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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Harriet Meyer

Haggle, slash and switch: five ways to cut household bills as UK prices soar

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Use comparison sites to find a cheaper quote. Photograph: Mark Sykes Web Sites/Alamy

Negotiate a better deal

You don’t need to accept the price quoted. If there are other providers on the market you can switch to, you’re in a good position to negotiate a better deal. This includes, for example, car and home insurance, mobile phone and broadband, TV packages and breakdown cover. You can haggle over email or via the provider’s live chat if you’re not comfortable haggling on the phone. Say that you’re thinking of leaving because you’ve found a cheaper deal.

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