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Direct Line will be dishing out £30 million in refunds after overcharging some home and motor customers – here’s who is due some cash and how to get it

Direct Line will be dishing out £30 million in refunds after overcharging some home and motor customers – here’s who is due some cash and how to get it The logo of Direct Line Insurance Group Plc

If you’ve renewed your home or motor insurance policy with Direct Line, Churchill or Privilege insurance, you could be in line for a refund as it’s now come to light that some customers may have been overcharged. Here’s what’s happened and how to get your money back. The cost of motor insurance has risen by […]

Dishwasher vs hand-washing – which is cheaper?

Dishwasher vs hand-washing – which is cheaper?

With households trying to consume less energy, we put the dishwasher and washing dishes by hand head-to-head and ask which is cheaper. With rising energy bills we ask, what is the most energy efficient way to wash the dishes, is it in a dishwasher or by hand?  Making an effort to use less energy can be straightforward […]

Shower vs bath – what’s the cheaper way to wash?

Shower vs bath – what’s the cheaper way to wash?

Households are trying to cut energy costs, even in the bathroom. When it comes down to the shower vs bath battle – which one is cheaper? Many of us love a luxurious soak in the bath without giving the cost much thought. But with rising energy prices can you make a saving switching to a […]

Best birthday freebies and discounts

Best birthday freebies and discounts

There’s nothing like bagging a good discount, and on your birthday you’re often overwhelmed by them. Here’s our round-up of the best birthday freebies and discounts. Inflation has driven up prices on everything from a supermarket shop to fuel and even a Friday night takeaway. But don’t let that be a dampener on your birthday. Restaurants […]

What happens to my credit with my existing supplier?

What happens to my credit with my existing supplier?

After your new supplier has been in touch and you have sent across your meter reads, your old supplier will be in a position to issue you a final bill. Once this final bill is settled, any remaining credit should be transferred automatically back into your bank account. If you have a prepayment meter, use […]

How do I change from a Prepayment Tariff to a Monthly Direct Debit?

How do I change from a Prepayment Tariff to a Monthly Direct Debit?

If you contact your current supplier they will be able to organise the installation of credit (monthly direct debit) meters on your property. You should then go onto that suppliers’ standard variable tariff, and not agree to a fixed contract. Once they have done this and confirmed the national database has been updated, so that […]