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Archives for September 2004
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Gas and Electric supplier-I am confussed are you
??? I am wanting to change from Powergen on electric and gas with British Gas. I should explain.. I have two electricity supplies in the house with a meter in the garage and a meter in the hall, of the house. Why I dont know but that is the way I bought the house. Powergen say that they are not able to give me one bill for…
Any grants for replacement boilers?
My dad is 82 and was told by the man who services the gas central heating boiler that there are grants available to OAPs to enable them to get a replacement. Does anyone have any information on this please? Dad is not on any means-tested benefits, he gets his state pension and attendance allowance. He owns house. Thank you…
Moving/getting rid of prepayment meter ?
My brother has just brought his 1st property and is planning to move in ASAP. However, it has a prepayment/coin/key meter installed and he wants to replace it with a "proper" meter. However, when he rang up London Energy they told him that as the property had been empty for more than 3 months before he brought it - they…
Re: LPGas or Oil? which is cheaper to use?
Hello Futumsch, I've been using oil for about 15 years. My neighbour was an oil/gas merchant and he is in no doubt that oil is cheaper, in fact when the price was low about 2-3 years ago ( 10p a litre) it was probably cheaper than gas. I have friends who live in a small house with LPG and they spend more than I do and they…
"Switch now - far less likely to have price hike"
This is what I've been told by a Southern Electric rep, regarding electricity prices. Basically I'm a business user currently with SWEB. Unfortunately, as a business user it's not as easy as simply checking the online comparison sites, but Southern Electric have given me a quote which is 30% cheaper than Sweb. When I…
Scottish Power... people are still confused
here's a little bit of info for all those people who have been living under a rock: Scottish Power supply gas and electricity. Sainsbury sell food, etc. and Lloyds/TSB deal with cash,etc. if you get stopped in Sainsburys, you will have your gas/elec supplied by Scottish Power, not Sainsburys Energy(this is just a name).…
Boiler servicing - cheapest means?
Does anybody have any suggestions for the cheapest means of financing the annual combi-boiler and living flame service? There seem to be a multitude of insurance products. I have tried looking for an article comparing the two but have had no luck. Any and all suggestions gratefully appreciated. Kind regards, Dr-Lez
Npower at it again!
Yes yes yes, some of you unsuspecting consumers are about to be hit with an onslaught of npower reps. As they are about to announce another price rise, they will be sending out reps selling on the basis that h=their prices are not going up. also, reps will be telling you that they can lower your current direct debit and…
Gas Central Heating Inspection
Hi, I wondered if anyone out there has any experience in the following: I am in the process of buying a house with my partner and we have had our survey done. It said that they know the gas central heating system needs repair or replacement and we should have it inspected. Do we just ring up British Gas to come and do it…
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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