News in 2006

29 Dec 2006 TV campaign to promote food labelling scheme The Food Standards Agency will launch a campaign to promote ‘traffic light’ food labels in an effort to help consumers make healthier choices.
28 Dec 2006 Vehicle-scrapping scheme welcomed Car owners will be able to have their old vehicles scrapped for free under a new scheme that comes into force on 1 January.
28 Dec 2006 Shoppers warned over festive spending spree Which? is warning many Britons face a New Year financial hangover after it emerged the average person has spent £700 on the Christmas season.
28 Dec 2006 Gardeners warned over peat use Environmentalists have voiced concerns about the continued use of peat by amateur gardeners.
27 Dec 2006 Thomson scraps fuel supplements Britain's biggest tour operator has announced it’s scrapping fuel supplements on its holidays.
27 Dec 2006 Millions wasted in 'take back' hassle Over a million people won't be returning unwanted presents this Christmas because it is too much hassle, Which? reveals today.
27 Dec 2006 Thieves target car gadgets A new survey has reveled that the theft of gadgets from cars is growing, with satellite navigation (sat-nav) systems a particularly popular target.
21 Dec 2006 Severe fog causes flight chaos More than 350 flights are expected to be cancelled from Heathrow Airport today as thousands of Christmas travellers face a battle with the weather.
21 Dec 2006 Junk food ad ban 'seriously flawed' Many of the TV shows most popular with children will not be covered by proposed new advertising restrictions, Which? warns today.
20 Dec 2006 Watchdog raps allergy claims advert An advert for Piriton is criticised for failing to back up claims about the number of allergy sufferers in Britain.
20 Dec 2006 More building societies to disappear Analysts are predicting that at least five building society names will disappear from the high street next year as mutuals merge to become more competitive.
20 Dec 2006 Switch with Which? gets seal of approval Industry watchdog Energywatch has given its seal of approval to the Which? impartial energy price comparison site - Switch with Which?.
19 Dec 2006 Celebrity restaurant fined over organic claim A London restaurant which counts Gwyneth Paltrow and Kylie Minogue among its celebrity clients has been ordered to pay more than £11,500 after claiming standard meat was organic.
19 Dec 2006 Digital switchover support to cost £600 million Ministers have confirmed that it will cost around £600 million to help older and disabled people with the switch to digital television.
19 Dec 2006 Electric gadgets should have 'green' labels The amount of electricity people use to power gadgets such as cordless phones and electric toothbrushes is set to double in the next five years, according to a new study.
18 Dec 2006 'Real men don't use sat-nav' One in five male motorists think satellite navigation (sat-nav) systems are for ‘wimps’, according to a new survey.
18 Dec 2006 Air passengers told not to turn up too early Airport authorities are asking passengers to watch what they pack and not turn up too early as millions head overseas for a festive break.
18 Dec 2006 Tesco to make lorries 'greener' Supermarket giant Tesco has confirmed it will run three-quarters of its distribution fleet on ‘greener’ biodiesel from next month.
15 Dec 2006 glass fragments found in ready meals Hundreds of thousands of ready meals are being recalled after some consumers found glass fragments.
15 Dec 2006 Survey to highlight accident blackspots Roads are to be given a star rating to show motorists how dangerous they are.
15 Dec 2006 Nintendo recalls millions of Wii straps Games giant Nintendo has recalled 3.2 million straps for its popular Wii computer game controllers following a stream of reports they were flying out of the hands of overzealous players.
15 Dec 2006 British Gas to price cuts in the spring British Gas owner Centrica has promised to cut gas and electricity bills in the spring after nearly one million customers deserted the company.
14 Dec 2006 Holiday firm goes bust Thousands of Britons heading abroad for Christmas sun are facing travel chaos after a holiday firm went bust.
14 Dec 2006 Green energy tariffs under fire ‘Green’ tariffs offered by many energy companies don't live up to their environmental claims, according to a report out today.
13 Dec 2006 Britons reluctant to return unwanted Xmas gifts Millions of Britons will be lumbered with unwanted Christmas presents this year because they won't return them to the shops, new Which? research has found.
13 Dec 2006 More free cash machines for poor areas Hundreds of non-charging cash machines are to be installed in low income areas around the UK following a deal between banks, ATM operators and the government.
12 Dec 2006 MPs condemn 'chronically poor' postal service MPs have slammed the Royal Mail for being ‘chronically poor’ in parts of the country and have complained that the interests of customers are not an absolute priority.
12 Dec 2006 Inquiry urged into UK airports BAA's ownership of London's main airports looked under threat today after Britain’s consumer watchdog called for a full inquiry into its supply of airport services.
11 Dec 2006 75% of kids admit taking internet risks Many children are are putting themselves at risk of falling victim to online predators because they don't follow safety warnings, a new survey has found.
11 Dec 2006 Millions fall victim to identity theft More than four million people in the UK say they've fallen victim to identity fraud, according to a new report.
08 Dec 2006 Airlines warn of tax-rise chaos Holidaymakers who have already booked trips abroad next year may be forced to stump up extra cash at the airport to cover a rise in passenger duty, it was claimed today.
08 Dec 2006 Alert over babies asleep in child car seats Babies lives could be at risk if they're left to sleep in car seats unsupervised for long periods, scientists warned today.
07 Dec 2006 Top restaurants for Christmas Day treat The Which? Good Food Guide has come up with a list of recommended restaurants open on Christmas Day for those who want to avoid cooking this year.
07 Dec 2006 Queues form for Nintendo Wii launch The hype surrounding the long-awaited new Nintendo console is reaching fever pitch as hundreds of games fans start queuing in London ahead of tonight’s midnight launch.
07 Dec 2006 Sky broadband gets Google email and video Sky'snew broadband service has been boosted after the satellite broadcaster announced it was teaming up with internet heavyweight Google.
06 Dec 2006 Mobile phones 'not linked to brain tumours' People who regularly use a mobile phone do not have an increased risk of developing brain tumours, a major study has found.
06 Dec 2006 Channel 4 launches TV download service Channel 4has launched an online service which allows viewers to catch up with their favourite programmes by downloading them from the internet.
06 Dec 2006 Chancellor doubles airline tax Air passengers and drivers are set to be hit in the pocket after Chancellor Gordon Brown today ended the freeze on fuel duty and doubled the tax for air travellers.
