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Uswitch comments on public sector pay squeeze as staff get below-inflation payrise
Commenting on the Government’s announcement that NHS staff will get a below-inflation pay rise of 1% next year, Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at Uswitch.com, says: “Today’s news will …
Uswitch comments on new TSB Plus current account
Commenting on TSB’s new current account, TSB Plus, which rewards consumers with 5% interest on all balances up to £2,000, Jafar Hassan, personal finance expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This is the …
Uswitch comments on E.ON annual results announcement
The supplier has today announced a significant EBITDA increase of 26% from its UK supply activities[1] E.ON was the last of the big energy suppliers to hike its prices in …
Uswitch comments on UK overtaking other EU countries for superfast broadband coverage and take-up
Commenting on today’s announcement by Ofcom that the UK now has the highest take-up and coverage of superfast broadband among leading EU economies, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “It’s heartening to …
Uswitch comments on Santander launch of 123 Mini account
Commenting on the launch of Santander’s new children’s account, the 123 Mini – Jafar Hassan, personal finance expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Santander’s latest offering makes the account a strong contender for parents in …
Uswitch comments on plans to introduce QR codes on energy bills
DECC is today launching a consultation on plans to introduce QR (Quick Response) codes on consumer energy bills to make it easier for bill-payers to obtain an accurate cross-market comparison. …
Uswitch comments on new British Gas tariff with Hive Active Heating
British Gas has this week announced the launch of its Fix & Control August 2015 tariff, providing those who sign up with a voucher to have the Hive Active Heating™ …
Uswitch.com reacts to new research on apps
Commenting on Ofcom’s latest research into apps, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “It’s concerning that apps are seen as safer and more secure than browsers, but it’s not hard …
Uswitch comments on plans to simplify Green Deal
Ed Davey has today outlined some of the changes being made to the Green Deal scheme over the coming months that will make it easier for consumers to make energy-saving …
Peer-to-peer lending unpopular with over eight in ten (84%) savers
Over eight in ten (84%) of consumers would not invest their money with a peer-to-peer lender[1] Four in ten (39%) are worried about the lack of FCA regulation and half …
Uswitch comments on ONS stats revealing the increase in household spend on energy
The ONS has today revealed that the average household spend on energy increased by 55% between 2002 and 2012[1]. ONS figures show UK households spent an average of £106 a …
A fifth of households billed wrongly by energy suppliers
For the 8th year in a row, consumers have voted energy suppliers as one of the worst offenders for getting bills wrong[1], according to new research from Uswitch.com. Two in …