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I've just fixed my energy bills and I strongly recommend YOU consider it too, says SIMON LAMBERT

I've fixed my energy bills and I think you should too, says SIMON LAMBERT

I've never really been one for fixing gas and electricity but the conflict with Iran has ended my eternal optimism on energy bills. As we covered gas prices going through the roof, I realised that household energy costs were only likely to be going one way for a while. So, I thought that I'd just quickly check whether I could fix my bills.

Major water firms will increase bills AGAIN even after competition regulator looks to curb hikes

The final decision by the competition watchdog comes in addition to the 24 per cent increase to customer bills the firms were granted by the water regulator.

How to stop YOUR mobile and broadband bills rising this April - where to switch to now to get a freeze

Some broadband and mobile providers are promising no price rises until 2027 for new customers, so can you beat the April hikes by switching now? We reveal what deals are available.

I asked my wife to call a plumber and it ended up with my family being held to ransom...

I asked my wife to call a plumber and it ended up with my family being held to ransom...

When Jonathan Reeves left for work one morning in September 2023 and asked his wife to call a plumber to fix their boiler, he never thought it would end with his family held to ransom.

Cheapest fixed energy deal is £131 higher than the start of the Middle East conflict as gas prices nearly double

Energy suppliers are repricing or axing fixed tariffs due to soaring gas costs, leading to bill rises for customers.

Best fixed energy deals: Fixed tariffs that BEAT the price cap and can save you money on your bills

Fixed energy deals have been gradually returning to the market, so are there any that beat the current cap?

Britain's biggest student loan revealed: The graduate with a debt worth £40,000 more than the average home

Britain's biggest student loan: One graduate's debt is worth £40k more than the average

A graduate has racked up £314,256 worth of student debt from their student loan, the highest amount on record. More than 2.8million graduates now have at least £50,000 of outstanding student debt, as snowballing interest means they don't pay off the balance.

Will supermarket prices rise thanks to the Middle East conflict - and which products could run out?

War across the Middle East risks piling pressure on supply chains and pushing up costs for shoppers at grocers in Britain in the longer-term, experts warn.

Why is Britain so vulnerable to energy price shocks and how quickly will rising prices feed through to bills?

Natural gas prices have soared again this week as the Middle East conflict disrupts supplies - and British households are set to be particularly badly affected.

Fixed energy tariffs begin to vanish as Middle East conflict continues - are deals still available?

Fixed energy tariffs begin to vanish as Middle East conflict continues - are deals still

Fixed energy tariffs have been disappearing, with far fewer available yesterday when compared with the weekend, data from price comparison website Uswitch reveals.

EXCLUSIVEHome insurance premiums fall 9% in a year with London and Scotland seeing the sharpest drops

The average cost of annual home insurance fell by 9% from £218 to £198 year-on-year in January, data from Compare the Market reveals.

Energy price cap will rise to £1,800 from July after spike in gas prices, says expert forecaster

Cornwall Insight said a typical dual-fuel household will pay £1,801 under its new forecasts for the price cap between July and September.

Household energy bills could surge to £2,500 a year with the price cap rocketing 50% due to Iran conflict - should you fix now?

Energy bills could surge to £2,500 a year thanks to Iran conflict - should you fix now?

Experts have warned that a sustained rise in gas prices is likely to wipe out the recently announced cut to the energy price cap, with one expert predicting a possible surge in bills to £2,500. It would mark the highest level for energy bills since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which sent gas prices soaring.

Grocery price inflation rises for the first time in four months in latest blow to households

The data from market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator deals a fresh blow to millions of households struggling with high food costs, energy bills and housing costs.

Four energy suppliers will offer low standing charge tariffs from April: Should you wait to fix your bill?

Ofgem has confirmed a 12-month trial of low and no standing charge tariffs. If you're keen to save money on your energy, should you fix now - or wait?

Most drawn Lotto and Euromillions numbers revealed - are any of YOUR lucky picks in there?

Most drawn Lotto and Euromillions numbers revealed - are any of YOUR lucky picks in there?

We have analysed the numbers drawn in the twice-a-week Lotto and twice-a-week Euromillions to see if there are any patterns when it comes to choice - and name the luckiest, and unluckiest numbers.

How much will YOUR council tax rise by next year? Beware... some areas are proposing hikes of up to 8.99%

A number of local authorities in England are proposing hiking council tax for residents by nearly 9% this year.

Energy price cap falls in April but electricity standing charges creep higher AGAIN- here are the best fixed deals

The energy price cap will fall by £117 in April as the impact of government policies feeds through to prices, but households will pay more in standing charges.

Eon Next is offering the cheapest fixed energy deal from a major supplier - should you sign up to cut your bills?

