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Hotter than Ibiza: More than two million households set their thermostats above 23°C despite high energy bills
More than two million households are setting their thermostats at or above 23°C — the same temperature as it is in Ibiza, reveals new research from Uswitch.com...
Household energy debt hits five-year high of £216 ahead of winter.. as number in arrears rises 11%
Household energy debt has hit a five-year high of £216 ahead of the winter, with the number of homes already owing money to their provider up 11% on last year
12th of October is when households will turn their heating on this year... But seven million have put it on already
The 12th of October is when most households will turn their heating on this year – although seven million homes have put it on already...
Uswitch comments on the latest price cap predictions from Cornwall Insight
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “No sooner are our spirits lifted with lower rates in October than they are dampened with...
Check, Track and Change: How to prepare for the 1st October energy price cap and winter
Natalie Mathie, energy expert at Uswitch.com, said: “The cost of energy for those on standard variable tariffs is going down on 1st October. Unfortunately though, most households will face...
Mersey residents pay £42 more than Yorkshire households to power five most energy-hungry appliances
The five most expensive household appliances to power will cost the average bill-payer more than £600 a year in energy based on October 1 unit rates – but residents of the...
Britain's £64 million air con energy bill and £2 million for fans as late heatwave hits
The two million UK households with an air conditioning unit face an extra energy bill of more than £64 million this week as a late summer heatwave strikes...
Uswitch comments on Octopus Energy’s acquisition of Shell Energy
Natalie Mathie, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “We’ve known that Shell Energy has been planning to exit the UK retail energy market for a while, so it will be good for...
Energy rates to fall in October but questions need to be answered, says Uswitch
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “Falling energy prices are a relief as we enter the colder months, but the drop could be short lived as Ofgem will review the cap again before the depths of winter.