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Uswitch responds to the Government’s deal with energy suppliers
Responding to the deal struck today by the Government and energy suppliers, Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at Uswitch.com says: “This is a welcome reduction to energy bills coming …
Small energy suppliers take starring role
When it comes to competitive deals, small energy suppliers continue to steal the show with Co-operative Energy the latest to swoop in and take a starring role. The supplier has …
npower’s £139 price hike strikes this sunday
npower’s 10.4% or £139 gas and electricity price rise comes into effect this Sunday (1st December)[1] Average household bill for a dual fuel npower customer will increase from £1,352 to …
Uswitch comments on excess winter deaths
Commenting on today’s news of a 29% year-on-year increase in excess winter deaths, Ann Robinson, Director of Consumer Policy at Uswitch.com, says: “This is shocking news and yet again demonstrates …
Parents will spend over £3 billion on tech gadgets for their kids this Christmas
More than eight in ten parents (84%) will splash out £243 on electronic gifts for their kids this Christmas – almost a fifth (16%) will spend more than £400[1] A …
Cap on payday loan costs is welcome, but more still needs to be done
In response to today’s announcement by the Government that it will be introducing a new law to cap the cost of payday loans, Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at Uswitch.com, …
Spotlight on small suppliers as Ovo launches cheapest fixed price energy deal
The spotlight is firmly on small suppliers this week as Ovo Energy launches a new tariff which is the cheapest fixed price deal on the market. The move comes after …
£131 price hike hits British Gas customers this Friday
British Gas’ 9.2% or £131 gas and electricity price hike kicks in this Friday (23rd November)[1] Average household bill for a dual fuel British Gas customer will increase from £1,340 …
Debt warning for consumers as Christmas spending on plastic is set to go up
Commenting on today’s Christmas spending forecasts from the Payments Industry, Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at Uswitch.com, says: “While this predicted boost in spending may be good for retailers and the …
Motorola launches affordable Moto G
Commenting on the launch of Motorola’s new Moto G, Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, says: “At a time when some premium devices are looking prohibitively pricey, a smartphone that …
Consumers brace themselves as SSE’s price hike kicks in this week
SSE’s 8.2% or £106 gas and electricity price hike kicks in this Friday (15th November)[1] – today (13th November) it has revealed a half year operating loss for its retail …
Solihull best place to live according to UK quality of life index
High disposable income, high life expectancy and fast broadband speeds place Solihull at the top of the new Uswitch.com Quality of Life Index Scottish regions dominate the bottom of the …