Eon Next is offering the cheapest fixed energy deal from a major supplier - should you

Eon Next cut the cost of its 14-month fixed tariff this week, and is the cheapest deal from a major supplier. But it's possible to save even more money by choosing a less well-known one.

A generation hung out to dry: The cost of taking out a loan to study at university has steadily risen to eye-watering levels. But, as LUCY EVANS reveals, one group of graduates is being charged far more than others

When I finally plucked up courage to check the balance on my student loan last week, I was horrified.

What falling inflation means for you: CPI drops to 3% - what happens next?

Inflation overshot expectations in December, rising from 3.2 per cent to 3.4 per cent driven by higher air fares.

Energy price cap falls in April but electricity standing charges creep higher AGAIN- here are the best fixed deals

Energy price cap falls in April but electricity standing charges creep higher AGAIN

The energy price cap will fall by £117 in April as the impact of government policies feeds through to prices, but households will pay more in standing charges. Wholesale energy prices have gone down by £38 a year, Ofgem said, while costs related to the Warm Home Discount have been shifted from standing charges to the unit rate.

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I got a heat pump and I've never looked back: Why swapping your boiler for smarter technology could pay off

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The simple 50/30/20 budgeting method to take control of your finances and make you richer: SIMON LAMBERT

SIMON LAMBERT: The simple budgeting method to take control of your finances and make you

Stuck trying to budget your finances? A simple method could be just what you need. The 50/30/20 method involves 50% of your post-tax income going on 'essentials', 30% being spent on your 'wants' and 20% going to 'future wealth'.

Record 125,000 heat pumps sold last year despite concerns over upfront costs and how well they work

The number of heat pump sales reached record highs last year, according to new data from the Heat Pump Association.

More than half of workers are trapped in jobs they don't enjoy - is fear holding you back from the career you want?

A poll found 39% of people wouldn't leave their current role because they can't afford to have no job, while a quarter said they were scared of starting over in a new position.

CRANE ON THE CASE: Selfridges refused to let me return £263 designer jacket as it claimed it had HAIR on it

Selfridges refused to let me return £263 designer jacket as it had my HAIR on it: CRANE ON

I received a Selfridges voucher for Christmas and ordered an AllSaints jacket for £263 on its website and collected it from the London store. Sadly it didn't suit me, so I returned it within the one-month window. I then received an email saying my return had been rejected due to 'damaged buttons' and having 'hair all over'. I obviously can't rule out a stray hair finding its way on to the coat, but the accusation that it had 'hair all over' is totally false. I treated the coat no differently than if I had tried it on in the shop.

The most applied for jobs in Britain...and 10 top CV tips to get ahead of the competition

Jobs it IT are attracting the highest number of applicants per vacancy, new research shows. It's vital to get your CV right and tailor it properly.

Sneaky insurance clause that saw young family DENIED £2,500 payout when tsunami stranded them in Japan

In the summer of 2025, Erin Niimi Longhurst and her husband, Thomas Durrands were navigating the joys and challenges of their first trip abroad with a small child.

My wood burner saved me £6,000: TOBY WALNE on the cost of owning one and the best models to buy

My wood burner saved me £6,000: TOBY WALNE on the cost of owning one and the best models

For the past 12 winters, my wood burner has kept my family warm - and helped to slash our energy bills. But today this vital feature of my home has been reduced in the eyes of many to a smug middle-class accessory. Now Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, is on a crusade to make wood burners extinct in line with tough new emission demands from the European Union.

Customers will get compensation if their energy firm doesn't install a smart meter quickly enough

From February, waiting for more than six weeks for a smart energy meter to be fitted could put customers in line for a payout.

Tech jobs are booming... and you DON'T always need technical skills to get one: Here's how to land a role

As many as 94% of tech workers are satisfied with their salary, according to figures from Totaljobs, and two thirds have received a pay rise in the last 12 months alone.

The healthy money habits that can knock ten years off your age... and help you sleep more easily, by TOBY WALNE

The healthy money habits that can you sleep easy: TOBY WALNE on how to boost your

The secrets of staying youthful may well be found in how you handle money. So if you are reluctant to start an intense gym routine or commit to a restrictive diet that forces you to give up your favourite food, consider the anti-ageing tricks that revolve around your wallet.

How to win the money game at EVERY stage of life: Growing your wealth, from income to debt, property and marriage tricks

It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life without taking the time to stop and think about your finances.

How to boost your bank balance without lifting a finger: Genius tricks to make thousands on the side with ZERO effort

Need a cash boost this January? One in three of us will have run out of our monthly income as we fork out more on energy bills and recover from Christmas spending...

EXCLUSIVESchoolchildren overwhelmingly call for more financial education with majority saying it is as important as maths and English

Schoolchildren call to be taught more financial education

Financial education became part of the curriculum in 2014, but only local government-maintained schools are legally required to follow this curriculum. Academies, free schools and private schools don't have to do so.

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