Copyright © 2008MoneyHighStreet.com Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:10:02 GMT Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:10:02 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/ The latest news about utilities from MoneyHighStreet.com http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/ en Finance 60 http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18595155+Consumers+%27risk+being+tied+to+expensive+utility+tariffs%27/ Nearly one million consumers in the UK are being prevented from switching to a cheaper utility deal because they have defaulted on a payment and owe money. Thu, 15 May 2008 12:15:11 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18595155+Consumers+%27risk+being+tied+to+expensive+utility+tariffs%27/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18586114+Over+50s+concerned+about+rising+utility+costs/ People over the age of 50 are worried about rising utility costs and the threat of recession, a new study has warned. Fri, 09 May 2008 08:00:15 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18586114+Over+50s+concerned+about+rising+utility+costs/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18571642+Online+tariffs+%27offer+best+value+for+utility+customers%27/ Online tariffs offer the best value for consumers looking to keep their utility bills low, an industry expert has said. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:16 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18571642+Online+tariffs+%27offer+best+value+for+utility+customers%27/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18561634+Millions+of+consumers+%27in+debt+to+utility+suppliers%27/ Nearly seven million consumers in the UK are in debt to their utility suppliers, a new study has shown. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:13 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18561634+Millions+of+consumers+%27in+debt+to+utility+suppliers%27/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18557546+Utility+companies+%27are+hitting+households+with+incorrect+bills%27/ Utility companies are sending out millions of bills with errors on them, a new study has revealed. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:00:21 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18557546+Utility+companies+%27are+hitting+households+with+incorrect+bills%27/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18556144+Fast+connection+broadband+providers+criticised+by+Which%3F/ A new report has warned that fast connection broadband providers are still not delivering the speeds they are promising to customers. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:00:22 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18556144+Fast+connection+broadband+providers+criticised+by+Which%3F/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18548979+Consumers+%27increasingly+demand+fast+connection+broadband+services%27/ It is becoming increasingly important that consumers pick the best fast connection broadband provider, as online habits are rapidly changing. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:00:10 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18548979+Consumers+%27increasingly+demand+fast+connection+broadband+services%27/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18548012+Government+looks+to+support+those+struggling+with+rising+utility+bills/ The government has revealed a new fund which could help 100,000 households meet rising utility bills. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:00:21 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18548012+Government+looks+to+support+those+struggling+with+rising+utility+bills/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18527904+Consumers+%27should+consider+factors+other+than+price+when+picking+broadband%27/ An industry expert has said that consumers should consider paying slightly more if they want to secure the best value broadband provider. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:00:07 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18527904+Consumers+%27should+consider+factors+other+than+price+when+picking+broadband%27/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18513670+Consumers+struggle+to+pick+the+best+value+broadband+providers/ Consumers are unsure that they have opted for the best value broadband provider, a new study has indicated. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:00:20 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18513670+Consumers+struggle+to+pick+the+best+value+broadband+providers/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18501751+Virgin+tops+list+of+fast+connection+broadband+providers/ New research has suggested that Virgin Media was the fast connection broadband provider that performed best last month. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:00:05 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18501751+Virgin+tops+list+of+fast+connection+broadband+providers/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18478908+Super-fast+broadband+services+%27could+become+more+popular+in+coming+years%27/ While super-fast broadband services are set to launch in the UK later this year, it is unlikely that the home consumer will really benefit from the connections, an industry expert has claimed. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:00:06 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18478908+Super-fast+broadband+services+%27could+become+more+popular+in+coming+years%27/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18469564+Energy+expert%3A+It+is+still+possible+to+reduce+utility+bills/ The recent price increases from the major utility suppliers mean that consumers must now actively search out the best deals available, the energy watchdog has said. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:21 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18469564+Energy+expert%3A+It+is+still+possible+to+reduce+utility+bills/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18457596+Utility+price+hikes+to+be+investigated/ A group of MPs is set to investigate the recent price increases that utility companies have passed on to their customers. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:00:19 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18457596+Utility+price+hikes+to+be+investigated/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18451838+New+utility+price+hike+%27will+encourage+more+consumers+to+switch%27/ The recent decision by another major utility supplier to increase its prices will encourage more consumers to consider switching provider, an industry expert has said. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:00:21 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18451838+New+utility+price+hike+%27will+encourage+more+consumers+to+switch%27/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18442674+npower+criticised+for+how+it+manages+customers+in+financial+trouble/ Utility company npower has been told that it needs to do more to improve the way it helps customers who risk falling into debt with their energy bills. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:00:18 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18442674+npower+criticised+for+how+it+manages+customers+in+financial+trouble/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18440896+Utility+hikes+%27will+prompt+more+switching%27/ Recent price increases by several of the country's major utility suppliers will encourage more people to think about switching, an industry expert has said. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:00:23 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18440896+Utility+hikes+%27will+prompt+more+switching%27/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18416837+Consumers+face+%27postcode+lottery%27+on+utility+costs/ Energy costs vary increasingly widely between different regions of the UK, according to a new report, indicating the presence of a 'postcode lottery' when it comes to household costs. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:06 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18416837+Consumers+face+%27postcode+lottery%27+on+utility+costs/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18414358+Energy+costs+set+to+rise+in+2008/ It looks like the nation will be paying more for their energy during 2008, as npower has announced it will be raising its tariffs from tomorrow (January 5th). Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:10:09 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18414358+Energy+costs+set+to+rise+in+2008/ http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18392458+Energy+firms+%27fail+to+mention%27+reductions/ Utility companies often do not tell existing customers about tariff reductions, leaving many customers paying for more expensive services, according to a new study. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:00:16 GMT http://www.moneyhighstreet.com/news/18392458+Energy+firms+%27fail+to+mention%27+reductions/