MoneySavingExpert News Direct Debit Time to recession-proof your finances?Last week, we hit a technical recession — that means the economy shrank for two successive quarters. What does it mean for you?2 May 2012 Eon shakes up direct debits to stop bill shocksEnergy giant Eon has reformed its direct debit system to stop customers being hit with huge hikes in their monthly payments. 8 February 2012 British Gas to allow online direct debit changesBritish Gas energy customers with an online account can now alter their direct debit payments each month via the web.17 December 2011 Orange launches first pay-by-mobile systemOrange has launched the UK's first system, which enables shoppers to pay for goods using their mobile phones.20 May 2011 Warning over bank holiday chequesConsumers were warned today that cheques could currently take up to two weeks to clear because of the high number of bank holidays this week.26 April 2011 Nationwide hikes overseas charges todayNationwide is pushing up overseas spending charges for millions of its debit card customers today. 1 November 2010 Direct debit payments could save you £435 a yearPaying household bills by direct debit can save you hundreds of pounds a year, an industry body has estimated.7 September 2010 Call to reform pre-payment energy meters as 1.4 million cut offAn alarming 1.4 million households have lost their energy supply in the past year because of payment problems, a lobby group has claimed.16 July 2010 Ovo Energy to offer interest to customers in creditOvo Energy has become the first energy supplier to offer monthly interest rewards to customers who build up a credit balance on their accounts.17 June 2010 Energy bills topped £500 over winterConsumers are receiving winter fuel bills of more than £500 following the cold snap, according to a study. 15 April 2010 123 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us