News in June 2007
- 30 Jun 2007Dust off for sat-nav thievesMotorists with satellite navigation (sat-nav) systems are to be handed dusters in a bit to thwart the rocketing number of thefts.
- 30 Jun 2007DVT risk doubles after four hours travelTravellers who sit still on journeys lasting four hours or more have double the risk of developing potentially deadly blood clots, new research has found.
- 30 Jun 2007Scalding fear prompts Tesco to recall kettlesHouseholders with a particular type of Tesco kettle have been warned to immediately stop using it amid fears they could be scalded.
- 30 Jun 2007TV quizzes may have to make charity donationBroadcasters will be forced to apply for licences to run TV quizzes and donate part of their revenues to charity following new Gambling Commission guidelines.
- 30 Jun 2007Britons 'saving smallest amount since 1960'Household budgets showed signs of strain today after it emerged Britons saved the smallest slice of their incomes since early 1960.
- 30 Jun 2007New TV ad rules failing childrenNone of the 20 television programmes most watched by children will be covered by new rules on junk food advertising, Which? research shows.
- 29 Jun 2007Vivitar launches waterproof digital cameraVivitar has launched a 6-megapixel digital camera that can take pictures underwater.
- 29 Jun 2007Vodafone and TomTom take on traffic jamsSatellite navigation (sat-nav) company TomTom is joining forces with Vodafone to help motorists beat traffic jams.
- 29 Jun 2007Digital radios to get download facilitySome digital radios will soon allow people to buy copies of songs they've just heard.
- 29 Jun 2007Child road death figures 'disastrous'New road accident figures released are ‘disastrous’ news for Britain's children, according to safety campaigners.
- 29 Jun 2007Sweet success for honey salesHoney continues to push ahead of marmalade as Britons' preferred sweet spread, latest figures show.
- 29 Jun 2007Downpours could hit frozen pea pricesFrozen peas could go up in price because the UK harvest has been hit by the downpours, growers have warned.
- 29 Jun 2007Waitrose opens upmarket 'premium' store
- 29 Jun 2007Thousands queue to buy Apple iPhoneThousands of people are queuing up to be among the first to buy an Apple iPhone when it goes on sale in the US later today.
- 28 Jun 2007Young drivers 'underestimating risk'Many young people have little idea how dangerous the roads are for inexperienced drivers, it was revealed today.
