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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.
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Lowest rate five year fix mortgage gives homeowners a glimmer of hope
The launch of the lowest five year fixed term deal on the market from Chelsea could offer homeowners a glimmer of hope in the face of rising living costs says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service. Michael Ossei, personal fi
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T-Mobile unveils ‘Full Monty’ plan
Following the unveiling of T-Mobile’s Full Monty plan, which offers truly unlimited data, calls and texts, Ernest Doku, technology expert at uSwitch.com, commented: "Whilst Three’s One Plan certainly paved the way for a new breed of data-heavy smartphone
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Olympics braced for 3G meltdown this summer
Millions of visitors will descend on London this summer to watch the fastest athletes on Earth compete at the Olympics, but the capital’s 3G speeds are unlikely to make it past the heats. Results of 3G speed tests carried out by consumers during 2011 show
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Nokia reports huge losses in fourth quarter results
Following the announcement of Nokia’s 2011 Q4 results, which show huge net losses as handset sales dropped 29% compared to the same period in 2010, Ernest Doku, technology expert at uSwitch.com, commented: "Yesterday, Nokia confirmed its status as the eld