05 Dec 2006 Lloyds TSB offers piggy bank scheme A scheme which allows bank customers to save their small change in the 21st century equivalent of a piggy bank has been announced by Lloyds TSB.
05 Dec 2006 Sky expands movie download service Satellite broadcaster Sky has added pay-per-view movies and Sky One shows to its broadband download service.
05 Dec 2006 Broadband customers fume over call centre delays The time people spend on the phone to their broadband provider is growing and is damaging customer satisfaction, a new survey claims.
04 Dec 2006 BT intros TV over broadband BThas launched its long-awaited next generation TV service which lets viewers watch films and programmes over the internet.
04 Dec 2006 Kids warned of premium-rate phone charges A new website will be launched today which aims to make children more aware of premium-rate services.
04 Dec 2006 Manchester plans city-wide wi-fi network Plans to provide Manchester with a free city-wide broadband wireless network have been unveiled by the city council.
01 Dec 2006 'Economy' food ranges branded "unhealthy" Shoppers who rely on economy range supermarket food could be getting unhealthier products, a new report claims.
01 Dec 2006 Government report backs road pricing Road charging should be used to pay for better bus and rail services according to a Treasury backed report.
30 Nov 2006 Supermarket Champagne beats big name brands Supermarket Champagnes from Sainsbury’s and Somerfield have beaten big name brands in the latest taste test carried out by Which?.
30 Nov 2006 Family restaurants dish up junk food to kids Many of the UK’s biggest family restaurants are failing to offer healthy food choices to children and parents, a report claims.
30 Nov 2006 BA planes grounded in radiation scare British Airwayshas been swamped with thousands of calls from passengers after revelations that "low levels of radioactive traces" have been found on two of its aircraft at Heathrow airport.
30 Nov 2006 Getflashing.com under investigation Which? is alerting readers not to use online retailer Getflashing.com after concerns were raised about the site.
29 Nov 2006 Motorists still sceptical over road pricing Most motorists don't believe that road pricing will sort out the problem of Britain’s heavily congested roads, a new poll has revealed.
29 Nov 2006 Passengers too wide for aircraft seats Air passengers are getting too wide to fit comfortably into some aircraft seats, a new survey has revealed.
28 Nov 2006 EasyJet to sell 'board first' tickets Passengers on no-frills airline Easyjet will now have the chance to jump the queue at boarding on flights for a charge of between £2.50-£7.50.
28 Nov 2006 Cosmetic surgery on credit More than £5 million will be taken out in personal loans this year to fund cosmetic surgery, a new report claims today.
28 Nov 2006 MPs demand new safeguards after Farepak collapse The collapse of Christmas savings firm Farepak has highlighted a ‘serious lack’ of protection for consumers, an influential group of MPs warned today.
27 Nov 2006 'Ethical' shopping overtakes booze and fags The amount spent on ‘ethical’ products in the UK has outstripped sales of beer and cigarettes for the first time, a report out today says.
27 Nov 2006 iTrip transmitters for iPods legalised Transmitters that allow iPods and other MP3 players to be played over car stereos and home entertainment systems will become legal from next week.
27 Nov 2006 NHS cot locator service launched A new service to find the nearest vacant hospital cot for critically ill and premature babies is launched today.
24 Nov 2006 Expert slams 'vile' alternative cancer treatments Cancer patients should be protected from ‘vile and cynical exploitation’ by the alternative therapy industry, says a leading expert.
24 Nov 2006 Motorists switch from cars to buses High petrol prices and concerns over the environment means more motorists are switching from their cars to buses, it was claimed today.
23 Nov 2006 Kids bombarded with junk food marketing Food companies are resorting to increasingly sophisticated and underhand marketing to push unhealthy foods to children, a new Which? report reveals.
23 Nov 2006 EU court blocks cheap online booze A legal bid to allow online shoppers to buy cut-price cigarettes and alcohol from anywhere in Europe has been thrown out.
23 Nov 2006 Fire-risk furniture alert Fire-risk furniture is being shipped into the UK from Eastern Europe, a watchdog warned today.
22 Nov 2006 Holidaymakers warned over hidden costs Budget travel companies and airlines are continuing to mislead customers with cheap internet prices, the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) has warned.
22 Nov 2006 Record numbers to shop online this Christmas Royal Mailsays it’s ready to deliver a record 100 million online orders in the run-up to Christmas.
21 Nov 2006 Scambusters target doorstep conmen Trading Standards officers have been given a £1.8 million cash boost to help step up their war against cold-calling conmen who prey on the elderly and vulnerable.
21 Nov 2006 UK is 'card fraud capital of Europe' The UK is the card fraud capital of Europe with over seven million Britons suffering from credit card scams.
21 Nov 2006 Frustrated householders admit to flat-pack fury Flat pack furniture may be growing in popularity but many householders blow a fuse trying to put it together.
20 Nov 2006 Fiat to fix 21,000 cars From today, Fiat is writing to around 21,000 UK owners of its popular Grande Punto supermini, advising them to take their car to a local Fiat dealer for a free-of-charge safety modification.
20 Nov 2006 UK 'fails to tackle Nigerian fraud' Financial scams originating in Nigeria are a ‘large and pressing problem for the UK’ but not enough is being done to tackle them, a new report has warned.
20 Nov 2006 Govt consults on compulsory water meters Millions of households in England may have to install water meters under proposals being considered by the government.
17 Nov 2006 Health watchdog facing Alzheimer's challenge The government's health watchdog is facing a legal challenge over its decision to denyAlzheimer's drugs to tens of thousands of patients.
17 Nov 2006 Junk food ad ban is 'public health fudge' Which? has called for the government to step in after Ofcom ruled out a 9pm watershed ban on junk food adverts.
16 Nov 2006 Probe into free-range egg scam claims The government is investigating claims that millions of battery farm eggs may have been sold to shoppers as free-range.
16 Nov 2006 Apple iPod flies into turbulence There's confusion over a deal to allow airline passengers to use their iPods through a plane’s in-flight entertainment system.
16 Nov 2006 Mobile operator 3 boosts broadband offering Phone company 3 is to launch a new service which it says will enable its mobiles to ‘unleash the true power of broadband internet’.
16 Nov 2006 Digital TV recorders for Freeview Freeview branded digital TV recorders in the shops in time for Christmas.
15 Nov 2006 Flora rapped by advertising watchdog Claims that corn covered in Flora is ‘healthier’ are ‘misleading’
15 Nov 2006 Burger King drops kids TV ads Fast food chain Burger King to stop advertising to kids - Which? says its a step in the right direction.
