We have all heard of the term fuel poverty, however very few of us know what it is.  The UK Government defines fuel poverty as housholds that spends more than 10% of their income on heating their home to a comfortable level.  Practically every Government in the past 10 years has promised to eradicate fuel poverty.  In the UK this has been a growing problem, and its unlikely that things will get... 

From the start of 2011, the world has witnessed people in many states in the Middle East rising up to demand greater freedom.  What had begun in Tunisia, soon spread to Egypt, toppling national leaders and threatening the power of others. Now tensions are running high in Libya and Bahrain, with calls for regime change gaining momentum.  The world is watching anxiously as the people of this region... 

You might have heard the term ‘energy debt’ before, but think that it can’t possibly apply to you, because you always pay your bills by direct debit, or by the due date on your quarterly bill. But don’t be so sure – the menace of energy debt can creep up on you and before you know it you really are wondering how on earth you’ll be able to pay your next fuel bill. How do you get Into... 

The summer is nothing more than a distant memory, and Britain is in the midst of one of the coldest winters in years.  It looks like a white Christmas is highly probable, and households are starting to feel the chill. By switching supplier and saving energy, you can easily knock £600 off your bill. You don’t have to change any pipes, the electricity and gas coming into your house will be the... 

As the year starts to end and we move closer to Christmas, many of us start to think about ways to improve our lives that little bit more and make a resolution come the New Year. Why not make a change this New Year and resolve to do something practical to put some money back in your pocket. We know that VAT is rising on the 1st of January to 20%, start by giving less back to the government. Examine...