Energy bills would have to soar by £56 a month before households would make their home greener

Energy bills would have to soar by £56 a month before households would invest in making their home greener to tackle them Many British households admit being confused about making homes greener  They say their energy bills would have to rise by £56 before investing in it  This is despite the Government pushing for more … Read more

More than 1.4million households now get their bins collected only once every three weeks –

More than 1.4million households now get their bins collected only once every three weeks – a 20-fold rise in five years Fortnightly collections across the country has nearly doubled in 10 years  Some councils in Wales and Scotland have cut back to monthly collections  Comes after announcement that tax is set to increase by 3.9 … Read more

Wales unlocks: Six people from different households can meet inside pubs and restaurants from May 17

Pubs, restaurants and cafes in Wales will be able to serve people indoors from next Monday as the country’s coronavirus cases continue to drop. The Welsh Government confirmed up to six people from six different households will be able to meet in indoor regulated settings, such as cafes and pubs, when they open from May … Read more

Census chiefs facing anger over failures to issue digital codes to households

Census chiefs facing mounting anger over failures to issue digital codes to allow households to complete national survey online Mounting anger after digital codes for the Census, due today, failed to be issued  Many yet to receive access code to fill out ten-yearly form, despite fine warnings  Fury at 40min wait to speak to officials … Read more

Council tax UK: Average bill will top £2k for millions of households next year

Average council tax bill will top £2k for millions of households next year as payments are set to rise by 4.3% Typical fee in England is set to rise by £78.31 – or 4.3 per cent – next year Average band D property in North East and South West could pass £2,000 a year Major … Read more

Council tax UK: Average bill will top £2k for millions of households next year

Average council tax bill will top £2k for millions of households next year as payments are set to rise by 4.3% Typical fee in England is set to rise by £78.31 – or 4.3 per cent – next year Average band D property in North East and South West could pass £2,000 a year Major … Read more

Best energy deals: Fixed-rate tariffs due to end for 250k households

Quarter of a million households could see energy bills soar next month as hundreds of fixed tariffs end: Here are the best deals to switch to Thousands will be moved on to pricier default tariffs next month  Households  warned to switch to another fixed deal  We reveal the best offers currently on the market  By … Read more

How 3m households were in fuel poverty before the pandemic

More than 3m households in fuel poverty BEFORE the pandemic, official data shows: With the energy price cap set to rise, experts call for more help 13% of homes in England were living in fuel poverty as of 2019, data shows Many will be struggling financially now due to the impact of the pandemic  Experts … Read more

Households braced for bill hikes as providers announce price rises

Households braced for higher bills as TV, broadband and energy providers announce a raft of price hikes By Amelia Murray For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 23 February 2021 | Updated: 22:35 GMT, 23 February 2021 Households are preparing themselves for a big rise in bills this year as a string of providers announce … Read more

Financial misery stalks one in four households as money problems during pandemic are revealed

Financial misery stalks one in four households as the money problems facing millions during Covid-19 pandemic are revealed in new report Report by Financial Conduct Authority revealed extent of UK’s financial position Quarter of population would struggle with change such as £50 drop in income One in three households in the UK expect their income … Read more