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E.on raised my energy direct debit from £42 to £116 a month - how I fought back, and how you can too
Is your energy company playing fair? Here’s what The Money Edit’s Guy Anker did when his energy company almost tripled his monthly payment
By Guy Anker • Published
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Should you switch to a fixed-rate mortgage?
OPINION: ‘Cheap’ mortgage deals may not be around for much longer as interest rates rise. The Money Edit’s Kalpana Fitzpatrick looks at whether 2022 is the year to fix your mortgage.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick • Last updated
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Brits buy less food amid cost of living crisis
Households are cutting back on food purchases as costs soar, official stats show
By Tom Higgins • Published
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Typical two-year fixed rate mortgage exceeds 3% for first time in over seven years
The run of rate increases from the Bank of England since December is creating a remortgage boom, with the average two-year fixed deal rising above 3% for the first time in over seven years
By Katie Binns • Published
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Interest rates rise to 1% - the highest level in 13 years
Bank of England raises interest rates to its highest level since 2009. Here’s what it means for you
By Sue Hayward • Last updated
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Queen’s speech 2022: how it affects you
New bills will help strengthen the economy, but no immediate plans to help with the cost of living
By Katie Binns • Last updated
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House prices hit a new record high
House prices up by £3,000 according to Halifax’s latest house price index
By Tom Higgins • Published
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Energy firms’ customer service falls as bills skyrocket
Citizens Advice says customer service of energy providers at a five-year low
By Tom Higgins • Published
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Energy prices expected to stay above average beyond 2030
Energy prices likely to remain high for the next 8 years or more, analysts warn
By Katie Binns • Published