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Screwed over by NPower & Sainsburys- advice needed!!
My bf and I rented a house until Jan of this year. We were with NPower but took part in a mass switch to Sainsbury's Energy in June. At the time, we gave a meter reading for gas and leccy to Sainsbury's which my bf has written on our bill. Everything went fine from then on. We cancelled with Sainsbury's when we left and…
Scotland Water Bills
Hello, I will be moving up to Edinburgh soon for a graduate scheme and my Scottish girlfriend has told me that Scottish people don't pay for water as it is free provided for by the council. I assumed that this would just mean higher council tax. However, on further research it seems that you do pay water, it just goes…
Apparently I use 412 litres a day?
I've just got a water bill and noticed my household apparently uses 412 litres a day... This seemed like an awful lot to me so I went online and found a calculator that worked it out based on bath, washing machine, people, etc, etc and even stretching the truth and saying that we have 1 more person and more showers etc,…
Not paid any water
Hi, Moved into a small 1 bed flat 3 months ago and not paid any water rates, i've never received any corres form any water board nor have a tried calling them... as far as can see there's no meter as i'm in a block of flats I move out soon onto a new address, do i bother ringing them to say i've never paid anything or just…
Green deal projects
Visiting salesman offered a free deal on cavity wall insulation through British Gas free scheme. Said I'd look into it. Firstly read that the scheme is for people on benefits, then I called the Green Deal Awards company and was told it is a new CEIR project for detached houses and everything (surveyor etc) is absolutely…
Water bill up from £44 to £76 a month!
There are only two of us living in a semi-detached house (it was our first year in the house) so I was surprised to see my bill jump to £76 a month. That's nearly as much as our energy bills! Looking in more detail we were charged £299 for 177 units of water and £348 for 160m of sewerage, but as we 'only' paid £450 thats…
How long do you have to pay a water bill?
I'm with thames water and have received a bill for water usage from the 3rd October to the 21st of March. How long can I wait before I have to pay the bill? Cheers James
High consumption
Would appreciate any thoughts / help. Longish story - will try and cover all the pertinent point. 29 Nov 2013 - New water meter fitted. Lived here with metered water for the last 13 years. Water company admitted that meter was changed as they had been unable to see the reading for 2 years :mad: Yes, I should have noticed…
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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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