Does your broadband need a boost? The best deals available for ‘superfast’ internet with a large chunk of people working from home Millions of people are working – or part working – from home Many could still be on old broadband package and may need a speedier service We reveal the best deals currently … Read more
The energy regulator put new rules in place earlier this year to help households get any credit back from their old supplier if they switch – but these rules aren’t working, new research has revealed. Customers have been left waiting for months to get their money back, according to data from Which?, with just six … Read more
Energy bills could soar by up to 18 per cent, equivalent to £107, for home workers this winter, new research has revealed. Employees no longer working from the office could see their personal energy bills rocket to a total of £1.9billion nationwide, due to the increased use of heating and lighting, according to data from … Read more
Homes and businesses in rural areas who want faster broadband could benefit by applying to a government voucher scheme. The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme was launched by the Government in 2018 with the aim of increasing gigabit-capable coverage across the UK, especially in the countryside. For the fastest and most reliable broadband, capable of delivering … Read more
Over-75s may STILL be able to claim a free TV licence – or spread the cost if they’re struggling financially The free TV licence for people aged 75 or over has been scrapped But claiming a Pension Credit would make you eligible for a free TV licence Or you can spread the cost in six … Read more
Motor insurance claims fell by 48 per cent during the lockdown period, when compared to the previous quarter, data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has revealed this week. It said there were 324,000 new claims in the second quarter of the year, compared to the 678,000 received in the first, thanks to the … Read more
A Yodel delivery driver caused £210 damage to my wall, so why is the firm refusing to cover the cost despite the evidence? Dr Askew said that her wall was left destroyed by a Yodel delivery driver She made a complaint to the firm who said it had no driver by the given name This … Read more
The football season is officially soon-to-be-back, with the League Cup starting this weekend and top flight action returning on Saturday 12 September. However, the 2020/2021 season will be very different for supporters as most of the games will continue to take place behind closed doors, at least the beginning, due to coronavirus restrictions. This may … Read more
If you’re a Spotify premium customer, you may be disappointed to learn you have missed out on a freebie – the music streaming giant was allowing households to claim a Google Nest Mini for nothing. It is likely to have given away thousands to those who pay monthly for the service, with error messages now … Read more
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme was vastly popular with millions of households making the most of discounted breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout August. Chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced the scheme as a way of enticing consumers back out after months of staying in due to lockdown. It gave diners eating in a 50 per … Read more