News in October 2007
- 08 Oct 2007Online giants target phishingYahoo!, eBay and PayPal have joined forces to help protect online shoppers from being ripped off by ‘phishing’ emails.
- 08 Oct 2007Wispa chocolate bar is back on shop shelvesConsumer power sees the Cadbury Wispa back on sale today after a four year absence.
- 06 Oct 2007Celebrity chefs send game sales soaringTraditional game meat is enjoying a popularity upturn, a retailer said today.
- 06 Oct 2007Vauxhall issues handbrake warningVauxhall is issuing some owners with a warning label, following complaints from owners that their cars' handbrakes are not secure.
- 06 Oct 2007McDonald's to offer free wireless internet accessMcDonald's customers are to get free wireless internet access along with their burgers and fries, the firm announced today.
- 05 Oct 2007Britain low in green league tableDespite attempts to be a world leader on climate change, Britain scores badly in a league of countries' green credentials, a study claimed today.
- 05 Oct 2007Which? launches 'Impatient for Change'Which? launches its newImpatient for Change campaign today to call on politicians and the NHS to stop talking and start listening to patients and take action.
- 05 Oct 2007New cars and hot deals, 5th October 20071 Series drop-top promises plenty of poke
- 05 Oct 2007New warning on mass marketing scamsOne in ten adults in the UK has been the victim of mass marketing fraud, it was claimed today.
- 04 Oct 2007Watchdog slams airports over queuesThe UK's two biggest airports have 'acted against the public interest' in failing to manage security queueing so as to avoid unacceptable delays.
- 04 Oct 2007Male drivers 'have worse crashes'A survey out today suggests that men have major motoring crashes while women have more minor scrapes.
- 04 Oct 2007Bath products for eczema questionedSpecialist bath products which claim to relieve the symptoms of allergic eczema are of 'questionable value', a new report suggests.
- 03 Oct 2007ID fraud victims not using precautionsIdentity fraud victims are easy prey for thieves because they're failing to learn from their experience, says research out today.
- 03 Oct 2007Homeowners get free boiler adviceHomeowners can now get a free energy rating for their boiler when it’s next serviced, and free advice on cutting fuel bills.
- 03 Oct 2007Smoothie ad rapped by watchdogAn advert promoting the detoxifying and health-boosting effects of an Innocent smoothie broke industry rules, the ad watchdog said today.