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Another drain on household finances as water price hike comes into effect next Monday
Water bills to rise by an average of 3.5% or £13 a year from 1st April, 2013[1] Average annual bill for water and sewerage will increase from £375 to £388[1] …
A quarter of households billed wrongly by energy companies
New research from Uswitch.com reveals that a quarter (25%) of households have been billed incorrectly by their energy company within the last two years[1]. Such is the industry’s track record …
£200 bill hike as cheap energy deals come to an end
Consumers who flocked to cheap fixed price energy deals could see energy costs rocket as deals expire Energy bills could rise by up to £214 as three ‘super-cheap’ price guarantee …
Big six energy suppliers are right to lash out at flawed reforms
Britain’s big six energy suppliers are right to lash out over flawed energy market reforms, says Uswitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service. Consumers could end up with higher …
More desperation than aspiration: over a third of consumers believe budget will push UK back into recession
Over a third (35%) of consumers believe the UK is more likely to fall into a triple dip recession following this week’s Budget[1] Almost half (45%) say they will be …
Tesco tops tables for a matter of hours before Barclaycard retaliates with 26-month balance transfer card
Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at Uswitch.com, says: “The battle in the credit card market is heating up as Barclaycard launches a new 0% 26-month balance transfer card just hours after Tesco …
Tesco shoppers set to benefit from new 25-month balance transfer card
Tesco Bank has today announced a new 0% 25 month period for balance transfers on its Clubcard Credit Card. Michael Ossei, personal finance expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Tesco’s decision to increase the …
Energy price hikes fuel inflation increase
Today’s news that energy price hikes have helped to fuel an increase in the inflation rate (CPI)[1] is further evidence of the impact the high cost of energy is having, …
Samsung takes on big Apple with S4 launch
Commenting on the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4, Ernest Doku, technology expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Taking over Times Square and unveiling its new flagship phone in the heart of New …
As one energy supplier hints of future price hikes, another launches the longest fixed price deal on the market
npower launches the longest fixed price energy deal on the market, giving consumers protection against price hikes until the end of 2015 (31st December) The new plan costs £1,305 a …
UK broadband speeds up but at what cost?
Commenting on Ofcom’s latest figures on average UK broadband speeds, which reveal a 34% increase in the last year, Marie-Louise Abretti, broadband expert at Uswitch.com, says: “These figures are great news …
Household bills rise 25% since 2008 – consumers more worried about living costs than their health
Essential bills rise 25% in five years – car insurance (67%), gas (52%), electricity (32%) and petrol (33%) see biggest hikes[1] Wages climb just 6% over same period[2] although in …