http://www.moneysupermarket.com Gas and Electricity News from Moneysupermarket.com 15 en-us /newsandcommunity/img/news/ms-logo.gif http://www.moneysupermarket.com <![CDATA[If the past week's cold snap has you dreading your next energy bill, now is the time to switch to a cheaper deal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/lower-your-next-energy-bill/0013534/ Wed, 08, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/lower-your-next-energy-bill_0013534.aspx <![CDATA[Recent cuts in gas and electricity bills may have provided some small relief, but for many people, forthcoming increases in water bills will wipe out any savings.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/water-bills-to-rise-from-april/0013491/ Wed, 01, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/water-bills-to-rise-from-april_0013491.aspx <![CDATA[The Big Six energy suppliers may have all finally bowed to pressure to cut their prices, but millions of householders could still benefit by switching to a better deal.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/who-should-switch-to-save-on-energy-bills/0013256/ Tue, 17, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/who-should-switch-to-save-on-energy-bills_0013256.aspx <![CDATA[Pressure is mounting on the&nbsp;one remaining energy supplier to cut costs - but you don't have to wait for them to take action to reduce your gas and electricity bills.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/making-your-home-more-energy-efficient/0013215/ Fri, 13, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/making-your-home-more-energy-efficient_0013215.aspx <![CDATA[British consumers could be missing out on millions of pounds in unclaimed compensation as unresolved complaints to Energy providers are not being passed on to the Energy Ombudsman for resolution, according to a report from consumer group Which?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-make-an-energy-complaint/0013201/ Thu, 12, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-make-an-energy-complaint_0013201.aspx <![CDATA[Five&nbsp;of the Big Six energy firms - British Gas, EDF Energy, SSE, npower&nbsp;and E.On announced price cuts but millions of customers won't benefit from the lower prices and even those who do could save more money by switching to a better deal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/british-gas-and-sse-cut-prices/0013204/ Thu, 12, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/british-gas-and-sse-cut-prices_0013204.aspx <![CDATA[EDF Energy, SSE and British Gas, npower and E.ON&nbsp;have all announced a reduction in energy prices and more providers are expected to follow suit. However, millions of householders will still struggle to meet the cost of their bills.<br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/millions-miss-out-on-cheap-energy-bills/0013202/ Thu, 12, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/millions-miss-out-on-cheap-energy-bills_0013202.aspx <![CDATA[The number of people who are becoming self-employed has reached a record high, with many having no other option but to go it alone.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/guide-to-starting-your-own-business/0012948/ Mon, 09, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/guide-to-starting-your-own-business_0012948.aspx <![CDATA[Pressure is mounting on the Big Six energy suppliers to cut their prices after Ovo Energy announced it is slashing 5% off bills for new customers on its fixed dual fuel tariff. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-cheapest-fixed-dual-fuel-energy-tariff/0012865/ Fri, 06, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-cheapest-fixed-dual-fuel-energy-tariff_0012865.aspx <![CDATA[Times were tight for most of us in 2011, and with little sign of things improving any time soon it's more important than ever to make your money work as hard as possible for you.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-you-can-save-more-than-one-thousand-pounds-in-two-thousand-and-twelve/0012734/ Thu, 05, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-you-can-save-more-than-one-thousand-pounds-in-two-thousand-and-twelve_0012734.aspx <![CDATA[Once the Christmas and New Year party season comes to an end, many of us come back down to earth with a bump - especially if we have overspent on our festivities.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-year-financial-resolutions/0012710/ Wed, 28, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-year-financial-resolutions_0012710.aspx <![CDATA[We may have enjoyed an unseasonably mild start to winter, but there's no escaping the fact that colder weather is now beginning to bite.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/top-ten-ways-to-save-energy-this-Christmas/0012614/ Wed, 07, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/top-ten-ways-to-save-energy-this-Christmas_0012614.aspx <![CDATA[With household purses already stretched to the limit this winter, the added cost of boiler breakdown cover can seem like an unnecessary expense]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-boiler-cover-worth-it/0012408/ Tue, 08, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-boiler-cover-worth-it_0012408.aspx <![CDATA[The cost of energy is a hot topic as the cold weather kicks in and the recent gas and electricity price hikes begin to bite. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/warm-house-discount-scheme-do-you-qualify/0012397/ Wed, 02, Nov 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/warm-house-discount-scheme-do-you-qualify_0012397.aspx <![CDATA[The energy regulator Ofgem has fined npower &pound;2million for mishandling customer complaints. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-complain-about-your-energy-provider/0012385/ Mon, 31, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-complain-about-your-energy-provider_0012385.aspx <![CDATA[SOARING energy bills have prompted an increasing number of people to look into generating their own electricity through solar panels - but make sure you know all the facts before signing up.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/sign-up-for-solar-panels-now/0012375/ Thu, 27, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/sign-up-for-solar-panels-now_0012375.aspx <![CDATA[Inflation hit 5.2% in September, mainly due to gas and electricity price hikes, but there are things we all can do to tackle the soaring cost of living and ensure we keep our bills to a minimum. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-bring-your-rate-of-inflation-down/0012362/ Thu, 20, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-bring-your-rate-of-inflation-down_0012362.aspx <![CDATA[The major energy firms have been criticised for not doing enough to help customers save money on their gas and electricity bills but they're fighting back and claim to have a range of measures to make bills more affordable.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-is-your-energy-provider-doing-to-help-this-winter/0012361/ Wed, 19, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-is-your-energy-provider-doing-to-help-this-winter_0012361.aspx <![CDATA[The government, energy regulator Ofgem and the country's six biggest energy providers met at an emergency summit to discuss how to tackle rising energy prices. The main recommendation that came out of the meeting? <strong>Consumers need to switch to a more competitive energy tariff.</strong>]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-switch-energy-provider/0012357/ Tue, 18, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-switch-energy-provider_0012357.aspx <![CDATA[Are gas and electricity bills too high? It appears that the government now shares the view of consumer groups that households are paying too much for their energy.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/government-steps-in-to-cut-energy-bills/0012355/ Mon, 17, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/government-steps-in-to-cut-energy-bills_0012355.aspx <![CDATA[We may have enjoyed an unusually warm start to winter, but there's no escaping the fact that cold weather is just around the corner.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/get-ready-for-winter/0012352/ Wed, 12, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/get-ready-for-winter_0012352.aspx <![CDATA[In the face of fresh economic uncertainty and rising living costs, it's little wonder that near three-quarters of us are worried about our current financial situation - but there are things you can do to help ease your money worries.