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Centrica record profits: how to claw some cash back from it to help with your energy bills
British Gas owner Centrica has reported record profits at a time when many households are struggling to pay their energy bills. Here’s how you can claw back a small cut of their cash
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Heating experts bust myth adding £100 to energy bills
Energy prices are still a concern for many of us, it’s vital to keep an eye on energy costs without being taken in by myths that actually add to bills
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Millions of households could switch their energy supplier from July - will you?
After getting used to the idea that there was no point in shopping around for a better deal, households could see the return of competitive fixed-price energy tariffs from July
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Leisure passport cards going unclaimed - here’s how to get free and discounted days from your local authority
Parents may be missing out on leisure passport discounts for local sports, theatres, museums and cinemas this half-term. We explain how to find out what you are eligible for
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Bereavement Support Payment - what it is and how it works
The death of a spouse or civil partner is devastating. Bereavement support payment is in place to help those going through this fraught time financially
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Octopus Energy to offer heat pumps as cheap as gas boilers - costing you as little as £2,500 to decarbonise your home
Octopus Energy is launching a heat pump that will cost households the same or cheaper than a gas boiler. We look at the costs involved
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Tumble dryer vs ironing- which is the cheaper way to dry clothes?
A Money Edit reader asked us which is cheaper - drying and ironing clothes or hanging them straight up fresh out of the tumble dryer? So, we did the maths
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Sky broadband and TV prices to hike by £67 per year - can you haggle or leave penalty free?
Hundreds of Sky broadband and TV customers will see a bill hike from April by an average of £67.20 per year. We run through your options
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Prepayment meter energy vouchers worth millions of pounds unclaimed - how to get yours
380,000 energy vouchers were left unclaimed by households on prepayment meters, Post Office data reveals
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Council tax break for millions in February and March - but rises from April are expected for many
Council tax is typically paid over 10 months - meaning millions of us won’t pay it in February and March
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More than 200,000 parents missing out on healthy start payments
More than 215,000 of those who are pregnant or have a child under the age of four are missing out on a monthly pre-paid card to help with food costs
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Water meter vs rates – which is cheaper to run water?
Is it cheaper to have a water meter or be on a fixed rate? Good to know with a soak in the tub becoming more expensive.
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Water bills up in April: how much more will you pay?
Water bills are set to go up in April – what does this mean for you and how to get help with bills
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This under-used washing machine setting can save you £37
Make this one simple change when you put the wash on and save around £37 per year on your energy bills
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Still not filed your self-assessment tax return? Make the midnight deadline to avoid a £100 fine - though the taxman will be lenient if you have a genuine excuse
The self-assessment deadline is TONIGHT. There's a £100 fine if you miss it - and 6% interest on any tax owed
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How to easily draught-proof windows and doors - plus more ways to stay warm for less
Heat is increasingly expensive, here are affordable ways to draught-proof windows and doors and hold on to as much of it as you can
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5G hub vs fibre broadband - do you really need a wired broadband connection?
UK’s 5G network is growing which means there might not be a need for broadband connection anymore, how is 5G hub different and it is worth it?
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Wood-burning stove vs central heating ‒ which is cheaper?
Wood-burning stove vs central heating ‒ which is cheaper? With households trying to spend less on energy, we compare the two.
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Can thermal curtains save £327 per year on your heating bill?
Quick and affordable, thermal curtains could cut £100s off your heating bill according to experts
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Millions of Virgin Media customers to see a 13.8% hike in broadband bills
Virgin Media announces broadband bill hike of 13.8% for customers from April or May - find out if you can beat it
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Save up to £350 on a new iPhone or Samsung with this simple money-saving hack
How to cut costs by changing the way you buy your phone - how you can save £350 on your phone bill
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Missing cost of living payment: “Am I owed £650 from last year?”
“Am I owed £650 from last year?” Money Edit reader Anne thinks she is missing cost of living payments. Katie Binns helps her find outt. We help her find out
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What temperature should a room be?
Knowing what temperature a room should be could make your home more energy efficient and save you money
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National Grid activates plan to pay households to use less electricity between 5pm and 6pm - we explain eligibility
Millions of households will be paid up to £20 to turn off their appliances this evening amid electricity supply being tighter than normal
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Economy 7 electricity price hikes: what you need to know
Households with Economy 7 could see electricity bills go up this month as suppliers raise prices – how can this happen under the Energy Price Guarantee?
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Sky Mobile confirms 9% price hike in February: your options
From 14 February, Sky Mobile customers who are out of contract will see an average 9% price rise on their phone bill. Here’s everything you need to know
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Is electricity cheaper at night in the UK? Economy 7 explained
You can get cheaper electricity at night with an Economy 7 meter - but it can come with financial and safety risks if not use correctly
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BT, EE and Three confirm 14% bill hikes: how to beat them
BT, EE and Three customers will see price hikes on their broadband bills later this year. We tell you how much prices are going up and what you can do about it
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Council tax reduction for pensioners: am I eligible and how to claim?
Everything you need to know about claiming council tax reduction for pensioners
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