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British Gas said I owed then £9,000 but when I asked them to check admitted they owed ME £5,000
3 months, 2 weeks ago

British Gas said I owed then £9,000 but when I asked them to check admitted they owed ME £5,000

Daily Mail  

A furious single mother has branded British Gas 'robbing b*stards' after they demanded £9,000 from her before discovering a company 'mistake' meant they owed her more than £5,000. Roxanne Pitteway was a loyal customer to the energy giant for nearly 10 years after moving into her four-bedroom detached home in Cambridge in 2015 Through British Gas' live chat system, Roxanne …

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O2 is chasing my 86-year-old dad for £169 debt after he was scammed: CRANE ON THE CASE
6 months, 3 weeks ago

O2 is chasing my 86-year-old dad for £169 debt after he was scammed: CRANE ON THE CASE

Daily Mail  

My father is 86 and has been pursued by debt collectors working for O2. Scam call: K.K's father got a call offering him a 'free gift' from his phone network, O2 Presumably the phone went to the fraudster's address, and dad must have given enough information for them to order it on his account. I was about to go on …

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What does Ofgem’s price cap mean for my energy bills?
10 months ago

What does Ofgem’s price cap mean for my energy bills?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The typical household energy bill will fall by £122 …

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Energy price cap 2024: Households see bills fall as Ofgem drops energy price gap
1 year, 1 month ago

Energy price cap 2024: Households see bills fall as Ofgem drops energy price gap

The Independent  

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Ofgem price cap: Martin Lewis reveals five things you need to know for your bills
1 year, 1 month ago

Ofgem price cap: Martin Lewis reveals five things you need to know for your bills

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “So it’s an improvement, and predictions are it’ll drop again in July, though overall …

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Ovo under fire from customers as 200 tell us they think their energy bills are wrong
1 year, 8 months ago

Ovo under fire from customers as 200 tell us they think their energy bills are wrong

Daily Mail  

Hundreds of people say they are being bamboozled by bills from one of the UK's largest energy firms, with many claiming they are being charged hundreds or even thousands of pounds more than they believe they owe. Bonkers bills: Around 200 Ovo customers told us they thought they had been wrongly charged She was shocked to find her first Ovo …

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British Gas moves forward prepayment charges change to save households about £15
1 year, 11 months ago

British Gas moves forward prepayment charges change to save households about £15

The Independent  

More than a million British Gas customers will benefit from a small fall in their bills as the company implements a plan to reduce prepayment meter charges ahead of time. From Saturday, prepayment meter customers will pay as much as direct debit customers for gas and keep the same current discount for electricity prepayment meters, British Gas said. The Chancellor …

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Households with prepayment meters won't pay more than direct debit
2 years ago

Households with prepayment meters won't pay more than direct debit

Daily Mail  

Households with prepayment meters for gas and electricity will get help to ensure they are charged no more than those who pay via direct debit. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said: 'Ofgem has already agreed with suppliers a temporary suspension to forced installations of prepayment meters' Households with prepayment meters for gas and electricity will get help to ensure they are charged …

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Martin Lewis shares energy bill check everyone should know
2 years, 1 month ago

Martin Lewis shares energy bill check everyone should know

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy TV money expert Martin Lewis has urged energy company customers …

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Martin Lewis offers Direct Debit advice on energy bills
2 years, 3 months ago

Martin Lewis offers Direct Debit advice on energy bills

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I know many people find them extremely frustrating,” Lewis said of paying off energy …

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but then her details were leaked in the Optus data breach and everything changed
2 years, 5 months ago

but then her details were leaked in the Optus data breach and everything changed

ABC  

For New South Wales resident Anna*, having her personal details compromised in the Optus data breach has had serious implications as a prospective first-home buyer. "After much back and forth, I asked what details were taken and Optus once again told me to wait for an email explaining everything," Anna said, having contacted Optus via the MyOptus app. Optus could …

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What are the new direct debit rates for gas and electricity?
2 years, 6 months ago

What are the new direct debit rates for gas and electricity?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government has revealed the new average unit prices for …

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What does the Energy Price Guarantee mean for me?
2 years, 6 months ago

What does the Energy Price Guarantee mean for me?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Without intervention, the average household energy bill would have jumped 80% from October 1, …

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Martin Lewis warns against cancelling energy bill direct debits as price cap soars
2 years, 6 months ago

Martin Lewis warns against cancelling energy bill direct debits as price cap soars

The Independent  

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How to get a council tax rebate as cost of living rises
2 years, 9 months ago

How to get a council tax rebate as cost of living rises

The Independent  

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How to save money on energy: Your essential guide to bills
2 years, 10 months ago

How to save money on energy: Your essential guide to bills

Daily Mail  

Millions of British households face higher energy bills, with the price cap - set by Ofgem - rising. Without meter readings your supplier will estimate how much energy you are using and charge you based on that - this can mean big bills suddenly landing as you fall behind. If your last bill was larger than expected, there could be …

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Energy firms shoring up finances at expense of consumers unacceptable – charity
2 years, 10 months ago

Energy firms shoring up finances at expense of consumers unacceptable – charity

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It is “totally unacceptable” for …

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Martin Lewis warns against cancelling energy direct debit ahead of price surge hike
3 years ago

Martin Lewis warns against cancelling energy direct debit ahead of price surge hike

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Money saving expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to …

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What to do about forgotten recurring direct debits or unauthorised transactions
3 years, 6 months ago

What to do about forgotten recurring direct debits or unauthorised transactions

ABC  

Earlier this year, Erin Hannah Hill's husband Simon found a strange transaction in her bank account when they were reviewing her finances. "I think that story of Erin's, something's gone wrong there," Ms Filipich says "She's cancelled the membership, and they haven't cancelled the direct debit, but it does depend on the terms and conditions. Some services may have terms …

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How mother-of-two saved $30,000 in one year
6 years, 11 months ago

How mother-of-two saved $30,000 in one year

Daily Mail  

Australian mother-of-two Olivia White is known for her handy parenting tips, raw and emotional blog posts and body positive snaps. Australian mother-of-two Olivia White is known for her handy parenting tips, raw and emotional blog posts and body positive snaps And now, the 28-year-old has turned her hand to the world of budgeting, with the thrifty mum saving an impressive …

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Questions of Cash: Extra Energy's estimate bills soar away from reality
9 years, 3 months ago

Questions of Cash: Extra Energy's estimate bills soar away from reality

The Independent  

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Win a BT entertainment package worth £1,000
11 years, 2 months ago

Win a BT entertainment package worth £1,000

The Independent  

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Savvy Money: We still need more clarity on complex charging for energy
11 years, 9 months ago

Savvy Money: We still need more clarity on complex charging for energy

The Independent  

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Questions of Cash: I've been having a hard time trying to cancel my Norton software payments
12 years, 4 months ago

Questions of Cash: I've been having a hard time trying to cancel my Norton software payments

The Independent  

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