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The research found almost one in four (23 per cent) now believe better alternatives are available to their current contract

Brits trapped in contracts think they overpay by £576 a year

Vodafone's new sim-only sale can save you hundreds of pounds over the life of the deal

This new Vodafone deal making is people question their phone bills

65 per cent have a designated member of the family who takes charge of the finances.

Financial changes this spring could save households over £800 a year

Nous scans the market for you, switches you to a cheaper rate, and then keeps an eye on pricing

AI tool claims to slash energy and broadband bills with less hassle

We were given a cash reward for just checking if our bills could be reduced

This bill-checking service paid me to see if I could save money

I didn’t expect the reward to go straight to my bank - but it did

I tried an AI bill-switching service and it paid me £5 just to check

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Drivers rush to grab 40% off AA breakdown cover before it ends

This simple tweak can make rooms feel warmer almost instantly (Photo: Pexels)

Warm your home fast this winter with this easy radiator tweak

It’s one of the best times to switch to a fixed tariff - with uncertainty over how the rate cut will affect families, and winter bills set to reach their peak

Why the £150 energy cut won’t help this winter — and what to do now

Winter Fuel Payments don't legally need to be spent on energy or heating bills (Photo: Pexels)

You don’t have to spend Winter Fuel Payments on energy - smarter uses

Ofgem has confirmed a surprise 0.2% rise to the energy price cap from January 1, 2026 (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill is going up unexpectedly in January 2026
Households are bracing for higher winter costs as government schemes and market volatility push up energy spending 🔌
Alex Nelson

Many remote workers are looking for cheap ways to stay warm while working from home this winter (Photo: Pexels)

The warmest (and coldest) rooms for remote workers to save on heating

Remote workers could struggle to stay warm at home without increasing energy bills (Photo: Pexels)

Working 'like a cat' at home can keep you warm without raising bills

The UK faces icy weather this week, with snow possible in northern areas (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

You could be eligible for Cold Weather Payments as UK braces for snow

Energy bills are expected to fall by just 1% in January — around £22 a year (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill may fall by £22 in January - but rises loom in April

A worker installs a heat pump in a private home in western France. The Government has expanded the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include air-to-air heat pumps that heat in winter and cool in summer (Photo: DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images)

Government widens £2,500 grants to heat pumps that both heat and cool

A new proposal could cut council tax bills for the majority of households, with some homeowners with bigger or more expensive properties paying more (Photo: Pexels)

Some households could pay double council tax to cut bills for most

Many energy-saving tricks don’t require big renovations or expensive gadgets (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Cut energy bills with these 9 small hacks for a more efficient home

The energy price cap rose by 2% on 1 October, adding £35 a year to typical bills (Photos: Getty Images)

Higher energy bills as price cap rises – this one step can protect you

UK households could face a £100 rise in energy bills from April 2026 (Photos: Getty Images)

'UK's energy is getting pricier' - April rise may add £100 to bills

Margaret Gallagher, 77, poses in front of the open fireplace in her three roomed thatched cottage near the village of Belcoo, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, in 2019. Most payments for winter heating/fuel and cold weather support are automatic if you already receive a qualifying benefit (Photo: PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Millions of Brits to get extra cash this winter – eligibility guide

I switched my water bills to a social tariff to ease cost-of-living pressures (Photos: Getty Images/Alex Nelson)

'I didn’t expect to qualify, but a social tariff cut my bills by 50%'

A smart energy meter, used to monitor gas and electricity use (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill could change in 2026 with lower fees - with a catch

Brits stay quiet on big wins - but love to share money-saving triumphs

Brits twice as likely to brag about a bargain than a work promotion

Sewage is discharged into Earlswood brook from a nearby treatment works, run by Thames Water in April 2023 in South Earlswood, England (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Soaring water bills to rise 30% as sector watchdog faces axe

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Bank of England's interest rate decision could leave you paying more

A third began thinking about preparing for Christmas as early as January 2025

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas

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Major change to energy meter switch off plans that could affect bills
Thousands have been facing higher bills and cold homes 🔁
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The public answers what they'd do with an extra £100.

Watch: How you'd spend spare £100 as bills rise by £36bn

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Report reveals broken UK water system – and how it could affect bills

Property expert and TV presenter Scarlette Douglas teams up with Smart Energy GB to spotlight how Brits are embracing green home upgrades. With 95% of those making eco-changes reporting cost savings, and simple steps like getting a smart meter helping them to reduce energy bills, Douglas uncovers the home improvements with financial and environmental benefits.

Britain embraces the 'Greenovation' with green home upgrades

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New employer NICs rise: what it means for workers facing rising costs

Bills are going up from April 1 (Photo: Danny Lawson)

The 5 areas worst hit by Awful April's severe bill hikes

Gareth used a company’s online quote service to see if he could save some money

How I saved £140 a month on bills during ‘Awful April’

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Steep April price hikes: the household bills set to rise

Energy bills will be going up very soon - we look at a way to save money and earn cashback

How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending

Bundle energy, broadband and insurance with UW

Ultimate consumer hack: how bundling household bills can save money

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'I'm tired of it' - Brits fed up with being 'ripped off' as bills rise

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The rules and legal risks of refusing to pay council tax

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Household bills could increase by 17% - but you can avoid the hikes

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Water bills to rise by £123 on average - some households hit harder

A study revealed people will be saving money by unsubscribing from as many paid-for services as possible.

Top 20 money-saving tips for January

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Major household bills change coming under new rules - what it means

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The key financial changes and deadlines in January 2025 to be aware of

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I'm a mortgage expert - my top tips to save for your first home
Inflation’s rising, but with smart planning, your dream is closer than you think 🏡
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Bill with his Guide Dog handler Mohammed Ibrahim on the red carpet of The Devil Wears Prada at Dominion Theatre

An adorable guide dog is stealing the show at red carpet events

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Energy firm urges Brits to claim Pension Credit and offers winter aid

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Water companies want to raise bills by 84% - as sewage spills continue

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'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

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Thousands of households to receive £500 summer holidays payment

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