15 Nov 2006 Government unveils pension reforms Plans to raise the state pension to 68 for both men and women by 2046 have been unveiled in the Queen’s Speech.
15 Nov 2006 Crackdown on rogue estate agents Which? has welcomed plans to make it easier for consumers to take action against rogue estate agents.
15 Nov 2006 Govt to shake up legal profession Plans to radically overhaul the monitoring of the legal profession must not be ‘watered down’, Which? has urged.
14 Nov 2006 Eurostar moves to St Pancras from November 2007 The new £5.8 billion Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) service into London’s St Pancras will begin 12 months from today.
14 Nov 2006 Microsoft launches Zune to rival iPod Software giant Microsoft has launched its long-awaited Zune MP3 player in a challenge to Apple’s domination of the digital music market.
14 Nov 2006 New time limits for clearing cheques Banks will have to clear cheques faster under new proposals.
13 Nov 2006 Supermarket shoppers making greener choices More supermarket shoppers check packaging to see if it can be recycled.
13 Nov 2006 UK shoppers could buy duty-free online UK shoppers may soon be able to buy cut-price European cigarettes and alcohol over the Internet.
13 Nov 2006 Ford S-Max is European Car of the Year Journalists from across the continent have voted the Ford S-Max the 2007 European Car of the Year.
10 Nov 2006 Atlas beats sat-nav in race from A to B The good old-fashioned road atlas beats modern technology in getting motorists from A to B, a Computing Which? test found.
10 Nov 2006 Vodafone joins broadband battle Mobile phone giant Vodafone has unveiled details of its £25-a-month 'Vodafone at Home' broadband service.
10 Nov 2006 PlayStation 3 launches in Japan Sony's much delayed PlayStation 3 (PS3) finally goes on sale in Japan tomorrow ahead of a UK launch in the spring.
09 Nov 2006 PC World overcharged for repairs Staff 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.
09 Nov 2006 Vista to hit stores in January Microsoft’s long-awaited Windows Vista will be in stores from 30 January, the software giant has announced.
09 Nov 2006 Airline to allow mobile use on planes Passengers flying with Dubai-based airline Emirates will be able to use their mobile phones on board from January.
09 Nov 2006 Starbucks fined over mouse droppings Coffee giant Starbucks has been fined £12,000 after one of its London branches was found infested with mice.
08 Nov 2006 Capital One slammed over credit card cheques Capital Onehas been reprimanded for sending customers more than a million pre-written credit card cheques last year.
08 Nov 2006 Ryanair TV ad rapped for '£0' fare that wasn't Ryanairhas been caught promoting flight prices without including taxes and charges - again.
08 Nov 2006 HBOS donates to Farepak fund Thousands of victims of failed hamper savings scheme Farepak have been thrown a lifeline after a fund was set up to rescue their Christmas.
08 Nov 2006 McDonald's to cut dangerous trans fats Fast food giant McDonald's is to cut the amount of dangerous trans fats in products sold in the UK.
07 Nov 2006 Passengers to sue Ryanair over missed flights Ryanairpassengers who missed their flights because of long airport queues are taking legal action after the airline made them forfeit their tickets.
07 Nov 2006 Phishing scams on the rise
07 Nov 2006 Scottish restaurant scores go on display Diners in Scotland can now see the results of inspections at their local restaurant or takeaway, following a successful Which? hygiene scores campaign.
06 Nov 2006 Tour operators missing out on singles market Holiday companies are missing a golden opportunity by failing to tap into a growing singles market, a new report reveals.
06 Nov 2006 New rules on flight liquids The ban on carrying liquids in hand luggage has been relaxed at all UK and EU airports.
03 Nov 2006 Customers sick of soaring energy bills Householders are becoming increasingly fed up with energy suppliers due to a soaring prices, a new survey has found.
03 Nov 2006 Carphone Warehouse facing 'silent calls' fine Carphone Warehouse may have to pay out thousands of pounds after coming under fire from the telecoms regulator for making silent calls.
03 Nov 2006 Asbestos found in barbecues Homebase has withdrawn hundreds of barbecues after they were found to contain asbestos.
02 Nov 2006 Which? reveals supermarket finance deals to avoid Some supermarket financial products are at best average and at worst distinctly bad value, says Which? today.
02 Nov 2006 Shocking secrets of dirty hospital kitchens Today Which? reveals the dirty hospital kitchens infested by cockroaches and mice.
02 Nov 2006 Save hundreds by shopping online Shoppers seeking electrical goods can save hundreds of pounds by shopping on the internet, Which? Online research shows.
02 Nov 2006 Cereal bars packed with sugar Many ‘healthy’ cereal bars are packed with sugar and saturated fat, Which? reveals today.
01 Nov 2006 Watchdog backs Rice Krispies ad A complaint from Which? that a Kellogg’s Rice Krispies TV advert was exaggerating the cereal's healthiness has been rejected by the advertising watchdog.
01 Nov 2006 Public don't trust finance industry on pensions Consumers don't trust the financial services industry to a run low-cost retirement savings scheme in their best interest, Which? can reveal today.
01 Nov 2006 Abbey lends five times your salary Abbeyis raising the amount it will lend for a mortgage to five times a salary to help people get a foot on property ladder.
01 Nov 2006 Isas to stay after 2010 The government has announced that tax-free individual savings accounts (Isas) are to be made a ‘permanent feature of the savings landscape’.
31 Oct 2006 Customer service woe for British Gas British Gas has been slated for its poor customer service after it attracted more complaints than all the other domestic energy suppliers put together.
31 Oct 2006 KFC to ditch harmful trans fats One of the world’s biggest fast food chains is to ditch dangerous trans fats from most of the foods it serves at its US restaurants.
31 Oct 2006 Adult 020 chatline scam tackled A sex chatline scam first exposed by Which? in 2002 has finally been taken to task after years of exploiting a legal loophole.
31 Oct 2006 Ryanair to cut baggage allowance No-frills airline Ryanair is to cut checked-in baggage allowances for passengers from tomorrow.
30 Oct 2006 Parents still confused by new car seat rules Many motorists are still confused by the new child car seat laws, a new survey has found.
30 Oct 2006 Fashion shoppers embrace cheap chic Shoppers seeking cheap fashion are flocking in greater numbers to budget clothes stores such as Primark and New Look.
