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Warning bell: cost of fixed price energy plans start to creep up
EDF Energy launches the longest fixed price energy deal on the market enabling consumers to lock in their energy price until the end of November 2016 The new plan will …
New flood insurance deal announced – Uswitch.com comments
In response to today’s announcement that the Government and insurance industry have agreed a deal to guarantee affordable flood insurance, Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This will be …
Uswitch.com welcomes Ofgem’s proposals for a simpler and clearer market
Ofgem has today started to roll-out its market reforms, which should soon see consumers beginning to benefit from a simpler, clearer and fairer energy market, says Uswitch.com. Ann Robinson, Director …
Seven in ten consumers overcharged on household bills in the past year
Seven in ten consumers (70%) have been overcharged on at least one household bill in the past year – over a third (33%) were overcharged more than once[1] On average …
Uswitch.com welcomes Ofgem’s move to boost effective competition
Ofgem’s announcement today that it intends to boost competition in the electricity market by increasing both liquidity and transparency is welcome news, says Uswitch.com. Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy …
Price rise fears and big six ‘price war’ are reigniting consumer interest in fixing energy prices for the future
Warnings over future price hikes and the recent battle amongst Britain’s big six energy suppliers to offer consumers the best fixed price deal, are reigniting consumers’ interest in fixing their …
Hefty £200 price hike hits First Utility customers 1st June
First Utility iSave v12 customers are being warned to brace themselves for a hefty £200 price hike when the company moves them to a more expensive tariff on the 1st …
Brits suffer bad customer service yet almost three quarters of consumers let companies get away with it
Research shows that when it comes to customer service British consumers are getting a raw deal. 83% regularly waste time queuing or being kept on hold, while 65% regularly experience …
SSE reports 27.5% increase in profits, but no price cut for customers
SSE reports 27.5% increase in year-on-year profits – retail operating profits up from £321.6 million to £410.1 million[1] SSE admits it has benefitted from people keeping their heating on for …