News in December 2007
- 12 Dec 2007Parents 'waste money' on kids' eczema testsParents should not waste their money on high street allergy tests for children suffering eczema, experts warned today.
- 12 Dec 2007Poor bumper design 'costs motorists billions'Poor car bumper design is costing UK motorists more than £2 billion a year in unnecessary repairs, according to a motoring research centre.
- 11 Dec 2007John Lewis reports big spendingDepartment store group John Lewis looks to have bucked predictions of a high street spending slowdown by reporting its biggest ever weekly figures.
- 11 Dec 2007Channel 4 launches HD channel on SkyChannel 4 has launched a high definition TV (HDTV) service on Sky.
- 11 Dec 2007Mobiles used more for photos and downloadsMobile phones are increasingly being used for services other than calls and texts, a new report says.
- 11 Dec 2007Bogus charity collection warningA watchdog is warning Christmas shoppers to beware of bogus charity ticket sellers who claim they're raising money for good causes.
- 11 Dec 2007BAA picks up bad English awardAirport operator BAA has picked up an award for treating travellers to utter gobbledygook.
- 10 Dec 2007Online shoppers clamour for Nintendo WiiThe Nintendo Wii was the most searched for product by UK internet shoppers during November, according to the latest statistics.
- 10 Dec 2007Action taken over fat burning capsulesPills which promised slimmers they would lose more than two stone in a month will no longer be sold in the UK.
- 08 Dec 2007English fizz challenging French bubblyMany revellers will toast this festive season with a glass of English bubbly, a retailer said today.
- 08 Dec 2007Avoid worthless warranties this ChristmasWhich? has uncovered unnecessary breakdown cover on electrical goods that costs more than half the price of the appliance itself.
- 07 Dec 2007One in ten drivers 'bump and run'Britain is becoming a nation of 'bump-and-run' drivers, with almost 10% of motorists admitting to crashing into parked cars and speeding away.
- 07 Dec 2007MP calls for tax on chewing gumAn MP is calling for a tax on chewing gum in a bid to stop the 'menace' of sticky waste on the nation's streets.
- 07 Dec 2007Supermarkets admit dairy price-fixingSupermarket giants Asda and Sainsbury's have agreed to pay multi-million-pound fines after they admitted fixing the price of milk, cheese and butter.
- 07 Dec 2007New cars and hot deals, 7th December 2007A3 Cabrio pinches some styling cues from the new A4
