16 September 2019
Smart meter rollout extended to 2024
Commenting on the news that the Government is to extend the Smart Meter installation deadline to 2024, uSwitch.com Head of Regulation Richard Neudegg said: “The Government has finally bowed to the inevitable and …
13 September 2019
Ovo Energy buys SSE
Commenting on the news that Ovo Energy has reached an agreement to buy SSE Energy Services, uSwitch energy expert Rik Smith said: “SSE has been looking for a buyer for …
10 September 2019
Apple reveals host of exciting services at iPhone 11 launch event
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at uSwitch.com, says: “Expectations were low ahead of the launch of the iPhone 11, with leaks suggesting few exciting innovations. But what Apple revealed will give …
6 September 2019
Eversmart Energy ceases trading
Commenting on the news that Eversmart Energy has ceased trading, uSwitch.com energy expert Emma Bush said: “Eversmart Energy is the sixth supplier to go out of business since the start …
30 August 2019
Half of parents want schools to ban mobile phones as children take £2.3 billion worth of gadgets to class every day
Children will take £2.3 billion[1] of gadgets into school this year, each carrying an average of £300[1] of electronic gear — up 38% in three years[2] Half of parents want …
29 August 2019
One in three homes report problems with smart meters
A third (31%) of smart meter owners have encountered issues with their devices since their unit was installed[1] – from meters ‘going dumb’ to displays breaking[2] One in five (20%) …
20 August 2019
Exciting news as Sky launches ultrafast broadband
Commenting on Sky launching Ultrafast broadband, Dani Warner, broadband expert at uSwitch.com, says: “Sky’s entry into the world of ultrafast broadband is exciting news for consumers, and a big step …
19 August 2019
Switching increases by 10% during July
Commenting on the latest figures from Energy UK, which show a 10% year-on-year electricity switching increase for July, uSwitch.com energy expert Rik Smith said: “This is a significant increase in switching …
13 August 2019
Renewable energy supplier Solarplicity ceases trading
Commenting on the news that renewable energy supplier Solarplicity has ceased trading, Sarah Broomfield, energy expert at uSwitch.com, said: “It’s unfortunately ironic that a supplier set up to provide 100% …
11 August 2019
uSwitch comment on Ovo possibly buying SSE
uSwitch.com energy expert Sarah Broomfield said: “SSE have been looking for a fresh start for their retail energy business for the best part of two years. Ovo is a well …