As part of The Drum’s ramped-up TV coverage, media editor John McCarthy and TV reporter Hannah Bowler have launched a podcast series, TV Talks. This week John asks the existential questions of Go Compare mascot Gio Compario.
you have will be honoured. but choices for switching and rates being rapidly reduced. go compare is one of the comparison sites which has had to withdraw some offers. those still available are getting pricey. last year, the cheapest annual average fixed rate was around £700, now there are few deals below £1,200. we always tell you to shop around on breakfast. now we re in a strange situation where those on the standard variable tariff about 15 million consumers could be in the best position. because their bills are capped by the regulator. although from october, they could go up by up to 12%. that could see the average gas and electric bill increase by about £140 a year to nearly £1,300 a year. what can you do as a consumer? well, bad news we might have to get used to the price hike for now at least.