Cold Comfort Is Not Something to Ignore

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DARKER nights and plummeting temperatures are a sure sign of mounting pressure on our cash. But, this time of year does not only bring with it the festive spending splurge. Fuel usage in the winter months accounts for up to 70 per cent of the total fuel used over the course of a year, according to The Energy Shop. Freezing and stormy conditions also mean a rise in home insurance claims, as burst pipes and damaged roofs require repair.

Are you prepared for the increased financial demands in what the Met Office is predicting could be the coldest winter for a decade? It seems many are not.

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Cold Comfort Is Not Something to Ignore

Britons might be ill-prepared for the seasonal rise in bills, new research from Birmingham Midshires suggests.

During the third quarter of this year, unexpected bills were the No.1 reason for consumers raiding their savings, with almost one in five (18 per cent) t...

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