30 Oct 2006 Flight liquid ban to be relaxed The ban on carrying liquids on board flights in hand luggage is expected to be relaxed from the start of next week.
30 Oct 2006 ITV expands digital channels ITVhas launched two new digital channels on the Sky satellite service. ITV2+1 and ITV3+1 offer viewers a second chance to watch the popular daily schedules of ITV2 and ITV3 but are one hour delayed versions of these two existing digital channels.
27 Oct 2006 Holiday from hell? Here's what to do Building chaos, non-stop noise and lost luggage can turn a trip away from it all into a holiday from hell.
27 Oct 2006 Neighbours battle over parking spaces The increasing scarcity of parking places in British streets is behind the increase in ‘parking rage’ between neighbours, it’s been claimed.
27 Oct 2006 Homeowners need push to go green The government "needs to do more" to persuade homeowners to go green.
26 Oct 2006 Homeowners warned over cutting costs Homeowners who rely on friends and relatives to carry out specialist home improvements risk botched jobs, injury and wasted cash.
26 Oct 2006 Doctors hit out at homeopathy move Scientific organisations and doctors are warning that changes to the regulation of homeopathic medicines could put patients at risk, according to media reports today.
26 Oct 2006 Credit broker gets £455,000 fine A credit broker has been hit with a fine of almost half a million pounds because it failed to treat thousands of its customers fairly when it sold payment protection insurance (PPI).
25 Oct 2006 Lloyds TSB ads ruled 'untrue' Lloyds TSBhas been slammed by ad watchdogs for sending householders material that looked as if their neighbours were recommending the bank’s home insurance.
25 Oct 2006 Government probes Farepak collapse The government is investigating the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak.
25 Oct 2006 More digital switchover dates announced Four million homes in the West Country, Wales and the north-west of England have now been given the start dates for their switchover to digital TV.
24 Oct 2006 Thomson sorry for 'no loos' cruise Plumbing problems on a luxury cruise ship left some passengers without toilets for three days and created ‘mayhem’ on board, it’s been reported.
24 Oct 2006 BT launches virtual vault BThas launched a new service which allows broadband users to store their important files and photographs in an ‘online vault’.
24 Oct 2006 Warning over teeth whitening kits Some over-the-counter teeth whitening kits can cause chemical burns and painful mouth ulcers, dentists have warned.
23 Oct 2006 Millions of Britons haven't made a will Around 65 per cent of Britons are storing up potential problems for their families and loved ones because they haven't made a will, according to a new survey.
23 Oct 2006 Shoppers choose offers and own brands Shoppers across Britain are saving £336 million a week by choosing special offers and own-brand goods, a new survey reports.
23 Oct 2006 MOT cost to rise The costs of taking your driving test and getting your car through an MOT are set to rise, the government has announced.
23 Oct 2006 Plan unveiled for free cashpoints Three hundred free-to-use cash machines are to be installed in some of Britain’s poorest communities.
23 Oct 2006 UK losing billions on wasted energy Consumers in the UK are the worst in Europe when it comes to saving energy, a new survey has found.
20 Oct 2006 Motorists stung by rising car costs Motorists may have benefited from a dip in fuel prices but the average cost of running a car has still risen by £539 in the last year, according to the RAC.
20 Oct 2006 Stores lose price fixing appeals Three major high street stores face multi-million pound fines after losing their appeals against price fixing charges.
20 Oct 2006 Sky One snaps up Lost Satellite broadcaster Sky has poached the award winning US series Lost from Channel Four after snapping up the exclusive rights for the next two series.
19 Oct 2006 Patients 'not helped by dental shake-up' Patients are not benefiting from this year’s major shake-up of NHS dentistry, a medical body warned today.
19 Oct 2006 Virus hits Apple iPods Electronics giant Apple has warned that a batch of its Video iPods have been infected with a software virus.
19 Oct 2006 Payment protection slammed The £5.5 billion payment protection insurance (PPI) market is to face a full investigation after an initial probe found it was failing consumers.
19 Oct 2006 MySupermarket site aims to cut shopping bills A new website is designed to help online shoppers cut their grocery bills.
18 Oct 2006 Ryanair rapped by OFT Passengers flying with Ryanair will now get a fairer deal after the government stepped in to take action against the no-frills airline.
18 Oct 2006 Fruit juice claim 'misleading' The advertising watchdog has branded ads for a fruit drink misleading after they claimed the product provided two portions of fruit out of the recommended 'five a day'.
17 Oct 2006 Top tips to avoid holiday blues Which? Legal Servicelawyers have put together top tips to ensure holidaymakers enjoy a hassle-free half-term break.
17 Oct 2006 Super-watchdog moves closer The government has announced plans to amalgamate several consumer protection bodies into a single one-stop shop.
17 Oct 2006 Food firms cut harmful fats Around £1.5 billion worth of foods are being reformulated to remove dangerous trans fats, the food industry has confirmed.
17 Oct 2006 Online guide to scores on the doors A new service helps you access reports on the cleanliness of restaurants online.
16 Oct 2006 Hundreds of ops 'cancelled due to admin errors' More than 160,000 NHS operations were cancelled last year because of administrative errors, an MP claimed today.
16 Oct 2006 Blu-Ray players arrive in the UK Two separate home cinema formats are set to battle it out to become the dominant successor to DVD.
16 Oct 2006 Many patients sick of hospital food Many patients are leaving hospital meals because they look, taste and smell unappetising, according to a report out today.
16 Oct 2006 Millions at risk of ID fraud Millions of British homes are throwing out confidential information in their rubbish which could allow fraudsters to steal their identity, a new survey has found.
13 Oct 2006 Which? calls for hospital patients' views Which? wants to hear your views on what really matters to you when you have to spend time in hospital.
13 Oct 2006 Allotments are back in fashion Allotments are making a comeback and are emerging as a modern way to improve health and well being, says Gardening Which?.
13 Oct 2006 EU takes UK to court over food hygiene The European Commission has launched legal action against the UK government over its policing of food safety standards.
13 Oct 2006 Warning over sabotaged loaves Shoppers have been warned to be on their guard after shards of glass and a needle were found in packs of bread.
13 Oct 2006 Virgin cuts fuel surcharge Virgin Atlantichas announced it's cutting its fuel surcharge from £35 per flight to £30.
12 Oct 2006 Electricals sales soar A surge in demand for TVs, games consoles and sat nav equipment is set to make electricals the UK’s fastest growing retail sector in 2006.
