News in September 2007
- 29 Sep 2007ABTA launches carbon offset initiativeThe travel industry has launched an initiative to give travellers information on how to reduce their carbon emissions.
- 29 Sep 2007Are your tyres safe?Do you ever stop to think that tyres are the only point of contact between your car and the road - or that patch of slippery mud, ice or wet leaves?
- 29 Sep 2007Pirate Apple phones hit electronic blipBlackmarket versions of the new Apple iPhone could become worthless after the company revealed updated software to bar them from unauthorised networks.
- 29 Sep 2007Staffordshire cheese wins protected statusStaffordshire cheese has been awarded the European legal protection enjoyed by world famous regional specialities such as Parma ham, champagne and feta, it has been announced.
- 29 Sep 2007Most Britons stash cash around the homeThree-quarters of Britons admit they hide cash around their homes with the average person having more than £100 stashed away, a survey showed.
- 28 Sep 2007Tests uncover many dead seedsGardening Which? tests found nearly all the delphinium seeds checked from one company were dead, the magazine reveals today.
- 28 Sep 2007Fake parking ticket scamDrivers were today being warned of fake car parking tickets being issued demanding payments of up to £100.
- 28 Sep 2007Energy-hungry light bulbs fading outEnergy-guzzling light bulbs will begin to disappear from shop shelves early next year as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions.
- 28 Sep 2007New cars and hot deals, 28th September 2007The latest new and used deals on the market
- 28 Sep 2007New Highway Code launchedThe first revised Highway Code in eight years has been unveiled today containing new and updated rules.
- 28 Sep 2007Lancet critises MRSA movesRecent government initiatives to combat superbugs were today condemned by a leading medical journal for not being based on scientific fact.
- 27 Sep 2007Loan cover mis-selling revealedWhich? has called on the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to name and shame companies mis-selling payment protection insurance (PPI).
- 27 Sep 2007Which? exposes poor financial adviceA Which? investigation has shown that independent financial advisers are better at giving advice than those who work for banks and building societies.
- 27 Sep 2007Train advice on the wrong trackPoor advice means some passengers are paying well over the odds for rail travel, says Which?
- 27 Sep 2007GMTV fined £2 millionGMTV was fined £2 million yesterday over misconduct in its viewer competitions.
- 27 Sep 2007Broadband network 'won't cope'The current broadband network will be unable to meet future customer demand for very high speed connections, the communications regulator has warned.
- 27 Sep 2007New scanners could cut airport queuesNew hi-tech airport X-ray screening machines which could pave the way for a relaxation in hand-luggage regulations have begun to be introduced at major UK airports.
- 27 Sep 2007Illegal tooth whitening exposedA Which? investigation has uncovered beauty salons allowing unqualified staff to carry out teeth-whitening treatments that can inflict permanent damage.
- 27 Sep 2007Supermarkets act on plastic bagsWe've found the supermarkets that are leading the way when it comes to cutting down on plastic bags.
- 27 Sep 2007Roadwork fines mount upPhone and utility firms are forking out millions in fines for taking too long over roadworks.
- 27 Sep 2007Readers name favourite restaurantsReaders of the Good Food Guide have come up with their favourite local eateries around the UK.
- 26 Sep 2007Ramsay restaurant 'top in London'Restaurant Gordon Ramsayhas won the accolade of London’s top eaterie in the Good Food Guide’s latest rankings.
- 26 Sep 2007Mortgages 'mis-sold' to low earnersSerious mis-selling inBritain's sub-prime mortgage market has been claimed in a BBC investigation.
- 26 Sep 2007Lords call for allergy centresA network of specialised centres is necessary to tackle the "allergy epidemic" in the UK, an influential House of Lords committee recommended today.
- 25 Sep 2007Supermarket to sell sloes for gin and jamBerries which are virtually inedible in their raw state are going on sale at a UK food chain.
- 25 Sep 2007Mobile phone network funded by advertisingThe world's first mobile phone network to be fully funded by advertising revenues has launched in the UK.
- 25 Sep 2007Ads pop up during chat on new internet phoneAn internet phone service which uses voice recognition to display computer screen adverts linked to conversation subjects has been launched in the US.
- 25 Sep 2007Perils of cutting down on your sleepResearchers are warning of the perils of cutting down on sleep to accommodate the 24/7 culture as a new study suggested it could almost double the risk of death.
- 21 Sep 2007Which? complains about chocolate spread adWhich? has complained to the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) about an advert for Nutella chocolate spread.
- 21 Sep 2007New cars and hot deals, 21st Sept 2007As September draws to a close, now is a good time to hit dealerships and press hard for a cracking deal.
