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Uswitch welcomes campaign to speed up and simplify switching
As First Utility launches its “Fix the Switch” campaign, which calls on the energy industry to reduce the switching process, Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at Uswitch.com, comments: “It’s …
EU proposes to scrap roaming in 2016
Commenting on the proposed plans to scrap all mobile roaming charges across the European Union completely in 2016, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This is a common-sense move …
Silver lining for those on fixed plans set to end as suppliers up their game
As temperatures are set to plummet, many consumers could see their energy bills soar this month as a number of fixed deals come to an end. However, the warming news …
DECC initiative should help consumers save money on their energy bills ahead of winter
Commenting on the new initiatives from DECC to train 500 volunteers to help consumers to compare and switch and save on their energy bills and launch energy efficiency labelling on …
ScottishPower launches new longest fixed price tariff on the market while helping to beat cancer
ScottishPower has today launched the longest fixed price energy deal on the market enabling customers to safeguard themselves from price rises until the end of December 2016. The plan also …
EDF Energy offers three months extra protection on Blue + Price Promise plan
As speculation over energy price rises mounts, the battle between suppliers to offer the most competitive fixed price energy deals heats up. EDF Energy has today fired its latest salvo …
Almost half of Brits in the dark about consumer rights
New research shows that Brits are ill-equipped and poorly-informed when it comes to knowing their consumer rights. While 4% claim to have a strong grasp, almost half (47%) admit to …
M&S offers cheapest energy deal on market – as well as protection from price rises
M&S Energy has today wrestled other suppliers off the top spot in the energy ‘best buy’ tables by now offering the cheapest deal on the market. The plan, Fix & …
npower makes bills and tariffs simpler and clearer for customers
In a move to make things easier for customers, npower has today announced that it has redesigned its energy bills and will be cutting the number of tariffs it offers …