12 Oct 2006 Most NHS trusts 'need to improve' A damning report has branded more than half of England's NHS trusts only weak or fair in the services they provide or the way they manage taxpayers' money.
12 Oct 2006 OFT to cut back on investigations The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is planning to cut the number of cases it investigates.
12 Oct 2006 NI banking sector not competitive Customers of Northern Ireland's ‘big four’ banks are being stung with higher charges than British customers and receiving lower levels of interest on their savings because of a lack of competition in the sector.
11 Oct 2006 Anti-wrinkle cream advert misled shoppers An advert for a Clinique anti-wrinkle cream made misleading claims about its effect on the skin, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said today.
11 Oct 2006 Britons have worst diets in Europe British people have the worst diets in Europe according to the head of the nation’s food watchdog.
11 Oct 2006 TV phone quiz probe An investigation has been launched into the money-making phone lines used by TV quiz shows.
11 Oct 2006 Samsung's new 10 megapixel camera phone Korean electronics giant Samsung has launched the world’s first 10 megapixel (Mp) camera phone.
11 Oct 2006 Carphone Warehouse buys AOL Carphone Warehousehas agreed a £370 million deal to buy the UK arm of internet provider AOL from Time Warner.
10 Oct 2006 United front against junk food advertising Which? and 23 other organisations have written to broadcast regulator Ofcom demanding a 9pm watershed on the television advertising of unhealthy food to children.
10 Oct 2006 Dentists leaving NHS More than 1,500 dentists in England have quit the NHS following the government’s dentistry shake-up in April.
10 Oct 2006 Postal watchdog probes collection complaints The postal regulator is investigating complaints that the final daily collection from some post boxes in England and Wales is now as early as 9am.
09 Oct 2006 Junk mail warning Moves to increase the amount of junk mail that can be delivered to your home will damage the environment and cost you more in taxes, it was claimed today.
09 Oct 2006 BA pair quit amid fuel surcharge probe Two British Airways managers who've been on leave of absence during a probe into the alleged fixing of long-haul fuel surcharges have both resigned.
09 Oct 2006 Top-rated Laskarina Holidays to close Greek islands specialist tour operatorLaskarina Holidays is to wind up its business after more than 30 years of trading.
09 Oct 2006 EU bans UK dairy in hygiene row A Lancashire dairy has been banned from selling its cheese in Europe after EC officials found evidence of antibiotics, dyes and detergents in its products.
06 Oct 2006 Fujitsu recalls laptop batteries Laptop maker Fujitsu is recalling almost 300,000 Sony laptop batteries because of a risk of fire if there's a short circuit.
06 Oct 2006 Unsafe child car seats Trading standards officers in Wales found that two thirds of child car seats were unsafe during spot checks this summer.
06 Oct 2006 0870 website saves call costs The website, Say no to 0870 has found a way to get around the high charges of national-rate telephone numbers.
05 Oct 2006 Drug firms' tactics exposed Tactics used by drug companies to boost profits over the needs of NHS patients are exposed by a Which? publication today.
05 Oct 2006 Fiat recalls Grande Punto after Which? call A Fiat car promoted for its safety is being recalled after Which? exposed how drivers could suffer severe knee injuries in a crash.
05 Oct 2006 Tesco self-scan tills open to card fraud A security loophole at Tesco self-service tills is making it easy for thieves to buy goods with stolen cards, a Which? investigation has revealed.
04 Oct 2006 Firms accused of upping salt in some foods Salt levels in some branded foods vary hugely depending on where in the world they are sold, a new campaign group said yesterday.
04 Oct 2006 Why you'll have to wait for cheaper gas Consumers will have to wait at least six months to see cuts in gas bills even after Britain was flooded with a free fuel supply yesterday.
04 Oct 2006 Passport prices up again Passport fees rise tomorrow by almost 30 per cent for both adults and children.
04 Oct 2006 John Lewis launches Greenbee services site John Lewis has launched a new online and telephone sales venture offering insurance, holidays and events tickets.
03 Oct 2006 Baby milk had iron above limit A brand of organic baby milk has been found to contain levels of iron above the legal limit.
03 Oct 2006 Good Food Guide names London top for dining London outstrips every other UK city for its plethora of fine restaurants, says the new Which? Good Food Guide 2007.
02 Oct 2006 Fears over flu jab delay Fears are growing that some vulnerable patients may have to wait for their annual flu jab after the government said stocks would arrive late.
02 Oct 2006 Crackdown on Blue Badge fraudsters Fraudsters who abuse the disabled parking scheme face a fine of up to £1,000 under new rules unveiled by the government.
02 Oct 2006 Massive support for junk food ad ban Eighty per cent of Britons want food companies to stop promoting unhealthy foods to children, a Which? survey has found.
02 Oct 2006 Tesco sells software You'll now be able to pick up own-brand computer software at Tesco along with your groceries.
29 Sep 2006 DIY store to sell wind turbines A DIY chain is launching a new range of budget-priced wind turbines and solar panels from next month to help householders generate their own energy.
29 Sep 2006 Mattresses spring into new life Furniture giant Habitat is launching a recycling service for old and unwanted mattresses and divans in ten of its stores from October.
28 Sep 2006 NTL launches '4 for £40' package Cable giant NTL Telewest has launched a package which bundles together digital TV, unlimited broadband, home and mobile phone services.
28 Sep 2006 Painkiller probe over heart attack risk European health chiefs are to investigate the safety of common painkillers such as ibuprofen.
28 Sep 2006 Billions wasted on unused gadgets British consumers are wasting almost £2 billion a year on gadgets that are rarely used, a new survey says.
28 Sep 2006 New MPVs score well in crash tests All five cars have scored well overall, but there are a few areas to watch out for on specific models, as our round-up shows.
28 Sep 2006 Credit card companies raise rates Credit card companies are hiking up their interest rates after the government forced them to cut to cut other charges.
28 Sep 2006 Airline liquid ban to be lifted Air passengers will be able to take small amounts of liquids and gels on board planes in hand luggage from November.
27 Sep 2006 Britons branded poor shoppers Britons are among the least savvy shoppers in Europe, a survey shows today.
27 Sep 2006 New orange Sainsbury's bags are greener Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has stepped up efforts to prove its green credentials by ditching its white carrier bags for orange versions which are a third recycled material.
