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Consumers call for change to winter fuel payments
The Government is being urged to look again at the winter fuel allowance after new research revealed that over eight in ten consumers (82%) would like to see payments go …
Co-op Energy now more expensive than the big six
Pioneering new supplier, Co-op Energy, is putting its prices up today for new customers. The price hike, 8.7% or £101 for gas and electricity, will take its average dual fuel …
Money is the new pillow talk: one third of couples take finance into the bedroom
One third (34%) of couples say that conversations about money primarily take place in the bedroom[1] One in three (31%) couples regularly argue over their finances – ahead of ‘time …
Consumers hung out to dry as Ofwat announces water price hikes
Water bills set to rise by 3.5% or £13 a year on average from 1st April, 2013[1] Average annual bill for water and sewerage will increase to £388 in 2013 …
Uswitch.com welcomes Three’s pledge to not charge extra for 4G services
Commenting on Three’s pledge to offer customers ultrafast 4G services as a no-cost upgrade, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Three’s manifesto really does fly in the face of …
Brits overspent on their monthly mobile phone bills by over £1 billion last year
Budget-conscious Brits love their mobiles, but also like to know how much their monthly bills are going to cost. However, new research shows that despite having set payments, almost half of …
Uswitch.com comments on the banking reform bill announced today by chancellor George Osborne
In response to the Banking Reform Bill announced today by Chancellor George Osborne, Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This is a welcome move – cutting the switching process to just …
No sign of Samsung slowing: Galaxy S3 holds onto new year top spot
Samsung hogs gold, silver and bronze as Galaxy range continues to win over mobile fans Affordable Nokia flexes its muscles amongst the big-hitters with four handsets in top ten Apple …
Sub-zero temperatures but seven in ten households have gone without heating this winter to save on bills
New research reveals the high price that consumers are being forced to pay this winter as Britain teeters on the edge of an energy affordability crisis. Almost seven in ten …
Uswitch.com welcomes npower’s vow to put customers first
Today, the newly appointed CEO of npower has announced his commitment to make the energy supplier number one in the industry for customer experience by launching a ‘Voice of the …
BlackBerry launches BB10 and new smartphones
Commenting on the BlackBerry launch event, in which the manufacturer revealed two new smartphones and a new operation system called BB10, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Today BlackBerry …
Sanctuary from price hikes ends for npower Go Fix 8 customers
npower Go Fix 8 customers could see their bills jump by £160 when the plan ends this coming Sunday (3th February)[1] Since the plan launched in September 2011, customers have …