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Household bills could rise by almost £270 in April, Sky News analysis suggests | Money News
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The typical household could see major bills rise by almost £270 by April, Sky News analysis suggests. The increase in costs for energy, water and council tax would outstrip inflation and add to pressure on family budgets. The first impact will be felt from New Year’s Day, with the domestic energy price cap rising for…
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Major shake-up of UK energy system could ‘lower bills for good’, government says | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Plans to “green” the UK’s power system will protect consumers from future energy crises and has the potential to “bring down bills for good”, the government has said. Achieving clean electricity by 2030 was a key election promise for the Labour party, and reiterated by Keir Starmer last week as he outlined government ‘milestones’. To…
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Mobile phone customers face ‘lose-lose’ situation as bills go up | Business News
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Mobile phone customers face either a “huge” mid-contract price rise or a “crippling” exit fee from April, according to a watchdog. Which? says Virgin Media and O2 are expected to hike prices by up to 8.8% in April – the highest increase in percentage terms among major providers. The alternative is a potentially “exorbitant” exit…
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Internet providers urged to offer ‘social tariffs’ to cut bills for lower-income households | Politics News
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Ministers are urging all broadband providers to offer “social tariffs” allowing low-income households to receive discounted mobile and internet deals to ease the pressure of rising living costs. A new service, which will go live this week and be run by the Department for Work and Pensions, will allow internet providers to verify, with customers’…