27 Sep 2006 US relaxes airline liquid ban US authorities have relaxed the total ban on carrying liquids and gels on to aircraft flying from the States.
27 Sep 2006 Stay clear of bank charge refund firms Customers trying to recoup unfair bank charges should stay clear of firms which offer to do the work for you - but take a cut of any refund.
26 Sep 2006 Fruit and veg pesticide warning Consumers who eat a lot of fruit and vegetables are in danger of being exposed to unsafe levels of pesticides, campaigners claim.
26 Sep 2006 Parents back junk food ad ban Parents and health campaigners have overwhelmingly backed a pre-watershed ban on junk food adverts.
26 Sep 2006 BT payphone price rise BThas announced that the minimum cost of making a call from a payphone will rise to 40p from November.
26 Sep 2006 Anti-junk mail postman keeps job A postman suspended after telling residents how to stop junk mail being delivered to their homes has kept his job.
25 Sep 2006 Public 'complacent' over online security Consumers are still not doing enough to protect themselves from online crooks despite a massive increase in ‘phishing', a banking industry body has revealed.
25 Sep 2006 Orange offers 'Unique' service Orange has announced a new service which will allow customers to use their mobile as a home phone.
22 Sep 2006 Health chiefs name 'stolen bone' hospitals Twenty-five UK hospitals may have received contaminated human body parts allegedly stolen in America, healthcare watchdogs have revealed.
22 Sep 2006 Packet-a-day crisp warning Eating a packet of crisps a day is the equivalent of drinking almost five litres of cooking oil every year, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has warned.
22 Sep 2006 MFI sells stores in £1 deal Furniture chain MFI has today agreed to sell its loss-making retail arm to a private equity group for £1.
21 Sep 2006 Kids to be taught internet safety Schoolchildren are being taught how to stay safe online and avoid internet predators as part of a new government-backed initiative.
21 Sep 2006 Drivers warned over dodgy insurance Drivers who were duped into buying dodgy car insurance through a bogus company have been warned they could be driving illegally.
21 Sep 2006 Sugar substitute may offer sweet relief A sugar substitute goes on sale today which is claimed to be sweeter and healthier than real thing.
21 Sep 2006 New airport parking map A new service from airport parking comparison website simplyparking.co.uk displays a map with available car parks marked on it to help you find a convenient spot.
21 Sep 2006 Organic milk 'no healthier' A call by a group of scientists to declare organic milk healthier than standard milk has been rejected by the government’s food watchdog.
21 Sep 2006 Airline hand luggage restrictions eased Restrictions on hand luggage imposed at airports in the wake of an alleged terrorist bomb plot are to be relaxed.
20 Sep 2006 Bulldog rapped over broadband speed claim Advertising watchdogs have rapped a leading broadband company for misleading consumers over the speed of its service.
20 Sep 2006 Boots criticised over 'misleading' sun cream ad High-street chemist Boots has been slammed over a 'misleading' TV advert which suggested its sun cream offered children complete protection from the harmful effects of the sun.
19 Sep 2006 Toshiba recalls laptop batteries Electronics giant Toshiba has announced it’s recalling 340,000 Sony-made laptop batteries – the third such recall in two months.
19 Sep 2006 Royal Mail launches online post service A new service has been launched which allows people to beat post offices queues by buying their stamps online.
19 Sep 2006 Hewitt says NHS reforms must continue Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt has vowed to press ahead with controversial NHS reforms despite fears that services across the UK are under threat.
18 Sep 2006 Parents in dark over new car seat rules Many parents may break the law today because they don't know about new rules which make child car seats compulsory for older kids.
18 Sep 2006 Food watchdog facing legal action over GM rice Britain's food safety watchdog is facing a legal challenge over claims it's not doing enough to keep genetically modified (GM) rice off supermarket shelves.
18 Sep 2006 Nintendo Wii in stores by Christmas Nintendo has announced its 'next generation' games console will hit British shops just in time for Christmas.
16 Sep 2006 Saga says sorry over policy blunder A major insurance company has said sorry for a mistake in wording which almost cost a Which? reader thousands of pounds.
15 Sep 2006 Bebo website boosts safety for children Social networking site Bebo has beefed up its safety measures to help youngsters stay clear of 'cyber bullies'.
15 Sep 2006 New child car seat laws New laws come into force on Monday which will dramatically change how children travel in cars.
14 Sep 2006 Apple tops computer survey Apple, Dell and Sony are the brands of desktop computer people are most likely to recommend to a friend, says this month's Computing Which?.
14 Sep 2006 Sinister side of networking sites Kids and teenagers using popular social networking sites such as Bebo and MySpace are in danger of being exposed to pornography and bullying, warns Computing Which?
14 Sep 2006 Pensioners hit by travel insurers Tourists over the age of 70 are often lumbered with steep hikes in the cost of travel insurance, says the latest Holiday Which?.
14 Sep 2006 School uniform prices taxing parents The practice of selling school uniforms only through designated retailers creates a £45 million a year ‘tax' on parents, the competition watchdog has concluded.
14 Sep 2006 Supermarkets 'need to be greener' Britain’s leading supermarkets must do more to help shoppers make greener choices, a consumer organisation said today.
14 Sep 2006 Parents warned over dangerous yo-yo Parents have been warned to look out for an inflatable yo-yo that could maim or even kill a child.
14 Sep 2006 Music MP3 rival for Apple A new music download service has been launched in the UK to rival Apple's iTunes.
13 Sep 2006 Look before you leap into letting Anyone thinking of buying property to let should think carefully - they may be better off putting their money in the bank.
13 Sep 2006 Boots considers cheque ban High-street chemist Boots is looking at banning the use of cheque payments at its 1,500 stores.
13 Sep 2006 Apple unveils movie downloads Computer giant Apple has unveiled a new film download service alongside a device which will allow you to watch the movies on your TV.
13 Sep 2006 Patients missing crucial bowel cancer tests More people in England may die from bowel cancer than in Scotland and Wales because the NHS screening programme for England has a lower age limit.
12 Sep 2006 Investigation finds watersports safety lapses Dodgy watersports operators in popular European resorts are endangering holidaymakers with unsafe equipment, warns Holiday Which? today.
12 Sep 2006 Travel tips for parents Holiday Which?has drawn up some handy survival tips to make it easier for parents travelling with a young family.
12 Sep 2006 Nationwide announces Portman merger Britain’s biggest building society has announced plans for a £150 billion merger with one of its main rivals.
