Energy Switching News

What happens to your direct debit when you switch energy is straightforward in most cases: your old supplier usually cancels the direct debit automatically once your switch completes, and your new supplier sets up a fresh one based on your expected usage. The detail that trips people up is timing — cancel too early and […]

Switching energy supplier in the UK means moving your gas, electricity or both to a new supplier, usually to get a cheaper tariff or better service. You can do it online in minutes, your physical supply does not change, and your new supplier handles the move for you. Ofgem rules require the switch to complete […]

Switching energy supplier in 2026 is worth it for most households on a standard variable tariff, because the cheapest fixed deals in June 2026 were sitting around £200 to £260 a year below the July price cap for a typical home. With the cap rising 13% from 1 July 2026, staying put means paying the […]

How business energy switching works is straightforward in principle: you compare contract offers from across the market, agree a new fixed-term deal, and your new supplier arranges the changeover while your gas and electricity keep flowing. Only the billing supplier changes — the wires, pipes and meters stay exactly as they are. Business energy is […]

The Energy Switch Guarantee is a voluntary set of promises made by energy suppliers to ensure that switching your gas or electricity supplier is simple, speedy and safe. It was launched by Energy UK, the trade association for the UK energy industry, on 7 June 2016, and now covers the large majority of household customers […]

Content in this article Why Timing Matters When Comparing Energy Prices Seasonal Trends in Energy Prices Key Triggers for Reviewing Your Tariff When Your Current Deal Ends After a Price Cap Announcement If You Move House Significant Life Changes Fixed vs Variable: Choosing the Right Time-Based Deal How to Compare Energy Prices Effectively What About […]