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Comparison site uSwitch has this month launched a collective energy switch to encourage households to save by switching gas and electricity tariffs, but how does it stack up?

Households who've switched energy providers only to have their direct debits increased – particularly over the recent summer months when you typically use less – can challenge any unfair increases. Here's what you need to know.

The energy regulator has today revised typical usage figures, which are used across the industry to help people compare prices. However, the new lower figures don't mean you'll pay less.

Energy customers will be able to switch suppliers within 24 hours by 2018, under plans confirmed by the Government.

Millions of households are "paying too much" for energy, a year-long investigation has revealed today. But MoneySavingExpert.com has been saying for years that households could save hundreds by switching.

From today onwards, energy suppliers with 50,000 or more customers will need to include QR codes on bills to help consumers monitor their use and switch more easily.

Ofgem is today calling for energy suppliers to scrap charges of up to £360 to install and remove prepayment meters after it found the fees are putting many people – including some of society's most vulnerable – off switching, which can save up to £300/year.