News in March 2007
- 31 Mar 2007ITV and Setanta win FA Cup rightsITV and Setanta have secured a new £425 million deal to screen FA Cup and England home football internationals.
- 31 Mar 2007Driving licence fee to riseDrivers are facing a series of registration and licence fee rises.
- 30 Mar 2007Channel 4 leading new digital radio bidChannel 4 is leading a consortium which plans to launch 10 new digital radio stations, it has been announced.
- 30 Mar 2007OFT launches wider study into bank chargesA much anticipated crackdown on bank charges has been delayed after the government announced an in-depth study into the issue.
- 30 Mar 2007Which? arms parents against junk food marketingWhich? is empowering parents in the fight against junk food with the launch of a new Kids’ Food Campaign Toolkit.
- 30 Mar 2007Millions caught in credit card heistHackers stole the bank card details of millions of British and American shoppers in what is thought to be the world's biggest credit card heist, it has been revealed.
- 30 Mar 2007Probe to examine 999 web callsCustomers making phone calls over the internet cannot always get through to 999 numbers, according to the telecoms regulator.
- 30 Mar 2007BAA faces airport ownership probeBAA's ownership of London's main airports was under threat today after the operator was referred for a full-blown competition inquiry.
- 30 Mar 2007BBC announces mobile TV trialThe BBC has joined forces with Orange, Vodafone and 3 to offer TV and radio shows on 3G mobile phones.
- 29 Mar 2007Scientists unveil asthma breakthroughA potential breakthrough treatment for asthma sufferers has been unveiled by British scientists.
- 29 Mar 2007Minister announces Blue Badge scheme reformsParents whose toddlers rely on bulky medical equipment may soon be able to apply for disabled parking badges.
- 29 Mar 2007MPs say simplicity crucial for new pensions schemeSimplicity and low charges are crucial if plans for a new pension scheme are to succeed, MPs warned today.
- 28 Mar 2007Fattening foods should come in smaller portionsSmaller size packs of chocolate, crisps and other foods should be encouraged to help people eat more healthily, according to the official food watchdog.
- 28 Mar 2007Drivers can't identify fake documentsMore than half of motorists cannot tell a genuine vehicle registration certificate from a fake one, it was revealed today.
- 28 Mar 2007Women behind growth in off roadersThe growth of ‘Chelsea tractor’ 4x4 vehicles is being fuelled by women, it was revealed today.
