News in November 2007
- 21 Nov 2007Ofcom told to monitor broadband speedsThe telecoms watchdog has been asked to monitor whether broadband companies are still fobbing off consumers with slower speeds than they've promised.
- 21 Nov 2007Millions of child benefit records lostComputer discs holding personal data on 25 million people and 7.2 million families have gone missing, Chancellor Alistair Darling has told MPs.
- 21 Nov 2007High street stores best for credit cardsConsumers are more satisfied with credit cards from high-street stores than those from the big names such as Barclaycard and American Express, Which? Money reveals today.
- 21 Nov 2007Freeview upgrade proposed by OfcomHigh definition television (HDTV)channels could be available on Freeview by 2009, the broadcast regulator has revealed.
- 20 Nov 2007Smart meters could reduce energy useResearch and awareness in short supply
- 20 Nov 2007Pub beer sales at lowest level since 1930sPub sales have almost halved since 1979
- 20 Nov 2007PM wants to end plastic bagsThe Prime Minister wants to ban single-use plastic carrier bags.
- 20 Nov 2007Currys to sell wooden TV setsHigh-street chain Currys is hoping to appeal to eco-friendly viewers with a series of televisions made from wood.
- 20 Nov 2007BBC Trust approves HD channelThe BBC is to launch its own high definition television (HDTV) channel.
- 20 Nov 2007Arthritis drug withdrawn over safety concernsThe UK’s medicines watchdog has suspended the licence of a drug used to treat arthritis over concerns it may cause liver damage.
- 19 Nov 2007Record numbers affected by lost luggageUp to five million passengers have had their luggage lost or misplaced in the last two years, according to new research by travel insurer, InsureandGo.
- 19 Nov 2007Rise in UK fixes for cosmetic surgery abroadBritish plastic surgeons are repairing increasing amounts of botched cosmetic work done abroad, a study has revealed.
- 16 Nov 2007New cars and hot deals, 16th November 2007New cars and hot deals - 16th Nov 2007
- 16 Nov 2007OFT criticises banks over chargesThe competition watchdog has accused banks of charging customers more for unauthorised overdrafts than it cost to provide them.
- 16 Nov 2007Diners ‘pushed into buying expensive water’Most restaurants push diners to buy expensive bottled water instead of serving free tap water, a consumer group said today.
