Andy Burnham Promises to Scrap £658 Thames Water Bill in First Act as Prime Minister Wednesday, July 1, 2026 andyburnham thameswater waterbills nationalisation publicownership utilities waterindustry profiteering environmentalprotection consumerrights Andy Burnham, poised to become Prime Minister, has vowed to protect households from soaring water bills by scrapping the average £658 charge for Thames Water customers. The company plans a modest £3 increase in 2026, marking … Read More
New £2 Bus Fare Cap Proposed for England by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Tuesday, June 9, 2026 busfare publictransport greatermanchester andyburnham labour affordability publicownership makerfield utilities transportpolicy sport Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Labour candidate for the Makerfield byelection, has proposed introducing a £2 bus fare cap across England if he becomes Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. This … Read More
4 Million OVO Customers Receive Update Amid EON Takeover Tuesday, May 12, 2026 eon ovo energy takeover acquisition electricity gas consumers uk utilities EON and OVO customers have been informed about their energy supply following a major acquisition announcement. EON has agreed to purchase the struggling UK rival OVO in a deal that will combine their customer bases, making … Read More
‘I Get £1,000 Universal Credit from the DWP Every Month – Yet I Still Can’t Afford to Live’ Saturday, May 9, 2026 universalcredit benefits budgeting costofliving debt rent utilities financialadvice dwp livingcosts A Universal Credit claimant has opened up about the financial difficulties they face despite receiving over £1,000 in benefits each month. In a heartfelt Reddit post titled “Universal Credit is not enough at all, I … Read More
Warning Issued as Fraudsters Target Homes in Black Country with Same Distraction Tactic Thursday, February 19, 2026 fraud burglary blackcountry westbromwich distraction elderly scam police utilities safety Police have issued a serious warning following a spate of distraction burglaries targeting elderly residents in the Black Country. Between February 12 and 18, three fraudsters gained entry to homes in Sandwell, particularly … Read More
Martin Lewis Warns of Common Energy Bill Meter Reading Mistake Thursday, January 1, 2026 martinlewis energybills meterreading pricecap household energycosts moneysavingexpert consumeradvice utilities billing MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has issued an important warning to households about a widespread mistake regarding energy meter readings. With the new energy price cap due to take effect soon, many consumers risk being … Read More