News in 2006
- 09 Nov 2006Vista to hit stores in JanuaryMicrosoft’s long-awaited Windows Vista will be in stores from 30 January, the software giant has announced.
- 09 Nov 2006Airline to allow mobile use on planesPassengers flying with Dubai-based airline Emirates will be able to use their mobile phones on board from January.
- 09 Nov 2006Starbucks fined over mouse droppingsCoffee giant Starbucks has been fined £12,000 after one of its London branches was found infested with mice.
- 09 Nov 2006PC World overcharged for repairsStaff at some branches of PC World failed to diagnose basic computer problems and overcharged consumers for easy repairs as a result, Computing Which? says today.
- 08 Nov 2006McDonald's to cut dangerous trans fatsFast food giant McDonald's is to cut the amount of dangerous trans fats in products sold in the UK.
- 08 Nov 2006Capital One slammed over credit card chequesCapital Onehas been reprimanded for sending customers more than a million pre-written credit card cheques last year.
- 08 Nov 2006Ryanair TV ad rapped for '£0' fare that wasn'tRyanairhas been caught promoting flight prices without including taxes and charges - again.
- 08 Nov 2006HBOS donates to Farepak fundThousands of victims of failed hamper savings scheme Farepak have been thrown a lifeline after a fund was set up to rescue their Christmas.
- 07 Nov 2006Passengers to sue Ryanair over missed flightsRyanairpassengers who missed their flights because of long airport queues are taking legal action after the airline made them forfeit their tickets.
- 07 Nov 2006Phishing scams on the rise
- 07 Nov 2006Scottish restaurant scores go on displayDiners in Scotland can now see the results of inspections at their local restaurant or takeaway, following a successful Which? hygiene scores campaign.
- 06 Nov 2006Tour operators missing out on singles marketHoliday companies are missing a golden opportunity by failing to tap into a growing singles market, a new report reveals.
- 06 Nov 2006New rules on flight liquidsThe ban on carrying liquids in hand luggage has been relaxed at all UK and EU airports.
- 03 Nov 2006Customers sick of soaring energy billsHouseholders are becoming increasingly fed up with energy suppliers due to a soaring prices, a new survey has found.
- 03 Nov 2006Carphone Warehouse facing 'silent calls' fineCarphone Warehouse may have to pay out thousands of pounds after coming under fire from the telecoms regulator for making silent calls.
