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Archives for November 2018

cheap energy club site always down !!
HI I am trying to use the cheap energy club compare section , but it is always down for repair ?? any idea when it will be fixed . I am currently with economy seven energy but they are changing the direct debit payments and have put the prices up several times with new increases in the new year again ??
Advice on inherited solar panels
Hi, I am looking for some help and advice as I cannot find anyone who understands domestic solar panels and everything online is a bit too technical for me to understand. This has ended up as a long winded essay and I am hoping someone can make sense and at least point me in the right direction. I have recently bought a…
Smart meter advice please
Hi guys I've finally sat and sorted out my debts - the letters are written and ready to be posted and now I'm looking at ways I can cut down my outgoings and I'm wondering if having smart meters will be better. I currently use payment cards and have arrears on gas and electric after I lost my job. My gas is £48 a month and…
ESB Energy - Any views please ?
Hi I joined Outfox the Market in September, now three price rises later, I have just switched to ESB energy through Quidco and U Switch with £21 cashback (already tracked), which is fixed for 2 years, the saving is around £110 when the OFTM price rise kicks in during January. Just wondering if anyone else has any…
Can't switch away from Out Fox The Market - Help
So even before the latest price rise I started a switch away from oftm to Scottish Power online dec 19 b5 fix (broker only) via energy lynx. The switch has failed, energy lynx claim this is because SP have told them they don't have contact details for oftm to take over the supply. OFTM have been around for a while now and…
Converting Meter Readings to Actual Costs
Hello everyone, I am trying to work out how to convert my gas and electric meter readings into actual costs. I decided I would track my energy usage each day to understand how much my kids (2 x teens) and I use, in an effort to reduce and make efficiencies. I have the electricity one worked out,quite easily - units x cost…
Switch rejected due to non-existent other switch in progress
I'm trying to switch my gas and electricity supplier but the new supplier has rejected the gas switch on the grounds that there is already a switch in progress and I need to wait 21 days for this to complete before trying to switch again. This is completely false, there is no other switch in place. I asked them to explain…
Which suppliers are offering SMETS 2 meters?
Which Suppliers are offereing SMETS 2 meeters today. I have rung round a lot of suppliers today and have not found anyone offereing them. The best excuses i have had are 1, SMETS 2 meeters are only for flats 2, There is no diference betweenthem you should just take a SMETS 1 3, We are offering them but not in your area…
Charged for 3 houses by my incorrectly installed meter!
Hello Forum-ers, Here's the situation: in Spring of this year, a meter was installed at my holiday cottage in Scotland by Scottish Water. I'd been given a rough approximation of how much the bills should be for the full year for my water only service (no waste as we have a septic tank so is deal with separately) and was…
Svr not so expensive ?
Hi Guys, Just had another look at Scottish Power deals as my 20 th fix is due to end dec18. They have 1and 2 year fixes, and this time for some reason they have shown my svt for the year. 1 yr is £1230 2yr is £1251 Svt is £1245 Is the svt so low because of the new price cap? I thought it would be at least 25% higher than…
Mid contract price rise on fixed price, fixed term contract
In sort I signed up to a 4 year fixed term fixed price contract for my micro business with D-Energi which went live on the 30-10-2018. I received an e-mail from D-Energi on the 27-11-2018 advising that they are changing the unit rate by 20% just 3 weeks into a 4 year contract. There is a term in the contract that says that…
Urgent Help
Hello All, I am looking to use moneysupermarket to swtich energy supplier to the 2 year fixed deal that finishes 30.11.18. I am currently with ESB Energy but i cant not find them when selecting my current supplier. Are they called something different on here? Thank you for your help Antony
MSE News: Outfox the Market hits customers with FOURTH price hike in six months
Small energy supplier Outfox the Market has announced it is to raise prices yet again - the second time it's announced a hike this month, and the fourth since June...Read the full story: 'Outfox the Market hits customers with FOURTH price hike in six months' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the…
cancel a Direct Debit before switching?
I have have built up some credit with the supplier I wish to switch away from, and by the time of the switch, I can't see that we will be owing them anything even if I cancel the DD now the only problem I foresee is the return of anything we have still in balance without the direct DD mechanism in place. Surely if they…
Can't access Cheap Energy Club comparison?
I'm not sure if this is the best place to post but I've been trying to access my comparison on Cheap Energy Club for a couple of days now, and the site just whirs and whirs and whirs ... with no result. Have tried on a couple of different browsers. If anyone can advise, it would be most appreciated!
Octopus Freebies
This is a bit expensive to put in the competitions forum, but could be worth it to you. For anyone considering joining Octopus they have an offer on - sign up before 7th December 2018 and they will put you in a draw for a choice of A Tesla Model-X Jaguar I-pace BMW I-3 Nissan Leaf Various electric scooters and other stuff…
Lowest standing charge?
Now that unit price will be capped from Jan 2019, which is the lowest standing charge available? At the moment I'm paying 15p per day, but my supplier is increasing this to 25p because the cost per unit has to come down to the cap. Is there any offered for very low standing charge for low users? My bills are always very…
New property - choosing electricity supplier
Hi all, I'm just about to move into my first home, which is a complete renovation of a property which has never been a 'dwelling' previously. Western Power provide and maintain the connection in the area, but I need to look into which supplier to use from there. I've joined the MSE Energy Club, however as i've no existing…
The OutFox Now on Endangered Species List as Customers Leave
After the last few weeks of membership price hikes, tariff increases (3 in the past 4-6 weeks) and the doubling of direct debits, I have finally had enough of Outfox the Market and have just initiated a switch back to British Gas. Amazingly with the latest price hikes by OutFox, they have now become higher than British…
EON Increased Direct Debit
We have dual fuel with EON and were paying £34 per month. We have smart meters and I've just had an email saying that our DD is increasing to £99 per month, which is ridiculous. The exit fee for the account is £60. Has anyone got any advice as to what to do? Thank you

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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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