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Scottish Power, British Gas and Ovo responsible for 70% of forced installations, government saysUK energy companies forcibly installed 94,000 prepayment meters using warrants in 2022, with Scottish Power and British Gas ordering the most, according to …
Almost four in 10 people have to use credit cards to cover such costs, says NationwideInflation and rising bills mean UK households are spending 12% more on essentials than they were a year ago, with almost four in 10 people having to use credit cards …
From low-fat milk to sugar, energy bills to clothing, how costs have soaredLive coverage: Inflation jumps as cost of living crisis intensifiesUK inflation rate in surprise rise to 10.4%Inflation calculator: find out how much price rises affect youThe U…
Ofwat says new powers will be used if firms fail to reach performance and environmental goalsThe UK water regulator is to use new powers to block companies from shareholder payouts if they fail to hit performance and environmental targets.Ofwat, which …
Prices for popular destinations could be up almost 60% on 2022, analysis carried out for the Guardian showsPeople planning to hire a car abroad this summer face having to pay almost 60% more than they did before the coronavirus pandemic.New figures for…
Wizz Air accounts for almost half the total amount owed to customers, according to Which?Airlines including Wizz Air and Ryanair owe millions of pounds to passengers from unpaid refunds and expenses, according to an investigation by the consumer group …
Campaigners unite with suppliers to call on ministers to give long-term help to struggling householdsQ&A: what Hunt’s U-turn on energy bills support means for youMinisters are under pressure to announce plans for a social tariff to help Britons str…
Exclusive: Arvato, which fitted the meters in England and Wales, made 122,536 requests and had only 11 rejectedThe debt collection agency that force-fitted prepayment meters for vulnerable British Gas customers made a third of all warrant of entry appl…
Treasury says move will save four million households £45 a year on their energy billsPrepayment meter customers will no longer be charged more to receive their energy under reforms to be announced in the budget.The chancellor is to end the “prepayment …
By plugging gaps in their national insurance record, some people can increase their entitlementPay £800 now and, if you live a long time, get back £5,500-plus in total. If you can afford to hand over £8,000, it could be £55,000 or more. That, in very s…