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-tips-to-beat-financial-woes/0012346/ Tue, 11, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-tips-to-beat-financial-woes_0012346.aspx <![CDATA[The latest round of energy price hikes have pushed up the cost of gas and electricity by an average of 17.4% and 10.8% respectively, prompting many of us to look for ways to reduce our bills.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-be-more-energy-efficient/0012312/ Wed, 28, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-be-more-energy-efficient_0012312.aspx <![CDATA[With higher energy bills causing misery for millions of households, the government has pledged to 'get tough' on providers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cut-your-energy-bills-now/0012296/ Wed, 21, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cut-your-energy-bills-now_0012296.aspx <![CDATA[EDF Energy has become the last of the big six energy suppliers to put up prices - yet another blow to consumers already struggling to cope with soaring living costs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/edf-hikes-energy-prices/0012280/ Thu, 15, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/edf-hikes-energy-prices_0012280.aspx <![CDATA[With British Gas price rises&nbsp;having taken&nbsp;effect, npower announcing price hikes and EDF Energy pulling its cheapest fixed-rate plan, there has never been a better time to think about producing your own energy. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beat-energy-hikes-generate-your-own-power/0012111/ Thu, 18, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beat-energy-hikes-generate-your-own-power_0012111.aspx <![CDATA[Npower has become the fifth of the six big energy suppliers to announce gas and electricity price hikes, leaving just EDF Energy to show its hand.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/npower-announces-energy-price-hikes/0012107/ Tue, 16, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/npower-announces-energy-price-hikes_0012107.aspx <![CDATA[Most of us are already struggling to make ends meet due to soaring living costs, but things are likely to get even worse before they get better. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/tips-to-beat-inflation/0012102/ Thu, 11, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/tips-to-beat-inflation_0012102.aspx <![CDATA[E.ON has become the fourth of the big six gas and electricity providers to announce price hikes - but you can still protect yourself from rising energy costs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/eon-hikes-energy-price/0012074/ Fri, 05, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/eon-hikes-energy-price_0012074.aspx <![CDATA[Soaring gas and electricity costs are a real concern for millions of people and, with price hikes kicking in this month, Les Roberts decided to road test an energy usage monitor to find out how he could be more energy efficient. Here's how he got on... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/best-ways-to-reduce-your-energy-costs/0012068/ Thu, 04, Aug 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/best-ways-to-reduce-your-energy-costs_0012068.aspx <![CDATA[Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has become the latest of the big six gas and electricity providers to announce price hikes - but it's not too late to protect yourself against rocketing costs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/act-now-to-beat-soaring-energy-prices/0011889/ Thu, 21, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/act-now-to-beat-soaring-energy-prices_0011889.aspx <![CDATA[British Gas, the country's largest energy supplier, has become the second firm to announce price hikes. It will increase gas prices by 18% and electricity prices by 16% on 18th&nbsp; August. This will mean the company's&nbsp; millions of customers will see their annual bills climb by an average of &pound;190.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/british-gas-hikes-prices/0011829/ Fri, 08, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/british-gas-hikes-prices_0011829.aspx <![CDATA[Energy prices are on the way up, causing yet more pain for people already struggling to make ends meet, but there are things you can do to keep costs to a minimum.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-save-energy-and-cut-bills/0011775/ Tue, 28, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-save-energy-and-cut-bills_0011775.aspx <![CDATA[Escalating household bills are the biggest cause of worry for people at the moment. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/Brits-most-worried-about-rising-bills/0011725/ Wed, 22, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Brits-most-worried-about-rising-bills_0011725.aspx <![CDATA[Consumers worried about rising energy prices are being urged to switch to a fixed tariff now - before gas and electricity suppliers bring in their next round of price hikes.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/hurry-fix-your-energy-now/11694/ Wed, 15, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/hurry-fix-your-energy-now_11694.aspx <![CDATA[Four in 10 of us, equivalent to around 20 million Britons, have been forced to make significant cutbacks to our everyday spending since the end of last year, according to new research from Axa.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/households-forced-to-make-cutbacks/0011669/ Wed, 08, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/households-forced-to-make-cutbacks_0011669.aspx <![CDATA[Scottish Power is hiking energy prices from August 1, and with other providers expected to follow suit, now's the time to lock into a fixed deal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/energy-price-hikes-begin/0011665/ Tue, 07, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/energy-price-hikes-begin_0011665.aspx <![CDATA[It may be summer and the heating may be off, but now's the time to switch your energy deal. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/fix-your-energy-bills-now/0011571/ Wed, 18, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/fix-your-energy-bills-now_0011571.aspx <![CDATA[Most of us will admit to making the odd money mistake now and again, but make too many of them and the chances are you'll end up seriously out of pocket.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/twenty-five-money-mistakes-that-cost-you-dear/0011560/ Fri, 13, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/twenty-five-money-mistakes-that-cost-you-dear_0011560.aspx <![CDATA[Soaring living costs mean that nearly one in four people wouldn't be able to cope if their monthly expenditure was stretched any further - but there are ways to help relieve the financial pressure.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/household-finances-at-breaking-point/0011532/ Thu, 12, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/household-finances-at-breaking-point_0011532.aspx <![CDATA[Government spending cuts and the soaring cost of living are placing a serious financial strain on many of us, yet millions of people are missing easy opportunities to save cash.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-we-are-wasting-three-point-two-billion-pounds-a-year/0011350/ Wed, 13, Apr 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-we-are-wasting-three-point-two-billion-pounds-a-year_0011350.aspx <![CDATA[There may have been some relief for motorists and first time buyers in today's Budget, but millions of people are still struggling to cope with soaring living costs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beat-the-2011-budget/0011159/ Wed, 23, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beat-the-2011-budget_0011159.aspx <![CDATA[Have you been confused by the huge number of different energy tariffs available? You're not alone. The watchdog Ofgem has accused providers of 'bamboozling' customers with a complicated number of different tariffs and payment plans.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/major-reforms-for-energy-firms/0011125/ Mon, 21, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/major-reforms-for-energy-firms_0011125.aspx <![CDATA[Most of us are feeling the pinch due to tax increases, high inflation and pay freezes, but there are plenty of things you can do to generate some extra cash.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-ways-to-make-more-money/0010933/ Wed, 16, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-ways-to-make-more-money_0010933.aspx <![CDATA[The last of the big six energy companies has finally increased its prices, meaning the vast majority of customers have now been hit with hikes.