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One million UK households face £324 million energy bill hike
More than 1.3 million households face a £324 million rise in their energy bills at the end of April as 56 fixed deals come to an end, reveals new data from Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service...
Uswitch comment on National Grid ESO’s £1.5 million payment over inaccurate forecasts
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “Accurate and unbiased forecasts about the country’s energy demands are key to making sure that suppliers pay the right price for our power...
Consumers could save up to £234 by switching to 62 fixed deals cheaper than the price cap
Bill payers can switch to more than 62 fixed energy deals which are cheaper than the price cap which comes into force today and save up to £234, reveals Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service...
Uswitch launches 'first of its kind' green tariff accreditation
A third (33%) of households — nine million — now have a ‘green’ tariff from their energy supplier, but more than half (52%) are confused about what actually makes up these deals...
Eco-Eggs: The most and least sustainable Easter eggs revealed in new study
With Brits at home again this Easter more of us will be enjoying the long weekend cooking, watching TV and relaxing while playing video games. It’s no secret that energy consumption...
Uswitch comments on Ofgem’s credit reform consultation
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “A certain amount of energy credit can be a useful cushion for consumers during the winter months, as it can soften the blow of bills spiking if...
Royals spend an estimated £2.5 million per year on energy bills
The royal family is estimated to be spending £2.5 million per year on their energy bills at their ten best-known palaces and castles, according to Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service...
Uswitch comments as 18 suppliers overcharged customers £7 million
Richard Neudegg, head of regulation at Uswitch.com, said: “These failures affected more than one million customers across 18 suppliers, with bill payers overcharged by £7 million over seven years...
Uswitch comments on energy providers price rise announcements
Sarah Broomfield, energy expert at Uswitch.com, said: “British Gas was the first of the Big Six to react to Ofgem’s increase in the energy price cap, and now more suppliers have followed suit...