Nous blog: Industry

September 14, 2022

Re:cap: understanding the Energy Price Guarantee

Jon explores what we know about the Truss/Kwarteng energy plans and what it means for households, highlighting a key point that is being misunderstood.

Navigating the cost-of-living crisis with StepChange

Jon shares StepChange’s helpful tips for dealing with the cost-of-living crisis.

The fixed rate mortgage dilemma – should you stick or twist?

With interest rates rising, many households on a fixed rate mortgage are considering whether to remortgage now or wait until their fixed term ends. Jon explains how our new refix calculator can help.

An update on UK consumer energy prices (and other economic factors)

Jon gives an update on the latest changes in the domestic energy markets and some rather sobering predictions for consumers in the UK…

Examining the Chancellor’s cost-of-living measures

Jon unpacks the Chancellor’s cost-of-living measures announced earlier today.

Prosecuting the cost-of-living crisis perpetrators

As inflation hits a 40-year-high of 9%, Jon considers who's really to blame

Will Ofgem’s latest proposed changes to the energy market actually be good for customers?

Ofgem's proposed energy market changes would make suppliers that gained customers pay a punitive fee back to suppliers that lost them - would this really be good for customers?

The growing cost of being an ostrich

As the CPI confirms inflation has hit 7% and could reach as much as 10% in the months ahead, Lydia wonders why our research reveals so many households are still sticking their heads in the sand, and underestimating the impact of the cost-of-living timebomb.

Industry

Lydia Howland

Head of Service Design

April 7, 2022

Water bills: I haven’t heard much about them, should I be worried?

‍With much of the recent talk about utilities focussed on the astronomical increases in energy prices, we thought it was worth taking a few minutes to discuss the oft-forgotten water bill.

Getting up to speed: Are UK households paying for more broadband than they need?

Does greater broadband speed actually lead to better broadband? Emily explores.

What the Spring Statement means for households

Jon explains what the Chancellor’s statement today means for households, and how the help handed out by the Chancellor compares to the pressures facing households from the current cost of living crisis.

What does the base rate rise mean for your household?

Today the Bank of England lifted interest rates to 0.75%. Jon discusses what this increase means for UK households.

Making sense of the energy price cap rise

Emily explains what the energy price cap rise means for households, and shares some tips on what you can do now.

Why I’m railing against the latest train price rise

Lydia asks why there are incentives for having an electric company car and cycling to work, but not for commuting by train.

Industry

Lydia Howland

Head of Service Design

February 25, 2022

The economic aftershocks of Russia’s invasion

Jon comments on the potential economic impacts of Russia's invasion

Down & Out In Faversham and London: Why moving somewhere cheaper is advice based on doublethink

Lydia discusses why 'giving up Netflix and moving somewhere cheaper' isn't the right answer

Industry

Lydia Howland

Head of Service Design

February 3, 2022

The cost-of-living squeeze - what is it, and why is it happening, and how bad could it be?

Jon reviews how hikes in inflation, rising taxes, and soaring energy bills will leave UK households feeling the pinch

How will the government’s new green funding help households?

Jon considers the path towards more renewable and green household utilities in the UK, with the government, businesses and consumers all playing their part

Industry

Jon Rudoe

Co-founder & CCO