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Cash-strapped consumers losing out on almost £6 billion because they underestimate the value of being energy efficient
With the recent round of energy price cuts still leaving a £190 a year hole in consumers’ pockets after failing to match up to previous price hikes, new research by uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, reveals that over 11
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Phones 4u launches JUMP deal
Following the launch of Phones 4u’s JUMP deal, Ernest Doku, technology expert at uSwitch.com, commented: "The JUMP tariff offers a new level of flexibility. Switching handsets mid-contract without fear of incurring penalties or any up-front fees will be w
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Virgin Media reports positive Q4 figures
Following the announcement that Virgin Media’s profits are up for Q4, Ernest Doku, technology expert at uSwitch.com, commented: "Virgin Media has been the UK's fastest broadband provider for the past three years, and these positive Q4 figures are proof th
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uSwitch.com comments on Ofgem’s announcement on simplifying consumer information
Independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com, welcomes today’s announcement from Ofgem that energy suppliers need to de-mystify the information given to their customers.
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FSA stealth tax puts families at risk
Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at uSwitch.com, says: “While the FSA might believe it is protecting consumers by hitting lenders with fee increases, the reality is that it’s the cash-strapped consumer who will end up footing the bill. Insurance bil
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85 percent of consumers still concerned about their winter energy bill despite mild weather
85% of consumers are still concerned about their winter energy bill, despite the milder weather this year, according to new research from uSwitch.com. The impact of the £224 or 21% hike in energy prices from the end of 2010 has seen the number of people c
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Samsung Galaxy S II still number one as Blackberry and Nokia reappear in the top ten
Samsung’s flagship smartphone is still sitting squarely atop the bestseller chart for the ninth consecutive month, while the iPhone 4S patiently awaits its chance to steal the South Korean manufacturer’s limelight, according to the latest data from indepe
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Ofcom reports rise in UK broadband speeds
Following the release of Ofcom data that shows UK consumers are achieving 22% faster home broadband speeds than 12 months ago, Ernest Doku, technology expert at uSwitch.com, commented: "It will come as no surprise to many of us that there's often a discre
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Good news for consumers as American Express boosts credit card cashback offer
Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at uSwitch.com, says: "American Express is fighting back in the credit card market today with the re-launch of its Platinum Cashback card. After pulling its 5% introductory rate in August last year, the card was beat
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Another drain on household budgets as Ofwat reveals water price hikes
Ofwat’s announcement today that the average water bill will rise by 5.7% to £20 in April will be a blow to consumers and will wring many tightened household budgets dry, warns uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.