Monthly Archives: February 2012

UK Households Find Debts To Be An Increasing Burden

Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin

UK households will find it increasingly difficult to service their debts in the coming years, according to a report by debt charity, Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS). According to the charity’s research, an average of more than 23 per cent … Continue reading →

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British Gas Offering Customers With £50 Insulation Incentive

Posted on February 21, 2012 by admin

British Gas is offering £50 to people who refer the name of a vulnerable homeowner who needs home insulation. The referred homeowner will also receive £50. Both the referrer and the customer do not need to receive their energy from … Continue reading →

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UK Inflation Rate Expected To Drop

Posted on February 13, 2012 by admin

The rate of inflation used by the Government is expected to drop to its lowest level in two years on Tuesday. The consumer price index (CPI) is forecast to have dropped to 3.5% for January, from 4.2% in December, because … Continue reading →

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UK Energy Companies Give Away Free Gas To Get Customers Back

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

Britain’s largest energy companies are giving away millions of pounds worth of free gas to disgruntled customers who defect to rivals, prompting experts to question whether the firms’ profit margins are as low as they claim. Rising energy bills have … Continue reading →

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