Auto-switching services have exploded on to the energy market over recent years. There are at least six firms with wacky names and logos promising to use their high-tech algorithms to automatically find users a better deal and handle the transfer for them. The new services undoubtedly save customers the time and hassle of searching the … Read more
Inheritance tax may end up being charged on fewer than five per cent of estates – but negotiating the maze of forms required to be filled in before discovering that no tax is due would test the patience of a saint. I know because I have just gone through the painful experience after my father … Read more
Hairy: Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong have to decide who gets to keep their dog, Hurley Want to stake a claim over your pet in case of a nasty break-up? Gabrielle Read-Thomas, a solicitor in the Altrincham office at Stowe Family Law, explains ‘petnups’, what they cover and how much they cost. Getting divorced is … Read more
Energy bills are one of the biggest monthly outgoings for households and some of the most vulnerable may have to choose between heating and eating. There were an estimated 16,500 winter deaths in Britain last winter due to lack of heat according to Ofgem and with this coming winter feared to be colder than 2018, … Read more
Eon will introduce 100 per cent renewable electricity in all of its customers’ homes at no extra cost from today, the energy supplier has announced. The move will affect all 3.3million residential customers across Britain, no matter what tariff they’re on. The Big Six supplier says the decision was made in response to households becoming … Read more
Millions of pensioners will lose their free TV licence next year as BBC axes the perk for those not on pension credit: Are you eligible for the benefit? By Samantha Partington For The Daily Mail Published: 22:03 GMT, 11 June 2019 | Updated: 22:43 GMT, 16 June 2019 Millions of over-75s who are exempt from … Read more
Households being ‘misled’ by dual fuel green tariffs as just one in ten eco-friendly deals are from 100% renewable energy sources Just six out of 54 tariffs offered 100% renewable gas and electricity Many tariffs labelled green are therefore misleading customers, report claims Boom in green energy interest thanks to climate change publicity By Grace … Read more
As the summer holidays approach, thousands of Britons will choose to take a ‘staycation’ as opposed to a trip abroad. Not only is the fall in the pound a major factors for a rise in holidaying in Britain but forecasters are also predicting that holidaymakers will enjoy much of the same hot weather experienced last … Read more
British credit card holders owe an average of £2,000 on their plastic. To clear a debt of £2,000 on a card with an interest rate of 17% will take two years assuming a monthly repayment of £100. To clear that £2,000 with a monthly payment of a more affordable £30 (at 17%) will take 17 … Read more
Now the taxman cuts you off after forcing you to speak to an automated voice system for 10 minutes By Ben Wilkinson for the Daily Mail Published: 22:43 GMT, 16 April 2019 | Updated: 10:06 GMT, 17 April 2019 Taxpayers are spending hours trying to speak to HM Revenue & Customs on the telephone, only … Read more
How ‘split-ticketing’ can slice up to 30% off your rail fare – and there are websites out there to help you There are a number of fare splitting websites that will work out any saving These include Split Your Ticket, TrainSplit or SplitMyFare Alternatively, you might try to do the cost-saving exercise yourself By Toby … Read more
Consumer experts are calling for a ban on ‘dual pricing’ in the insurance market to end widespread discrimination against loyal customers. They call recent initiatives by a handful of insurance giants aimed at improving the lot of long-standing customers as ‘gimmicks’ that do not go far enough. Andrew Hagger, of financial consultancy MoneyComms, says: ‘Recent … Read more
Are you struggling to keep on top of all your bills, and concerned your monthly outgoings are too high? A new app has launched with the aim of helping users view all their bills on one platform that will also automatically show them if they could be cutting down on costs. Youtility was founded by Will … Read more