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Balancing precariously on the edge of a church organist’s stool, it is a challenge to read the electricity meter installed nine feet above in the alcove. Reverend Jane Held stares up, alongside retired electrical engineer Chris Ramsay, 75. Unfortunately, the church’s insurance will not cover either of them to climb to read this smart meter … Read more

By HARVEY DORSET Updated: 09:28 GMT, 4 January 2025 I have an issue with a removal company, AnyVan, that did a house move for me. We discovered after the move that our two television sets had been broken, though the company denied this. The removal team were upstairs when they dropped one of the TVs. … Read more

Most financial new year’s resolutions are not fun. They involve giving things up, require endless restraint – and are very hard to stick to as a result. But here’s the thing. Many of the resolutions that will make the biggest difference to your bank balance do not have to be a slog. In fact, you … Read more

Higher spending on shows, concerts and the cinema are expected to continue rising in 2025, as many consumers prioritise experiences over essentials like groceries.    The amount of money Britons spent on entertainment and memorable experiences rose nearly 6 per cent in the last year, data shows.  Amid political and economic turmoil, spending on live … Read more

 Some regions have taken to heat pumps more than others, new figures reveal By Sam Barker Updated: 06:00 GMT, 30 October 2024 The regions of the UK with the most – and least – heat pumps have been revealed.  The number of the devices installed by in the UK has been increasing in recent years, … Read more

Leading supermarkets and retailers are shutting out millions of shoppers from their loyalty schemes, according to Which?  This is what the retailers had to say:  Boots  At Boots we are committed to providing great prices and value for money for all customers through a wide range of deals, discounts and promotions. Anyone aged 13 or … Read more

Energy suppliers are using a scare tactic to ‘trick’ households into getting a smart meter, Money Mail can reveal. Homes across the country have been receiving letters warning them that their old meter has passed its ‘best-before’ date – and comparing it to rotting food. Octopus Energy has been bombarding customers who do not have … Read more

If there is one thing most Britons can agree on, it’s that customer service has gone downhill in recent years. While the pandemic was once the excuse for poor service, both the public and private sectors have continued to flounder in recent years. One area that has continued to receive a slap on the wrists … Read more

‘Zero Bills’ scheme does what it says on the tin – if homes stick to usage cap By Sam Barker Updated: 16:50 BST, 30 September 2024 Hundreds of homes are set to get free energy bills for five years under a scheme being rolled out by Octopus Energy and housebuilders. The ‘zero bills’ scheme sees … Read more

By Lucy Evans Updated: 10:59 BST, 18 September 2024 HMRC has been accused of failing to do enough to make online sellers aware that they may need to start filing a tax return Sellers offering goods via the likes of eBay, Vinted and Etsy face a ‘ticking time-bomb’ due to confusion over reporting rules that … Read more