2 September 2008
Mobile phones — Vodafone has been accused of misleading its customers over their contract terms after putting up minimum call charges by 25%.
2 September 2008
Gas & electricity — A coalition of charities and consumer groups is calling on the government to ensure those struggling most with their gas and electricity bills get the help they need.
2 September 2008
Credit cards — Despite claiming to be budgeting more tightly, British consumers are still relying on credit cards to meet monthly outgoings, new research shows.
2 September 2008
Current accounts — Yorkshire Bank has launched a new current account aimed at busy professionals which offers a range of features designed to save time.
2 September 2008
Car insurance — The cost of motoring has outstripped the rate of inflation by 34% in the last ten years, according to new research uSwitch.com.
1 September 2008
Secured loans — Total personal debt among UK consumers has exceeded national income for the second consecutive year, according to the accountants Grant Thornton.
1 September 2008
Mobile phones — A consultation has been launched by Ofcom to examine the mobile phone market in the UK and improve the services being offered to customers.
1 September 2008
Car insurance — Young motorists could save over £150 if they shop around for cheaper car insurance deals, according to swiftcover.com.
1 September 2008
Gas & electricity — ScottishPower has become the last of the major energy suppliers to announce increases in the cost of its gas and electricity, dealing a final blow to consumers.
1 September 2008
Gas & electricity — Customers of npower will become the next group to see their gas and electricity bills increase after the energy provider announced rises in its domestic prices.
29 August 2008
Water — An MP from Sussex has attacked what he believes are "appalling" increases in the water rates being paid by local residents.
29 August 2008
Gas & electricity — The government has issued a stark warning to gas and electricity customers about the likely direction of their energy bills.
29 August 2008
Mobile phones — The European Commission has raised concerns over the charging structures being adopted by some of the continent's mobile phone operators.
29 August 2008
Car insurance — New customers signing up to Sainsbury's Car Insurance policies are being offered 12 months' worth of cover for the price of ten.
29 August 2008
Digital TV — Satellite television provider Sky has launched a new advertising campaign to promote its autumn programme schedule on Sky1 to digital TV viewers.
29 August 2008
Secured loans — Economists have predicted that there will be no change in interest rates by the Bank of England next month.
29 August 2008
Credit cards — Over one-third of students own credit cards and their average balance is just under £220, new research from Halifax reveals.
28 August 2008
Gas & electricity — The Local Government Association (LGA) has argued that gas and electricity providers should be charged an annual levy to fund a national home insulation programme.
28 August 2008
Car insurance — Shopping around is the best way to cut the cost of car insurance, according to a spokesperson from the Association of British Insurers.
28 August 2008
Current accounts — Lloyds TSB has launched a new current account offering customers tiered interest rates of up to 5% AER on balances as high as £7,000.
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