News in May 2007
- 15 May 2007Elderly bus pass scheme to go nationwideFree off-peak bus travel for the elderly and disabled in England has moved a step forward.
- 15 May 2007Clarity demanded on concert tickets feesAn MP has demanded greater transparency in the fees charged for concert tickets by agents and entertainment venues.
- 15 May 2007Judge warns banks over penalty charges actionBanks have been warned by a High Court judge to stop putting unnecessary pressure on customers seeking to reclaim ‘unfair’ penalty charges.
- 15 May 2007Asda drops artificial additives from own brandsA supermarket chain is removing all artificial colours and flavours from its own-label food and drinks.
- 15 May 2007Lower fuel prices keep lid on cost of livingThe cost of living in the UK has dropped sharply thanks to lower energy bills, official figures revealed today.
- 14 May 2007Britons unaware of malaria riskNearly two in three Britons are unaware of the symptoms of malaria, according to a new survey.
- 14 May 2007Price cuts pay dividends for British GasBritish Gas has signed up more than 900,000 new customers after cutting fuel bills earlier this year.
- 14 May 2007Supermarket launches 'green' milk bottlePlastic milk bottles could soon disappear from supermarket shelves after the launch of a new recyclable alternative made from cardboard.
- 12 May 2007Doctors warn about anti-ageing treatment riskPlastic surgeons have issued a warning over unregulated 'medi-spas' that offer anti-ageing treatments.
- 12 May 2007Low fare Toronto flights from HeathrowA new long-haul, low-fare air service starts at Britain's biggest airport today.
- 11 May 2007Aspirin offers bowel cancer hopeAn aspirin a day can keep bowel cancer away, a new study has shown.
- 11 May 2007Road casualty toll 'a disgrace'A safety group described road casualty figures as 'a disgrace' today even though the number of deaths fell last year.
- 11 May 2007Estate agents 'more unpopular than ever'The number of complaints against estate agents is soaring, according to new figures.
- 10 May 2007Ryanair to quote inclusive prices onlineWhich? has welcomed news that air fares on the Ryanair website will now include all the taxes.
- 10 May 2007MPs accuse water watchdog of weaknessWater industry watchdog Ofwat has been ‘weak’ in defending consumers and should take tougher action against suppliers, an influential MPs' committee said today.
