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I can’t find that one now, but this one is better as it breaks down which household appliances cause fires. https://247homerescue.co.uk/blog/what-brands-of-appliances-are-most-likely-to-catch-fire/

London Fire Brigade.

Bank balances are protected up to £85K I’m still trying to sort out my gas supply and bill after an erroneous transfer, in September 2021, with Pure Planet who went under in October 2021.

Then ask the water company to come and check for leaks. I did and there was a leak in the garden between the meter and the input pipe. It was repaired free of charge and an adjustment made to the bill.

Do you have a water meter and is the reading correct?

There are 45 Brigade areas so approximately 45 fires due to electical faults in white goods every day. 315 a week on average. Take those odds to save a few pence on the heating and electricity?

They can, but usually there is someone up and about to switch off the power, or call the fire brigade. So equally, don't set them off and go shopping. At least one fire a day is caused by white goods, in any area.

The Fire Service says do not run washing machines, dishwashers or tumble dryers overnight as they can easily cause fires.

In theory, yes.

Set a reminder on your phone, and pay on the company website by card. I no longer get a discount for paying by DD, by being moved by Ofgem. With many companies going to the wall, it’s not wise to have massive credit balances, although you should know what your annual usage is, and whether you...

@Mellor 3 Ward 4 Smart meters don’t work as well as the industry makes out they do. I worked in the industry for 25 years, so will stick to an ordinary meter as long as I can despite the pressure to change.

I'm with Shell Energy for electricity and they reduced my direct debit by £66 temporarily whilst the government payment is being paid. My monthly payment has also gone down. I can input my own readings (I wouldn't touch a smart meter with a barge pole), and alter the DD amount on their...