain on household budgets

Basic living costs are eating up more than half of consumers' monthly spend, with transport now the largest expense for Brits.

Utilities | 27 Mar 2013

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