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Archives for May 2016

Using gas cylinder for cooker
I hope someone can help give me some clarity. Now I know that I need to also check with my landlord, but I can't find any info online on the following. My wife and I are moving into a rented flat where there is currently just an electric cooker and stove. We have had a gas hob and electric oven up to now and like that…
registering to receive my feed in tariff payments
Hi We complete on a house with owned solar panels in two weeks How do i `register` or otherwise with the energy company i use ? I have the guarantee from the seller , what else do i need? Thanks
7 months on I'm still paying for my neighbour's electricity
Hi all, You've probably seen some of my posts before about huge electricity bills and the possibility my neighbour (some 250 yards away from me) may be on the same electricity supply as me in this block of flats. This has gone a long time and after swapping meters over to reduce my bills I discovered I was in fact sharing…
Extremely High Electricity Bill - 1 Bedroom Flat
Hi all, My and my partner moved into a rented 1 bedroom, 3rd floor flat in June 15 and contacted Scottish Power who set us up on an estimated DD for £58 per month, it is an all electric flat. We received a letter recently advising that our DD will be changed to £120 per month as from the period Nov 15 - May 16 we had been…
National database of Houses and their Meters
Is there anyway that I can find out what information this database, that all the suppliers refer to, has on it for my house? According to the suppliers that I transfer to my information is wrong. They say that they will correct it but never do. I know this because I have the same problem the next time that I switch (I'm a…
Ichoosr collective. eon or npower
Hi I've signed up for ichoosr and have received details from them that npower had won the auction. Ive also been informed by some one at eon that they had won the ichoosr auction? As I'm with eon I wanted to stay with them but how do I apply for ichoosr eon collective? can either the ichoosr or Eon rep shed some light as I…
Ur Stitched Website
Just been on that uswitch site and checked my SP June 2017 tarrif, after just completing the May 17 switch only last weekend. It refused to give me cheaper quotes and says this tarrif can't be beaten. Duly switched for nought, again, and hallelujah to the nice Scottish Power meter reader! Wobbleades have been secured by…
3rd party energy broke
we have somehow signed a LOA to a 3rd party to negotiate with British Gas, we have no recollection and when we looked into changing provider British Gas informed us we were tied up with them till 2018. we have now found a copy LOA sent to us in July 2015 with an e signature but still do not recall.we have tried to contact…
Storage heaters - help!
Hi. New to this so bear with me. I currently have a 'complex' meter for electricity. It is actually two meters, one at a very expensive tariff for day time and one less expensive (apparently!) which operates for 14 hours, mainly at night, and which runs an underfloor heating system. I have been in this flat for just over a…
New build, Scottish Power and inability to change supplier
Hello, my first post (long time reader), pulling what little hair I have left out of my head. I moved into a new build property last October (2015), and was told that Scottish Power was my energy supplier. I was advised by the developers not to switch before receiving our first bill, which should be along shortly. Its the…
Switching Woes
It’s that time of the year again when my Gas and Electricity supply contract has expired and I need to fine the latest ‘best deal’ for me. Finding the deal is relatively easy using the comparison sites. What I have come to dread is the actual switchover. This is supposed to be quick and easy but my experiences are far from…
MSE British Gas Collective Switch Feb
Hi, I'm switching energy suppliers for the first time. At present i get my gas from British Gas and my electricity from EDF. I'm switching via MSE British Gas Collective 4. I opted fordual fuel. I have just received an email from British Gas but it only mentions electricity. Is gas dealt with seperately? Thanks
Another Cheap Energy Club Issue
Hi all, I switched a few months ago from Sainsburys (British Gas) to dual fuel tariff British Gas - Collective Fix February 2017. The switch was a total nightmare as one of my accounts took ages to get added to British Gas. Anyway, the switch was completed about 2-3 months ago now both gas and electricity are with British…
MSE collective dual fuel
Has anyone else had problems changing from your existing provider to to the MSE tariff wihich closed at the end of February ? I applied to change my dual fuel tariff towards the end of Feb from Ovo energy to the MSE/British Gas tariff and now 3 months later I am still waiting for the change over. I am stuck in limbo,…
1st Time switcher
So our currently fix and fall tarrif is up with british gas and were now for the 1st time ever looking to switch, we have put our details into uswitch (is that the best to use?) and sainsburys is showing it would save us £330 a year. my question is in this we put in how much we pay a month which for dual fuel is £90 is it…
Energy Switch Saving
I'm a loyal customer when it comes to dealing with Companies that treat me well but after all the coverage and promotions by Martin and others about shopping around for cheaper energy, plus an extra incentive from my Institute with whom I am a member through work, I decided to check it all out and, would you believe it,…
Npower - Are we being ripped off?
Hello everyone, My partner and I had a recent fright with a bill now totalling £1,362.28 and are hoping if anyone would has any advice to help us. We moved into a 3 bed house in October last year, and it's all electric and we have underfloor heating in all bedrooms, the living room, dining room, bathroom and kitchen. At…
Eon Smart Meter Pay As You Go, whats the crack? Too good to be true?
Hello All, From what i understand i pick a tariff and then send money to the meter to prepay for the electric/gas and save £70 on standing charge for gas + electric. I will not need to do meter readings any more as it is all sent to the E-on automatically. Whats the catch? Anything i need to be aware of before switching?…
Eon group switch via MSE October 2015
I wish to know whether this offer has a clause restricting Eon from increasing the monthly payments set at the start of the deal? I ask because mine was set at £49.50 a month by DD, which was in line with the predicted savings. But Eon tried to increase the monthly payment to about £108!!! I refused and they reduced it to…
Economy Energy reviews: Give your feedback
This is a feedback thread on energy supplier Economy Energy Please share your experience with other MoneySavers. Click reply to take part * Did your switch go smoothly? * Have you had problems since? * Is it easy to contact? The feedback comes as part of the Cheap Energy Club Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t…

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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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