- 21 Sep 2007Most people 'fail to eat their five-a-day'Two thirds of people across the UK are not eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, a poll found today.
- 21 Sep 2007Sales boost for 'local' cheesesRegional British cheeses are enjoying a bigger sales upturn than Brie and other continental varieties, a report out today says.
- 20 Sep 2007Bus concessions go countrywideOver 60s and disabled people will be able to enjoy free off-peak bus travel anywhere in England from April next year.
- 20 Sep 2007Monarch charges for hold baggagePassengers will have to pay a charge for hold baggage when they fly on Monarch Airlines from November.
- 20 Sep 2007Halifax ATMs to dispense eurosHalifax has become the first high street bank to offer cash machines dispensing euros and US dollars.
- 20 Sep 2007Orange launches home phone serviceMobile phone giant Orange unveiled plans today to launch a home landline service.
- 20 Sep 2007Big changes to mobile broadband predictedThe opening up of competition among phone operators, announced by the telecoms regulator, should see a reduction in the cost of mobile broadband.
- 19 Sep 2007Computer crime is big businessCyber criminals are becoming increasingly professional and business-like when sending spam and malicious software to millions of computers worldwide.
- 19 Sep 2007Warning over nanotechnologyWhich? is warning the Government to listen to the advice of top scientists and make understanding nanotechnologies a top priority.
- 19 Sep 2007BBC moves closer to high definition channelThe BBC moved a step closer to launching a high-definition television channel today.
- 19 Sep 2007More food than ever claimed to be additive freeAn unprecedented number of additive-free food and drinks are hitting shop shelves, market research out today shows.
- 19 Sep 2007Companies to have carbon footprints measuredA raft of companies will have their products' carbon footprints measured as part of a drive to cut emissions.
- 18 Sep 2007iPhone on sale in NovemberApple announced the UK launch details of its long-awaitediPhonetoday.
- 17 Sep 2007Consumers confused about healthy dietsConsumers are confused about what makes up a healthy, balanced diet, according to the official food watchdog.
- 17 Sep 2007Drivers 'admit dangerous motoring habits'Eating behind the wheel is the most frequent dangerous motoring habit, a survey today showed.
- 15 Sep 2007Motorists leave valuable gadgets in their carsCareless car owners are providing rich pickings for thieves by leaving nearly £4 billion worth of gadgets in their vehicles, a survey showed.
- 15 Sep 2007Cadbury recalls chocolate over nut warningCadbury has recalled thousands of chocolate bars because they lack nut allergy labelling.
- 15 Sep 2007Stylophone makes a comebackRetro-mania has prompted the return of the Stylophone device to a UK chain.
- 15 Sep 2007Bank customers urged not to panicCustomers queued outside branches of Northern Rock yesterday in a rush to withdraw their money from the troubled bank despite being urged not to panic.
- 14 Sep 2007Online networking works for small businessesSocial networking sites are a great way for the self-employed to get contacts and win new business, says Which?
- 14 Sep 2007M&S launch Greener Living ShopMarks & Spencer has launched an online ‘green shop’ placing all its eco products in one part of its website.
- 14 Sep 2007New cars and hot deals, 14 Sept 07BMW 7-series
- 14 Sep 2007New chewing gum is easy to remove, say scientistsScientists claim to have finally invented an easy-to-remove chewing gum.
- 14 Sep 2007Sweet makers to cut artificial coloursCadbury and Mars are removing artificial colours from their sweets.
- 13 Sep 2007Britons in favour of biometric securityEight out of 10 Britons would support replacing "chip and Pin" with fingerprint scans or iris recognition if it would boost security, a survey said today.
- 13 Sep 2007Website brings skeletons out of the closetPeople have discovered illegitimate children in their families or other family secrets through an online social history website, it was claimed today.
- 13 Sep 2007Warning after drivers fall asleep at wheelAs many as 7% of drivers have fallen asleep at the wheel in the last year, according to a survey out today.
- 13 Sep 2007Motorists suffer 'rusty driver syndrome'Many motorists suffer from "rusty driver syndrome" through rarely venturing on to the roads, a survey revealed.
- 13 Sep 2007Signing software to aid hearing impaired peopleComputer researchers have invented a new system which should make life easier for deaf people, it was announced today.
- 12 Sep 2007Pesticide traces found in a third of foodMore than a third of food in government tests has been found to contain pesticide traces - including some fruit destined for schools.
- 12 Sep 2007Barclaycard launches cashless payment cardBarclaycard has launched a credit card which allows cashless payments plus an in-built Oyster card for travel around London.
- 12 Sep 2007Guidelines to get tough on cowboy buildersTough guidelines produced by Which? on how to develop your property should see cowboy builders run out of town.
