Cutting your energy bills to save money

We have all had to make cutbacks over the past eighteen months or so in order to try and stay afloat financially, particularly with the global financial crisis and the recession still taking their toll. Read more

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Streamline your finances for the year to come

We have all had a gruelling year when it comes to our finances this year, and with the year starting with the continuing global credit crunch and ending with the recession things still look very bleak for many people, even though the base interest rate has fallen significantly. Many people have struggled to make ends meet in terms of finances this year, and many have become aware of the importance to try and cut back on outgoings. Read more

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Watchdog wants bills cut in winter

A consumer watchdog has stated that energy bills must be cut by the UK’s energy giants for the winter, stating that the fall in oil prices over recent months warrants a fall in energy prices.

Both the government and consumer campaigners have said that energy companies need to start reducing the cost of gas and electricity usage over the coming weeks, as the cost per barrel of oil has fallen by close to 50% since the summer. Petrol companies have already slashed petrol prices since the price of oil came down, although the price cuts did take some time to filter through. Read more

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Gas bills set to rocket

According to a recent warning from energyhelpline.com gas bills are set to soar over the coming months for UK families, with annual bills set to rocket from an average of £600 a year to £1000 a year. Gas and electricity prices soared earlier this year after wholesale energy prices went up, so families have already been hit hard by energy bill hikes, in addition to rises in the cost of food, petrol, and other bills such as water and council tax. However, officials warn that things are set to get much worse.
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SSE raises energy tariffs for consumers

Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE), the UK’s second biggest supplier, has announced it is to join the likes of British Gas and Npower in increasing its energy and gas tariffs.

The firm has raised its tariffs by 14.2 per cent (£50) for electricity and 15.8 per cent for gas (£85) while its Dual Fuel tariff has risen by 15 per cent to £131.

According to uSwitch.com, this takes the annual fuel bill for an SSE customer to £1,006 from April 1st.

A spokesman for uSwitch.com said that the SSE should be applauded for ensuring its customers were not impacted by price increases over the winter months.

“Unfortunately, it should come as no surprise to their customers that bills are increasing as where others lead, it was sure to follow,” he said.

In January, Npower became the first of the ‘big six’ to hike costs and was soon followed by the likes of EDF and British Gas which both announced rises for utility bills in the same month.

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Switching and saving is easier than ever

There are many different ways to try and save money on your monthly outgoings these days. You can go through your income and expenditure, and try and cut back on luxuries and money spent on social events. You can also go through and cancel any unused subscriptions, such as gym or magazine subscriptions that you don’t really make use of. Read more

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