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  • Big Energy Week to help consumers save on energy bills
    Ahead of Big Energy Week (16-21 January), 43% of people have expressed concerns that they are unable to afford their fuel bills, according to new figures from Citizens Advice. Half believe that fuel will prove a major strain ...
    Mon 16th Jan, 2012
  • EDF sparks price war for utility bills
    EDF Energy and British Gas have both pledged cuts in their energy prices, following earlier moves by smaller suppliers Co-operative Energy and Ovo Energy.   Yesterday, EDF Energy announced that it was to cut its gas prices ...
    Thu 12th Jan, 2012
  • British Gas simplifies tariffs
    British Gas has moved to simplify its tariffs in an effort to regain public trust.   The utility provider is set to switch to just two tariffs – variable and fixed – and has pledged to become more transparent with its ...
    Fri 25th Nov, 2011
  • Energy companies under fire for high bills and large profits
    Energy companies are facing pressure both from consumers and the government over high prices and large profits. Last week, the energy regulator Ofgem made two significant revelations: firstly, that gas and electricity bills ...
    Tue 18th Oct, 2011
  • Rising gas and electric costs 'causing fuel poverty'
    The growing cost of gas and electric is creating widespread fuel poverty, an expert has said. The continually rising cost of gas and electric bills has resulted in many people facing a situation of fuel poverty, an expert has ...
    Thu 15th Sep, 2011
  • Switching gas and electric providers 'wise at present'
    People have been urged to switch providers to save money. Taking the time to compare the most cost-effective gas and electric deals is a worthwhile exercise in the aftermath of the global economic downturn.That is the opinion ...
    Mon 22nd Aug, 2011
  • Expert: All utilities companies should stop cold-calling
    An expert has called on all firms to follow the lead of British Gas and stop cold-calling potential customers. All gas and electric companies should follow the example set by British Gas after the company announced its ...
    Mon 15th Aug, 2011
  • Consumers 'must shop around for gas and electric deals'
    Shopping around is essential when it comes to utilities, it has been said. Consumers must not rush in when putting pen to paper on a deal with a gas and electric provider, an expert has said.According to Jason Riddle, ...
    Mon 8th Aug, 2011
  • Ofgem fines British Gas £2.5m
    The organisation is said to have failed consumers who complain. Major gas and electricity supplier British Gas has been fined £2.5 million after it was found to have failed consumers who register complaints with the ...
    Wed 27th Jul, 2011
  • MPs: Gas and electric firms must compensate customers
    Firms that have mis-sold products should offer compensation, it is claimed. Gas and electricity companies discovered to have mis-sold products to their customers should offer compensation.This is the suggestion of MPs who are ...
    Mon 25th Jul, 2011
  • Consumer Focus: UK gas and electricity price hikes aid fuel poverty
    The cost of fuel may be too high for some consumers. Planned increases of UK gas and electricity prices may prove too much for some consumers who are struggling financially.This is the warning of Mike O'Connor, chief ...
    Thu 21st Jul, 2011
  • Gas and electric price rises 'will cause more fuel poverty'
    Fuel poverty may become a more widespread issue in the UK in the coming months. The rising cost of gas and electric in the UK is set to cause many families across the country financial hardship in the near future, an expert ...
    Tue 12th Jul, 2011
  • Rising gas and electric prices 'contributing to financial concerns'
    Consumers are struggling die to factors like rising gas and electric prices. Britons may be struggling to make ends meet using only their current account balance as the cost of essential outgoings such as gas and electric ...
    Wed 20th Apr, 2011 (1 Comment)
  • Ofgem unveils new gas and electric billing rule
    Providers will have to give 30 days notice to customers before changing their bills, Ofgem has ruled. Gas and electricity bill holders are set to benefit from a new ruling from Ofgem which will allow them more time to compare ...
    Tue 29th Mar, 2011 (1 Comment)
  • Ofgem proposes changes to gas and electric market
    Changes are set to be made to the gas and electric billing market. The way in which gas and electricity is billed looks set to change in the near future following an investigation by Ofgem.Yesterday (March 21st 2011), the ...
    Tue 22nd Mar, 2011 (1 Comment)
  • People 'must be honest about credit card debts and bills'
    Homeowners need to undertake a review of their finances, an expert has said. Mounting debts on items such as credit cards, personal loans and gas and electric bills can be tough to manage if people are not honest with ...
    Wed 2nd Mar, 2011 (1 Comment)
  • British Gas notes fall in UK gas usage thanks to green measures
    UK gas, gas billing, gas and electricity Consumption rates among UK gas customers have fallen in recent years as a result of more homeowners adopting energy efficiency measures.A new study called the British Gas Home Energy ...
    Wed 2nd Feb, 2011 (1 Comment)
  • Consumers 'must prioritise essentials such as gas and electric bills'
    Essential bills must be paid off, an expert has said. Essential bills such as those for gas and electricity supplies are being put lower on the list of priorities by households feeling the strain on their current account ...
    Tue 1st Feb, 2011 (1 Comment)
  • Gas and electric 'often more expensive for those without the internet'
    Gas and electric prices may be much higher for those people without access to the internet at home as they do not have the means to effectively compare savings on the best deals available to them.That is according to the ...
    Fri 14th Jan, 2011 (1 Comment)
  • Gas and electricity prices 'could push more people into poverty'
    Increasing gas and electricity prices may push more Britons into fuel poverty. More people in the UK may be encouraged to see if they can get better deals on gas and electricity after news that a growing number of Britons are ...
    Fri 24th Dec, 2010 (1 Comment)
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