28 September 2016
uSwitch comments on the announcement that Blackberry will stop developing its own handsets
USWITCH COMMENTS ON THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT BLACKBERRY WILL STOP DEVELOPING ITS OWN HANDSETS Commenting on the announcement that BlackBerry is to stop developing its own mobile phones, Ernest Doku, mobiles …
26 September 2016
Three quarters of consumers want paper tax discs back
Paper tax discs were scrapped on the 1st October, 2014. Ahead of the two year anniversary, Kasey Cassells, insurance expert at uSwitch.com says: “There is still a place on the …
23 September 2016
uSwitch comments on BT’s potential takeover of YouView
Commenting on BT’s potential takeover of YouView, Ewan Taylor-Gibson, TV and broadband expert at uSwitch.com says: “BT has invested heavily in its sports content, with this being where the current …
22 September 2016
uSwitch comments on Ofgem bi-annual survey on how suppliers handle complaints
Today Ofgem has published its bi-annual survey on how energy suppliers handle complaints. Commenting on the results, Claire Osborne, uSwitch.com energy expert, says: “It’s incredibly disappointing that consumers are becoming …
22 September 2016
1 in 4 households face energy bill shock from estimated meter readings
More than one in four (26%) households submit energy meter readings less than once a quarter, increasing the risk of receiving inaccurate estimated bills[1] When estimated bills are too low, …
19 September 2016
uSwitch comments on payday lender CFO Lending being forced to repay £35 million to borrowers
In response to the FCA’s announcement that payday lender CFO Lending will pay out £35 million in compensation to customers, Tashema Jackson, money expert at uSwitch.com, says: “This ruling is a …
16 September 2016
uSwitch comments on launch of ScottishPower ‘PowerUp’ deal
Today ScottishPower has announced that its customers will be able to buy gas and electricity in bundles of days rather than signing up to standard or fixed price deals. Commenting …
16 September 2016
uSwitch comments on anniversary of current account seven day switching service
Commenting on the three year anniversary of the Current Account Switch Service Tashema Jackson, money expert at uSwitch.com, says: “Over three million people have switched their current account in the last three years …
14 September 2016
uSwitch comments on proposals to cap prepayment meter warrant charges for consumers in debt
Ofgem has today published proposals to cap charges for installing prepayment meters under warrant. Commenting on the news, Claire Osborne, uSwitch.com energy expert, says: “Ofgem figures suggest energy customers could …
9 September 2016
Driverless cars to wipe out road etiquette, say motorists
Three quarters (75%) of motorists say driverless cars will spell the end of courteous driving[1] Flashing your lights (51%), letting cars out of side streets (32%) and being considerate to …