Green Deal
Green Deal relaunched under private ownership - how does it stack up?
Homeowners will again be able to apply for Green Deal loans to make their property more energy efficient
20 June 2017
Government pulls plug on Green Deal funding
The Government's axing funds to the Green Deal Finance Company which helps to make homes energy-efficient
23 July 2015
Third portion of Green Deal cashback funding runs out in 10 days
The £70 million put aside for the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund has run out after just 10 days
26 March 2015
Urgent: Get up to £5,600 to improve your home
The Green Deal Home Improvement Fund is a Government cash giveaway available to anyone to encourage energy efficiency
11 March 2015
Green Deal cashback fund to be given £70m boost
An additional £70 million will be made available to households under the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund
4 March 2015
Green Deal voucher redemption deadline extended
The Government has today extended the deadline for some households to redeem their GDHIF vouchers by
9 February 2015
Landlords to be forced to improve energy efficiency of homes
New rules will prevent private landlords letting out the coldest and draughtiest homes, DECC has announced
5 February 2015
Solid wall insulation portion of Green Deal funding runs out in just over a day
The Green Deal Home Improvement Fund for solid wall insulation has closed today after the £24 million put aside ran out
11 December 2014
Green Deal Home Improvement Fund reopens
The Green Deal Home Improvement fund will reopen at 9am on 10 December with £100m available for home improvements
8 December 2014
Green Deal fund to reopen with an extra £100m
An extra £100m will be added to the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund the Government has announced today
7 October 2014
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Ovo launches one-year fixed tariff – but is it worth switching to?
24 March 2023![]()
Almost every household has been charged the same price for their energy over the last year under the Energy Price Cap (EPC) and the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG), with no cheaper fixed deals to switch to. That has now changed, with Ovo launching a one-year fix for existing customers that undercuts the EPG level of £2,500 a year. -
BT customers 'forced into overdrafts' after duplicate payment error - here's what you need to know
24 March 2023![]()
BT customers have complained that they've been forced into overdrafts after payments were wrongly taken twice this month. The telecommunications giant said it will refund any duplicate payments taken automatically. -
Martin Lewis: Four urgent ways you may be due £1,000s in tax back – if you're married, had a PPI payout, wear a work uniform or even just pay tax
23 March 2023![]()
If you're married or in a civil partnership, have ever had a PPI payout, wear a uniform to work or pay any income tax, you could be due £100s or even £1,000s in tax back – but you'll need to check urgently. -
Bank of England increases base rate to 4.25% – what the rise means for your mortgage and savings
23 March 2023![]()
The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 4% to 4.25%. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money – and so it influences what borrowers pay and what savers earn.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
5 December 2022![]()
Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of... -
Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
29 November 2022![]()
It is a national tragedy that getting on for a million pensioners, many of whom have been paying into the system for years, are missing out on a critical boost to their income. It's called pension credit, and this year it also means you get an extra £650 to help with energy bills.
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