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Archives for August 2018

Huge gas energy bill spike
Hey guys, I recently changed suppliers and when changing gave them an actual reading, of 0468, and did an actual reading again this month and it has spiked to 0867- that is a massive jump considering it is summer and the heating hasn't been on once. I do have a new flatmate who likes to have baths, but still I don't think…
Gas Meter Box
We're having a new central heating system installed. All of the quotes we have had were done on the proviso that the gas meter, which sits outside the property, is properly covered prior to work being undertaken. At the moment, gas meter is covered by a bit of wood which the old man who built and owned the property clearly…
Coming off E7 hot water tank doesn’t work
My rented flat has economy 7 storage heaters and hot water tank. As it looks like I am staying here for the next 2 or 3 months at least, I was planning for the cold weather and heating requirements. There are only 2 storage heaters in the hall and lounge and they are pretty useless. Warm when I'm out at work and cold in…
Disconnection
[FONT=&quot]I am being disconnected by British Gas. I have had a dispute with them since 2010 as they are billing me for a property I sold back then.[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]I'm a one man band operating as a limited company. My home is also owned by my Company – a mixed use property. The Commercial part is empty and the whole…
Business electricity verbal contract with broker
Need some advice an electricity broker rang my wife while I was at work saying they were ringing on behalf of our energy company etc anyway she ended up entering a verbal contract acting on behalf of her father the business owner. I know these contract are legally binding but the company rang the following morning to say…
Ittria and Purplebricks
Hello We are going through the displeasure of renting a property through Purplebricks. The latest is a clause in our tenancy agreement that we will allow our details to be shared by an energy comparison site. So what has transpired is that our details have been given to Ittria and we are being forced into choosing a…
Switching EDF to EDF (Cheap Energy Club)
My contract with EDF is up at the end of the month. I've used the Cheap Energy Club switching tool which allowed me to switch to EDF (my existing supplier) for a better deal. This was over two weeks ago but I haven't heard anything. Is this likely to go pear shaped for me? TIA ;-)
Rise in household bills has grown while inflation dropped over the last year... - MSE News
The growth of household bills has risen faster than inflation over the past 12 months, the MSE Bills Tracker has shown...Read the full story: 'Rise in household bills has grown while inflation dropped over the last year, MSE's Bills Tracker shows' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to…
For daytime electricity usage, which meter is more cost effective: Economy 7 or a standard metre?
i recently moved into a new flat which has electricity with SSE with an Economy 7 metre so i joined the MSE cheap energy club and 'Yorkshire energy' is quoting a saving of £150 pr year so when getting my info from SSE i was advised to switch to a standard metre, instead of the economy 7 one.as i only use electricity from…
Don't understand why it costs so much to power a 1-bed flat!
I have no idea why my flat is costing so much. I live alone in a 1-bed apartment, electricity only. I have an induction hob and oven, I cook maybe 6 times a week as stay at bf's house, same goes for daily shower. I only have 3 rooms so not lots of lights on and off. Washing machine maybe twice a week average. Boil kettle…
ENSTROGA a bit too ambitious?
Part of me actually feels sorry for a company like this, it seems they have taken on far too much. It actually worked out from their crazy cheap rates that we would be saving £350 but after looking at their google reviews it seems they are a victim of their own success, high volume sales at very low prices and virtually no…
complaining about the energy Ombusman
Hi I have had a complaint with an Energy company since February 2018, took my case to the Ombudsman in April 2018 and it is STILL not resolved. They are now taking me around in circles and basically tell me how long is a piece of string in getting my complaint resolved. The original conclusion about my case was correct but…
Calor Gas
hi all, This may of been answered before. I currently have electricity only in my flat and my new plan is going to be Standing charge: 12.3165p per day Day rate: 16.8315p per kWh Night rate: 9.618p per kWh During the months October to March I use the heating a lot. I'm thinking of getting a portable gas heating. Would this…
Npower-SSE merger given the green light - MSE News
A merger deal between Npower and SSE has been given a provisional green light, meaning the big six energy firms could be reduced to five...Read the full story: 'Npower-SSE merger given the green light' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
U-Switch to new deal - Same Supplier (N-Power)
I am on dual fuel with N-Power where my fix ends tomorrow. I found a better deal through U-Switch and coincidentally that was still with N-Power so I thought even better (less confusion or chances of a problem!). I looked at N-Powers own alternative tariff quote offerings and the deal with Uswitch was not shown so I went…
Want to switch
I am with Scottish Power and I’m around £200 in debit on my account. My current tariff ends tomorrow and I’ve been looking to switch to a new supplier. Can I do this if I’m in debit and would I need to pay the debit before I switch? Also,anyone got a good deal recently? Bulb is coming out cheapest but just unsure about it…
EDF are causing me grief
I cancelled my switch to them within the first 3 days and they sent me confirm e-mail to say the switch had been cancelled. My current energy provider have told me EFD energy keep trying to take over my gas, my gas readings have vanished from my account with current provider so does this mean EDF have taken over the gas…
Forced by British Gas to lock-in when moving into flat
I've moved into a rented flat, and according to the helplines British Gas are serving the electricity and gas at the moment. I haven't seen any letters from them yet. When I try and register with them online to tell them the meter readings when I moved in, and choose "direct debit", they try to get me to sign up to a…
Time to switch again headache
Time to switch again. Another few hours of my life I won't ever get back :) I always like to be in control of my own money. For this reason, I do not like the idea of paying a fixed monthly amount each month by DD. I budget for my fuel usage and like to see exactly what I use and pay for it promptly online. I hate it that…
Gas usage with British Gas
Hi, Looking for some advice and help with our gas usage with British Gas. We recently moved from one 2 bedroom flat, into another 2 bedroom flat. When we did, we carried out contract across with British Gas (replacing the existing supplier of First Utility. After having been here one month I noticed that our gas usage on…

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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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