29 November 2019
Npower to cut 4,500 jobs – uSwitch comments
Commenting on the news that Npower is set to cut 4,500 jobs in the UK as it merges with E.On, Rik Smith, energy expert at uSwitch.com said: “This is the …
25 November 2019
Electricity switching closes in on another record year
Commenting on the news that 626,000 electricity customers switched supplier in October, uSwitch.com energy expert Rik Smith said: “2019 is closing in on being another record year for switching, proving …
29 October 2019
HOUSEHOLDS OWE £267 MILLION TO ENERGY SUPPLIERS BEFORE WINTER BEGINS – uSwitch RESEARCH
2.3 million households (8%) owe £267 million to energy suppliers before winter begins – averaging £115 each[1] Energy debt £126 million (32%) lower than 2018[1] But 1.6 million households still …
28 October 2019
Toto Energy ceases trading – uSwitch comments
Following the news that Toto Energy has ceased to trade, uSwitch.com energy expert Richard Neudegg said: “Toto are the seventh energy company to go bust this year, hot on the …
22 October 2019
600,000 electricity switches in September 2019 – uSwitch comments
Commenting on the latest electricity switching figures, uSwitch.com energy expert Sarah Broomfield said: “This is the fifth highest month for electricity switching in the last few years, and reinforces the …
22 October 2019
Ofgem proposes new rules for energy suppliers – uSwitch comments
Commenting on Ofgem’s proposals to ensure existing energy suppliers maintain high financial and customer service standards, uSwitch.com Head of Regulation, Richard Neudegg, said: “Consumers should be reassured by these proposals …
25 September 2019
Electricity switching increases 15% year on year – uSwitch comments
Commenting on the news from Energy UK that electricity switches increased 15% year-on-year in August 2019, uSwitch.com energy expert Rik Smith said: “Households across the country aren’t being duped by …
25 September 2019
OVER 20 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS ARE CONCERNED BY CLIMATE CHANGE BUT ONLY EIGHT MILLION ARE PREPARED TO FUND THE FIGHT AGAINST IT
Over 20 million households (74%) across the country are concerned about climate change[1], but less than a third (31%) are willing to pay for the infrastructure the UK needs to …
16 September 2019
Smart meter rollout extended to 2024
Commenting on the news that the Government is to extend the Smart Meter installation deadline to 2024, uSwitch.com Head of Regulation Richard Neudegg said: “The Government has finally bowed to the inevitable and …
13 September 2019
Ovo Energy buys SSE
Commenting on the news that Ovo Energy has reached an agreement to buy SSE Energy Services, uSwitch energy expert Rik Smith said: “SSE has been looking for a buyer for …