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Smart Meters What UK Households Need to Know After Martin Lewis’s Evidence to MPs

Diane Pearce

Published on: 16/09/2026

Smart meters have earned a mixed reputation. We explain Martin Lewis’s evidence to MPs, what happens if a meter loses its smart connection, and why households can still read it and stay in control today.

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ALERT - Your Charnwood Home Energy Bills Could Be Around £257 Higher By January 2027

Diane Pearce

Published on: 27/08/2026

A typical Charnwood household could be around £257 a year worse off by January 2027. Diane explains what the increases could mean, how to check you’re paying as little as possible and what to do about reducing your home energy costs

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Energy Bills Are Rising Again This Winter — And January Could Be Even Worse

Diane Pearce

Published on: 27/08/2026

Energy bills rise again from October, with Cornwall Insight forecasting a further increase in January. Diane explains what Charnwood households need to know.

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Old energy supplier refund and unclaimed energy account credit

Diane Pearce

Published on: 24/08/2026

Moved home or changed energy supplier? Ofgem says nearly 2 million closed accounts still hold unclaimed credit. Here’s how to check whether you’re owed a refund.

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