Skip to content
18/04/2026
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Cookie Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • Bluesky
Quids In Readers Club banner
Quids in! magazine

Quids in! magazine

Your Money • Be Informed • Take Control

Quids in! Store
  • Home
  • About
    • Get support near you
    • 3 Bs Money Skills Training
    • Press Enquiries
    • Privacy Policy
  • Income
    • Work
      • Getting Work Ready
      • Job Hunting
      • Moving into Employment
    • Boost your income
    • Pensions
    • Savings
      • Help to Save
    • Banking
      • Basic Bank Accounts
  • Spending
    • Credit Cards
    • Broadband
    • Credit Ratings
    • Budgeting
    • Supermarket shopping tips
    • Energy saving
      • Switching Energy Suppliers
    • Home Contents Insurance
      • Insure to be Sure
    • Using Comparison Sites
    • Problem Gambling
    • Coupons
  • Debt
    • Borrowing
      • Credit Unions
      • Payday loans
      • Loansharks
  • Benefits
    • Fringe Benefits
    • Better Off In Work?
    • Universal Credit
      • Journal Tips
      • Sanctions
    • Direct Payments
    • Benefit Cap
    • Housing Benefit
      • Bedroom Tax
        • Can I Beat The Bedroom Tax?
        • Bedroom Tax: Might I Be Exempt?
  • Lifestyle
    • Nobody in the Dark
    • Whose Way? Learn My Way
    • Finance 5-A-Day
    • Recipes
    • Celebrities
    • Mental Health
  • Tools
    • Money Health Check
    • Planning for Older Age Quiz
    • Job Readiness Quiz
    • Is My Money On Top Of Me Quiz
    • Budget Planner
    • Benefits Calculator
  • Readers Club
  • Guides
Main Menu

Tag: Energy

Smart prepayment meter
News / Readers Club News

Have a prepayment meter? Here are our rights

20/01/2023 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

If we have a prepayment meter we may sometimes worry about topping it up. But there are certain rights in place to protect us

Have a prepayment meter? Here are our rights Read More
Kettle and in-home display unit
Energy Special / Readers Club News

How to fight back against rising costs

09/06/2022 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

A smart meter alone won’t cut our bills. But knowing what we’re spending on energy can put us back in control

How to fight back against rising costs Read More
Young woman feeling cold at home
Readers Club News

This fuel scheme could ease the pressure this winter

02/12/2021 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

Vouchers could help those of us forced to choose between heating and eating Things are tough for all of us this winter with the end of the £20 UC uplift …

This fuel scheme could ease the pressure this winter Read More
A woman loads laundry into a washing machine
Energy Special / Readers Club News

How to get serious about energy savings

29/10/2021 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

Making smarter choices and knowing which appliances are heavy on power can cut our bills even further This article contains affiliate links. Purchases made through these links don’t cost any …

How to get serious about energy savings Read More
Young woman looking at bills and credit card
Readers Club News

After the UC uplift – what can I do if I can’t manage?

29/10/2021 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

The Household Support Fund came in when the extra £20 ended and it’s there to help us over winter Many of us have been left struggling after the Universal Credit …

After the UC uplift – what can I do if I can’t manage? Read More
Woman adjusts her home thermostat
Readers Club News

Top tips for cutting energy bills

02/09/2021 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

As finances are squeezed, there are ways to cut costs With the £20 Universal Credit uplift set to be removed at the end of the month, money is going to …

Top tips for cutting energy bills Read More
Woman in pyjamas with shocked expression
Uncategorised

Daunted By Switching?

16/05/201612/05/2018 - by Quids In Staff - Leave a Comment

Switching energy supplier can feel like a huge job. We rely on our gas and electricity so much that it can feel daunting to think about finding a new supplier. …

Daunted By Switching? Read More
Gas bill and £20 notes
Uncategorised

High Energy

11/01/201612/05/2018 - by Quids In Staff - Leave a Comment

After a mild December it’s getting colder outside which means our energy bills are about to increase. Stay on top of your costs with our Energy Saving guide and make …

High Energy Read More
  • Eviction notice
    Miss these priority bills and it can spiral fast02/04/2026
  • Second-hand shopping
    Spring clean your wardrobe and cash in on second-hand style02/04/2026
  • Buy now pay later
    Five things we need to know about Buy-Now-Pay-Later02/04/2026
  • Inside of Asda supermarket
    Best times to bag yellow sticker deals at different supermarkets 02/04/2026
  • Man hanging up clothing
    Damp and Mould: The Do’s and Don’ts02/04/2026

© Clean Slate 2026. Clean Slate is a trading name of Clean Slate Training & Employment CIC. Registered office: 14 St James's Parade, Bath BA1 1UL.
Quids in! Money GuidanceTM is a Clean Slate initiative to combat financial hardship and promote financial resilience.

Quids in readers club bannerSign up for free monthly emails to make your money go further!Sign Up

We use cookies to personalise your experience, analyse site usage, and offer tailored promotions