13 October 2008
Gas & electricity — A pensioner from Yorkshire has launched a protest against soaring energy costs by living without gas and electricity in her one-bedroom home.
13 October 2008
Credit cards — The presence of a minimum repayment level on a credit card can lead to larger debts as it often discourages consumers from paying off their balances in full, new research shows.
13 October 2008
Current accounts — The high court ruling not to allow consumers to challenge bank penalty charges under common law comes as a blow for current account customers, uSwitch.com has claimed.
13 October 2008
Car insurance — In-car gadgets are a major cause of distraction for many motorists, according to new research carried out by the used car website motors.co.uk.
10 October 2008
Car insurance — Drivers looking to avoid making car insurance claims are being urged to watch out for so called 'podestrians' walking into the road.
10 October 2008
Gas & electricity — Energy efficient rental properties with lower running costs will be more attractive to potential tenants, it has been claimed.
10 October 2008
Broadband — Be Broadband's new broadband optimisation service is unlikely to appeal to casual internet users, it has been suggested.
10 October 2008
Broadband — UK businesses are enjoying faster broadband speeds, with one quarter now benefiting from a package offering more than ten megabytes per second.
10 October 2008
Secured loans — Borrowers who are struggling to repay their secured loans should seek help and advice immediately, according to Citizens Advice.
9 October 2008
Broadband — BT has been cautioned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over a press commercial in which it claims to be the best performing broadband provider.
9 October 2008
Mobile phones — Mobile phone maker Sonim has launched what it claims is the world's toughest handset - able to operate in extreme temperatures and survive falls from heights of up to nine feet.
9 October 2008
Water — Scottish Water is examining ways to reduce its overall carbon footprint by increasing the amount of renewable energy it uses.
9 October 2008
Secured loans — The Bank of England's surprise decision to cut the base rate by 0.5% a day earlier than scheduled is welcome news for struggling homeowners, it has been suggested.
9 October 2008
Car insurance — As the economy slows further and the credit crunch continues to bite, many households are reigning in their spending and adopting money saving measures.
8 October 2008
Digital TV — A new channel dedicated to babies and parenting has been launched for digital TV viewers, featuring a wide variety of unique content aimed at new mums and dads.
8 October 2008
Broadband — Broadband users struggle to distinguish between fake pop-ups and genuine warning messages, leaving them open to cyber crime.
8 October 2008
Current accounts — Barclays current account customers may be interested to hear that the bank is to open a new branch at London's Piccadilly Circus.
8 October 2008
Secured loans — Following Australia's one percentage point cut in interest rates, pressure is mounting on the Bank of England to make a similarly dramatic move.
7 October 2008
Car insurance — Direct Line has highlighted an increase in incidents of fuel theft and is advising motorists to check their car insurance policies carefully to make sure they are covered for such a crime.
7 October 2008
Gas & electricity — uSwitch.com has welcomed the initial findings of Ofgem's probe into the UK energy market, insisting the recommendations made by the regulator will benefit consumers.
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