12 Sep 2006 Dangerous cigarette lighters to be banned Moves to ban the dangerous novelty lighters have been welcomed by child safety campaigners.
12 Sep 2006 Climate change 'will hit gardens' Britain’s 27 million gardening enthusiasts are at the ‘front line’ of climate change, according to the government.
11 Sep 2006 Vodafone to provide home broadband Mobile phone company Vodafone said today it plans to enter the home broadband market by the end of the year.
11 Sep 2006 Councils 'should ban' leisure centre sunbeds Councils who put sunbeds in their leisure centres are like hospitals offering cigarettes to patients, an environmental health group complained today.
09 Sep 2006 Supermarkets unveil more eco-friendly schemes Tescois launching an organic clothing range designed by Katharine Hamnett.
09 Sep 2006 BT unveils mobile TV service BThas unveiled a new service that broadcasts TV and digital radio stations to mobile phones.
09 Sep 2006 UK car prices still a rip-off UK motorists are still getting a poor deal on the price of a new car, Which? can reveal.
08 Sep 2006 New protection against door-to-door scams The government has stepped up the fight against rogue door-to-door traders by unveiling new protection against dodgy sales tactics.
08 Sep 2006 Apple to offer movie downloads? Speculation is growing that Apple is about to start selling feature-length films for viewing on new iPods.
08 Sep 2006 Npower reveals more price hikes Npowerhas announced it is increasing fuel prices by up to 17.2 per cent – its third price hike this year.
07 Sep 2006 Phone giants lag behind on customer service Phone giants BT and NTL lag behind smaller telephone companies when it comes to customer service, Which? reveals today.
07 Sep 2006 'Ban school run' to end traffic jams Almost 70 per cent of Britons want the school run banned in a bid to ease the growing congestion on UK roads, a survey from which.co.uk found.
07 Sep 2006 Financial advisers fail Which? test More than 80 per cent of bank and building society financial advisers in a Which? investigation failed to give good financial advice.
07 Sep 2006 Sony further delays PS3 launch Electonics giant Sony has delayed the European launch of the PlayStation 3 (PS3) until next spring.
07 Sep 2006 Probe launched into rip-off bank fees Britain’s high-street banks are going to have to explain why they rake in billions of pounds a year in unauthorised overdraft charges.
06 Sep 2006 ITV begins mobile broadcasts ITV has started broadcasting its programmes direct to mobile phones on the 3 network.
06 Sep 2006 Pensioners face Powergen price rise Energy giant Powergen’s latest price rise comes into force today for thousands of its elderly customers.
06 Sep 2006 Diners set for easier access to hygiene scores Diners could soon be able to check out the cleanliness of their favourite restaurants under a planned nationwide scheme.
05 Sep 2006 Britons pay out billions for botched jobs Shoddy workmen have charged British homeowners more than £8 billion for botch jobs over the past two years, according to new research.
05 Sep 2006 Toshiba to launch HD-DVD players Toshiba has announced it will launch two high-definition (HD) DVD players in the UK later this year.
04 Sep 2006 Energy suppliers 'penalising poor' Energy suppliers are charging poorer people more for gas and electricity, a coalition of consumer groups and charities has warned.
04 Sep 2006 NHS complaints body is sorry for delays Thousands of patients who've complained about treatment in the NHS are being left in limbo because of a huge backlog in cases, it has been reported today.
04 Sep 2006 Computer users facing new fraud threat Gangs of criminals are stealing home computer users' personal details and selling them on, according to a computer security expert.
04 Sep 2006 M&S branches out into electricals Marks and Spencer (M&S) is to sell electrical goods from almost 100 stores across the UK following a successful trial.
04 Sep 2006 Pupils return to healthier menus Pupils in England returned to school today to healthier lunchtime menus as part of the government's drive to tackle childhood obesity.
02 Sep 2006 Abta loses seal of approval Abta has lost its government seal of approval after it reduced the amount of financial protection it offers holidaymakers.
01 Sep 2006 Top marks for the Porsche Boxster Open top sports car the Porsche Boxster is the UK's most loved car according to a new survey from Which? Car.
01 Sep 2006 Turn your garden into a wildlife haven Almost any garden has the potential to become a haven for local wildlife within just a few months, says Gardening Which?
01 Sep 2006 Which? reports Rice Krispies TV ad Which? has complained to the advertising watchdog that the current Kellogg’s Rice Krispies TV advert is exaggerating the cereal's healthiness.
31 Aug 2006 Ryanair to allow mobiles on flights No-fills airline Ryanair has announced plans to allow passengers to use their mobile phones during flights.
31 Aug 2006 Tesco service offers speedy delivery Supermarket chain Tesco has launched a new home shopping service which it claims will slash the amount of time people spend waiting in for deliveries.
31 Aug 2006 Car insurance set to rise Drivers look set to face a sharp rise in the cost of their car insurance after one of Britain's largest insurers announced plans to raise premiums by an average of 16 per cent.
30 Aug 2006 Royal Mail's junk mail row Royal Mail is at the centre of a row over junk mail after it suspended a postman who advised residents on a way of stopping it being delivered to their homes.
30 Aug 2006 Beware of airport parking rogues Holidaymakers hoping to cut costs by using off-site airport parking have been warned about crooked operators who've ripped off consumers and left cars damaged.
30 Aug 2006 Free music download service to challenge Apple The world's biggest music company is taking on Apple by making its entire music catalogue available on a free, legal download service.
29 Aug 2006 Elderly patients face hospital hunger Nine out of ten nurses say they don't always have time to help patients eat properly, says new research from Age Concern.
29 Aug 2006 Pupils are stocking up on snacks Children are stocking up 'a secret mountain of junk food' on their way to and from school, according to new research.
29 Aug 2006 Scientists claim organic milk is healthier A group of scientists say they have evidence that organic milk has more health benefits than standard milk.
26 Aug 2006 Show to offer garden planning tips Gardeners thinking ahead to how they're going to plan next year’s garden should pop along to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) London Flower Show next month.
25 Aug 2006 Millions of GP appointments missed each year Over 11 million doctor's appointments are missed in the UK each year, wasting GP's time and NHS money.
25 Aug 2006 Britain facing obesity crisis Britain is facing an obesity crisis with nearly a third of all men classified as obese within the next four years, according to a report out today.
25 Aug 2006 Apple recalls 1.8 million laptop batteries Appleis recalling 1.8 million Sony-built laptop computer batteries because of fears they could overheat and catch fire.
