With the Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) payments set to kick off from the 1st of October, many are wondering what this will mean for them, how this will work, and when they will see the benefit. Prime Minster Liz Truss has previously confirmed a new ‘Energy Price Guarantee’ to halt escalating annual bills for …
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The UK Government has announced details on how households will receive £400 to help with rising energy bills this autumn. There will be a discount of £66 applied to bills in October and November, and £67 a month from December to March 2023. All households are eligible for the full £400, regardless of income. How the …
I am sorry to hear that you are struggling with your bills. Increases to energy costs and other goods and services has meant that everyone is feeling the pinch. It is important to remember that you are not alone in your situation, and help is available with debt and energy costs. Enforcement & Supplier Action …
Prepayment customers can request to switch to credit meters for several reasons. This includes when someone has just moved into a property, as well as other circumstances. With this type of meter, you will have the option to receive regular bills or pay through Direct Debit. Even if there is debt on the meter, prepayment …
CLICK HERE to Link to Scottish Sun article (16.08.22) Scottish consumers are being approached by scammers, claiming to be from organisations offering help with various aspects of the cost-of-living crisis. With many Scots already struggling and seeking financial support, there is a greater risk of people falling-foul of scammers when we are distracted by …
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It sounds like something known as an ‘erroneous transfer’ has taken place. These types of transfer happen when an energy customer is switched over from one energy supplier to another, sometimes by accident without their permission to do so. Erroneous transfers can happen for several reasons, include mismatches of meter and property location information; clerical …
With recent news that online fashion retailer Missguided has entered administration, many consumers have been left wondering what their rights are in relation to returns and refunds. If you have previously returned goods to Missguided and are awaiting refunds, Teneo (the current business running the operations of Missguided until Frasers Group takes over) have advised …
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Everyone is seeing the cost of household bills and shopping increase. Whilst some are preparing to weather the storm, for many, the choice between heating and eating is becoming a stark reality. There are things we can do to reduce our outgoings and help stretch our money that little bit further. As part of Advice …
Making the Most of our Money as Consumers – #simplifyspending Read More »
With all the recent news about energy increases, price hikes, and everything else that is going on in the world, it’s easy to get bogged down and confused by the jargon being used. When it comes to how we spend our money, being in the know and understanding where it is going is more important …
Energy Bills – Demystifying the Jargon & Sources of Support Read More »
Many people are feeling the pinch with rising costs for things like electricity, gas, and other household essentials. You have done the right thing by looking into what options may be available to you. You are not alone in your current situation, and support is on hand to help. Most households in Scotland are provided …
