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Man gets £3,000 power bill after switching boiler for Government-backed pump

Steve got a £5,000 grant to install the green alternative but his electricity bills have shot up

Wales Online · Mar 8, 2023

Cost of living: How to save on heating bills ahead of fuel allowance deadline

Some cohorts will miss the fuel allowance following its withdrawal in April, but there are several ways to keep costs low this spring

Dublin Live · Mar 8, 2023

Quick boiler trick you can do today could save you €120 a year on electricity

The quick free action can be taken immediately to reduce the amount of energy consumed by a household

Irish Mirror · Mar 8, 2023

Super gender gap costing women thousands each year

A new study estimates women have missed out on more than $2.8 billion in super in since Australia's paid parental leave scheme was introduced.

The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023

Solar power can cut living costs, but it's not an option for many people – they need better support

As the cost of living soars, many Australian households are turning to rooftop solar to cut their energy costs. A Pulse of the Nation survey last month showed about 29% of Australians have installed or are considering installing solar panels on their homes.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2023

What to do if you're concerned you might be laid off

The job market in the U.S. remains strong overall, but recent high-profile layoffs at technology and media companies and predictions of a recession later this year have raised concerns about job security

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Money Saving Expert's Iceland hacks to slash the price of your food shops

Amid the cost of living crisis, every penny counts

Liverpool Echo · Mar 7, 2023

£76m in forgotten bank accounts to be used to help cost of living - how to find lost cash

The cash will be collected through the Dormant Assets Scheme, which unlocks money from forgotten bank and building society accounts, when it is not possible to reunite people with their lost money

Daily Mirror · Mar 7, 2023

DWP extends deadline for state pension top up payments - potentially giving £10,000s more

Money saving expert Martin Lewis had urged people to take advantage of the National Insurance contribution window meaning phone lines were swamped

Nottingham Post · Mar 7, 2023

Family light candles and switch off all electrical devices during paid energy saving trial

Ryoko Scott and her family have been taking part in the National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service with their energy provider Octopus.

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023