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“All eyes are now firmly on suppliers”: Uswitch responds to Ofgem’s announcement of the April energy price cap
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “While no one will be describing £1,690 as cheap, after more than two years of eye-watering energy bills, hard-pressed households may finally dare to hope that the worst is over.
Uswitch responds to Cornwall Insight’s final prediction for April's energy price cap
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “After a painful two years of sky-high energy bills, suggestions of a 15% drop in rates could be some light at the end of the tunnel...
Uswitch comments on the Government’s annual fuel poverty data
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “Widespread government energy bill support in recent years has helped ensure that the proportion of households...
Air fryer best for cooking pancakes? What a load of crepe!
Air fryers have become a fixture in 11 million UK kitchens – but they aren’t the cheapest way to make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, according to research from Uswitch.com...
Half of consumers believe we're past the worst of the energy crisis, with wholesale prices now at summer 2021 levels
Nearly half of households (47%) believe that the worst of the energy crisis is behind us[1], with four in ten (42%) feeling more optimistic about bills than this time last...
Uswitch comments on updated price cap predictions from Cornwall Insight
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “The prospect of the price cap falling further than expected in April is positive, but it’s little comfort for...
Leaving the lights on causes the most household energy arguments, with families falling out more than once a week
Families argue about leaving the lights on in empty rooms more than once a week on average, as the high cost of gas and electricity continues to cause friction...
Cold Snap: How to keep costs down while staying warm as temperatures plummet
Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “With UK temperatures dropping into single-digits in the coming days, many people will be looking for ways to keep...
Will Powered: Nine in ten households admit to bad energy habits that can add £205 a year to bills
Households are being urged to make a New Year Resolution to save energy – with a whopping nine in ten (93%) admitting to having at least one of the bad energy habits that...