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Samsung Galaxy S4 poised to dominate mobile charts after just four days on sale
Apple still in pole position as iPhone 5 and 4S cling onto top spots But the long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S4 is already the UK’s third most popular mobile phone after …
Consumers would give IDS green light to overhaul winter fuel payments
Consumers would give Iain Duncan Smith a green light to overhaul the winter fuel allowance, according to research from Uswitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service. Over eight in …
As First Utility announces price hike, npower launches cheapest fixed price deal on the market
First Utility bows to pressure and announces an 18.6% price hike to come into effect 1st June[1] At the same time, npower has launched two new fixed price tariffs[2] – …
Race is on as ScottishPower launches the longest fixed price energy deal on the market
The race to bring long-term, competitive fixed price energy plans to the market is well and truly underway. Following npower’s launch of its ‘Fixed Family’ yesterday, ScottishPower has stepped into …
BSkyB and Virgin Media team up to meet TV streaming demand
Commenting on Sky and Virgin Media’s £49m fibre deal, Marie Louise Abretti, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This could prove to be a match-winning deal by two telecoms giants. A …
Lloyds branch sale collapse places dent in consumer choice, says Uswitch.com
The Co-Operative Group has pulled out of its purchase of 632 branches from Lloyds Banking Group, blaming the current economic environment and increasing regulatory requirements. Michael Ossei, personal finance expert …
New Sainsbury’s credit cards will help customers to live well for less
Sainsbury’s has become the latest provider to ‘up the ante’ in credit card war with the launch of two new cards – the Sainsbury’s Low Rate Nectar Credit Card and …
Less than six in ten would consider switching to an energy supplier outside of the big six
As more new energy suppliers enter the market[1], new research reveals that their biggest battle may not be with their big six competitors, but with the fear factors that continue …
John Lewis launches six months free home broadband
Following the launch of John Lewis’s six months free home broadband offer when you buy a connected device, such as a tablet, Marie-Louise Abretti, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “This …
Ofcom proposals for greater transparency could give consumers the protection they need
Commenting on Ofcom proposals to change how telephone numbers are charged, which would increase transparency and make it easier for consumers to see how much calls costs, Ernest Doku, telecoms …
Mortgage rates tumble, but watch out for the fees warns Uswitch.com
Commenting on recent mortgage rate moves, Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Fixed rate mortgage rates have continued to slide this week, with rewards available for both existing homeowners and first …
Small energy suppliers increase prices – will the big six follow?
Ovo Energy has announced that it is increasing its prices. The move will see the cost of its cheapest plan – New Energy Fixed – go up from £1,172 a …