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As First Utility announces price hike, npower launches cheapest fixed price deal on the market
First Utility bows to pressure and announces an 18.6% price hike to come into effect 1st June[1] At the same time, npower has launched two new fixed price tariffs[2] – …
Race is on as ScottishPower launches the longest fixed price energy deal on the market
The race to bring long-term, competitive fixed price energy plans to the market is well and truly underway. Following npower’s launch of its ‘Fixed Family’ yesterday, ScottishPower has stepped into …
Less than six in ten would consider switching to an energy supplier outside of the big six
As more new energy suppliers enter the market[1], new research reveals that their biggest battle may not be with their big six competitors, but with the fear factors that continue …
Small energy suppliers increase prices – will the big six follow?
Ovo Energy has announced that it is increasing its prices. The move will see the cost of its cheapest plan – New Energy Fixed – go up from £1,172 a …
EDF Energy promises to banish the winter blues with its new Blue + Price Promise plan
EDF Energy is helping consumers to banish the winter blues for the next two years with the launch of its new fixed price energy plan. Blue + Price Promise February …
Consumers in debt to energy suppliers by £637 million – £159 million more than last year
A nation in the red: over five million households (20%) are currently in debt to their energy supplier – 6% more than last year[1] After price cuts early last year, …
SSE miss-selling fine ‘vital to restore trust’, says Uswitch.com
Ofgem’s announcement to fine SSE £10.5 million for breaching its obligations relating to telephone, in-store and doorstep sales activities is a significant step in cleaning up the energy market says …
Consumers given greater reassurance as Ofgem takes over Confidence Code
Ofgem’s announcement that it is taking over management of the Confidence Code for household price comparison websites will provide ongoing reassurance for consumers, says Uswitch.com, the independent price comparison switching …
Consumers must take action to avoid impact of DECC’s energy and climate change policies
DECC’s latest analysis of the impact of energy and climate change policies on household bills has been published today[1]. The report estimates that household energy bills will be on average …