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The longest fixed rate energy tariff EVER!

May 16, 2013

With some providers upping their prices and a seemingly never-ending winter, it can be a smart move to fix your energy bills. And the longest-ever fixed energy tariff has just been launched!

Water firms urged to reduce leaks

May 16, 2013

Water companies must do more to cut leaks which lead to up to a fifth of water supplies being lost, a top environmental official is demanding.

Water company rejects takeover bid

May 15, 2013

Severn Trent has rejected a takeover approach from an overseas consortium, saying the proposal "completely fails" to recognise the water company's value.

Centrica puts lid on price rises

May 14, 2013

British Gas owner Centrica has said that it made so much money during the prolonged freeze at the start of the year that it is putting a lid on further price rises

Cold winter boosts Centrica profits

May 13, 2013

Householders boosted profits for British Gas owner Centrica at the start of the year as consumption increased by nearly a fifth compared with 2012 during the prolonged cold snap.

Warning to renters over gas safety

May 09, 2013

Tens of thousands of private renters could be at risk from gas safety hazards, according to housing charity Shelter and British Gas

Energy firms miss emissions targets

May 01, 2013

Six gas and electricity companies are being investigated by the energy watchdog for missing government targets to slash emissions and help households cut their bills.

Npower rejects tax avoidance claims

Apr 30, 2013

Energy giant Npower has rejected fresh claims that it is avoiding its tax obligations in the UK following a report that it has shifted millions in profit to Malta

How do you spend 6p an hour while you sleep?

Apr 26, 2013

New research shows that even when there's no-one at home (or you're all asleep) you're spending 6p an hour on electricity

What does the average water bill cost?

Apr 26, 2013

As a new report suggests the cost of the average water bill has risen by 64% over the last decade, we look at exactly what the average bill costs and if there’s anything you can do to reduce yours.

First Utility hikes prices by 18.6%

Apr 23, 2013

First Utility has announced the biggest price rise of any energy provider yet

Warning over energy bill changes

Apr 22, 2013

Consumers could pay an extra £55 million for energy bills under new Ofgem proposals, it is claimed

Threatened with losing home over 28p debt

Apr 18, 2013

One pensioner has been threatened with eviction over a 28p water bill debt. It goes to show how vital it is to keep on top of utility bills

'£1.5m payouts' from energy company

Apr 17, 2013

SSE, the energy supplier fined £10.5 million for mis-selling earlier this month, expects to pay out about £1.5 million in compensation, it has told MPs

Is now the time to get a fixed energy deal?

Apr 12, 2013

Now's a great time to give your energy bills a spring clean. But does that mean it's a smart move to fix your tariff?