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University bans payday loan companies from campus – Uswitch.com comments
The University of East London has banned payday loan companies from marketing their services anywhere on campus, including in magazines, on posters or online. Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at …
Cold war: just four in ten consumers trust energy suppliers
New research reveals that just four in ten consumers (40%) trust Britain’s energy suppliers[1]. The last few years of turmoil and focus on the industry have eroded trust further, with …
Uswitch.com comments on Ofgem’s proposals to deliver a simpler, clearer and fairer energy market
Today, Ofgem has announced its commitment to creating a simpler, clearer and fairer energy market. The energy regulator has promised to enforce tough new standards of conduct this summer, which …
4G auction should put mobile users in the fast lane
Commenting on Ofcom’s 4G auction today, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The results of the 4G auction are a game changer for the mobile industry and consumers alike. As …
HTC One smartphone launches
Commenting on the launch of the HTC One smartphone today, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This is a solid offering that may well hold its own alongside the …
Savers set to stash away £117 billion in cash ISAs this year
31.5 million Brits (63%) intend to save into a cash ISA in the current tax year – a 26% increase on last year[1] Despite inflation outstripping wages, savers plan to …
Good news for first time buyers as Marsden Building Society announces new 90% ITV deal
Marsden Building Society has launched a 3.99% fixed rate mortgage until 2015 for LTVs up to 90%. Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Following launches from Yorkshire Building …
Consumers call for change to winter fuel payments
The Government is being urged to look again at the winter fuel allowance after new research revealed that over eight in ten consumers (82%) would like to see payments go …
Co-op Energy now more expensive than the big six
Pioneering new supplier, Co-op Energy, is putting its prices up today for new customers. The price hike, 8.7% or £101 for gas and electricity, will take its average dual fuel …
Money is the new pillow talk: one third of couples take finance into the bedroom
One third (34%) of couples say that conversations about money primarily take place in the bedroom[1] One in three (31%) couples regularly argue over their finances – ahead of ‘time …
Consumers hung out to dry as Ofwat announces water price hikes
Water bills set to rise by 3.5% or £13 a year on average from 1st April, 2013[1] Average annual bill for water and sewerage will increase to £388 in 2013 …
Uswitch.com welcomes Three’s pledge to not charge extra for 4G services
Commenting on Three’s pledge to offer customers ultrafast 4G services as a no-cost upgrade, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Three’s manifesto really does fly in the face of …