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/last-of-the-big-six-hikes-energy-bills/0010860/ Thu, 03, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/last-of-the-big-six-hikes-energy-bills_0010860.aspx <![CDATA[E.ON has become the latest of the big six energy suppliers to announce it is hiking gas and electricity prices, dealing consumers another blow after the coldest December on record.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/eon-joins-the-price-hikers/0010775/ Tue, 11, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/eon-joins-the-price-hikers_0010775.aspx <![CDATA[Forget writing your Christmas cards or finishing off the Christmas shopping - top of your to-do list should be moving to the best energy deal.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/switch-energy-provider-now/0010629/ Thu, 09, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/switch-energy-provider-now_0010629.aspx <![CDATA[Homes in southern Scotland, North Wales and Liverpool pay more for their gas and electricity than those living in the south-east, so we decided to investigate why some of us face higher bills than others - and what you can do about it.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/energy-bills-the-postcode-lottery/0010535/ Thu, 02, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/energy-bills-the-postcode-lottery_0010535.aspx <![CDATA[Energy companies are busy pushing up the cost of gas and electricity just as the cold weather starts to bite, but there are ways to reduce your bills.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-ways-to-cut-your-energy-bills/0010461/ Thu, 25, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-ways-to-cut-your-energy-bills_0010461.aspx <![CDATA[Freezing temperatures have arrived throughout much of the UK, prompting millions of us to crank up the heating.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/protect-yourself-from-further-price-hikes/0010466/ Thu, 25, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/protect-yourself-from-further-price-hikes_0010466.aspx <![CDATA[The season of rising energy bills continues for millions of people, not only have British Gas and Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) already announced increases to their energy prices but now Scottish Power is also raising the cost of gas by 2% and the cost of electricity by 8.9% from November 25.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/alert-more-energy-price-hikes/0010446/ Fri, 19, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/alert-more-energy-price-hikes_0010446.aspx <![CDATA[Hot on&nbsp;the heels of Scottish and Southern Energy's gas price hikes, due to kick in on December 1, British Gas has announced that it is raising both gas and electricity costs by an average of 7% from December 10.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beat-energy-price-hikes/0010427/ Fri, 12, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beat-energy-price-hikes_0010427.aspx <![CDATA[With money tight and household bills on the up, it has never been more important to shop around for the best deals on everything from gas and electricity to family days out.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-ways-to-beat-soaring-bills/0010416/ Wed, 10, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-ways-to-beat-soaring-bills_0010416.aspx <![CDATA[Nearly &pound;4 billion is going up in smoke every year because UK consumers are failing to switch gas and electricity suppliers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/do-not-get-burnt-switch-energy-provider-now/0010380/ Thu, 04, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/do-not-get-burnt-switch-energy-provider-now_0010380.aspx <![CDATA[Chantel Mason works in corporate banking but she never seemed to have enough cash left in her own bank account at the end of the month.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/single-mum-saves-680-using-moneysupermarket/0010366/ Tue, 02, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/single-mum-saves-680-using-moneysupermarket_0010366.aspx <![CDATA[Energy costs are soaring and the government is adding to the pain with huge spending cuts that will hit families up and down the country.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beat-winter-worries/0010312/ Thu, 21, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beat-winter-worries_0010312.aspx <![CDATA[Banks and building societies frequently offer free valuations or legal fees to tempt borrowers to sign up to their mortgages, but now lenders are coming up with increasingly innovative ways to attract customers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-get-five-hundred-off-energy-bills-with-a-halifax-mortgage/0010260/ Thu, 07, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-get-five-hundred-off-energy-bills-with-a-halifax-mortgage_0010260.aspx <![CDATA[Winter is fast approaching and millions of us will turn the heating on over the next few weeks. But if you want to avoid paying more than you need to for your gas and electricity, you should act now and switch.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/Dont-get-burnt-by-energy-bills/0010201/ Wed, 22, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Dont-get-burnt-by-energy-bills_0010201.aspx <![CDATA[Around 1.2 million EDF Energy customers will see their electricity bills increase from October 1, and other providers have hiked the cost of some of their best energy tariffs. We explain why you need to act now to avoid getting burnt by steep bills...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beat-energy-price-hikes/0010061/ Thu, 02, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beat-energy-price-hikes_0010061.aspx <![CDATA[With autumn fast approaching, now is the perfect time to start checking your home is as energy-efficient as possible to help keep those winter fuel costs down.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-steps-to-improve-energy-efficiency-at-home/0010040/ Wed, 25, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-steps-to-improve-energy-efficiency-at-home_0010040.aspx <![CDATA[As providers start to pull their cheapest energy deals, now could well be the time to consider fixing your bills. But is the new Scottish Power fixed tariff right for you?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-wee-scottish-power-platinum-fixed-energy/0009956/ Fri, 13, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-wee-scottish-power-platinum-fixed-energy_0009956.aspx <![CDATA[The cheapest fixed rate gas and electricity tariff on the market has just been pulled and energy experts are predicting more deals will be withdrawn in the next few weeks.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-its-time-to-fix-your-energy-bills/0009924/ Tue, 10, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-its-time-to-fix-your-energy-bills_0009924.aspx <![CDATA[Over the next few months, you'll be receiving your first annual energy statement - a simple piece of paper that will revolutionise how you think about your energy bills. Or will it?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-read-your-annual-energy-statement/0009884/ Thu, 05, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-read-your-annual-energy-statement_0009884.aspx <![CDATA[If you want to protect your budget from rising energy bills then you may want to consider a fixed price energy tariff. But how do you find the cheapest energy deal?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-it-time-to-fix-your-energy-deal/0009827/ Thu, 22, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-it-time-to-fix-your-energy-deal_0009827.aspx <![CDATA[This month, a new rule comes into force that means you'll soon receive an annual energy statement from your gas and electricity provider. But what information will it include and how will it help?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-is-an-annual-energy-statement/0009700/ Thu, 01, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-is-an-annual-energy-statement_0009700.aspx <![CDATA[It's hard to start thinking about heating bills when the sun is out and the football's on, but if you're enjoying a lazy summer then you could be sleepwalking into a massive hike in your energy bills.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/Why-your-energy-bill-is-about-to-soar/0009675/ Thu, 24, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Why-your-energy-bill-is-about-to-soar_0009675.aspx <![CDATA[With the swingeing cuts outlined by the Chancellor George Osborne today, there has simply never been a better time to make efficiencies to your own household budget.