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Britain's £64 million air con energy bill and £2 million for fans as late heatwave hits
The two million UK households with an air conditioning unit face an extra energy bill of more than £64 million this week as a late summer heatwave strikes...
Uswitch comments on Octopus Energy’s acquisition of Shell Energy
Natalie Mathie, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “We’ve known that Shell Energy has been planning to exit the UK retail energy market for a while, so it will be good for...
Energy rates to fall in October but questions need to be answered, says Uswitch
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “Falling energy prices are a relief as we enter the colder months, but the drop could be short lived as Ofgem will review the cap again before the depths of winter.
Uswitch comments on final October 1 price cap prediction from Cornwall Insight
Natalie Mathie, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “This final price cap prediction suggests that energy rates could be dropping for a second consecutive quarter, which will be a welcome relief to consumers...
Price Cap Confusion: Over half of homes don't understand what the price cap is or does
More than half of households (54%) say they aren’t sure what the price cap is or what it does, according to new consumer research by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service...
Uswitch reveals its top broadband, SIM only and mobile deals to snatch up this week
There are some impressive broadband and mobile deals to snatch up this week, alongside some great perks, from free coffee, Disney+ access...
The garden energy guzzlers that could add £14 million a week to Brits bills
Brits could spend £14 million a week powering garden appliances as temperatures start to rise, according to new analysis by Uswitch.com...
UnBILLievable: A third of households believe their energy bill direct debit is set higher than it needs to be
Nearly a third of households (31%) believe their energy direct debits are set higher than they need to be, despite falling prices and suppliers previously holding £7 billion of customers’ credit...
Brits embrace unconventional workspaces during nationwide industrial action
As industrial action impacts travel for millions across the country, office workers have been seeking alternative places to work from. In addition to relatively conventional working locations, such as coffee shops and cafes...
Save while you sunbathe: Households on holiday can cut energy bills by £14 a week while on their travels
Holidaymakers can save as much as £14 a week on energy bills while away from their home during the summer, according to new analysis by Uswitch.com...
Sandy keyboards? Brits embrace unconventional work spots from beaches, pubs and beyond
Almost two-thirds (65%) of the 15 million Brits who venture outside the home or office to work are using sneaky tactics to conceal where they are logging on from, according to new...
Phone leasing unleashed: Uswitch and Raylo break the contract cycle
Mobile phone users interested in securing the latest devices every year can now swap owning for leasing their handset, following a new partnership between Uswitch.com, the UK’s leading comparison and switching service, and Raylo, a sustainable startup...