Energy bills forecast to rise in January

4th October 2023 Consumer Collections | #energy bills

Consultancy firm Cornwall Insight predicts that annual energy bills for a typical household are expected to rise by £73 to £1,996 in January. Under Ofgem’s energy price cap, the typical annual bill will be £1,923 between October and December, with this down from the £2,074 seen in the July through September quarter. Dr Craig Lowrey,…

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Rising fuel prices impact motorist driving habits

4th October 2023 Consumer Lending |

Rising petrol and diesel costs are forcing drivers in the UK to change their driving habits, according to the latest research from carwow. The company polled more than 1,400 motorists and 44% of respondents admit they have changed their driving habits as a direct result of rising fuel prices, with more than two thirds (69%)…

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Energy bill debt rises 36%

EDF Energy has reported that the number of homes falling into debt on their energy bills has increased by 36% since the beginning of the year. The company also said standing charges on energy bills have increased by 55% since April 2021. The energy company has announced that it is boosting support for vulnerable customers…

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UK consumers least likely to worry about cost of living impact on credit rating

4th October 2023 Consumer Lending | #credit reference

UK consumers are the least likely in Europe to worry about how the cost of living has impacted their credit rating, despite being among the most impacted by it. The research from CRIF, Europe’s leading provider of digital transformation solutions for the financial services industry, finds that only one in five (20%) British consumers are…

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