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- 05 Dec 2008 Squirrels and cats top garden pests league Unwanted furry visitors can leave a trail of destruction in our gardens, whether they're fouling, digging or nibbling our precious plants. But all is not lost – we have some solutions
- 04 Dec 2008 Car sales down by more than 10% over year to date New car sales are down by more than 10% over the year to date, according to the latest official figures.
- 04 Dec 2008 Bank of England cuts base interest rate to 2% As the Bank of England cuts interest rates to their lowest level since 1951, Which? calls for the cut to be passed to borrowers in full
- 04 Dec 2008 Mazda3 hatch unveiled at Bologna Mazda has publicly unveiled the all-new Mazda3 five-door hatchback at the Bologna motor show in Italy.
- 04 Dec 2008 Car breakdowns surge as cold weather sweeps UK The recent cold snap has led to a surge in the number of car breakdowns, according to rescue provider Green Flag.
- 04 Dec 2008 Broadband speed victory for Which? Broadband internet service providers (ISPs) must give customers a true picture of likely broadband speeds at the point of sale, following a new broadband speed code of practice that comes into force tomorrow.
- 04 Dec 2008 Northern Rock to delay repossessions by six months Nationalised bank Northern Rock pledged to wait at least six months before repossessing the homes of borrowers who had fallen behind with their mortgage.
- 04 Dec 2008 Which? test reveals outstanding washer dryer AEG Electrolux L16850 washer dryer finishes a clear top in our latest washer-dryer tests, making it one of the best models we've ever seen.
- 04 Dec 2008 Marks & Spencer to hold another 20% off sale Marks & Spencer is to hold a second one-day, 20%-off sale on Thursday in an effort to revive pre-Christmas sales.
- 04 Dec 2008 Cold call builders 'defrauded elderly' Police and trading standards officers arrest three people in connection with a cold calling scam. Trading standards officers say to avoid cold calling builders and never give them any work.
- 03 Dec 2008 Carmakers get breathing space on CO2 targets European regulators are giving car companies more time to meet CO2 emissions targets, it has been revealed.
- 03 Dec 2008 Apple Macs at risk of viruses and malware Apple Mac computers are no longer safe from the dangers of computer viruses, according to an article posted on the manufacturer’s website.
- 03 Dec 2008 Which? book gives would-be landlords advice Renting and Letting warns of dangers of rushing in
- 03 Dec 2008 Zavvi cancels online orders Woolworths collapse means Zavvi has had to stop taking new online orders and cancel some existing ones.
- 03 Dec 2008 Debenhams to hold three-day sale Debenhams has confirmed it is holding another ;credit crunch beating' sale event this week to bump up pre-Christmas sales.
- 03 Dec 2008 Card fraud higher overseas Fraud losses on UK credit and debit cards are 14 times higher overseas than they are in this country, a new report claims.
- 03 Dec 2008 Pass on rate cut to mortgage borrowers says Which? Which? is calling for the base rate cut to be passed on to all borrowers including those with Standard Variable Rate mortgage deals.
- 03 Dec 2008 Marks & Spencer now sells washing machines M&S is now selling large domestic appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and fridge-freezers online.
- 03 Dec 2008 Dark Knight to debut BD-Live for Warner Bros Warner Bros has announced that the year’s biggest blockbuster, The Dark Knight, will be its first ever film to boast interactive BD-Live features when it is released on Blu-ray on 8 December.
- 03 Dec 2008 Amazon's UK MP3 download store open Amazon's eagerly awaited MP3 download store is now open to UK music lovers.
- 02 Dec 2008 New two-wheel-drive Ford Kuga As the credit crunch bites, Ford reveals its two-wheel-drive Kuga off-roader. And a far less attractive 2.5 petrol turbo version, too.
- 02 Dec 2008 Hot car deals, 2 December 2008 A 2.5% reduction in VAT wasn’t enough for everybody - Saab and Skoda have knocked 15% off some car prices throughout December.
- 02 Dec 2008 Greener driving 'could save billions' Employers are being urged to get involved with a new course that teaches staff how to drive more efficiently.
- 02 Dec 2008 Mini reveals all-new Mini Convertible BMW finally replaces the old-generation Mini Convertible with a new version - but prices will rise by almost £1,000.
- 02 Dec 2008 Merry HD Christmas from the BBC The BBC has unveiled its TV schedule for Christmas and New Year 2008, and there are plenty of high-definition treats for those with HD-ready or full-HD flat-panel TVs.
- 02 Dec 2008 Online store 247 Electrical ceases trading Online electrical store 247 Electrical has gone into voluntary liquidation.
- 02 Dec 2008 Waitrose to open second convenience store Which? members' high street favourite Waitrose has revealed that it will trial its second convenience store in Bristol.
- 02 Dec 2008 Bank to delay repossessions by six months RBS, which owns NatWest, has pledged to give customers in arrears at least six months grace before starting mortgage repossession proceedings.
- 02 Dec 2008 Extra protection for building society customers The Financial Services Compensation Scheme now covers building societies that merge, meaning more savings are protected if the building society collapses.
- 02 Dec 2008 Nokia announces the N97 mobile phone Nokia has announced pictures and specifications of the N97, the next mobile phone to be launched in the successful N series
