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The research found almost one in four (23 per cent) now believe better alternatives are available to their current contract

Brits trapped in contracts think they overpay by £576 a year
Brits stuck in ‘rip-off contracts’ reckon overpriced deals are costing them £576 a year more than they should be paying.

Vodafone's new sim-only sale can save you hundreds of pounds over the life of the deal

This new Vodafone deal making is people question their phone bills

Yorkshire households could see energy bills rise by £288 a year from July

Yorkshire households warned of £288 energy bill rise amid Iran war

65 per cent have a designated member of the family who takes charge of the finances.

Financial changes this spring could save households over £800 a year

A new Crisis and Resilience Fund will replace the Household Support Fund from April 2026 (Photo: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Household Support Fund scrapped from April 2026 - all you need to know

A £53 million Government package has been announced to help heating oil households

£53m Government heating help announced for Yorkshire households

Renewed hopes of a short-lived Iran conflict have caused global oil prices to fall, sparking optimism for heating oil price relief (Photos: Getty Images)

Heating oil costs unlikely to drop as oil markets calm over Iran war

Rising global oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict are pushing up the cost of heating oil in the UK (Photos: Getty Images)

1.5m UK homes warned heating prices could spike by £100 amid Iran war

Oil prices have surged above $100 (£75) a barrel as conflict in the Middle East threatens global energy supplies (Photos: Getty Images)

Fuel prices could surge as Iran war continues - what it means for you

Thousands of eligible households could still claim £200 or £300 through the Winter Fuel Payment

£300 Winter Fuel Payment still available – but you must apply soon

Thousands more households on disability benefits could get help with their water bills under expanded support rules (Photo: Pexels)

Thousands of Yorkshire families set to get £325 water bill help

Household bill increases have been linked to rising global gas prices amid escalating conflict in the Middle East (Photos: Getty Images)

Yorkshire energy bills could jump £160 amid Middle East tensions

Oil prices jumped after US-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliation in the Gulf (Photos: Getty Images)

What the Iran crisis means for your petrol and household energy bills

The price of oil has hit a one-year high amid fears over Strait of Hormuz disruption (Photos: Getty Images)

Iran tensions could send petrol prices back to 150p a litre

Nous scans the market for you, switches you to a cheaper rate, and then keeps an eye on pricing

AI tool claims to slash energy and broadband bills with less hassle

Household energy bills expected to fall by 7% from April, with Ofgem predicted to cut the typical dual-fuel bill by £117

Households could save £117 as Ofgem expected to lower energy price cap

We were given a cash reward for just checking if our bills could be reduced

This bill-checking service paid me to see if I could save money

Wealthier retirees may not need the Winter Fuel Payment, raising an unusual question about whether to accept it (Photo: Pexels)

Some retirees are asking if they 'really' need the Winter Fuel Payment

I didn’t expect the reward to go straight to my bank - but it did

I tried an AI bill-switching service and it paid me £5 just to check

Several household bills are set to change from the start of the new UK tax year (Photo: Pexels)

From water to council tax - the crucial UK bills rising in April 2026

Several money changes this month could affect everyday spending and household bills (Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

All of the key February 2026 money dates every household should know
A handful of financial decisions and previews this month could shape what households pay 👀
Alex Nelson

Yorkshire households facing smart meter delays or failed installations could be owed £40 compensation (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Thousands of Yorkshire homes to get £40 energy payout as rules change

Average UK household water bills will rise by 5.4% from April, adding around £33 a year (Photos: Getty Images)

Your water bill is going up again - and some households will pay more

Yorkshire Water bills will rise by 6% from April, adding £34 a year for most households

How Yorkshire Water’s bill rise compares with other UK water firms

Yorkshire Water will support 250,000 households with bill reductions, debt relief, and payment plans by April 2026 (Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire)

Yorkshire Water to help 250,000 households with bills – how to apply

Over 500,000 homes and businesses on heat networks will now be protected from unfair price hikes (Photos: Pexels)

1,000s of Yorkshire heating customers to be protected from price hikes

Thousands of vulnerable Yorkshire households are set to receive compensation after delayed energy support

Energy firm to pay compensation to 1,000s of households - how to claim

January is when Yorkshire households typically see the biggest spike in energy bills (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Why Yorkshire energy bills spike in January - 5 easy ways to cut them

Homeowners can now access low- and zero-interest loans for solar panels, heat pumps, and batteries (Photo: DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images)

Yorkshire families can get cheap loans for solar panels and heat pumps

Thousands of Yorkshire households that rely on oil heating are being urged to respond to a Government consultation (Photo: Pexels)

Yorkshire homes urged to respond to Government heating consultation

Get breakdown cover for much less than normal with this sale

Drivers rush to grab 40% off AA breakdown cover before it ends

Pets in the home can increase heating costs, but thinking creatively about Winter Fuel Payment can make warmth and comfort go further (Photo: Pexels)

