The Youtility blog

Why the low-value, high-churn, price-led business model isn't fit for purpose anymore

A review of the extremely difficult operating conditions in the UK energy market.

This blog takes a look at regulatory developments abroad that are putting the UK's leadership at risk.

Consumer engagement in the energy sector has been the elusive goal of...

With subscriptions growing by 40% in 2020, there is a growing need for banks to help consumers manage, control and save on these subscriptions.

Given today's disengaged consumer base, we face a massive challenge to hit the UK's net zero goal.

The importance of a reliable and fairly priced broadband connection has never been clearer.

Read our view on the recently released Energy White Paper that promises to transform the sector to meet the UK's 2050 climate goals.

We check our mobiles every 12 waking minutes yet the average smartphone owner spends 85% of their time using just 5 apps. What does this mean for fintech and banking platforms looking to get a slice of a consumers’ attention?

We look beyond Open Banking at three Smart Data initiatives which could transform the market.

The way we access and connect with the world has transformed in the last 20 years. Financial services are no exception and consumers expect the same standards from their bank.

In this blog, we’ll go beyond the label and highlight a few pitfalls to avoid when switching to green energy tariffs.

In this blog we review the recent government announcement regarding Green Homes Grants, designed to help insulate homes and reduce bills.

Ofgem & Ofcom have been quick to offer extra support to consumers during the lockdown. We look at these changes and share our views on what more needs to be done.

In this blog, we’ll focus on some of the biggest changes to how people manage their financial lives during the lockdown.

Millions of UK consumers who haven't switched contracts or changed providers are being penalised for their loyalty.

Switching energy supplier is one of the easiest ways to save money, but switching to the cheapest supplier is not always the best idea

Our latest research shows some homes are paying 74% more than others for using the same amount of energy each month.

In this blog, we look at how the lockdown and ongoing social distancing is transforming the way we use and manage our money.

The start of the new tax year is the ideal time to give yourself a money makeover and as the Coronavirus lockdown continues, the need to save money is even more important.

The next few months are going to be incredibly stressful. With that in mind, we thought we’d share our top do’s and don’ts for looking after your money.

Our take on the big policies that may impact your personal finances from the Spring 2020 Budget