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BLACK DOG: Theresa May's true blue outburst 

BLACK DOG: Theresa May dodged the question - as usual - when she was asked last week if the turmoil inside No 10 had driven her to use the F-word.




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Ofgem opens investigations into Utilita and Gnergy as watchdog cracks down on bad practices

Ofgem has issued Gnergy with a notice of failure to comply with a final order over unpaid Renewables Obligation payments.




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Four simple ways to cut energy usage to reduce bills and emissions

The power to reduce bills and emissions is in the hands of households. The Energy Saving Trust has four simple changes to help towards doing just that.




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Small energy firms top the energy satisfaction table: But where did your supplier rank? 

Octopus Energy has taken the top spot in Which?'s satisfaction survey yet again as small and medium sized energy suppliers dominate the rankings.




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Ovo Energy to pay out £8.9m after overcharging customers

Ofgem says Ovo has agreed to pay the voluntary redress after some customers were undercharged while some were overcharged due to problems with its IT systems.




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Don't rush to rip out your landline - it could pay you to WAIT for the wireless 5G revolution

For better and for worse, our lives have been revolutionised by the internet. But a new high-tech innovation known as 5G is set to transform everything once again.




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Gyms classes that encourage parents to work out with their children

There are an increasing number of gyms offering more personal, family friendly classes that mean you don't need to ditch your child in a crèche and pay more.




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Ski hell taught me not to cut corners on insurance, says LUCY WHITE

When Lucy White broke two vertebrae in a skiing accident in the French Alps, she was relieved to have bought insurance. But two hours after calling the emergency line, she was still being left on hold.




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Critical illness policies used to make my blood boil...but now I'm a fan

Jeff Prestridge met Emma Thomson, who has just benefited from the financial safety net provided by protection insurance. Emma is unsure how she would have coped without it.




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'I'm £3,000 out of pocket after A Suit That Fits went bust'

A frustrated customer has revealed that he paid £3,000 to a tailored suit company in return for six suits to be made, only for the company to go bust and leave him thousands of pounds out of pocket.




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Customers complain that Thames Water is charging those with smart meters more than those without

Frustrated Thames Water customers have complained that the smart meters fitted by the firm do not work properly and are actually costing households more money.




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Energy auto-switching sites don't always give users the best deals with some paying £70 a year MORE

Energy auto-switching services are not always giving users the best deals, with some comparing only 15 out of around 70 possible energy suppliers, new research has revealed.




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Government pushes for greener businesses as taxes raised for gas bills but frozen for electricity

Rishi Sunak said the Government will be increasing the taxes on pollution in a bid to cut down on harmful emissions and encourage energy efficiency.




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Households losing out on £5bn to the Big Six, despite cheaper wholesale prices

More than 11million households in Britain are at risk of overpaying £3.5billion on their energy bills this year, simply because the Big Six refuse to give them a better deal, new research claims.




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Patients of Finest Dental left suffering the consequences of the firm shutting down without warning 

A large number of patients are mid-treatment with some even left without teeth as they were waiting for implants to be fitted.




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Millions of households to get relief on energy bills after emergency measures are put in place

Britain's suppliers have joined with the Government to ensure that households across the UK will be able to keep the lights on whilst they are in self isolation.




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Virgin Mobile gives pay monthly customers unlimited minutes and data boost for free

The network said it will be offering unlimited minutes to landlines and other mobile numbers, plus a 10GB data boost, at no extra cost, for a month to those paying monthly as of Monday 23 March.




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From gas an elelectricity to the internet... don't get cut off at home

Some readers are also worried about the extra costs they might face when using telephones and the internet much more than usual to stay in touch with friends and family.




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British Gas launches new green tariff, but how does it compare to other deals?

The Big Six supplier has introduced its Green Future Plus July 2022 fixed tariff for dual fuel customers with each customer supporting the growth of trees in the UK, according to the firm.




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Landlords can still serve eviction notices during the coronavirus outbreak

Last week the Ministry of Housing promised a 'complete ban on evictions' for those unable to work due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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How to renew insurance properly during coronavirus outbreak

Customers buying a new insurance policy, or renewing an old one, are advised to purchase cover based on their normal behaviour and not base it on their current lives under coronavirus restrictions.




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Households to spend an extra £52m on energy bills A WEEK: We reveal how you can cut costs

It is thought that 16.8million people will no longer be going into their normal workplace as a result of measures to delay the spread of the coronavirus.




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Roll out of smart meters halted to protect customers during pandemic

Trade body Energy UK says its members have stopped installing or repairing smart meters, except in emergencies, in line with G­overnment guidance.




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How to fork out for medicine or food brought to your door in lockdown

The coronavirus lockdown means millions of households are now relying on friends, family and neighbours to deliver food, prescriptions and other essentials to their doors.




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Household bills are set to rise but you can still make savings 

Everything from phone bills to NHS prescriptions are due to go up from today, but there are ways to save money. BT, EE, O2, Three and Vodafone are all hiking prices between now and May.




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Eight money-saving tips to cut your bills while you stay at home

Britons could make the most of their extra time at home by switching suppliers, potentially saving hundreds of pounds a year on their bills.




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Will my insurer pay out if my empty home is burgled while the country is in lockdown?

Seven in 10 burglaries are committed when no one is in the home and while the lockdown is forcing most people to spend more time indoors, it will homes left empty long-term that are particularly at risk.




