Cost of living crisis - practical advice, signposting & ideas: heating & eating etc.

[IlonaM]

'Can you apply for pension credit? It’s key to help with rising energy costs'

https://www.theguardian.com/money/article/2024/aug/26/can-you-apply-for-pension-credit-its-key-to-help-with-rising-energy-costs

[IlonaM]

Useful article in today's Independent: 'October 2024 benefit and pension payment dates for cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need'

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dwp-cost-of-living-payments-uk-pip-universal-credit-b2617289.html

[IlonaM]

A reminder for advice on fixed energy deals:  https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/utilities/are-there-any-cheap-fixed-energy-deals-currently-worth-it/ - updated to 27/09/2024

[IlonaM]

'The average domestic energy bill is set to fall by 1% in January in a glimmer of good news for households, according to experts.

Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight said it expects the typical household’s energy bill to drop to an annual £1,697 a year from January 1 from the £1,717 cap that takes effect from October 1.

Prices are also forecast to fall slightly in both the second and third quarters of next year.'

https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/energy-price-cap-predicted-to-fall-in-january-in-glimmer-of-hope-for-households-b1184970.html

[IlonaM]

Guardian article 1st Oct 2024: 'Starmer urged to help households as energy bills rise by £149 a year

Resolution Foundation research shows 7.7m households likely to struggle to heat homes this winter'

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/oct/01/starmer-urged-to-help-households-as-energy-bills-rise-by-149-a-year

[jazzer]

He does not care, totally against what he said before the election, one word sums up the man, hypocrite 

[malumbu]

Explain please?  What would you cut in order to help people with their bills, education, social care, NHS etc.?  Silly making sweeping statements.  And you've got them for another 4 3/4 years so get used to it. 

here's some practical advice - good seals for your doors and windows: https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-10m-P-Profile-Rubber-Draught-Seal---White/p/210821?gclsrc=aw.ds&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMAX Shopping - Monthly Event&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6oi4BhD1ARIsAL6pox13XsaMRYEWdpF5qwtmU6sxr_vkq8UWLSbCpEXgCwvnEgH79-UuF70aAr7kEALw_wcB

And this for wooden windows: https://www.toolstation.com/stormguard-brush-pile/p23638?store=null&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&mkwid=_dc&pcrid=null&pkw=null&pmt=null&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6oi4BhD1ARIsAL6pox0tfHedHamhpKNr9mqptCbqFWBZZTo_lpwRiI8vFG33Y7mprW-4bHsaAk8kEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Also insulate and seal your letter box

Lots of heat can be lost through your front door, so a thick curtain behind works

[jazzer]

Expressed an opinion and you're all over me like a rash. seems once again anyone who disagrees with you gets negated. 

Today, when questioned by Beth Rigby about the budget, Starmer had the silliest grin, almost smirking, knowing just exactly how people would suffer in the budget from this coming Wednesday. If you've got any savings expect to be taxed even more. The Starmageden budget will "hurt" lots of people, no one will be smiling on Wednesday afternoon, apart from Starmer, Reeves and Rayner.  

Edited October 25 by jazzer

[IlonaM]

Guys, this is an informational thread not one for de bate. Please move your debate to the Lounge.

 Many thanks.

[malumbu]

On 25/10/2024 at 17:49, IlonaM said:

Guys, this is an informational thread not one for de bate. Please move your debate to the Lounge.

 Many thanks.

Deleted the first line questioning the previous post, leaving copious advice on saving money.  MHG.  😃

[malumbu]

This comes up on YouTube - the sort of only an idiot would not buy this

It's a electric ceramic heater that is apparently far cheaper than central heating.  I expect that it defies the law of physics, akin to cold fusion.  But anyone know any more?

https://lumiheat.com/

[IlonaM]

Guardian article: 'Britons warned to expect ‘disappointing’ rise in energy bills in January

Price cap for Great Britain forecast to rise to £1,736 a year for average dual-fuel bill, according to Cornwall Insights'

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/nov/18/energy-bills-rise-in-january-price-cap-great-britain-dual-fuel-bill

[IlonaM]

Guardian article today: 'Energy suppliers to spend £500m to cushion pain of rising bills

Exclusive: Government helps to broker deal involving 12 suppliers following winter fuel payment cuts'

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/nov/20/energy-suppliers-spend-500m-cushion-pain-winter-fuel-payments-cut