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-beat-the-budget-cuts/0009665/ Tue, 22, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-beat-the-budget-cuts_0009665.aspx <![CDATA[Many households are about to face the harsh reality that if they don't shop around now for a better energy deal they will&nbsp;have a nasty bill shock once their fixed tariff deal ends.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-your-fixed-energy-tariff-about-to-end/0009284/ Wed, 19, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-your-fixed-energy-tariff-about-to-end_0009284.aspx <![CDATA[Days of discussions are over and now the country is entering relatively unknown waters and the challenges of a coalition government. But one thing seems certain - cuts are coming and tax hikes are on the cards, so how can you beat them?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-beat-the-looming-tax-hikes/0009200/ Wed, 12, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-beat-the-looming-tax-hikes_0009200.aspx <![CDATA[Is your household one of many about to be hit with steep hikes in energy bills as your fixed price deal comes to an end? How can you beat the bills?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-now-for-household-energy-bills/009181/ Fri, 07, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-now-for-household-energy-bills_009181.aspx <![CDATA[We all face difficult and challenging personal finance decisions, whether we're savers searching for the best returns, or borrowers trying to bring down the cost of our debt.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/your-personal-finance-manifesto/0008998/ Fri, 09, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/your-personal-finance-manifesto_0008998.aspx <![CDATA[The Big Six energy firms&nbsp;have now all cut the cost of gas for their standard customers, a welcome development after a cold winter and some chillingly high bills.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/big-six-cut-bills-but-you-could-still-pay-less/0008803/ Fri, 12, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/big-six-cut-bills-but-you-could-still-pay-less_0008803.aspx <![CDATA[More energy bill cuts as npower lowers its standard gas prices, but does the spate of recent&nbsp;reductions go far enough?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/gas-prices-another-big-provider-cuts/0008787/ Tue, 09, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/gas-prices-another-big-provider-cuts_0008787.aspx <![CDATA[If you think your gas bills could be lower - you're probably right. UK gas bills are at a 10-year high but the cost energy firms have to pay is falling fast.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/why-you-re-paying-too-much-for-gas/0008770/ Fri, 05, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/why-you-re-paying-too-much-for-gas_0008770.aspx <![CDATA[While the snow fell this winter, the profits made by the Big Six energy companies leapt, but you have the power to save hundreds of pounds on your bills.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-you-could-save-hundreds-on-your-energy-bills/0008645/ Tue, 23, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-you-could-save-hundreds-on-your-energy-bills_0008645.aspx <![CDATA[For two days only and exclusively through moneysupermarket.com, there's a new cheapest dual fuel energy tariff available.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-cheapest-energy-tariff-only-with-moneysupermarket.aspx Wed, 17, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-cheapest-energy-tariff-only-with-moneysupermarket.aspx <![CDATA[Nearly half of the boiler scrappage scheme vouchers have already been grabbed, so it's time to act if you want to take part.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/act-fast-to-benefit- from-boiler-scrappage-scheme/0008516/ Mon, 15, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/act-fast-to-benefit- from-boiler-scrappage-scheme_0008516.aspx <![CDATA[It is said that moving home is up there with death and divorce in terms of the stresses that life can throw at you. But if you're organised and plan ahead the stress can be minimised and your move will hopefully be pretty straightforward.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/moving-house-get-organised/0008470/ Fri, 12, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/moving-house-get-organised_0008470.aspx <![CDATA[Whilst we are gripped by the coldest winter in 30 years, the news that our winter energy bills will be 20% higher than last year doesn't exactly warm our hearts.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/review-of-the-week-british-gas-websaver-six/0008390/ Fri, 05, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/review-of-the-week-british-gas-websaver-six_0008390.aspx <![CDATA[From today, British Gas customers will see a 7% drop in the price of gas, saving 8million homes an average of &pound;56 a year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/price-war-hope-as-british-gas-cuts-bills/0008376/ Thu, 04, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/price-war-hope-as-british-gas-cuts-bills_0008376.aspx <![CDATA[It's been a bleak winter for bill payers. Thanks to the coldest weather in 30 years, UK homes now face record high energy bills for the last quarter&nbsp;- up by as much as 20% on the previous year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-put-the-freeze-on-rising-energy-bills/0008358/ Wed, 03, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-put-the-freeze-on-rising-energy-bills_0008358.aspx <![CDATA[It's good news for consumers today as a new rule comes into play that gives them greater protection from doorstep energy sales staff.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-rules-for-doorstep-energy-selling/0008150/ Mon, 18, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-rules-for-doorstep-energy-selling_0008150.aspx <![CDATA[The National Grid has announced that supplies of gas are low - only the second time it has issued such a warning.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-guzzle-less-gas-at-home/0007991/ Wed, 06, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-guzzle-less-gas-at-home_0007991.aspx <![CDATA[One of the most talked-about pledges in the Pre-Budget Report - the boiler scrappage scheme - has finally been launched, offering some households the chance to save at least &pound;400 on the cost of a new boiler.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/will-you-benefit-from-the-boiler-scrappage-scheme/0007980/ Tue, 05, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/will-you-benefit-from-the-boiler-scrappage-scheme_0007980.aspx <![CDATA[The weather outside is frightful but a warm home at Christmas is delightful - and with a price war in full swing, that may cost less than you think.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-npower-tariff-comes-out-on-top/0007742/ Mon, 14, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-npower-tariff-comes-out-on-top_0007742.aspx <![CDATA[Good news for UK households, as British Gas has finally responded to months of price cuts from competitors and launched a new tariff - making it the cheapest of the Big Six providers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/british-gas-cuts-energy-prices/0007664/ Mon, 07, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/british-gas-cuts-energy-prices_0007664.aspx <![CDATA[The government has spoken and all energy suppliers are to be responsible for fitting smart meters into the nation's homes by 2020.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/be-smart-and-cut-your-energy-bills/0007629/ Fri, 04, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/be-smart-and-cut-your-energy-bills_0007629.aspx <![CDATA[If you're cranking up the thermostat more and more as the days become chillier, you may well be wondering how much it's going to cost - but a new moneysupermarket.com exclusive could pay you to cut your energy bills.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/get-paid-to-cut-your-energy-bills/0007352/ Fri, 13, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/get-paid-to-cut-your-energy-bills_0007352.aspx <![CDATA[As another two providers cut the cost of gas and electricity, we ask: are you paying hundreds of pounds more than you need to?