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Apple iPad pre-orders start in US

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Apple iPad pre-orders start today in the US, with the iPad on sale April 3. UK iPad pre-orders will be later, with UK iPad on sale late April says Apple.

Import an Apple iPad in the UK on April 3

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Apple iPad pre-orders have started in the US - and UK buyers can import an Apple iPad from the US when it launches on April 3

Maxi Cosi issues product recall on Familyfix base

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Maxi Cosi has issued a recall on all FamilyFix car seat bases produced before 3 March this year.

Christmas cheer leads to insolvency

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Figures released today indicate that almost a third of the personal insolvencies declared in March were triggered by over spending at Christmas.

Hot car deals, 11 March

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Which? Car has searched the web to find the best car deals available right now. We've found great savings on the new Vauxhall Astra, Mazda MX-5 and the Lexus IS saloon.

EDF and Scottish Power cut gas prices

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The last of the ‘big six’ energy suppliers have cut their gas prices, but experts say the latest round of cuts shows how little competition there is in the energy market.

Regulator criticises packaged bank accounts

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Packaged bank accounts, which charge a monthly fee but offer customers free insurance and other products, may not provide the expected level of cover. Customers could be better off purchasing products individually, the FSA has warned.

LG 3D TV and 3D Blu-ray set for May UK launch

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LG announces 3D TVs and Blu-ray player. The LX9900 3D TV and BX580 3D Blu-ray player for the home is planned to launch in May.

Win Sky 3D TV package at Westfield tomorrow

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Sky TV is offering shoppers at Westfield shopping centre in West London a chance to win a 3D TV package tomorrow (Friday 12 March), as part of Sky's first shopping centre 3D TV experience.

Surrey named pothole capital of the UK

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Surrey has been named the pothole capital of the UK, according to a new survey. The Kia Motors UK Pothole Survey has identified that 1,998 potholes afflict Surrey’s 450,000 motorists,

'Self-cleaning' washing machine cycle unveiled

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A new 'self-cleaning' washing machine cycle designed to eradicate troublesome washing machine smells has been unveiled by a washing machine manufacturer.

Cash Isa rules unfair, say savers

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New research has revealed that 84% of UK savers believe the current rules on cash Isas are unfair, and penalise people who are too risk-averse to invest in stocks and shares.

Deal of the week: Dyson DC14 Origin vac

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Which? has been scouring the web this week for the best online deals on the Dyson DC14 Origin upright vacuum cleaner.

New Skoda Fabia and Roomster prices announced

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Updated versions of the Skoda Fabia and Skoda Roomster were unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show last week, and Skoda has today announced revised prices for both models.

Card, cheque and online banking fraud falls 28%

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Online banking fraud rises by 14%, but counterfeit card fraud (cloning and skimming) halves