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A new automatic energy switching service that promises to move you whenever a cheaper deal comes along launches today.
15 October 2018
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A driver who got the date of her speeding fine wrong when doing a quick price check on a comparison site was shocked to see the premium on her existing policy jump by almost £50 after her insurer was automatically told. Her story shows why you should NEVER 'guesstimate' your info when comparing insurance quotes, even if you're just checking prices and don't plan to buy a policy.
17 August 2018
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Buying your home insurance about three weeks ahead of the start date is likely to get you the cheapest price from a comparison site, cutting the cost by over 20%, an MSE investigation reveals.
7 August 2018
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Several insurance companies have admitted they may give different quotes on car insurance depending on which email address you use – but there are more surefire things to check to ensure you save when you renew.
25 January 2018
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Car insurance premiums are too high and should be cut through a number of "far-reaching reforms", the competition watchdog says.
17 December 2013
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The difference in young women's and young men's car insurance costs is already starting to close, ahead of new rules which will ban gender price discrepancies next year, according to figures.
26 July 2011
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Energy prices are predicted to rise this year, prompting some experts to suggest you consider fixing gas and electricity costs.
22 March 2011
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Tens of thousands of Npower customers on cheap tariffs will see their gas and electricity costs soar next month.
27 April 2010
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There has been a rise in the number of firms giving cash to charity in return for your business, yet these are often not 'best buys'.
16 April 2010
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British Gas (BG) is set to cut energy prices this month which could spark a price war, we understand.
2 February 2010

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