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/could-you-save-found-hundred-pounds-in-the-energy-price-war/0006958/ Fri, 23, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/could-you-save-found-hundred-pounds-in-the-energy-price-war_0006958.aspx <![CDATA[Following its probe into the energy markets, watchdog Ofgem has outlined a timetable for the new measures designed to make the system fairer for customers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ofgem-acts-to-give-customers-more-muscle/0006831/ Tue, 20, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ofgem-acts-to-give-customers-more-muscle_0006831.aspx <![CDATA[Want to save money by cutting down on your energy use? Then read on for our ten top tips.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-simple-steps-for-saving-energy/0006759/ Thu, 15, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-simple-steps-for-saving-energy_0006759.aspx <![CDATA[Hours after energy giant E.ON stormed into the energy price war with its new market-busting tariff, First Utility has followed suit and undercut it. So, while the energy price war is blazing, we ask: are you letting apathy cost you hundreds of pounds?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/millions-missing-out-as-eon-joins-price-war/0006574/ Fri, 02, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/millions-missing-out-as-eon-joins-price-war_0006574.aspx <![CDATA[The energy price war has started. Scottish Power has appeared from nowhere and stormed ahead of the other 'Big Six' providers. This welcome development has come just when consumers need it most.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/a-new-energy-price-war-begins/0006416/ Thu, 24, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/a-new-energy-price-war-begins_0006416.aspx <![CDATA[There's huge competition in the energy markets just now as providers try to undercut their rivals and offer the cheapest average bill. But just how good are the market-leading deals and are there any catches to watch out for?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-small-print-behind-the-leading-energy-deals/0006277/ Fri, 18, Sep 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-small-print-behind-the-leading-energy-deals_0006277.aspx <![CDATA[We're fast approaching that half of the year when our energy use soars. Come autumn, millions of people will be heating and lighting their homes much more, as well as spending more time inside.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/slash-your-energy-bills/0006119/ Wed, 26, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/slash-your-energy-bills_0006119.aspx <![CDATA[Lucy Bunting and her husband Neil got married in April this year, but although newly-married life might be dreamy, their finances are floundering.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/newly-married-couple-save-800-pounds/0006057/ Mon, 24, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/newly-married-couple-save-800-pounds_0006057.aspx <![CDATA[Saving money is easy if you know how. We've come up with 25 money-saving tips which could literally make you thousands of pounds a year better off... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/simple-steps-that-could-save-you-ten-thousand-pounds/0006044/ Fri, 21, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/simple-steps-that-could-save-you-ten-thousand-pounds_0006044.aspx <![CDATA[National Debtline urges troubled households to repay certain debts ahead of other credit agreements. It considers gas and electricity arrears to be a priority debt, so what should you do if you're finding it hard to pay?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/tips-if-you-can-t-pay-your-energy-bills/0005886/ Tue, 11, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/tips-if-you-can-t-pay-your-energy-bills_0005886.aspx <![CDATA[E.ON has pushed British Gas into third place with the launch of its new Save Online tariff.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-eon-tariff-leaves-british-gas-in-third-place/0005843/ Wed, 05, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-eon-tariff-leaves-british-gas-in-third-place_0005843.aspx <![CDATA[Kirsty de Silva's life is on hold just now. She wants to get married but can't afford to because of her debts. She owes more than &pound;8,000 and has taken on a second job to help her stay on top of the repayments.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/bride-to-be-Kirsty-could-be-2150-a-year-better-off/0005798/ Thu, 30, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/bride-to-be-Kirsty-could-be-2150-a-year-better-off_0005798.aspx <![CDATA[Having offered the cheapest energy tariff for a number of months, British Gas has been toppled off the top spot following a spate of price cuts in recent days.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/take-advantage-of-the-energy-price-war/0005736/ Fri, 24, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/take-advantage-of-the-energy-price-war_0005736.aspx <![CDATA[Faye Milazzo and her husband Ivan from Romford, Essex, contacted moneysupermarket.com for a makeover as they want to save some extra cash for life's little luxuries.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-milazzo-family-save-1258/0005565/ Mon, 13, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-milazzo-family-save-1258_0005565.aspx <![CDATA[Would a rise in energy bills cause you to struggle financially? If so, you may want to start making contingency plans, as a new government strategy for tackling climate change could cause costs to rocket.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cutting-costs-and-carbon-ahead-of-green-price-hikes/0005566/ Mon, 13, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cutting-costs-and-carbon-ahead-of-green-price-hikes_0005566.aspx <![CDATA[Last summer's soaring energy costs hit British households hard, prompting many people to sign up to fixed-rate tariffs in order to stabilise their spending.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-to-do-if-your-fixed-energy-deal-is-about-to-end/0005546/ Thu, 09, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-to-do-if-your-fixed-energy-deal-is-about-to-end_0005546.aspx <![CDATA[E.ON has reduced its standard gas prices by 3.3% which will save customers an average of &pound;25 a year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/eon-announces-surprise-gas-cut/0005465/ Mon, 06, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/eon-announces-surprise-gas-cut_0005465.aspx <![CDATA[To&nbsp;help you&nbsp;find the best energy deal possible, moneysupermarket.com is offering the chance to win FREE energy for a whole year - just by changing to a cheaper energy tariff... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/win-free-energy-for-a-year/0005293/ Fri, 19, Jun 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/win-free-energy-for-a-year_0005293.aspx <![CDATA[Emma Thorne contacted moneysupermarket because she was becoming increasingly frustrated about going into the red every month and wanted to know if there was any way she could make savings which would help her current account in credit.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/single-mum-emma-saves-580 -pounds-a-year/0005215/ Thu, 11, Jun 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/single-mum-emma-saves-580 -pounds-a-year_0005215.aspx <![CDATA[David Pirie, a 33-year old IT worker, and his wife Karien, live in Lennoxtown near Glasgow. The couple recently used their savings to clear his credit card debts. They are now trying to rebuild their savings pot in order to convert their garage into an extra room.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/glasgow-couple-save-550-pounds-a-year/0005076/ Mon, 01, Jun 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/glasgow-couple-save-550-pounds-a-year_0005076.aspx <![CDATA[Energy giant British Gas has dropped its electricity prices by 10%, a move that will save 4.5 million customers on standard tariffs an average of &pound;46 a year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/british-gas-cuts-electricity-prices/0004868/ Thu, 07, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/british-gas-cuts-electricity-prices_0004868.aspx <![CDATA[Father-of-two Paul Bell is like countless other parents right now - playing constant catch-up with his monthly finances.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-makeover-we-save-the-bell-family-2000-pounds/0004679/ Thu, 23, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-makeover-we-save-the-bell-family-2000-pounds_0004679.aspx <![CDATA[With finances tight and many of us struggling to keep on top of our monthly bills, the last thing we need is to be paying over the odds for a mistake someone else has made.