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Energy bills could overtake mortgage repayments by 2025

May 23, 2013

Energy company First Utility has issued a stark warning about the future of energy prices

Energy giant warns of price rise

May 22, 2013

Energy giant SSE has warned that prices will continue to rise - even after profits from UK households jumped by a third following the cold winter.

Winter sparks 28% SSE profits rise

May 22, 2013

Energy giant SSE pocketed a 28% profits boost from UK households over the past year as they turned up their heating to keep out the bitter winter weather. SSE's retail operation made £410.1...

Who really owns our water companies?

May 21, 2013

As Severn Trent looks set to fall into foreign ownership, we look at just how many water suppliers are no longer in British hands

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