Crying shame of funeral cheats let off the hook
The Competition and Markets Authority said Covid-19 had forced it to abandon most of its radical plans for change which could have seen the introduction of price caps on funerals.
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My dad died months ago, so why must he still pay council tax?
My dad died months ago, so why must he still pay council tax? By Marc Shoffman, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:01 BST, 15 August 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 15 August 2020 A council tax bill landing on the doorstep of my late father’s empty property was one of the last things I expected … Read more
How much would installing air conditioning at home cost?
With the UK currently in the midst of a scorching heatwave, millions will be looking for some relief from the soaring temperatures. As a way to keep their homes cool in recent years, more households have turned to air conditioning which, although costly, might be an investment as our weather continues to heat up. The vast … Read more
Challenger energy supplier, Bulb, ordered to pay £1.76m to customers
The popular energy challenger Bulb has been ordered to pay £1.76million to customers after it overcharged thousands and blocked switches. The supplier – which has taken a lot of business from the Big Six energy firms in recent years – was told by Ofgem to pay out after it found around 61,000 customers were affected … Read more
Can you get £10k to double-glaze your home in Green Homes Grant?
There can’t be many homeowners who didn’t visualise sparkling new double-glazed windows or smart solar panels on their roof when Rishi Sunak announced his £2billion Green Homes Grant last month. With up to £10,000 available for energy efficient home improvements, many people started thinking about how to spend a large cheque from the Chancellor. But … Read more
How some train routes are already sold out until September
Book tickets now or you will risk missing your train! How some routes are already sold out until September Advance tickets are supposed to be released up to 12 weeks ahead of a journey But often train operators are releasing tickets for only the next four weeks They are then drip-feeding further seats over time By … Read more
Are you footing the bill for cash others save by switching energy suppliers?
The energy comparison website industry is a ‘parasite market’ that adds £100million a year to the gas and electricity bills paid by households who rarely even switch to the best deals, research by academics has concluded. A University of Leeds study has discovered that energy suppliers typically hand over at least £25 in commission to … Read more
Best energy deals: How to switch supplier and find cheap deals
Those who fail to switch energy supplier could be unwittingly adding hundreds of pounds to annual bills. But moving suppliers doesn’t have to be a hassle. Below we explain how to search for the right deal for you, which providers offer the cheapest rates and what switching involves. If you’ve never switched supplier, you could … Read more
Best energy tariffs: Ofgem price cap limit drops by £95
Ofgem has dropped the price cap limit by £84 for standard variable tariff customers and £95 for prepayment customers, it was revealed today. The new cap, which will come into force on 1 October, is set to save 15million households across the UK money with the new limit sat at £1,042 for those on SVTs … Read more
Son’s fury at SSE sending letters threatening to cut off his mothers energy supply
SSE have come under fire for ‘threatening’ an elderly customer with excessive energy bills – despite the fact she has dementia and her son looks after her finances. Andrew J, who does not wish to be fully named, from Swindon, has voiced his frustration at the energy firm, after it continually sent estimated bills to … Read more