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/watch-out-for-billing-errors/0004677/ Thu, 23, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/watch-out-for-billing-errors_0004677.aspx <![CDATA[This week's money makeover volunteer is Angela Hanvey who works as an administration manager for a dental practice in Perthshire, Scotland.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-makeover-we-save-angela-over-1000/0004607/ Mon, 20, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-makeover-we-save-angela-over-1000_0004607.aspx <![CDATA[Most UK households should see their gas and electricity bills come down in the coming months - not only is our consumption likely to fall as we head into summer but the recent price cuts announced by the six major energy providers have also now taken effect.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-best-energy-deal-for-your-region/0004509/ Fri, 03, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-best-energy-deal-for-your-region_0004509.aspx <![CDATA[Npower has said it will reduce electricity prices at the end of March. The announcement means that all six major energy firms have now laid their cards on the table and confirmed that bills are set to fall. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/npower-finally-announces-price-reductions/0004329/ Mon, 16, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/npower-finally-announces-price-reductions_0004329.aspx <![CDATA[With the weather getting warmer, the days getting longer and gas and electricity prices on the way down, switching your energy provider may not be a priority - but it should be. Most consumers have been paying too much for their energy for too long so it's time to make sure you are no longer one of them.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/switch-energy-provider-and-save-why-online-tariffs-are-best/0004309/ Thu, 12, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/switch-energy-provider-and-save-why-online-tariffs-are-best_0004309.aspx <![CDATA[Scottish Power is to reduce its gas and electricity prices at the end of March.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/scottish-power-to-cut-energy-prices/0004148/ Fri, 27, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/scottish-power-to-cut-energy-prices_0004148.aspx <![CDATA[Linda Dawson, 49, was one of many hundreds of moneysupermarket.com customers to get in touch when we asked for monthly money makeover volunteers. Linda, a project manager, lives in a three-bedroom house in Crawley in Sussex and her present mortgage deal is about to end.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/money-makeover-we-save-single-mum-750-pounds-a-year/0004142/ Fri, 27, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/money-makeover-we-save-single-mum-750-pounds-a-year_0004142.aspx <![CDATA[Ever since British Gas became the first energy supplier to announce it was reducing gas prices this year,&nbsp;the message to customers has been: 'wait before you switch'.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/its-time-to-switch-your-energy-provider/0004088/ Wed, 18, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/its-time-to-switch-your-energy-provider_0004088.aspx <![CDATA[E.ON and EDF Energy are the latest gas and electricity providers to announce price reductions. With four out of the six major providers now having confirmed lower prices it will soon be time for households to switch their tariffs and maximise the savings on their energy bills.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/more-energy-price-cuts/0004042/ Fri, 13, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/more-energy-price-cuts_0004042.aspx <![CDATA[In the midst of the big freeze, Scottish &amp; Southern Energy has brought some warming news to cash-strapped Brits by announcing fuel price cuts for both gas and electricity customers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/scottish-and-southern-cuts-energy-prices/0004023/ Fri, 06, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/scottish-and-southern-cuts-energy-prices_0004023.aspx <![CDATA[Expect to see a flurry of activity in the utilities market over the coming weeks. With British Gas having announced a 10% reduction in its gas prices, the other five major energy providers are likely to announce price cuts imminently. Once they have all put their cards on the table, it will be time for the nation to get switching. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/get-ready-to-switch-your-energy-provider/0004000/ Fri, 30, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/get-ready-to-switch-your-energy-provider_0004000.aspx <![CDATA[Natalie McGurk, 27, was one of the hundreds of people who contacted moneysupermarket.com requesting a financial makeover. She and her boyfriend, Alex Simpson, 19, know only too well how redundancy can wreak havoc on your finances.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/monthly-makeover---we-save-natalie-and-alex-1150-pounds-a-year/0004001/ Fri, 30, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/monthly-makeover---we-save-natalie-and-alex-1150-pounds-a-year_0004001.aspx <![CDATA[At last some good news for the millions of homeowners struggling to pay their energy bills. British Gas, the country's largest residential supplier, has announced that it will be cutting its standard gas prices by 10% from February 19.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/british-gas-to-cut-gas-prices-by-10-per-cent/0003901/ Thu, 22, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/british-gas-to-cut-gas-prices-by-10-per-cent_0003901.aspx <![CDATA[The announcement by British Gas that its gas prices will be cut by 10% next month is great news, and there should be more good news to come as the other major energy firms follow suit. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-save-energy-and-slash-fuel-bills/0003902/ Thu, 22, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-save-energy-and-slash-fuel-bills_0003902.aspx <![CDATA[With the country having been plunged into sub-zero temperatures over the last week, it's no surprise that the energy providers seem to be in no hurry to reduce gas and electricity prices. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/keep-warm-granny's-way/0003853/ Fri, 09, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/keep-warm-granny's-way_0003853.aspx <![CDATA[Sorting out your finances is one of those things that you know you should do, but, if you're like millions of others, you never quite get round to it, because there's always an excuse as to why it can be left until another day. Well, make 2009 the year when those excuses stop.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/give-yourself-a-financial-healthcheck/0003835/ Fri, 02, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/give-yourself-a-financial-healthcheck_0003835.aspx <![CDATA[Energy firms are facing mounting pressure to cut their prices but consumers are being warned that they may have to wait months to see their gas and electricity bills come down.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-slash-your-energy-bills/0003832/ Fri, 02, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-slash-your-energy-bills_0003832.aspx <![CDATA[Are you on your energy provider's standard tariff and do you still pay when the quarterly bill arrives? If the answer is yes to one or both of those questions then it's time to switch supplier because you are paying over the odds for your gas and electricity.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/don't-delay-switch-energy-provider-today/0003723/ Fri, 21, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/don't-delay-switch-energy-provider-today_0003723.aspx <![CDATA[The experts at moneysupermarket.com are never people to turn down a challenge and following a meeting with the Liberal Democrat MP, Mark Oaten, a few weeks ago we pledged to save him a few thousand pounds by evaluating his finances and identifying how to reduce his outgoings.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-we-saved-MP-10,000-pounds/0003702/ Thu, 13, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-we-saved-MP-10,000-pounds_0003702.aspx <![CDATA[Household energy bills could be cut early next year if plans by the UK's second biggest energy supplier go ahead.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/firm-planning-energy-price-cuts/0003693/ Wed, 12, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/firm-planning-energy-price-cuts_0003693.aspx <![CDATA[UK energy users are 'being clobbered faster and harder than those in Europe', according to Ed Mayo, chief executive of Government watchdog Consumer Focus.