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Articles by Archna Luthra
Pressure on Eon as the only big energy doorstep seller left
21 October 2011Scottish Power has become the fifth of the big six providers to stop controversial doorstop selling, leaving only Eon
Escape BT contracts & beat price hikes
30 August 2011Millions will be hit by price rises in December, but there's a loophole to escape for a cheaper deal, penalty-free
Scottish & Southern Energy suspends doorstep selling
8 July 2011Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) will suspend door-to-door sales with immediate effect, it revealed today
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British Gas to hike prices by up to 18%
8 July 2011BG becomes second of big 6 suppliers to announce huge jump in gas and electricity prices
Ocado disappoints thousands of shoppers
24 June 2011Ocado left thousands of users disappointed after offering a '£20 off £40' code and pulling it before many could use it
Energy panel to tackle disputes set to launch
8 February 2011The group will bring together key energy players such as consumer groups to put pressure on the big six suppliers
EDF to hike energy prices
3 February 2011The power giant is the last of the big six to hike prices this winter, one day after its pledge to freeze costs ends.
Bargain hunting? Wait for the Golden Week
23 December 2010The high street is already teeming with sales but the real bargains won't kick in until Boxing Day
EDF table-topping energy deal set to disappear
9 December 2010The Online Saver 7 tariff is a best-buy for many but not everyone and offers a £100 welcome bonus
Energy price jumps begin today with Scottish Power rise
25 November 2010At least 13.5 million households will be hit by the hikes, just as the bitter winter cold snap takes hold
EDF promises not to hike prices before March
10 November 2010The energy supplier has pledged to keep standard gas & electricity prices at current levels until March 2011
Sky to block cheap calls
25 June 2010The satellite firm will no longer allow customers to override its system and use prefix numbers to cut costs from July
Ovo hits back in online energy price war
22 October 2009The battle to be the number one supplier on price is hotting up with another price drop
Over 60s should claim for winter fuel payments help
28 September 2009Every household with someone over 60 by yesterday's cut-off can claim for up to £400 towards energy costs
Big six energy suppliers say no price cuts
18 September 2009Despite rising profits the big six energy suppliers have strongly hinted there will be no price cuts this year
Home repossessions down but future looks gloomy
Eon shakes up direct debits to stop bill shocks
Lloyds TSB first big bank to launch junior cash Isa
Home phone and broadband prices on the rise
Which? launches collective energy switching campaign
"Wish I'd been stupid enough to get PPI in the first place"
Surprise call from Ed Davey, Energy Minister on collective switching
A warning to freelancers and the self-employed everywhere
A dragon in the Napoleonic wars
Student loans will be interest free for many 2012 starters
