Energy price cap rises 4% from October: What it means for your bills
Winter is about to get more expensive The latest price cap is set to make things even tighter for millions of households heading into winter. From 1 October, energy prices will rise by 4%, taking the typical annual dual-fuel bill to £1,723, about £60 more over the year, or an extra £5 a month. It […]
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The cheapest places in England to buy a home on one salary
Why one salary goes further in some areas Buying a first home on one salary is not the lost cause it can feel like, according to new research reported by Metro, which has identified the areas of England where a single buyer on an ordinary wage can still get on the property ladder. Crucially, the […]
1 week ago
Warm home discount: Millions have until Sunday to check for £150 off bills
Millions urged to check energy bills Millions of households are approaching the deadline to make sure they qualify for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, the Mirror reports. Anyone in a household claiming means-tested benefits needs to be named on the energy bill by 23 August, as energy suppliers will use the details held […]
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MOT price could almost double to £95 under garage industry plans
A major MOT price hike is now being proposed Drivers could soon face a significant increase in the cost of their MOT, with the garage industry calling for the current maximum fee to rise from £54.85 to £95. At the moment, garages cannot charge more than £54.85 for a standard car MOT, a maximum that […]
1 week ago
UK Inflation Climbs to 2.9% as Energy Bills Bite
UK Inflation Climbs to 2.9% as Energy Bills Bite UK inflation rose to 2.9% in the 12 months to July, up from 2.6% in June and the highest rate since March, according to the ONS figures published on Wednesday. The Office for National Statistics said the increase was driven largely by household energy costs, after […]
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Disabled bus pass time limits scrapped across England from April
The weekday bus pass restrictions are ending Disabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel free at any time of day from April, the government has announced. Around one million people are expected to benefit from the change, which removes weekday restrictions limiting free travel to between 09:30 and 23:00. Passes can […]
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