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Cancelled events leave contributors out of pocket and in the dark as they struggle to reclaim funds

Smaller events are also struggling, however, with those who had booked to have a stand at the annual London Book Fair facing losing money after the event was cancelled.




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Most insurance won't pay out for coronavirus - can you still protect yourself if things go wrong?

If you're thinking of taking out insurance to protect yourself from financial troubles brought on by coronavirus, it's vital you make sure that your policy will actually pay out if you make a claim.




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Need a trim during lockdown? The long and short of cutting your own hair

In a bid to remain sane and smarten up your act, it might be tempting to pick up a pair of scissors to become your own barber or hairdresser. It is not a step to be taken lightly.




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CeX customers left out of pocket after tech firm delivers faulty items

Some customers, including Chris (pictured), have reported receiving faulty items while others have not received online orders at all, according to Which?




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Amazon Prime Day 2019: Best deals on garden furniture and outdoor accessories

With summer in full swing, take advantage of Amazon Prime Day 2019's deals on garden furniture and outdoor accessories, plus find great savings on garden storage, hot tubs and more!




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Amazon Prime Day 2019: The best beauty deals on Elemis, Maybelline to Tangle Teezer

Amazon Prime Day is already in full swing. That's right, for the next 36 hours the mega-retailer will be offering exclusive offers and deals for Prime members across hair, makeup and skincare...




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Very's Nintendo Switch Black Friday deal sold out but here's the next best offers

Black Friday 2019 is well under way, but there are still many online bargains to be had, including great savings on Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals on Amazon, Very and Argos.




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Best coffee pod machines: Get your caffeine fix without the faff

Coffee pod machines offer the perfect solution for avid coffee lovers looking for their daily caffeine fix. Here are the best five coffee pod and capsule machines on Amazon right now.




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Amazon customers are raving about the 'absolute bargain' Breville Blend Active Personal Blender

Personal blenders are all the rage and the Breville Blend Active personal blender is certainly attracting plenty of positive attention on Amazon, with people praising its incredible value for money




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Amazon customers are raving about this Aero 360 dehumidifier that only costs £7.99!

While top-of-the-range dehumidifiers can cost as much as £170, Amazon customers are currently raving about a simple-yet-effective one from UniBond called Aero 360 that costs just £7.99




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Amazon customers are raving about this 'excellent' Silentnight Deep Sleep pillow

As winter approaches and it's time to upgrade your bedding for the cold temperatures, Amazon customers have settled on which is the best pillow to buy: the Silentnight Deep Sleep pillow.




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Coronavirus US: Amazon warehouses begin to run out of items

Amazon says many household items are out of stock due to increased demand as the coronavirus spreads across the US. The company is warning of slower shipping times.




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Raheem Sterling jokes about proving his aggression as star is unhappy at low FIFA 20 rating

Raheem Sterling claimed he would prove his aggression against Everton after being shocked by his low rating on FIFA 20 before his ePremier League Invitational quarter-final.




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Pep Guardiola 'wants Leonardo Bonucci' at Manchester City but Juventus have no intention of selling 

Manchester City have struggled defensively this season since Vincent Kompany left the team and with Aymeric Laporte's injury problems. Pep Guardiola wants to strengthen in the summer.




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Xabi Alonso, Sergio Ramos and Gary Lineker among stars to pay tribute to Michael Robinson

Robinson, who the European Cup, Division One title and the League Cup in 1984 in his first - and only - full season with the Reds, died at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer.




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Leroy Sane 'exchanged 30-minute phone call' with Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick

Sane has been the Bundesliga side's No 1 target since last summer but a knee ligament injury picked up in August's Community Shield ended any hopes of a transfer.




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Aguero says Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona despite fall-out with club board

The Manchester City forward believes his Argentina team-mate is happy at Camp Nou and has backed him to retire there, despite recent rumours linking him with a move away from the club.




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The ALTERNATIVE Premier League table: Manchester United miss out, Arsenal fall to 12th

As doubts grow about the viability of playing out the rest of the Premier League season, a number of methods have been mooted to complete the campaign. L'Equipe proposed their own.




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Bayern Munich 'still determined to sign Leroy Sane' but are only prepared to pay 'up to £60m'

Sane was heavily linked with a move to the German giants last summer only for the 24-year-old to pick up a near-season ending cruciate ligament injury in August's Community Shield.




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He was at Manchester City but didn't play; now Pablo Mari is Arsenal's loan star 

INTERVIEW BY PETE JENSON: As Pablo Mari clocked up miles on the stationary bike in his back garden during 47 days of lockdown, he never let the situation get to him.




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MARTIN SAMUEL: It all points to Mauricio Pochettino at Newcastle, but sacking Steve Bruce is cruel

MARTIN SAMUEL: It is no doubt why Steve Bruce sees his departure from Newcastle in the coming months as close on inevitable. He's been around long enough. He knows how this works.




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Sergio Aguero refuses to rule out Manchester City exit as he admits he could return to Spain

The Argentine's contract at the Etihad Stadium runs until June next year having signed a one-year extension in 2018, but it means he is close to entering the final 12 months of his deal.




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Manchester City legend David Silva is set to slip away without the fanfare he deserves

It is sad that one of the Premier League's modern greats may leave our game this summer with the same lack of fanfare that greeted his arrival almost 10 years ago.