One in Five Homes Struggle to Pay Water Bills

The cost of utility bills have hit the press again as a recent survey by the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater) reveals that one in five households struggled to pay their water bills in 2013.

The results, which show an increase from 2012, have caused water companies to review their current charges. Ofwat (the Water Services Regulation Authority) have accepted proposals to reduce bills from South West Water and Affinity, with Welsh Water submitting proposals for reductions today.

To combat overpriced water bills, Ofwat will make a final decision on what water companies can charge for the next five years later this year.

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Which? Energy Satisfaction Survey 2014 - the results

Just received your winter fuel bill and decided it’s time to switch? Well you’re in luck, the Which? 2014 energy satisfaction survey is out and you might be surprised by the results.

The survey rated 20 UK gas and electricity suppliers and gathered opinions from over 8,500 energy customers. Good Energy and Ecotricity came in joint first, followed by Utility Warehouse, Ebico and Ovo Energy, while British Gas and Npower found themselves placed in the bottom two. The results show that small providers are leaps and bounds ahead of Britain’s six biggest energy suppliers.

If you've found that your winter bill has been higher than usual and you've followed all the energy saving tips you possibly can, then maybe it’s time you switched.  Check out the Which? energy comparison service to find out more.

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