Utilities

Scottish Power is the latest energy provider to announce price cuts this year, but the drop doesn't take effect until 20 February and the 4.8% reduction only applies to gas.

British Gas has become the second Big Six energy provider to announce price cuts this year, but the drop doesn't take effect until 27 February and the 5% reduction only applies to gas.

If you're looking to switch energy provider, from today it could take half as long as it did in the past, following a voluntary move by suppliers to make the process easier and quicker.

E.on has today become the first energy provider to cut its standard energy prices this year, but the move will shave only £24 from an average customer's annual gas bill. Far greater savings are available to those who switch.

If you're planning on filling up your car with petrol, head to Tesco this afternoon or to Asda or Morrisons tomorrow as the supermarkets are cutting petrol prices by up to 2p/litre yet again.

Tesco broadband and home phone customers will be transferred to TalkTalk over the coming months, while the pay-per-view Blinkbox movie service is now owned by the provider.

If you're planning on filling up your car with petrol, head to Tesco this afternoon or Asda, Morrisons or Sainsbury's from tomorrow as the supermarkets are cutting petrol prices by up to 2p/litre.

The price of gas and electricity is unlikely to fall in the next few months for millions of households on their provider's standard tariff even though suppliers now pay less for the energy they sell to us, according to industry insiders. But those looking for a new deal can take advantage of a price war.

If you're planning on filling up your car at the supermarket today, hold off until New Year's Day if possible as they are cutting petrol prices by 2p/litre.