- 11 Sep 2007Motorway messages will calculate journey timesDrivers on motorways including the M25 can now see real-time information about journey times on roadside signs.
- 11 Sep 2007Public's experiences sought on flood disasterThe government has appealed to victims of the summer’s floods to recount their experiences on a dedicated web forum.
- 11 Sep 2007Debt problems hit new heightsEnquiries to Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) in England and Wales about debt have hit a record high, according to the latest figures.
- 11 Sep 2007Eating onions 'improves the memory'Chopping them may make you cry, but onions may also improve your memory, scientists said today.
- 11 Sep 2007Record rents enticing buy to let investorsBuy-to-letinvestors are pouring back into the property market as rents rise at a record pace, figures showed today.
- 10 Sep 2007More house sellers come into Hips schemeHome Information Packs (Hips) will be required when selling three bedroom homes from today.
- 08 Sep 2007Sound advice on medicines from Holiday Which?Holiday Which? has come up with a set of rules you will need to consider if you have to carry essential medicines on holiday.
- 08 Sep 2007Solo charges are unfair say single travellersMore than two thirds of solo travellers think extra charges for staying in a hotel alone are unfair, according to a poll of Which? members.
- 08 Sep 2007New satnav deal will help you find a hotelDriving around looking for a hotel or guesthouse should become less of a problem after a new deal between TomTom satnav and national tourist agency VisitBritain.
- 08 Sep 2007Holidaymakers admit insurance claim fraudHolidaymakers put in false insurance claims worth hundreds of pounds - often saying they have a clear conscience because they have never made a claim before, according to a new report today.
- 07 Sep 2007Travel industry fails disabledThe travel industry is failing to do enough to help travellers with disabilities, Holiday Which? has revealed.
- 07 Sep 2007New cars and hot deals, 7th Sept 07Tempting Peugeot 307 deals
- 07 Sep 2007Apple launches new Wi-Fi iPodApple has launched a new gadget with wireless internet access and a number of improvements to old favourites.
- 07 Sep 2007Food additives can cause hyperactivity, study saysA major study into the effects of food additives shows that it could trigger hyperactivity in children.
- 06 Sep 2007Prudential rewards healthy eatersHealthy eating will now be rewarded with lower premiums under an initiative announced by PruHealth medical insurance.
- 06 Sep 2007Avon's advert is misleading, says ASACosmetics firm Avon has been told to remove misleading claims from a mascara advert in one of its catalogues.
- 06 Sep 2007Which? warns over civil claimsWhich? today warned consumers to be careful about ‘no win no fee’ arrangements when making a civil claim in a private dispute.
- 06 Sep 2007Cybercrime committed every 10 secondsCybercrime is on the rise with a UK victim hit every 10 seconds, figures suggested today.
- 06 Sep 2007Owners admit pets rule their homesNearly one in 10 Britons admit their home is ruled by their cat or dog, a survey showed today.
- 06 Sep 2007Chinese Barbie toys pulled in lead scareMattel UK is recalling more than 2,500 Chinese-made Barbie toys that may contain excessive amounts of lead paint.
- 05 Sep 2007Debtors warned not to rush into an IVAAn individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) should be a last resort and isn't the easy option portrayed in television adverts, Which? warns today.
- 05 Sep 2007Cowboy traders turn to web to ensnare victimsRogue traders are increasingly turning to the web to try to hoodwink people into thinking their businesses are legitimate.
- 05 Sep 2007Chocolate sweets recalledPacks of Maltesers and Revels were recalled after some customers found small pieces of rubber in the sweets.
- 05 Sep 2007Stricter drink drive limits backed, survey findsMore than two-thirds of British motorists would support proposals to introduce stricter drink-drive limits, a new survey has found.
- 04 Sep 2007Shedding light on your statutory rightsWhich? is launching a shoppers’ rights campaign today in London’s Carnaby Street after discovering how few people know their statutory rights.
- 04 Sep 2007Firm launches 'tap and go' payment systemThe UK came a step closer to becoming a cashless society today with the launch of a new payment system by MasterCard.
- 03 Sep 2007More people looking to buy cars, says surveyThe number of people likely to buy a car over the next few months is on the increase.
- 03 Sep 2007Phones more precious than pets for many BritonsBritons are more likely to get upset about losing their mobile phone than they are about losing their pet, a survey showed today.
- 01 Sep 2007Consumers warned over new telephone scamThe Office of Fair Trading is urging people not give bank details out to cold callers after a new telephone scam came to light.
- 01 Sep 2007Milestone for online credit card security systemTen million credit and debit cards have been signed up to a new secure online payments system, new figures show.
