8 d. ago Mobile and broadband companies ‘not being upfront’ about better renewal deals

Citizens Advice said the ‘murky practice’ of hidden deals was forcing loyal customers to ‘jump through hoops’.

Economics

9 d. ago Consumer groups question benefits of lower standing charge tariff proposals

Citizens Advice raised concerns that not only would the plans not bring down people’s bills, they could even leave some consumers paying more.

Politics

2 w. ago Renters skip hot meals and lower heating to afford energy bills

Citizens Advice is calling for enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Bill to protect renters from retaliation when asking for upgrades and repairs

Society

2 w. ago Two in five renters forced to ration energy to afford bills – Citizens Advice

The charity said people took “drastic measures” such as skipping hot meals, wearing gloves inside and limiting heating to just one room.

Science

3 w. ago More people forced to cut back on groceries to keep up with water bills, charity says

More than a fifth of those who struggled to pay their water bills found themselves falling into debt with their supplier

Politics

3 w. ago One in five struggled to pay water bill in last year – Citizens Advice

Over a third of those struggling (35%) were rationing water, including by cutting showers, toilet flushes and clothes washing, the charity found.

Economics

3 w. ago Brit households struggle to pay water bill in the last year after hike in charges

More than two fifths of those finding it hard to keep pace with their bills had been forced to cut back on groceries and energy as a result

Economics