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Where are you on the One Big Switch Painogram

Where are you on the One Big Switch Painogram

12,000+ Big Energy Switch registrants reported the level of energy bill stress they're facing. 1/3 people reported that they suffer from ‘Fuel Poverty’ of which 18% suffer from ‘severe’ or ‘extreme’ bill stress. This shows us just how much households are struggling to cope with the cost of Energy.  So who are the worst affected?  Big Families: 38% of Households with 6+ residents are curre... read more>
Energy Affordability Forum

Energy Affordability Forum

Thanks for registering your insterest in attending the Energy Affordability Forum. Comment below to let us know what you're interested in discussing, suggestions you have or any other feedback on your energy billing life.  read more>
The Big Taxi Report

The Big Taxi Report

Today, One Big Switch launched our Big Taxi Report as part of our latest campaign to reduce the cost of taxis in Ireland. The Big Taxi Report is the culmination of the largest ever consumer survey taken on the taxi industry with over 1700+ members sharing their experiences and opinions with us. Some of the key findings of the report include: 64% agreed with Deregulation citing i... read more>
Are you looking forward to Valentine’s Day?

Are you looking forward to Valentine’s Day?

We hope so! Today, we publish our Big Date Night Index which compares the cost of a romantic date across Europe and the news isn’t too bad. On the plus side Ireland slips 3 places to 6th when comparing the average cost of a date night with that of a night on the tiles. We are also thankfully behind France (Europe’s Romantic Capital) and the high cost supremos Denmark and Luxembourg. In... read more>
New Mortgage Rules Will Add To The Affordability Squeeze

New Mortgage Rules Will Add To The Affordability Squeeze

We are all looking for a place to call our own whether it be to start a family or get out from under out parents nose. However, the cost of mortgages and overall housing affordability is always a significant barrier. House prices have been on the increase lately, especially in urban areas, and mortgages are in high demand but short supply as banks tighten their lending criteria. Unfortunatel... read more>