24 Aug 2006 Sony to release Pink PSP Sonyhas unveiled a limited edition pink PSP which is due to hit UK shops in October.
24 Aug 2006 Couples must save £29,000 to buy home Couples hoping to buy their first home have to save almost three quarters of their income just to get a foothold on the property ladder.
24 Aug 2006 Petrol price war hots up Motorists heading away for a Bank Holiday break will be able to take advantage of the latest skirmishes in the supermarket petrol price war.
23 Aug 2006 JVC admits camcorder problems Electronics company JVC is offering free repairs after it identified problems with some of its camcorders.
23 Aug 2006 Drivers urged to use green scheme A new scheme called Targetneutral allows you to calculate your car’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and help to offset them with a payment.
23 Aug 2006 Kellogg's rapped by ad watchdog Kellogg’shas been rapped by the advertising watchdog for claiming that eating breakfast makes children more alert.
23 Aug 2006 Carphone Warehouse tariff claim 'misled' Carphone Warehousehas been rapped by advertising watchdogs for claiming it offered the ‘UK’s cheapest pay as you go network’.
23 Aug 2006 Milton Keynes to trial high-speed net Milton Keynes is set to become the first UK city to have a high-speed WiMax wireless broadband network.
23 Aug 2006 Coffee cost set to rise The price of a cup of coffee could be about to rise after bean prices soared to their highest point in seven years.
22 Aug 2006 Tesco stocks up on giant satsumas Supermarket giant Tesco is hoping to tempt shoppers with a giant version of a satsuma.
22 Aug 2006 Easyjet to charge for second suitcase Easyjet is to charge passengers £10 if they want to check in more than one bag.
22 Aug 2006 Blood clot risk linked to long journeys People who travel for more than four hours by air, car, bus or train are doubling the risk of blood clots, according to new research.
22 Aug 2006 Rail travellers lament ticket costs The number of rail passengers who think train tickets are worth the price has reached a record low, according to the rail regulator.
22 Aug 2006 Stability control 'should be standard' There have been fresh calls for carmakers to fit electronic stability control as a standard feature on all new cars — this time from Thatcham, the motor insurance industry’s research centre.
21 Aug 2006 Britons drowning in a clutter mountain Britons are drowning under a mountain of unwanted gifts that they're too embarrassed to return, a new survey reveals today.
21 Aug 2006 Superdrug opens mole clinics High-street pharmacy Superdrug has launched mole clinics at three London branches and could roll out the scheme across the UK if it proves successful.
19 Aug 2006 First Choice does away with brochures One of Britain’s largest travel agents has launched the country’s first brochureless branches.
19 Aug 2006 Post shake-up to come into force The biggest shake-up in postal pricing since the introduction of the Penny Black comes into force on Monday 21 August.
18 Aug 2006 Powergen hikes up prices again Powergenhas announced that its customers energy bills will rise by as much as 18.4 per cent starting from Monday, 21 August.
18 Aug 2006 Broadband switching to be made easier Broadband customers will find it easier to switch to another provider under new rules proposed by the telecoms regulator.
18 Aug 2006 Kids go free to West End shows Parents can take their children to top West End shows for free under a scheme starting today and running until 1 September.
18 Aug 2006 Student-age generation wants help boiling eggs Here's some fuel for the long-standing rumour that many students don't even know how to boil an egg.
18 Aug 2006 Which? wants debate on NHS Direct Which? is calling for a public consultation into the proposed reorganisation of NHS Direct.
17 Aug 2006 Travel World International goes bust Travel World International (TWI), which specialised in holidays to northern Cyprus, has become the second tour operator within a week to go bust.
17 Aug 2006 Mobility scooter warning Some models of mobility scooter are in danger of bursting into flames when being used, a government watchdog has warned.
17 Aug 2006 Drivers want 'Queen's English' sat nav voice More than half of British motorists want their satellite-navigation (sat-nav) system to give out directions in a posh, southern English voice rather than a regional accent, says a new survey.
16 Aug 2006 Walkers 'misled over salt content' A Walkers mailshot featuring Gary Lineker made misleading claims about salt levels in crisps, the advertising watchdog said today.
16 Aug 2006 Carrots...and chocolate are dish of day Britons seem to have adopted a Jekyll-and-Hyde approach to their diet by eating more fruit and vegetables but then rewarding themselves with sweets.
16 Aug 2006 The camera which slims you They say the camera never lies but the latest offering from HP does just that by slimming you down at the touch of a button.
16 Aug 2006 Dixons ditches analogue radios Online electrical store Dixons is to stop selling analogue radios and may soon call time on personal CD players and ‘ghetto blasters', it announced today.
16 Aug 2006 Acne drug wastes millions of NHS pounds Doctors are wasting millions of pounds of NHS money by prescribing an acne drug that costs more than treatments which are safer.
15 Aug 2006 New Mini on the way BMW has revealed the first details and pictures of the all-new Mini, due to hit showrooms by the end of this year.
15 Aug 2006 Dell recalls batteries in fire scare Computer company Dell is recalling 4.1 million laptop computer batteries because they could burst into flames.
15 Aug 2006 Aldi recalls pasta sauces Supermarket chain Aldi has recalled two pasta sauces over fears they could contain pieces of glass.
15 Aug 2006 New washing machine 'does the ironing' LGhas launched the world’s first steam washing machine which it claims will do the ironing.
15 Aug 2006 Ebay traders strike Angry online traders have staged a one-day boycott of eBay in protest at fee hikes on the auction site.
14 Aug 2006 NHS billions 'largely wasted' Billions of pounds worth of extra investment in the NHS have been ‘largely wasted’, according to a social policy think tank.
14 Aug 2006 Sky launches 'easy' remote control Satellite broadcaster Sky has launched a remote control specifically designed for older people and partially sighted customers.
14 Aug 2006 Ambulance response times mis-reported Six of the 31 ambulance trusts in England did not record ambulance response times properly in 2005-06, according to a Department of Health (DoH) audit.
12 Aug 2006 Doctors warn of risks of buying drugs online Doctors are warning about the dangers of buying drugs over the internet after a woman who treated herself with steroids was left with severely damaged sight.
11 Aug 2006 'TV Anywhere' lets you watch the box on the move People can watch live and recorded terrestrial television on their mobile phones and laptops thanks to a new product which turns home PCs into a TV and digital video recorder.
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