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/uk-energy-users-'being-clobbered'/0003396/ Wed, 05, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/uk-energy-users-'being-clobbered'_0003396.aspx <![CDATA[Rising energy bills and poor communication from suppliers have sent customer satisfaction levels plunging, research has found.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/Energy firms 'neglecting customers'/0003389/ Mon, 03, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/Energy firms 'neglecting customers'_0003389.aspx <![CDATA[The Government has unveiled ambitious new plans to install gas and electricity 'smart meters' in every home across the UK by 2020.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/new-smart-meters-for-every-home/0003381/ Wed, 29, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/new-smart-meters-for-every-home_0003381.aspx <![CDATA[Pressure is mounting on energy companies to reduce their prices as Gordon Brown called for a reduction in charges in line with a fall in oil and wholesale gas prices.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/ten-tips-to-cut-energy-bills/0003049/ Thu, 23, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/ten-tips-to-cut-energy-bills_0003049.aspx <![CDATA[Falling gas and oil prices have prompted Prime Minister Gordon Brown to demand that energy companies slash fuel bills.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/slash-fuel-bills-demands-brown/0003116/ Mon, 20, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/slash-fuel-bills-demands-brown_0003116.aspx <![CDATA[Shoppers in the UK will soon have an even wider choice of gas and electricity suppliers after high street giant Marks &amp; Spencer announced it was entering the market.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/m+s-launch-energy-joint-venture/0003157/ Wed, 15, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/m+s-launch-energy-joint-venture_0003157.aspx <![CDATA[Britain's energy regulator Ofgem has hit out at the UK's gas and electricity providers warning them to improve competitiveness to all customers or face being referred to the Competition Commission.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/energy-customers-treated-unfairly/0003117/ Thu, 09, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/energy-customers-treated-unfairly_0003117.aspx <![CDATA[Having left the cost of its market-leading online energy tariff unchanged when it hiked its standard prices in July, analysts warned that it was only a matter of time before British Gas increased its online charges too. That time has now come.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cheapest-fuel-bills-rise-by-200/0003110/ Thu, 02, Oct 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cheapest-fuel-bills-rise-by-200_0003110.aspx <![CDATA[The decision to scrap Energywatch will make the pain worse for thousands of households facing soaring fuel bills, MPs have warned.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/mps-condemn-axing-of-energywatch/0002957/ Mon, 22, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/mps-condemn-axing-of-energywatch_0002957.aspx <![CDATA[Rising energy bills are hitting the UK economy hard with inflation reaching a 16-year high at 4.7% due partly to electricity and gas companies hiking their prices.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/beat-the-energy-price-rises/0002972/ Thu, 18, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/beat-the-energy-price-rises_0002972.aspx <![CDATA[New figures show that inflation reached 4.7% last month, thanks in the main to soaring utility bills which saw double-digit rises.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/high-energy-bills-fuel-inflation/0003081/ Tue, 16, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/high-energy-bills-fuel-inflation_0003081.aspx <![CDATA[Millions of householders are to be offered an amended fuel poverty package from the Government after having the hope of a windfall tax on energy company profits snatched away.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/homes-to-be-made-energy-efficient/0002982/ Wed, 10, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/homes-to-be-made-energy-efficient_0002982.aspx <![CDATA[Gas bills are not expected to fall any time soon, despite the recent slide in oil prices, householders have been warned.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/high-gas-bills-set-to-continue/0002974/ Thu, 04, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/high-gas-bills-set-to-continue_0002974.aspx <![CDATA[More than 11 million home energy consumers have had the weekend to digest the news that their suppliers are introducing steep hikes in gas and electricity prices.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/energy-firms-join-price-hike-rivals/0003001/ Mon, 01, Sep 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/energy-firms-join-price-hike-rivals_0003001.aspx <![CDATA[More than five million households may now be living in fuel poverty after the latest round of price hikes were announced by two of Britain's leading energy providers.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/more-households-hit-by-energy-price-hikes/0003197/ Fri, 22, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/more-households-hit-by-energy-price-hikes_0003197.aspx <![CDATA[Scottish &amp; Southern Energy (SSE) has become the second energy company in a matter of hours to announce major price increases.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/sse-follows-rivals-price-hikes/0002956/ Thu, 21, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/sse-follows-rivals-price-hikes_0002956.aspx <![CDATA[Consumers who buy their energy from E.ON have become the latest to be hit by sharp increases in gas and electricity prices.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/eon-joins-energy-price-hike-club/0003202/ Thu, 21, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/eon-joins-energy-price-hike-club_0003202.aspx <![CDATA[Two weeks on from British Gas's record-breaking price increase that saw its gas prices sky rocket by 35%, industry analysts are widely predicting more movement in the market.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/energy-saving-tips/0003172/ Thu, 14, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/energy-saving-tips_0003172.aspx <![CDATA[We had been warned that energy bills were likely to rise and when EDF Energy increased its gas prices by 22% and electricity by 17% last Friday, it was clear that it wouldn't be long before others followed suit. However, what wasn't expected was the record 35% increase in gas prices that British Gas announced on Wednesday. Analysts and consumers were taken aback by the scale of the price hike so, what should families, many of whom are already struggling to cope with rising bills, do now? ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/what-now-for-energy-bills/0003195/ Fri, 01, Aug 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/what-now-for-energy-bills_0003195.aspx <![CDATA[British Gas has announced that it is hiking gas prices by a whopping 35 per cent&nbsp;with immediate effect, while electricity prices have been increased by 9 per cent. This means customers on its standard tariff are now paying 56 per cent&nbsp;more for gas than they were at the beginning of the year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/british-gas---shock-price-increase/0002966/ Wed, 30, Jul 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/british-gas---shock-price-increase_0002966.aspx <![CDATA[Households should brace themselves for significant increases in gas and electricity prices, a report by the Business and Enterprise Select Committee of MPs has warned. This news deals another blow to consumers who already face the prospect of energy bills rising imminently.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/energy-price-hikes-spell-misery-for-millions/0002963/ Mon, 28, Jul 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/energy-price-hikes-spell-misery-for-millions_0002963.aspx <![CDATA[Oil has hit a new high of $146 a barrel, spelling more bad news for consumers. Not only will petrol and diesel costs rise further but it also means that we are likely to see energy bills rise again, sooner rather than later.