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Uswitch comments on rise of household bills ahead of Consumer Price Index inflation figures
Commenting on the latest Consumer Price Index inflation figures, published today, Tashema Jackson, money expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The rise in cost of everyday bills from the weekly supermarket shop …
Brits to spend an extra £1.6 billion in mortgage repayments because of lazy lenders
Three quarters (77%) of mortgage holders have not been contacted by their lender at the end of their fixed rate deal[1] costing homeowners £1.6 billion a year[2] 2.1 million mortgage …
Uswitch responds to CMA’s digital comparison tools market study final report
Commenting on the CMA’s digital comparison tools market study final report, Richard Neudegg, Head of Regulation at Uswitch.com, says: “The CMA’s final report on digital comparison tools highlights how comparison services …
Uswitch comments on Andrew Bailey’s interview in today’s Guardian about the looming debt crisis
Commenting on the call from the chief financial regulator, Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, for government to tackle the looming debt crisis, Tom Lyon, money expert …
10 years on from Northern Rock, households continue to struggle as bills rise ten times faster than income
Essential bills soar by 20% in a decade – ten times faster than household income at 2%[1] Real household disposable income falls by 33% since 2007[2] Increase in gas (59%), …
Uswitch comments on two year PPI deadline
Commenting on the launch of the FCA’s consumer campaign to marking the two year countdown to the deadline for making a new PPI claim Tom Lyon, money expert at Uswitch.com, …
Cost of caring for parents leaves kids facing £77,000 shortfall
Two thirds (68%) of people underestimate real cost of elderly care[1] Average individual care bill totals over £360,000 for ten years, but consumers believe it is £283,000, leaving a potential shortfall of …
Uswitch comments on Lloyds Banking Group setting aside another £1 billion to compensate customers
Commenting on the announcement today that Lloyds Banking Group is putting aside another £1 billion to compensate customers for mis-sold PPI and unfair mortgage practice, Tom Lyon, money expert at …
Uswitch comments on FCA consultation to require current account providers to publish information on service and performance
Commenting on FCA proposals announced today to require current account providers to publish information on service and performance, Richard Neudegg, Head of Regulation at Uswitch.com, says: “These proposals are a step in the right direction …