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Uswitch responds to Cornwall Insight’s prediction for July’s energy price cap
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, comments: “A predicted 7% drop in energy prices in July is clearly good news, with the price cap looking likely to hit its lowest level in over two years...
Households could save £410 on energy bills as 320,000 fixed deals end
More than 320,000 households could save up to £410 by switching to a new energy tariff on average as their fixed deals come to an end, according to analysis by Uswitch.com...
Ofgem decision on energy tariffs could make cheaper deals a reality in time for winter, comments Uswitch
Richard Neudegg, director of regulation at Uswitch.com, said: “Getting rid of the Ban on Acquisition-only Tariffs in October heralds good news for households seeking cheaper energy bills...
Britain's £37 million spring cleaning energy bill
Brits could spend £37 million on their annual spring clean as they power vacuum cleaners, pressure washers and floor scrubbers, reveals research from Uswitch.com...
Energy providers are sitting on £3 billion of households' money
Energy suppliers are sitting on £3 billion of households’ money – with the average home in credit having £210 left with their provider, reveals research by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service...
Tea Party: Brits will save £450 million making cups of tea thanks to lower energy costs
Brits can save £450 million this year on the cost of brewing nearly 37 billion cups of tea because of the lower price of energy, according to new research for National Tea Day...
Half of young consumers would consider getting a prepayment meter as new rules make them cheaper
Half of younger consumers (51%) would consider getting a prepayment meter after new Ofgem rules made their default tariffs cheaper than the...
Uswitch responds to Cornwall Insight’s prediction for July’s energy price cap
Will Owen, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “Predictions of an 8% fall in energy prices in July are another step in the right direction for households who have been struggling with the cost of living over the last few years...
Ten million homes should read their energy meter this weekend to draw a line under the winter’s high rates
Nearly ten million households need to submit their meter readings this bank holiday to make sure they benefit fully from lower energy rates from 1 April, research by Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service, has found...