News in August 2007
- 13 Aug 2007Shark capsules in salmonella scarePeople who take shark cartilage capsules have been warned to be on their guard after the potentially lethal bug salmonella was found in certain batches.
- 13 Aug 2007Ofcom move could spell end for cable clutterThe days of cables cluttering up the home could be over after the telecoms watchdog announced a relaxation on rules governing wireless technology in the home.
- 11 Aug 2007Average price of pint breaks £2.50 barrierThe average price of lager in UK pubs has broken the £2.50 per pint barrier for the first time, a poll has found.
- 11 Aug 2007New cars and hot deals, 11th August 2007i30 hatchback arrives soon
- 11 Aug 2007Heinz launches microwave beansHeinz is launching new yogurt pot-style packs of baked beans which cook in the microwave.
- 10 Aug 2007Home buyers will pay more for a gardenHome buyers are prepared to pay an average £10,000 extra to secure a property with a garden, a survey showed today.
- 10 Aug 2007Water companies warned over poor performanceSome water companies are still performing poorly in key areas, the industry regulator has revealed.
- 10 Aug 2007Software firms 'should compensate fraud victims'Software firms should be forced to pay up if their customers fall victim to e-criminals because of security flaws, an influential Parliamentary group said today
- 10 Aug 2007Airlines complain over BAA airportsCompetition chiefs have received a number of complaints from airlines about the ‘poor quality of service and facilities’ at BAA-run airports, it has emerged.
- 10 Aug 2007Fine for 'unfair' Deal or No Deal phone-inPremium rate phone regulator Icstis has imposed a £30,000 fine over a competition on Channel 4 show Deal Or No Deal.
- 10 Aug 2007Lager sales 'losing their head'Lager is suffering a popularity dip as drinkers choose more 'sophisticated' alternatives, a report out today says.
- 09 Aug 2007Breakdown warning over holiday hire carsBritish tourists could be left stranded if they break down in their hire cars in Europe, an AA survey revealed today.
- 09 Aug 2007Gas guzzlers face higher London chargeGas-guzzling vehicles such as 4x4s and high-powered sports cars could soon be paying up to £25 a day to drive in the London congestion charging zone, it has been revealed.
- 09 Aug 2007Virgin reveals customer losses following Sky rowVirgin Media has revealed the impact of its row with BSkyB after cable and broadband customer numbers fell by 70,000 in the three months up until June.
- 09 Aug 2007Tesco launches additive-free breadBritain's biggest supermarket chain is launching its first range of bread made without artificial additives.
