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FU The poorest alway pay more
I know of someone who is with First Utility its prices are competative its billing is accurate and she has no complaints. She gets her Warm Home Discount each year and is always in credit or tries to be. She has two bank accounts one for bills and direct debit payments and the other for living, money for food clothing for…
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Is my husband liable for his ex-wifes utility bill?
My husband broke up with his ex-wife 5 years ago and moved out. It was a bad split and he had to move out quickly and only had time to pack one bag full of as much stuff as he could. Just over three years ago his divorce was finalised and with it a financial order. I believed this meant that he was no longer liable for any…
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British Gas new fix to Mar 20
Considering moving to this new fix, currently on British Gas fix to aug 19. Will I have to pay the exit fee if I swap now. Many thanks.
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Prepaid meters
I have a pay as you go "prepay" meter which prevents a high monthly bill. I have this type of supply to prevent that type of hefty monthly bill / direct debit. So why can't I switch supplier without having to take on an unwanted direct debit? I don't have any credit issues and i'm not black listed. Any ideas please ???:(
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Energy Supplier - What's the Best Option?
So i'm one of the people that Martin Lewis has a go at on his programmes on TV for not switching energy suppliers. My last house I was always with Eon (Few times I did comparisons they were one of the top of the cheapest) but since moving house in November 2018 I've been on British Gas Temporary Dec 2019 tariff. Over £200…
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Electric radiators
Hi, I know there has been much previous chat about this. We are about to move to a new property (built 1990's) which still has the original storage heaters (& I think immersion heater). Never used electric (Economy 7) radiators/storage heaters etc so am getting very confused with all the reviews (good and bad) on them. I…
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Am I On A Good Tariff ?
Can't help but think i'm paying a lot for my electric. Live in an electric only, two bedroom apartment. Living on my own. Unemployed so in most of the day My bill varies between £90 and £115 per month Standing charge: 21.48p/day Day unit rate: 19.1572p/kWh Night unit rate: 9.449p/kWh I have one small heater, on timer. And…
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Prepayment energy South West england
I use the energy club and the comparison prices are not for anyone in the south west when you go on the company links to save money all the prices are higher than the energy club lists. When you do find one cheaper the company's will not accept you if you already have a phase 1 smart meter. So I'm stuck with the company…
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Smart Meter Radiation Is It A Concern Long Term??
The UK is now beginning to see devices sold similar to the US against radiation from smart meters,known as cages. https://emf-radiationprotection.co.uk/smart-meters/ They arrear to be to be available for all current UK types,the problem is top ups are unlikely to go on or if out side possibly be removed by a meter reader…
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Trace Gas Main
trying to locate gas supply under my garden is proving difficult. Cleared some land and left old tree stumps behind, local landscaper requires a small digger to remove them..... only the gas meter isnt very far away, and the easiest and unsafest way to locate the main across my garden it is to stick a digger bucket in it !…
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Isupply illegally forced entry to fit PPM...what can I do
Hi, I have had an ongoing issue with isupply for over a year. The outstanding debt originally sat at around £1200 which was accrued when my ex-partner said he was paying electricity, but was not. He left, and I found out about this late/early 2017/2018. I paid off £500, so it is sitting at £750. I claim universal credit.…
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First Utility becomes latest energy supplier to announce price hike - MSE News
First Utility has become the latest energy supplier to announce a price hike - with customers on its variable tariff due to face an average rise of £117/yr from next month...Read the full story: 'First Utility becomes latest energy supplier to announce price hike' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join…
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Extra Energy
In 2014 we attempted to switch to Extra Energy for dual fuel. As far as I can remember there were numerous issues & they failed to supply us correctly which resulted in Ofgem ordering them to pay us compensation. We moved properties in 2015 but since the start of the year have received numerous calls on my mobile from EE…
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Orbit Energy price change, fixed not variable tariff
Hi all, I signed up to the Orbit Energy 10%OFF4LIFE tariff a few months ago as the unit rates looked very good. I was under the impression it was a variable tariff as that's how it was displayed on mse, and therefore would receive an email prior to any rate changes. I received an email from Orbit not too long ago informing…
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New Smart Meter?
I have a BG smart meter and am switching to Bulb so my meter will no longer be smart, it became dumb the last time I switched away from BG but I went back to them and it became smart again. Will Bulb fit a new smart meter or will I have to start reading my meter again?
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Credit Rating & Utility Switching
We have been refused an energy switch on direct debit due to our credit score. Does anyone have any advice on what we can do to get the best deal?
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British Gas Smart Meter In House Display
I've recently had my Smart Meters (previously EON) replaced by British Gas. They're the latest SMETS2 meters. Having used several generations of smart meters previously, I'm generally aware of the information that the displays can show. However, this latest generation of display doesn't appear to show an instant numerical…
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Cheap Energy Club using wrong tariff
My existing deal is coming to an en soon and CEC uses my suppliers default tariff to show what I will be paying next year - fair enough. But my provider has offered me a new tariff that is significantly cheaper. I've changed my details to show the new tariff, and CEC has accepted, them but every time I ask for a comparison…
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How to pay gas bill when I'm not a customer
Hi, I had to rent my home out a couple of years ago and move back in with family. My tenants vacated August 2018 and I finally sold the property Feb 2019. The property has remained vacant and the gas was switched off. I called NPower to see if there was any money owing between those 2 dates. They said they can't speak to…
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Direct Debit Schedule
Hi, Flow energy have issued me with 2 final bills. One was for £700+, which I just managed to pay. However, they then came back and hit me with another for £130. They have agreed to paying it off monthly. However, they are refusing to issue me with an agreement, and monthly amounts to be taken from my account. They're…
