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Scheme will see a significant investment in sponsored degrees, paid internships and partnerships with colleges and universities in South Wales.

Price hikes announced by the ‘big six’ are about to come into effect

• Dual fuel standard variable rates set to increase by up to 5.5%;
• Price rises compound misery for households following significant 2017 increases;
• Customers switching gas and electricity supplier could slash bills by as much as £210*.

GoCompare comments as ABI publish premium index showing three-month dip in Q1 of 2018.

Good broadband and mobile signal strength are the biggest movers in this year’s list, along with a good energy efficiency rating

• Efficient central heating systems, double glazing, and secure doors and windows top UK home-buyers’ lists of ‘must-have’ home features;
• ‘Friendly neighbours’ and a parking place slip down the list;
• Open plan living spaces, highly rated schools and period features all fail to make the top 20.

Comparison site GoCompare has seen a 100% increase in the number of people using its current account comparison service this week, following the chaos caused by TSB’s attempt to move customers' accounts to a new platform.

Georgie Frost, consumer advocate from GoCompare Energy, comments on the summer price rise announced by ScottishPower:

The discount is worth around £30 a year to customers – but they can switch and save £300