How to use your Winter Fuel Payment to keep pets warm this January
January’s cold snap can hit pets and owners alike 🐾
Alex Nelson

Leaving the heating on all day usually costs more than heating when needed (Photo: Pexels)

The biggest heating mistake UK households make – and how to fix it

A man shovels snow as an 'amber' snow warning was issued on January 2 in Scotland. Cold Weather Payments offer £25 support during prolonged periods of freezing weather (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Cold Weather Payments explained during 2026's first major cold spell

This simple tweak can make rooms feel warmer almost instantly (Photo: Pexels)

Warm your home fast this winter with this easy radiator tweak

Recipients of the Winter Fuel Payment don’t have to spend it on fuel; it can go on warm clothing, blankets, or small treats (Photos: Getty Images)

What your Winter Fuel Payment could actually buy you in 2026

Our month-by-month guidance could help you plan, save, and avoid fines throughout the year (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

27 key money dates and changes in 2026 that could boost your wallet

It’s one of the best times to switch to a fixed tariff - with uncertainty over how the rate cut will affect families, and winter bills set to reach their peak

Why the £150 energy cut won’t help this winter — and what to do now

A pedestrian carries a milk bottle across covered in snow streets. Winter fuel payments help people of State Pension age with heating costs and continue into 2026 (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Winter fuel payments explained for 2026 as energy costs stay in focus

Log burners remain legal in the UK in 2026, but their use is tightly regulated (Photo: Pexels)

The 2026 log burner laws that homeowners must follow or risk fines

Millions of UK households are set to receive a £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, but fraudsters are targeting recipients with calls and texts asking for bank details (Photo: Pexels)

Beware Warm Home Discount fraud this winter - how to spot scams

An elderly person looks at cash at home. Some pensioners are questioning whether the Winter Fuel Payment could work harder (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Sharing your Winter Fuel Payment with a neighbour could save you money

Terraced housing in York. Geography and housing can influence how far Winter Fuel Payment money goes. (Photo: English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

How geography and the North-South divide affect Winter Fuel Payments

Turning down your thermostat by just 1°c can cut heating bills by around 10%

You could reduce your bills by almost £100 this winter with a 1°c drop

Winter Fuel Payments don't legally need to be spent on energy or heating bills (Photo: Pexels)

You don’t have to spend Winter Fuel Payments on energy - smarter uses

Ofgem has confirmed a surprise 0.2% rise to the energy price cap from January 1, 2026 (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill is going up unexpectedly in January 2026

Many remote workers are looking for cheap ways to stay warm while working from home this winter (Photo: Pexels)

The warmest (and coldest) rooms for remote workers to save on heating

Remote workers could struggle to stay warm at home without increasing energy bills (Photo: Pexels)

Working 'like a cat' at home can keep you warm without raising bills

The UK faces icy weather this week, with snow possible in northern areas (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

You could be eligible for Cold Weather Payments as UK braces for snow

Energy bills are expected to fall by just 1% in January — around £22 a year (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill may fall by £22 in January - but rises loom in April

A worker installs a heat pump in a private home in western France. The Government has expanded the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to include air-to-air heat pumps that heat in winter and cool in summer (Photo: DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images)

Government widens £2,500 grants to heat pumps that both heat and cool

A new proposal could cut council tax bills for the majority of households, with some homeowners with bigger or more expensive properties paying more (Photo: Pexels)

Some households could pay double council tax to cut bills for most

A shopkeeper passes a customer their change. Each South Yorkshire council runs its own version of the Household Support Fund with different rules (Photo: SUSANNAH IRELAND/AFP via Getty Images)

South Yorkshire families can get food vouchers and energy help – apply

Many energy-saving tricks don’t require big renovations or expensive gadgets (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Cut energy bills with these 9 small hacks for a more efficient home

The energy price cap rose by 2% on 1 October, adding £35 a year to typical bills (Photos: Getty Images)

Higher energy bills as price cap rises – this one step can protect you

UK households could face a £100 rise in energy bills from April 2026 (Photos: Getty Images)

'UK's energy is getting pricier' - April rise may add £100 to bills

Margaret Gallagher, 77, poses in front of the open fireplace in her three roomed thatched cottage near the village of Belcoo, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, in 2019. Most payments for winter heating/fuel and cold weather support are automatic if you already receive a qualifying benefit (Photo: PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Millions of Brits to get extra cash this winter – eligibility guide

I switched my water bills to a social tariff to ease cost-of-living pressures (Photos: Getty Images/Alex Nelson)

'I didn’t expect to qualify, but a social tariff cut my bills by 50%'

A smart energy meter, used to monitor gas and electricity use (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill could change in 2026 with lower fees - with a catch

Brits stay quiet on big wins - but love to share money-saving triumphs

Brits twice as likely to brag about a bargain than a work promotion

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