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cut-your-energy-bills-and-go-green/0003262/ Thu, 03, Jul 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cut-your-energy-bills-and-go-green_0003262.aspx <![CDATA[It's not only the oil price that continues to rise. Wholesale gas prices have also hit record highs recently, with the cost having breached &pound;1 per therm for the first time ever. As analysts predict that gas and electricity bills may rise by almost 40% this winter, households need to brace themselves for further increases over the coming months.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/prepare-for-higher-energy-prices/0003232/ Wed, 18, Jun 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/prepare-for-higher-energy-prices_0003232.aspx <![CDATA[Energy firms have been accused of operating a 'comfortable oligopoly' and acting in 'tacit collusion' as consumers face the prospect of yet more gas and electricity price increases.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-it-time-to-grab-a-fixed-energy-deal/0003299/ Thu, 22, May 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-it-time-to-grab-a-fixed-energy-deal_0003299.aspx <![CDATA[As the price of oil surges to new highs, a new report revealed that UK households are facing their lowest level of disposable income for 17 years. The Prime Minister is also alleged to have been warned by fellow Cabinet members that family finances are at breaking point.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-survive-the-oil-spike/0003295/ Thu, 08, May 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-survive-the-oil-spike_0003295.aspx <![CDATA[An undercover investigation by The Sunday Times raised concerns that some consumers have been given inaccurate information by sales people trying to get them to switch energy provider. We look at the issue of mis-selling and what you should do if you believe you have been victim to it...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/how-to-protect-yourself-from-energy-mis-selling/0002953/ Thu, 10, Apr 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/how-to-protect-yourself-from-energy-mis-selling_0002953.aspx <![CDATA[Scottish &amp; Southern Energy is the latest provider to hike its gas and electricity bills. With all of the big six now having announced price increases this year the picture is clear&nbsp;- it's loyal customers who are being hit the hardest... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/is-your-energy-provider-treating-you-fairly/0003237/ Fri, 28, Mar 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/is-your-energy-provider-treating-you-fairly_0003237.aspx <![CDATA[The majority of consumers believe they are paying too much for their gas and electricity and that recent price increases are totally unjustified, according to a poll on moneysupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-big-energy-rip-off/0003337/ Thu, 06, Mar 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-big-energy-rip-off_0003337.aspx <![CDATA[Energywatch says the energy market is uncompetitive and price increases are&nbsp;unjustified.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/watchdog-claims-price-rises-are-unjustified/0003303/ Fri, 01, Feb 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/watchdog-claims-price-rises-are-unjustified_0003303.aspx <![CDATA[Just when you thought the news in the gas and electricity market couldn't get any worse...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/price-increase-on-the-cards-and-merger-rumoured/0003341/ Thu, 31, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/price-increase-on-the-cards-and-merger-rumoured_0003341.aspx <![CDATA[With energy prices on the rise and 'fuel poverty' now a reality, it's time to take control...]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/fuel-poverty-soars-in-the-face-of-price-hikes/0003339/ Tue, 29, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/fuel-poverty-soars-in-the-face-of-price-hikes_0003339.aspx <![CDATA[If&nbsp;you're happy with your current provider's service but not its pricing, can you enjoy the best of both worlds?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/dont-pay-the-price-for-high-standards/0003317/ Fri, 25, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/dont-pay-the-price-for-high-standards_0003317.aspx <![CDATA[British Gas has hiked its prices by a whopping 15 per cent&nbsp;- yet it still offers the UK's cheapest deal... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/british-gas-hikes-prices---but-still-offers-the-cheapest-deal/0003332/ Thu, 24, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/british-gas-hikes-prices---but-still-offers-the-cheapest-deal_0003332.aspx <![CDATA[You can't have missed the news last weekend as British Gas finally announced a 15 percent&nbsp;price hike on its standard tariffs. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/one-provider-that-wont-hike-prices---for-now/0003313/ Tue, 22, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/one-provider-that-wont-hike-prices---for-now_0003313.aspx <![CDATA[If npower's price rises one week ago were a warning sign, then EDF Energy's price hikes should be seen as clear proof that you can't afford to wait around any longer.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/edf-energy-joins-the-price-rise-race---but-have-you/0003002/ Fri, 18, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/edf-energy-joins-the-price-rise-race---but-have-you_0003002.aspx <![CDATA[It's one of those 'worst-case' scenarios that few of us think about&nbsp;- but if your boiler breaks down during the winter months you'll suffer from more than a cold chill.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/the-true-cost-of-fixing-a-boiler/0003003/ Thu, 17, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/the-true-cost-of-fixing-a-boiler_0003003.aspx <![CDATA[With npower increasing its standard tariffs last week and British Gas expected to follow suit within days, consumers are frantically searching for ways to cut their energy bills.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/cut-your-energy-bills---no-matter-which-tariff-you-choose/0002940/ Tue, 15, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/cut-your-energy-bills---no-matter-which-tariff-you-choose_0002940.aspx <![CDATA[When a boiler breaks down in the winter frustration can turn to misery as you're left to struggle without hot water or central heating.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/dont-be-left-out-in-the-cold---cover-up-this-winter/0003061/ Tue, 15, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/dont-be-left-out-in-the-cold---cover-up-this-winter_0003061.aspx <![CDATA[With energy price hikes continuing for the foreseeable future, what should your next move be?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/no-such-thing-as-a-quick-fix/0003057/ Fri, 11, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/no-such-thing-as-a-quick-fix_0003057.aspx <![CDATA[Sadly, the price rises&nbsp;are only the beginning but I have some crucial advice on what to do next... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/more-price-hikes-are-in-the-pipeline/0003060/ Thu, 10, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/more-price-hikes-are-in-the-pipeline_0003060.aspx <![CDATA[Energy suppliers are at it again - hiking prices. Where should you go for the best deals?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/let-the-price-rises-begin/0003068/ Thu, 03, Jan 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/let-the-price-rises-begin_0003068.aspx <![CDATA[Energy users are paying &pound;2.5bn a year more than they should because suppliers won't tell them about cheaper tariffs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/energy-giants-keep-schtum/0003039/ Tue, 11, Dec 2007 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/energy-giants-keep-schtum_0003039.aspx <![CDATA[A new rating system aims to help consumers compare energy companies' green tariffs.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/green-energy-ratings/0003023/ Mon, 26, Nov 2007 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/green-energy-ratings_0003023.aspx <![CDATA[With winter closing in, the idea of losing heating or hot water for a sustained period doesn't bear thinking about. However, one provider is now offering a repair service that guarantees a next-day response on one of the cheapest tariffs around... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/news/put-your-home-at-the-top-of-the-priority-list/0003008/ Thu, 22, Nov 2007 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/news/put-your-home-at-the-top-of-the-priority-list_0003008.aspx