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New Uswitch advertising campaign introduces the Coach character to show that switching is simple
Uswitch, the price comparison and switching service, is launching a new advertising campaign to encourage more people to switch their energy and broadband supplier. The brand is also unveiling a …
Christmas debt hangover looming for nine out of ten Brits
Nearly nine out of ten people with credit card debt (85%) will suffer a financial hangover[1] in 2017 – after consumers put almost £11 billion on plastic to fund Christmas[2] …
Uswitch comments on Lloyd’s acquisition of MBNA credit cards
Commenting on Lloyds Banking Group’s buying MBNA credit cards, Tashema Jackson, money expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Today’s announcement is a mixed blessing for MBNA’s five million customers, as neither provider placed …
Uswitch comments on FCA market study on competition in the mortgage sector
Commenting on the FCA’s launch of a market study into competition of the mortgage sector, Richard Neudegg, Head of Regulation at Uswitch.com, says: “Mortgages are the biggest and in many …
Uswitch comments on Money Advice Trust’s Christmas credit research
Commenting on the figures from the Money Advice Trust, which runs National Debtline, that five million Brits regularly worry about money in the run up to Christmas, Tashema Jackson, money …
Uswitch comments on FCA review of high-cost credit
Commenting on the Financial Conduct Authority’s announcement that it is looking for further evidence to continue its review of high-cost credit, including the impact of the payday loan price cap, …
One in five Brits to spend an average of £227 on Black Friday
One in five Brits plan to bag a Black Friday bargain[1] with shoppers anticipating spending an average of £227 buying discounted items this year[2] Nearly a third of those who …
Uswitch comments on Tesco Bank halting online payments for current account customers
Commenting on the news that Tesco Bank has halted online payments for current account customers after money was fraudulently taken from 20,000 accounts, Tashema Jackson, money expert at Uswitch.com, said: “It’s …
Uswitch comments on surge in payday loan complaints
Commenting on the publication of the Financial Ombudsman Service’s latest complaints data showing payday loan complaints have already reached last year’s levels after just six months, Tashema Jackson, money expert …