Utilities

Rebel Energy has gone under. If you're one of its 84,000 household customers, your supply won't be affected and any credit balance you had with the firm will be protected – but you should take a meter reading now. Here's what you need to know.

If you pay for a Spotify 'Individual', 'Duo' or 'Family' subscription and don't mind giving up audiobooks, you may be able to save up to £24 a year by switching to one of its 'Basic' plans. These don't have audiobooks but cost £1 to £2 a month less and let you keep all your other benefits, such as ad-free listening, downloads and high-quality audio – though only existing subscribers can access them for now.

Broadband, mobile and pay TV firms will no longer be able to hit customers with inflation-linked price hikes mid-contract from January 2025, regulator Ofcom has confirmed. But, as MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned, the new rules will still allow for above-inflation price rises.

If you're still using a Plusnet Mobile Sim, you need to switch away as soon as possible – particularly if you want to keep the same phone number – as the provider is closing down this month.

The Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has written to the regulator Ofgem asking it to tackle the issue of high standing charges, which make up around £334 of most people's annual bills. It comes just days after MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis met with the minister and pushed her on the issue.

The majority of households in England, Scotland and Wales will see water and sewerage charges rise from April. However, prices vary depending on where you live, and not everyone will see an increase.