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Why is my power firm allowed to hold on to £830 of MY money?

Andrew Long is chief executive of Switchcraft which automatically moves customers on to cheaper gas and electricity tariffs. He says: ‘Energy suppliers love to keep your account in credit and then use your money to run their business.”

This is Money January 9 2021

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‘I enjoy the warm feeling of knowing I’m not overpaying without having to do anything myself. The switches all happen in the background, my direct debit is changed automatically – and I just get an email saying it’s been done.’

This is Money December 26 2020

Loyalty to your energy supplier doesn’t pay – switch

“With some suppliers understandably behind on their bills with the pandemic, I wouldn’t be surprised if more suppliers quietly bump up direct-debit payment demands,” says Andrew Long, chief executive of Switchcraft

Money Week December 22 2020

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Landlords overstating how energy efficient properties are in online listings

Research by Switchcraft, found examples of properties listed on Homes 24, a listings site owned by Zoopla, and OpenRent which claimed to have a higher energy efficiency rating than they actually did.

The Telegraph

March 16 2020

EDF cuts energy bills by up to £17 a year – but you could save hundreds of pounds by switching

Switchcraft.co.uk, added: “If consumers think the cap will protect them from paying over the odds for energy, they are sadly mistaken.”

The Sun

February 12 2020

Energy customers to get automatic compensation for switch delays

Switch site Switchcraft, said the decision to move ahead with automatic compensation is a massive win for consumers, and the UK energy industry as a whole.

YourMoney.com

February 12 2020

Energy bills: Why billpayers could get £30 from May 2020 after ‘massive win’ for consumers

Switchcraft.co.uk, commented: “The regulators decision to move ahead with automatic compensation is a massive win”

The Express

February 11 2020

Energy price cap to fall this summer but switch now to save £300

Alex Dickson, head of research at Switchcraft, warns that the price cap does not protect consumers from overpaying for their energy.

Your Money

February 7 2020

Energy price cap to fall by £17 a year – but you can switch and save now

Switchcraft.co.uk said: “The gap between the default price cap and market leading energy deals is as wide as it’s ever been.”

The Sun

February 7 2020

More than 11million homes to see energy bills fall as new price cap kicks in

“If consumers think the cap will protect them, they are sadly mistaken. And it’s irresponsible for the regulator to suggest otherwise,” Switchcraft.co.uk said

The Mirror

February 7 2020

Energy prices to drop for 15m households as Ofgem Lowers cap

Switchcraft, an auto-switching service, said: “If consumers think the cap will protect them from paying over the odds for energy, they are sadly mistaken.”