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417 resultsReview your banking needs in advance of Danske Bank branch closures
The Consumer Council is urging Danske Bank customers to review their banking needs ahead of the upcoming closure of four local branches later this year. The branches in Ballygawley, Mallusk, Hillsborough and University Road in Belfast are due to close 22 October 2021.
SSE Airtricity set to increase electricity prices for the second time this year
SSE Airtricity has today (Friday 2 July 2021) announced it will be increasing electricity prices by 9.7% from 1st August 2021. This will see the typical SSE Airtricity customer needing to find up to an extra £58 per year.
The Consumer Council advises Electric Ireland customers following second tariff increase in 2021
Electric Ireland will increase its electricity prices by 10.2% from 1 August 2021. This is the second increase announced by Electric Ireland this year. The typical Electric Ireland customer will see their bill rise by around £60 per year.
Businesses encouraged to switch energy supplier and save money after research finds two thirds of businesses haven’t switched supplier
With savings available when switching supplier, the Utility Regulator and Consumer Council for Northern Ireland are encouraging business consumers to check their bills and review their energy spend.
Advice for Translink passengers as changes to Smartlink journeys announced
From 1 July 2021 Metro & Ulsterbus passengers will no longer receive a 5% discount for purchasing 40 journeys on their Smartlink Multi Journey Cards. In addition, journeys they do buy will only be valid for 6 months rather than the current 12 months.
Advice for passengers as Aer Lingus cancel flights from George Best City Airport
The Consumer Council has provided airline passengers with information about their rights in the event of flight cancellations, following the announcement that Aer Lingus has cancelled several flights from Belfast City Airport.
Budget Energy set to increase electricity prices for the second time this year
Budget Energy will increase electricity prices by 14.9% from 2 July 2021 for all variable rate customers. The typical Budget Energy customer with a credit meter will see their bill rise by around £93 per year, while customers with a keypad (PAYG) meter will see a yearly increase of about £92 per year.
NI low-income families need to spend up to half of weekly income to afford a healthy food basket
Research highlights challenges facing low-income families in eating a healthy, balanced diet while meeting other essential household expenses
Disappointment for consumers as Bright Energy increases its electricity prices
Bright Energy has announced it will be increasing electricity prices from 26 June 2021. This will see the typical bill paying Bright Energy customer needing to find up to an extra £42 a year and a key pad customer an extra £25 per year.
Power NI tariff to increase by 6.9%
Northern Ireland’s biggest energy supplier, Power NI is set to increase its electricity tariff by 6.9% from 1 July 2021.