23 June 2017
Tech ban forces one in four parents with young kids to rethink travel plans
Over a quarter (26%) of parents of young children would be put off flying or would avoid flying this summer if tech was banned from flights[1] Parents of children under …
21 June 2017
uSwitch comments on the Queen’s Speech
Commenting on the Queen’s Speech today and the Government’s pledge to help reduce energy bills, Richard Neudegg, Head of Regulation at uSwitch.com, says: “Our mission to help consumers save money …
20 June 2017
uSwitch comments on the launch of the OnePlus 5
Commenting the launch of the OnePlus 5, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at uSwitch.com, says: “OnePlus has excelled as a best-kept secret in smartphone circles, steadily gaining street cred from its invite-only …
20 June 2017
Energy bills rise £380 but a green tariff could be cheaper
New figures reveal that consumers could go green and save money at the same time[1] The cheapest green tariff is now just £8 more expensive than the cheapest deal on …
16 June 2017
uSwitch comments on Ofcom’s consumer mobile experience report
Commenting on Ofcom’s consumer mobile experience report published today, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at uSwitch.com, says: “The numbers in this report suggest that consumers are relatively satisfied with their overall …
14 June 2017
uSwitch comments on roaming charges being abolished within the European Union as of 15 June 2017
Commenting on roaming charges being abolished within the European Union as of 15 June 2017, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at uSwitch.com, says: “The European Commission has agreed to put an end …
1 June 2017
High street banks fail to impress in 2017 uSwitch Credit Card Awards
The latest uswitch.com survey of more than 10,000 credit card customers reveals that the big high street banks are falling behind other providers[1] Nationwide Building Society wins the coveted uswitch.com 2017 Credit …
31 May 2017
Cards blocked abroad cost holidaymakers £240 million
Almost half (49%) of consumers rely on credit or debit cards when travelling abroad[1] A quarter (26%) have had their cards blocked while on holiday – even though nearly two …
26 May 2017
Energy bills could rise up to £436 as popular fixed deals end
13 popular fixed deals from seven energy suppliers are set to end on 31 May[1] Households could see a bill price hike of up to £436 – an eye watering …
26 May 2017
Travelling pets an insurance hazard for a fifth of drivers
Two thirds (69%) of drivers have travelled with a pet in their car[1] but almost a fifth (19%) don’t secure them when driving and let it roam free in the …