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Posted Wed, 10/03/2010 - 17:26

Is it time to fix your energy price tariff, again?

Is it time to fix your energy price tariff, again?

Wednesday 10th March 2010

Over the last few days we have seen a number of prominent gas suppliers in the UK step forward with helpful price reductions for UK consumers. However, many people in the UK will be facing very difficult decisions with many about to come off ... Full Story>>

Posted Mon, 08/03/2010 - 21:56

UK consumers switched off over energy efficient light bulbs

UK consumers switched off over energy efficient light bulbs

Monday 8th March 2010

Despite the fact that various regulations have been passed through Parliament regarding energy efficient light bulbs it seems that the vast majority of those available to UK consumers and UK businesses still remain unused. The Energy Saving ... Full Story>>

Posted Mon, 08/03/2010 - 21:56

Why are UK energy companies so powerful?

Why are UK energy companies so powerful?

Monday 8th March 2010

Despite the fact there is an industry regulator, in the shape of Ofgem, it seems to many people that UK energy companies literally rule the roost and appear to be out of reach of the regulator and the government. So why are UK energy suppliers ... Full Story>>

Posted Mon, 08/03/2010 - 21:55

E.On announces 6% gas price reduction

E.On announces 6% gas price reduction

Monday 8th March 2010

UK energy provider E.On has today revealed plans to cut 6% from the cost of gas from the end of March. This move has been welcomed by consumer groups although it is evident that only 1.9 million of the company's 5.5 million customers will ... Full Story>>

Posted Fri, 05/03/2010 - 17:31

Scottish and Southern Energy announces 4% price cut

Scottish and Southern Energy announces 4% price cut

Friday 5th March 2010

Despite the fact that Scottish & Southern Energy, which supplies gas and electric to 10,000,000 families in the UK, has announced a 4% reduction in gas charges it has incurred the wrath of many consumer associations. This equates to a £30 ... Full Story>>

Posted Wed, 03/03/2010 - 18:03

Are you planning for your financial future?

Are you planning for your financial future?

Wednesday 3rd March 2010

In these difficult economic times it can be simply a case of living day-to-day, week to week and month-to-month. However, it is vital that we do not lose sight of the long-term financial future we need to secure for ourselves which includes ... Full Story>>

Posted Tue, 02/03/2010 - 01:34

Government introduces new Wi-Fi broadband initiative

Government introduces new Wi-Fi broadband initiative

Monday 1st March 2010

The UK authorities have put the future of public Wi-Fi accessibility at risk with a suggestion that public bodies such as libraries and universities will be liable for possible prosecution if their system is used to download pirate material. ... Full Story>>

Posted Mon, 01/03/2010 - 17:42

Will front-line services be hit by council budget reductions?

Will front-line services be hit by council budget reductions?

Monday 1st March 2010

While a number of councils in the UK have decided to cut their back-office spending in order to try and maintain front-end services there is no doubt we will see cost savings and reductions in front-line services in the short to medium term. ... Full Story>>

Posted Sun, 28/02/2010 - 04:59

Have you learned to control your budget?

Have you learned to control your budget?

Saturday 27th February 2010

If nothing else the last two years has taught many people in the UK the importance of controlling their budgets. In the boom times, when jobs were aplenty and wages were rising, many people over extended their finances racking up large amounts ... Full Story>>

Posted Sat, 27/02/2010 - 02:26

Southern Water introduces seasonal tariff

Southern Water introduces seasonal tariff

Friday 26th February 2010

Southern Water has today set a new precedent for the water sector after announcing the introduction of a "seasonal tariff" which will see customers charged more in the summertime than for the rest of the year. Customers will pay 6% more on ... Full Story>>