News for April 2009
Yorkshire pensioners suffering with high prices from energy suppliers - 20/04/2009
Many Yorkshire pensioners could benefit from switching gas and electricity companies as 20 per cent of them are skipping meals to free up money for bills, new figures reveal.
Cheap energy could be more prevalent if overseas allowances are cut - 20/04/2009
Homeowners in the UK could enjoy greater relief on prices from energy suppliers if payments to overseas residents are cut, reports the Sun.
Climate fund could help homeowners comparing energy prices - 20/04/2009
A climate fund to be set up in the north-west of England could help homeowners looking to switch gas and electricity companies.
Cancer sufferers struggling with lack of cheap energy - 20/04/2009
A major cancer charity has warned that more than 4,400 patients in Scotland are in danger of slipping into poverty, partly as a result of high prices from energy suppliers.
Lack of support for wind energy suppliers could hamper job opportunities - 17/04/2009
Thousands of potential job opportunities could be lost if the government fails to support cheap energy from wind farms, according to a new report.
New nuclear sites could encourage people thinking of switching energy companies - 17/04/2009
The announcement of 11 different sites being proposed for new nuclear reactors could encourage people seeking price reductions from their energy suppliers.
Benefit could help Northumberland pensioners access cheap energy - 17/04/2009
Pensioners in Northumberland comparing energy prices could find their lives made a little easier by claiming a social security disability benefit.
Autism charity calls on chancellor for reduced pressure from energy suppliers - 16/04/2009
An autism charity has urged the chancellor to reach out to families affected by the condition by helping them enjoy better access to cheap energy.
Pensioners could consider switching energy companies - 16/04/2009
Pensioners have the option of comparing energy prices and potentially switching suppliers altogether in pursuit of a better deal, reports edp24.co.uk.
Watchdog urges green package to help people comparing energy companies - 16/04/2009
Homeowners deciding whether to switch gas and electricity companies could be helped by a so-called 'green recovery' package being proposed by Consumer Focus.
Charity calls for automatic payments to help elderly access cheap energy - 16/04/2009
A charity has called for pensioners to receive automatic benefits payments to help them tackle price rises from energy suppliers and other living costs.
Green energy suppliers look to Budget for funds - 15/04/2009
Homeowners looking to compare gas and electricity prices may find greater choice if calls for increased green funds are reflected by the upcoming Budget, reports the Times.
Climate expert: Not seeking cheap energy should be crime - 15/04/2009
A leading climate change expert has called for people not seeking low prices from energy suppliers to be subject to criminal charges, reports the Scotsman.
Homeowners comparing energy companies may be drawn by job creation - 15/04/2009
Homeowners seeking to switch energy companies could be encouraged by the possibility of job creation in the green sector.
Lack of cheap energy produces increase in debt inquiries - 15/04/2009
The lack of manageable prices from energy suppliers has resulted in a 13 per cent increase in fuel poverty inquiries to the West Sussex Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB), reports the Argus.
Lack of cheap energy partly behind criticism from Oxfam - 14/04/2009
With many people struggling to pay high prices from energy suppliers, Oxfam has called for sweeping reforms to help Britain's poorest families.
People comparing energy companies could seek efficient Swansea apartments - 14/04/2009
People looking to switch gas and electricity companies may be interested to learn about a new energy-efficient apartment block proposed for Swansea.
Lack of cheap energy contributing to winter deaths - 14/04/2009
Homeowners in Cumbria could consider comparing energy companies as new figures suggest that high prices have contributed to an increase in winter deaths.
Homeowners could tackle high prices from energy suppliers through efficiency plan - 14/04/2009
Homeowners in Reading looking to switch energy companies could be encouraged by the announcement of a £120,000 efficiency programme.