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Archives for September 2011

Which Boiler Vaillant or Worcester
Hi I have to change my old boiler as it has packed up. I am after a combi boiler and have been advised by 2 different plumbers with 2 different makes. ! person said go for a Vaillant Boiler and the other said go for a Worcester boiler. Can anyone please advise which is the better boiler. Thanks
Is this bill possible?!
Having lived in a property for six months with two others I have been asked to pay my share of the bill which according to Scottish Power is £1500 for the period, am I to assume a £3000/ annum bill is possible in a 3 bed cottage?
Moving into first flat
.. and I just phoned e-on and they estimate our gas + electricity bill as £55 a month? Is this quite high - it's a small 2 bedroom flat. They also wanted me to do a credit check for them to 'check the range of services' they could offer me when I asked how I could pay - is this standard practice?
MSE News: Co-op is latest energy provider to announce price rises
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "The supplier says gas and electricity prices will rise by 18% and 11%, respectively, from 3 November ..." Read the full story: Co-op is latest energy provider to announce price rises
Npower bill - had an increase?
Npower bill arrived Aug requesting an increase in our monthly payment from £66 a month (dual fuel) to £136 a month. As we are pretty stingy with gas & electricity on the whole, this seemed ridiculously steep so sat down with bill & calculator. The rise was because we weren't paying quite enough & so there were arrears on…
Broken contract
Hi I am new to the site so please forgive me if this has been covered already. My MIL died in April of this year and the gas contract was in her name(one of the fixed ones I think) my FIL got in touch with the company to inform them she had passed away and was told because she had broken her contract he would have to pay…
1st time buyer not sure what to do about Utilities
I am a first time buyer and will be completing on the flat myself and my partner bought on the 10th. I know we have to set up our utilities and have been advised to get meter readings ont he day of completeion so the bill can be sent to the previous owners and not us. I guess we just ring the owners companies? They ahve…
BRITISH GAS Locked In to Websaver ?
I am a dual fuel customer with British gas and currently on their Websaver 11 online tariff. The account is run online with no paper bills. It is easy to use and you get nectar points for sending in your meter readings. They have just increased their prices and so I was looking about for a cheaper deal elsewhere. I…
Switch off or leave on?
We have a number of fluorescent lights in the house and were once told that switching them on and off used more electricity than leaving them on all day because of the energy used to power up the tubes initially. Can anyone tell me if this is true or is it an urban myth? Thanks
OVO ---- any feedback?
has anyone joined this company yet? they seem cheapest for my economy7 cheers https://www.ovoenergy.com/
Switching Energy, still owe money
Will my current provider (EDF) allow me to switch, despite still owing them money? I would like to take advantage of the current tariffs before any new ones kick in.
Wrong meter reading supplied to meter reading company
I supplied my meter readings to the OVO website yesterday morning. I also read my mum's meters for her and send hers in too. However, a couple of days ago, i got a card through the door from one of those contracted out meter readers (can't remember the name) that come round on behalf of the energy companies, and I think…
Scottish Power what a Joke
Dear Sirs, My girlfriend due to personal circumstances is leaving her place and moving in with me near end of October. Her Gas and Electric were only recently set up beginning of August. Now the problem is she lives above a Chemist and its hard to get her metre readings as they open odd hours. She finally got metre…
MSE News: EDF pulls cheapest energy fix
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "The cheapest energy deal where unit prices cannot rise has today been axed, as consumers struggle against rising costs ..." Read the full story: EDF pulls cheapest energy fix
first utility phantom supplier change
A couple of month's ago i received notification from First Utility that they ha dbeen unable to take a direct debit payemnt for energy used from the bank details they held, they said the bill was £650.00. I emailed them na dphoned them to say they didn't never had nor never would supply me with energy. Enquiries commenced…
units to kwh and switching ?
Hello . with a bit of reading and help from here i saved some money last year . left b gas standard price for eon save online 3. This contract terminates in 31st of october . i got the total consumation for these eleven months and are as below 2192 units for electricity 192 units per month 1467 units for gas 133 units per…
Comparison sites contradicting ???
This is confusing. I put in all the same details of dual fuel usage, tariff and current supplier with Energy Helpline and Money supermarket and suppliers all come up different. In Energyhelpline EDF come in at second from top with fixed at £1310 per year. In Moneysupermarket EDF come 9th with £1673 per year. Surely they…
Eon Final Bill - estimated?
I recently switched electricity suppliers away from EON and was asked by the new supplier to provide meter readings. Gave them immediately to the new firm (Eon had refused to take my readings in the run up to the change) and 2 weeks later have received an estimated final bill from Eon. This despite them sending an actual…
Switching for my Sister in law
I have been asked to switch to a cheaper supplier for gas and electric by my sister in law who isn't able to do this for herself. Any basic advice would be appreciated before I start to go through the jungle of finding out which will be cheapest, ie, any offers you may know about. I would like to know which is better, duel…
Eon have just fibbed to me
Was trying to switch to EON, got a letter asking to call them and they say have failed a credit check (not got great history but have a credit card which is up to date etc) and they can offer me a pre-payment meter that will cost EXACTLY the same to run as having a credit meter on whatever their current capped direct debit…

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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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