Uswitch

Uswitch is a service available online and by phone that allows you to compare prices on various products and services. With Uswitch, you can easily look at options for gas and electricity providers, find the best broadband offers, mobile phone plans, car and home insurance, credit cards, boiler coverage, and much more.

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Energy price cap to drop to £1,720 in July 2025

2 weeks ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

Ofgem has today announced that the energy price cap for July 2025 will be set at £1,720 per year for average usage households paying by Direct Debit. This is a significant drop of 7% and will be welcome news for customers on standard variable tariffs who are affected by the price cap rising and falling.
Energy bill defaults reach historic highs, ONS data shows

3 weeks ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published figures showing that a record number of UK households defaulted on their energy bills (paid by direct debit) in April because they didn’t have enough money in their accounts. Statistics show that 2.7% of payments were defaulted, which is the highest number since the ONS’s records began in early 2019.
Samsung’s thinnest phone yet - the S25 Edge: everything you need to know

3 weeks ago | uswitch.com | Archie Burkinshaw

This innovative device is undoubtedly easy on the eye, with a sleek design that still packs in the top specs we have all come to expect from a Samsung phone. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Samsung’s latest release.
Broadband social tariffs for universal credit and low incomes - Uswitch

4 weeks ago | uswitch.com | Max Beckett

If you're on Universal Credit or receiving other financial benefits, you can find a much cheaper broadband deal with these providers.
Energy price cap increases to £1,849: what can customers do?

2 months ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

The previously announced energy price cap increase from £1,738 to £1,849 comes into effect today. What are the implications for customers? Which customers are affected by the price cap? The price cap affects customers who aren’t on fixed energy deals. They might be on a “variable”, “standard” or “standard variable” deal which are all the same thing. Their unit rates and standing charges change every three months when the price cap changes and can go up or down. Is it cheaper to be on a fixed deal?
Uswitch

2 months ago | uswitch.com | Archie Burkinshaw

Uswitch has once again revealed its list of outstanding mobile providers in the 2025 edition of the Uswitch Telecoms Awards. Selected through a combination of expert judges, public choice and Uswitch data, the Telecoms Awards select a range of providers who excel in different areas of the industry. This year is no different with providers such as O2, Tesco, Sky Mobile, giffgaff, VOXI, Lebara and more being recognised. Read on to find out the Mobiles winners from the 2025 Uswitch Telecoms Awards.
Over nine million households urged to read energy meters before 1 April

2 months ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch.com, comments: “With the price cap rising on 1 April, it’s important to submit a meter reading to avoid paying higher rates on any energy that you don’t need to. “Now is also an ideal time to look at switching to a new energy tariff. By opting for a fixed deal, you’re locking in those rates for the duration – which means households could have price certainty and avoid the ups and downs of the price cap.
Samsung Galaxy A Series: Everything you need to know

2 months ago | uswitch.com | Joe Svetlik

High-end handsets north of the £1,000 mark are all well and good, but most of us have to make do with something more affordable. Well Samsung has just the thing: three new Galaxy A smartphones that offer a lot of bang for very little buck. The range comprises the Galaxy A56 5G (£499), Galaxy A36 5G (£399) and Galaxy A26 5G (£299). They all offer 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and big, bright screens. As you would expect, given their different prices, there is some variation between the handsets.
EE broadband down: What to do during an EE internet outage

2 months ago | uswitch.com | Max Beckett

Test your Wi-Fi signal at homeIf you’ve checked online and you can’t see any evidence of a big EE broadband outage, it might be worth checking your broadband setup at home. There may be way to improve your internet connection with your own equipment. A quick glance at your EE Hub will indicate if things are working or not. If there are no lights on, check to see if the power cable is in and connected to the mains.
Up to 170,000 homes to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades under the Warm Homes Plan

2 months ago | uswitch.com | Ben Gallizzi

Up to 170,000 low income households and social housing tenants will benefit from £1.8 billion allocated by the government to pay for energy efficiency upgrades under its Warm Homes Plan. As of 11 March 2025, the money will be allocated to local authorities and social housing providers to help with the installation of measures including insulation, solar panels and heat pumps. This will make homes more energy-efficient and bring energy bills down.