http://www.uswitch.com/news/?ref=rssall The latest industry news from the UK for utilities, telecoms, broadband and personal finance. 60 en-GB http://www.uswitch.com/images/rss_logo.jpg http://www.uswitch.com/?ref=rssall Corporate Pages Loans Energy Home Phone Digital TV Credit Cards Broadband Water Directory Market News Heating Cover Current Accounts Car Insurance Mobiles Consumer Guide Secured Loans Customer Accounts Bundles As rising living costs continue to put a squeeze on disposable incomes, many consumers are seeing their current accounts run dry before they receive their next pay packet. http://www.uswitch.com/news/currentaccounts/20081119/current-accounts-running-dry-before-payday.cmsx Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Current Accounts uSwitch.com The government has launched a review that could pave the way for supermarkets and other companies to sell water to consumers. http://www.uswitch.com/news/water/20081119/government-review-could-open-up-the-water-market.cmsx Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Water uSwitch.com A German electronics manufacturer is to launch a new range of scented credit cards which will be available in various fragrances. http://www.uswitch.com/news/creditcards/20081119/german-firm-to-launch-scented-credit-cards.cmsx Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Credit Cards uSwitch.com Consumers could boost their spending power this Christmas by using a credit card that offers cashback and other rewards, it has been claimed. http://www.uswitch.com/news/creditcards/20081119/cashback-credit-cards-could-boost-festive-spending-power.cmsx Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Credit Cards uSwitch.com Digital TV can have a positive influence on childhood development, according to a report by expert psychologist Dr Tanya Byron. http://www.uswitch.com/news/digitaltv/20081119/digital-tv-aids-childhood-development.cmsx Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Digital TV uSwitch.com The looming recession could delay the plans outlined by BT to deliver super-fast broadband to millions of UK homes over the next few years. http://www.uswitch.com/news/broadband/20081118/recession-could-delay-bts-broadband-plans.cmsx Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Broadband uSwitch.com Britain's over-50s are being urged to examine their current accounts to ensure they are making the most of their money. http://www.uswitch.com/news/currentaccounts/20081118/over-50s-urged-to-examine-their-current-accounts.cmsx Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Current Accounts uSwitch.com Industry regulator Ofwat has named Wessex Water as the best performing water and sewerage company in England and Wales. http://www.uswitch.com/news/water/20081118/wessex-water-named-best-performing-water-and-sewerage-company.cmsx Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Water uSwitch.com The Conservative Party has promised to ban gas and electricity providers from charging a premium to customers on pre-payment meters if they are elected into government. http://www.uswitch.com/news/energy/20081118/tories-propose-energy-bill-crackdown.cmsx Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Gas & Electricity uSwitch.com Motorists are being urged not to leave marks on their windscreens when removing satellite navigation devices, as thieves may spot them and break in looking for the gadget. http://www.uswitch.com/news/carinsurance/20081118/motorists-urged-not-to-leave-satnav-marks-on-windscreens.cmsx Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Corporate Investments uSwitch.com Carphone Warehouse is reportedly considering a de-merger of its broadband operation TalkTalk to release value for shareholders. http://www.uswitch.com/news/broadband/20081117/carphone-mulls-over-talktalk-spin-off.cmsx Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Broadband uSwitch.com The Scottish government is urging the chancellor to temporarily scrap VAT on gas and electricity bills to help households this winter. http://www.uswitch.com/news/energy/20081117/scottish-government-calls-for-vat-holiday-on-energy.cmsx Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Gas & Electricity uSwitch.com Gas and electricity suppliers make over £500 million extra each year from customers on pre-payment meters, it has been claimed. http://www.uswitch.com/news/energy/20081117/gas-and-electricity-companies-profiting-from-the-poor.cmsx Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Gas & Electricity uSwitch.com There has been an increase in the number of consumers choosing SIM card only deals for their mobile phones, according to the chief executive of T-Mobile. http://www.uswitch.com/news/mobilephones/20081117/sim-only-deals-growing-in-popularity.cmsx Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Mobile Phones uSwitch.com The over-50s insurance provider RIAS has launched a new protection product that will be sold as an additional benefit when customers take out car insurance policies. http://www.uswitch.com/news/carinsurance/20081117/rias-launches-new-car-insurance-product.cmsx Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Corporate Investments uSwitch.com British motorists are making more than 34 million car trips under one kilometre every year, which is contributing to global warming and may be causing unnecessary wear and tear to their vehicles. http://www.uswitch.com/news/carinsurance/20081114/drivers-admit-to-making-guilt-trips.cmsx Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Corporate Investments uSwitch.com The Unite union is demanding an overhaul of the energy market, insisting urgent action is needed to prevent fuel poverty from spiralling. http://www.uswitch.com/news/energy/20081114/union-demands-energy-market-overhaul.cmsx Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Gas & Electricity uSwitch.com The increasing number of whiplash claims being made by UK drivers is putting upward pressure on the cost of car insurance, it has been claimed. http://www.uswitch.com/news/carinsurance/20081114/car-insurance-premiums-rising-due-to-whiplash-claims.cmsx Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Corporate Investments uSwitch.com The Carphone Warehouse is offering what it claims is the UK's cheapest mobile phone for consumers feeling the pinch during the economic downturn. http://www.uswitch.com/news/mobilephones/20081114/carphone-warehouse-launches-credit-crunch-mobile.cmsx Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Mobile Phones uSwitch.com Internet users are being offered the chance to try out super-fast broadband with TalkTalk through an add-on speed booster service. http://www.uswitch.com/news/broadband/20081114/talktalk-launches-speed-boost-trial.cmsx Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT Broadband uSwitch.com