Copyright © 2010MoneyHighStreet.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:10:01 GMT Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:10:01 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/ The latest news about utilities from MoneyHighStreet.com http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/ en Finance 60 http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/13bn-wasted-mobile-phone-texts-minutes-annually/ British consumers waste an estimated £13 billion a year on unconsumed mobile tariff’s minutes and text allowance. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:09:16 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/13bn-wasted-mobile-phone-texts-minutes-annually/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/cold-snap-to-increase-energy-bills/ The “Big Freeze” hitting the UK the past weeks could increase energy bills by at least 10 percent annually Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:01:08 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/cold-snap-to-increase-energy-bills/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/rising-energy-bills-send-shivers-to-consumers/ A new survey shows the biting cold temperatures has made many consumers “shiver” about rising energy bills. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:03:57 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/rising-energy-bills-send-shivers-to-consumers/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/vodafone-delivering-iphone/ Vodafone has now started delivery of the iPhone, joining O2, Tesco and Orange in supplying this highly sought after, 'must have' smartphone. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:15:41 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/vodafone-delivering-iphone/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/energy-bills-to-rise-if-cold-snap-lingers/ Consumers could expect their energy bills to rise by at least £60 if the cold snap continues into February. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:58:07 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/energy-bills-to-rise-if-cold-snap-lingers/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/next-generation-fund-to-benefit-rural-communities-with-super-fast-broadband/ Far-flung communities and rural areas will benefit from the governments’ £1 billion Next Generation Fund aimed at providing super-fast broadband connection. Fri, 8 Jan 2010 09:13:56 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/next-generation-fund-to-benefit-rural-communities-with-super-fast-broadband/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/make-homes-energy-efficient-to-avoid-debt/ A financial solutions company has suggested that Brits should try to make their homes energy efficient to avoid piling up debt. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:42:01 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/make-homes-energy-efficient-to-avoid-debt/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/many-risk-fines-exceeding-broadband-download-limits/ As more people plan to use their broadband service to watch more TV online this Christmas period, many are at an increased risk of incurring a penalty fine for excessive downloading. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:49:10 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/many-risk-fines-exceeding-broadband-download-limits/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/iphone-available-from-vodafone-from-january/ Vodafone has announced that the iPhone will be available from 14 January 2010, adding to the other iPhone providers already in the market - O2, Orange and Tesco. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:01:30 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/iphone-available-from-vodafone-from-january/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/ofcom-proposes-changes-in-telecoms-rules/ The state regulator Ofcom is proposing several changes in the telecoms sector to improve handling of consumer complaints in the industry. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:22:01 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/ofcom-proposes-changes-in-telecoms-rules/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/energy-suppliers-penalising-efficient-customers/ A new study conducted by Confused.com has found that major energy suppliers are charging efficient customers more and failing to reward them for their cost-effective use of energy. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:21:22 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/energy-suppliers-penalising-efficient-customers/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/brits-paying-less-for-broadband-than-europe/ UK consumers are paying less than their European and U.S. counterparts for broadband and communication services. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:42:06 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/brits-paying-less-for-broadband-than-europe/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/housing-minister-wants-green-rating-new-homes-overhauled/ Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has proposed changes in the green rating for homes to reduce future utility bills by up to £1,500 a year. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:56:30 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/housing-minister-wants-green-rating-new-homes-overhauled/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/avoid-rise-in-mobile-phone-charges/ As many Brits are expected to venture abroad this winter, a consumer group has warned against a sudden rise in mobile phone bills when they return home. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:44:35 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/avoid-rise-in-mobile-phone-charges/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/o2-4g-mobile-internet-150mbps-download-speed/ Telecoms service provider O2, has announced completion of its first Long Term Evolution (LTE) trial, which is seen by the telecoms industry as the next generation in 4G mobile phone technology. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:26:42 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/o2-4g-mobile-internet-150mbps-download-speed/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/cheapest-energy-now-from-npower/ nPower has launched new energy tariffs making it the cheapest energy supplier in 11 out of 14 regions. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:51:12 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/cheapest-energy-now-from-npower/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/uk-lags-in-super-fast-broadband-connectivity/ Even as the UK wants to make broadband Internet connection available all over the country, British consumers are lagging behind when it comes to access to the next generation super-fast broadband connectivity. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:02:49 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/uk-lags-in-super-fast-broadband-connectivity/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/inq-chat-3g-on-sale-at-three/ The INQ Chat 3G smartphone goes on sale with Three.co.uk today. What makes this so special is its QWERTY keypad and built in Twitter support. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:58:42 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/inq-chat-3g-on-sale-at-three/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/broadband-customer-prefer-bundled-deals/ A study by the Office of Communications has revealed that a growing number of British consumers prefer cheaper bundled deals when buying broadband products. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:23:16 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/broadband-customer-prefer-bundled-deals/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/tesco-to-start-selling-iphone-dec-14/ Tesco Mobile is to sell the iconic Apple iPhone on Dec. 14, a move seen by experts to trigger a price war in the UK. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:15:10 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/finance-news/tesco-to-start-selling-iphone-dec-14/