News in February 2007
- 28 Feb 2007Watchdog claims kids let down by hospital careChildren are being let down by the general care they receive in hospitals across England, a critical report by the health watchdog found today.
- 28 Feb 2007BBC free-to-view satellite service set to go aheadThe BBC Trust has provisionally approved the launch of free-to-view digital satellite service Freesat.
- 28 Feb 2007Beware of 'miracle' treatment fraudstersConsumers have been warned not to be hoodwinked into wasting money on 'miracle' health and slimming products which don't do what they claim.
- 28 Feb 2007Protection not guaranteed for online fraudOnline fraud is on the increase but victims are not guaranteed to have their losses refunded by their bank, Which? Money warns today.
- 28 Feb 2007Concern over car 'black box' schemeMotoring groups expressed concern today about a possible government plan to install satellite tracking systems in cars to curb speeding drivers.
- 28 Feb 2007Vitamins may not help you live longer, study saysCommon vitamin pills may not help you live a longer life, a new study has found.
- 27 Feb 2007Sky profit warning over channels rowBSkyB has warned of a possible £20 million hit to profits if a row with Virgin Media leads to its basic channels being pulled from the cable network.
- 27 Feb 2007Smokers more susceptible to TBSmoking increases the risk of contracting TB, scientists have found.
- 27 Feb 2007Ofcom to probe Sky's stake in ITVThe government has ordered Ofcom to investigate the public interest issues arising from BSkyB's controversial move to buy a 17.9 per cent stake in ITV last year.
- 27 Feb 2007Drivers facing stricter mobile phone penaltiesStricter penalties for using hand-held mobile phones while at the wheel take effect from today.
- 27 Feb 2007Motorists could face random breath testsDrivers could face random breath-tests under government proposals to curb drink-driving.
- 27 Feb 2007Powergen announces price cutsEnergy company Powergen fired another salvo in the sector's growing price war today after announcing plans to cut prices for six million domestic customers.
- 27 Feb 2007Mothers back traffic light food labelsShoppers support the ‘traffic light’ system of food labelling rather than the guideline daily amount (GDA) system adopted by much of the food industry, researchers said today.
- 26 Feb 2007Fairtrade sales hit £300 million in the UKConsumers in the UK are now buying £300 million worth of Fairtrade goods a year, campaigners revealed today as they urged even more support for products which provide a better deal for the world's farmers.
- 26 Feb 2007Black soya beans 'can help control weight'A diet rich in black soya beans could help control weight and even prevent diabetes, according to research out today.
