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Uswitch comments on Ofcom's review inflation-linked telecoms price rises
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “We welcome Ofcom’s review of inflation-linked, mid-contract price rises - but what matters here is action...
Power Nap: Households spend £47 a month on energy while they sleep
Households are sleep-walking towards higher bills by not using a timer to control their heating – with the average home spending almost £47 a month on energy while they are asleep...
Uswitch comments on Ofgem review into customer service standards
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “Suppliers have seen a huge increase in the numbers of customers contacting them, but that’s no excuse for a failure to...
Uswitch comments on the new S23 at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event
Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “The first major handset launch of the year saw Samsung unveil three new handsets in hopes to outshine Apple and Google’s autumn devices...
The Fight Switch: Britain's mums and dads switch off three billion lights in empty rooms every year
Parents claim they turn off 333 lights in empty rooms around the home each year on average – meaning Britain’s mums and dad switch off more than three billion lights every year...
Crossed Signals: Half of Brits unaware of looming 3G network switch off
It’s a service used by more than 30 million Brits, but half of the public (51%) are unaware that the UK’s 3G mobile network is to be phased out from next month...
Uswitch comments on CPI impact on telecom bills
Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Millions of mobile and broadband customers will now know the scale of the bill increases they face this spring.
Over half of customer-facing businesses will have to raise prices without government energy support
Over half (51%) of businesses with customer-facing premises such as shops, hairdressers, nurseries, cinemas and gyms will be forced to raise prices if the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) scheme is not extended...
New Year's Revolution: Bad energy habits adding £285 a year to household bills
Households are being urged to make a New Year Resolution to use energy wisely – with bad energy habits set to add up to £285 to bills this year, according to...
Make a new bills resolution: tips to trim your mobile, broadband and streaming costs in 2023
Our broadband, mobile, pay-TV and streaming services are often overlooked as ways to make savings, however, taking the time to audit your bills and subscriptions could save you hundreds of pounds a year.
Uswitch comments on concerns that energy providers are setting direct debits too high
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, said: “Many customers who have seen their direct debits rocket this year have wondered if the rises accurately reflect their increased energy use.
Fry-lent Night: A fifth of households will use air fryer to cook some of their Christmas dinner to save energy this year
Five million households – about 18% of homes – will use an air fryer to cook part of their Christmas dinner this year to cut their energy bill, according to new research from Uswitch.com...