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Consumers could be due £235 million from old energy accounts
A quarter (23%) of consumers admit they’re unsure whether they left old energy accounts in credit Four in five (79%) consumers with credit outstanding say they reclaimed an average of …
Uswitch rings in the bell for Red Nose Day 2015
Uswitch is proud to announce its support for Red Nose Day 2015. On Friday 13th March, Red Nose Day will be taking over screens across the nation with an almighty …
UK’s worst street for broadband revealed, and it’s 135 times slower than the fastest street
The slowest street for broadband is named as Williamson Road in Romney Marsh, Kent, while Sandy Lane in Cannock, Staffordshire is the fastest[1] Williamson Road has a dire average speed …
Uswitch comments on FCA review of payday lenders
In response to the latest FCA paper revealing customers in arrears are still being pursued for debts even when they’ve provided legitimate evidence from debt advisors, David Mann, Money Expert …
Uswitch comments on EU cap on card transaction fees
In response to the proposed EU cap on credit and debit card transaction fees, David Mann, Money Expert at Uswitch.com, says: “A cap on card fees should be great news for …
Uswitch comments on launch of Apple Watch
Commenting on the launch of the Apple Watch, Ernest Doku, technology expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Apple claims this is the most advanced timepiece ever created but some of the features …
Uswitch comments on £70 million Green Deal Home Improvement Fund release
The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has today announced the third phase release of £70 million available to people signing up for Green Deal energy efficiency measures. Ann …
Uswitch comments on O2 and EE price rises
Commenting on the news that O2 and EE are set to put up their prices by 1.1%, Ernest Doku, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com says: “This week’s price rises from O2 …
Uswitch comments on ScottishPower’s sales ban
ScottishPower has today stopped proactive selling for 12 days after Ofgem found that the supplier failed to remove a backlog of outstanding Energy Ombudsman decisions by the end of November. …
Samsung launches new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge handsets
Commenting on the launch of the new Samsung S6 and S6 Edge at Mobile World Congress, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Samsung has finally decided that plastic isn’t fantastic, with a …
Uswitch comments on new HTC One M9 handset
Commenting on the new HTC One M9 handset, Rob Kerr, mobiles expert at Uswitch.com, says: “Realising that 4 megapixels won’t cut it any more, HTC has finally added a much-improved 20-megapixel …
Uswitch statement in response to Energy Select Committee price comparison websites report
Uswitch.com Chief Executive Officer, Steve Weller, says: “Price comparison websites have a vital role to play in making the energy market work for consumers. Our simple, free to use service …