News in 2007

31 Dec 2007 Junk food ad curbs to be extended Curbs on junk food ads in children's TV will be extended from tomorrow to cover programmes that appeal to kids aged up to 16.
31 Dec 2007 Sales of Sad therapy lamps soar Sunseeking Britons who cannot get away to foreign climes are stocking up on therapy hot lamps to ward off the winter blues.
31 Dec 2007 Campaign says caravans are greener choice Caravanning can be a greener way to travel and help cut carbon dioxide emissions, it was claimed today.
29 Dec 2007 End in sight for domestic light bulbs? Scientists are developing a new generation of super efficient household light bulbs which could spell the end of regular bulbs within three years.
28 Dec 2007 Thousands died from reaction to drugs Nearly 3,000 patients died in the past three years because of adverse reactions to drugs they thought would make them better, according to new figures.
28 Dec 2007 Millions set to book holiday early Nearly 12 million people are set to beat post-Christmas gloom by booking a holiday between now and the end of February, it was revealed today.
28 Dec 2007 Water company invents anti-leakage gadget Boffins at a water company have invented a new device aimed at reducing the millions of litres of water lost through leaking pipes by up to a quarter, it was announced today.
28 Dec 2007 Which? condemns cosmetic surgery deals Which? is today condemning clinics that put pressure on people to rush into cosmetic surgery through deals such as time-limited discounts.
28 Dec 2007 Ad watchdog warns over 'free' claims Advertisers must be cautious about claiming their goods and services are 'free', the industry watchdog has warned.
27 Dec 2007 Driving age 'effectively raised to 18' The driving age could effectively be raised to 18 in a major overhaul of the way driving licences are granted, it was reported today.
27 Dec 2007 Stores expecting even bigger sales rush Shopping centres throughout the UK are bracing themselves for an even bigger rush today as the post-Christmas sales get into full swing.
27 Dec 2007 Mouse found in Christmas cracker Bad jokes and paper hats are standard in the average Christmas cracker, but one New Zealand woman found a revolting extra in hers - a dead mouse.
24 Dec 2007 Rail commuters face more crowding woe Rail commuters are being hit by inflation-busting, new-year price hikes of as much as 14 per cent – with an average rise of around 5 per cent – but many look set to stay standing due to overcrowding as they travel in 2008.
24 Dec 2007 Nissan cracks down on car imports Nissan is cracking down on companies importing its latest sports car directly from Japan into Europe.
24 Dec 2007 Honda to launch two new hybrids Honda has predicted that hybrid cars will account for 10% of its global sales by 2010 after it announced two new models.
22 Dec 2007 Asda to cut artificial additives from food A supermarket chain is cutting artificial additives from all its own-brand food and soft drinks.
22 Dec 2007 Christmas Day Britons will consume 6,000 calories Britons will munch their way through an average 3.63 roast potatoes and 2.95 chipolatas during Christmas dinner, a retailer said today.
21 Dec 2007 Extra airport charges under fire Consumer watchdogs have called on airlines to come clean on extra charges levied on passengers at some UK airports.
21 Dec 2007 Banks refusing valid card fraud claims Some banks are ducking out of paying legitimate card fraud claims by ignoring guidance in their code of practice, Which? can reveal.
21 Dec 2007 New cars and hot deals, 21st December 2007 New Impreza savings
21 Dec 2007 EU car emission plan slammed Environmentalists have slammed European Commission proposals to make cars greener as being ‘far too weak’.
21 Dec 2007 Channel 4 fined £1.5 million over phone-in Channel 4 was hit with a £1.5 million fine by broadcasting watchdog Ofcom today for misconduct in Richard and Judy's You Say We Pay competition and Deal Or No Deal.
20 Dec 2007 Ban the mobile phone cashback rip-off Many mobile phone cashback deals are a rip-off and should be banned, Which? Online says today.
20 Dec 2007 Appeal parking fines, says Which? Some local councils are rejecting far too many challenges to parking fines, Which? reports today.
20 Dec 2007 Battery recycling plan unveiled The government has unveiled proposals to reduce some of the 700 million batteries that go into landfill each year.
20 Dec 2007 Rail union says train firms curbing cheap tickets A rail workers' union has called on the government to stop train operators 'restricting' cheap tickets over Christmas to boost revenue.
20 Dec 2007 Drivers who use mobile phones could be jailed Motorists who drive dangerously while using mobile phones at the wheel could face up to two years in prison under new guidelines.
19 Dec 2007 Ofcom panel wants code on broadband speed A consumer group today called for action to address concerns about broadband connection speeds.
19 Dec 2007 X Factor viewers complain about voting lines More than 700 viewers have complained to Ofcom about voting problems during the X Factor final.
19 Dec 2007 Banks still pushing costly loan insurance Some banks are still trying to palm costly payment protection insurance (PPI) policies onto consumers, a new Which? Money probe reveals today.
19 Dec 2007 Speed camera locator ad rapped An 'irresponsible' advert for a speed camera locator was rapped by the industry watchdog today because it could encourage drivers to break the law.
19 Dec 2007 T-Mobile and 3 announce deal Mobile phone companies T-Mobile and 3 have announced a deal to combine their 3G networks in a bid to bring high-speed wireless broadband services to more parts of Britain.
19 Dec 2007 Britons to spend £1 billion on cosmetic treatments Britons are set to spend more than £1 billion on cosmetic treatments next year, according to new figures out today.
18 Dec 2007 Tourists warned over holiday cover Consumers who want to book next year’s summer holidays are being urged to check whether their breaks are financially protected.
18 Dec 2007 Ofcom scraps 070 pre-call warning A warning message informing callers about the cost of 070 'personal numbers' has been scrapped just months after it was introduced.
18 Dec 2007 Ofcom raises pay TV concerns The UK’s broadcast regulator has raised concerns over competition within the pay-TV market.
18 Dec 2007 Naan bread recalled over glass fears Supermarket chains Sainsbury's and Morrisons have recalled certain batches of their own-brand naan bread over fears they could contain fragments of glass.
17 Dec 2007 Patients hungry for change in hospital food The poor quality of food will be cold comfort for patients spending this Christmas in hospital, new Which? research reveals today.
17 Dec 2007 BBC begins website revamp The BBC has announced plans to revamp the homepage of its website to include a host of new features.
17 Dec 2007 Flood report warns further floods likely The summer floods which devastated parts of England and caused billions of pounds worth of damage were a ‘wake up call’ for the country, a new report has warned.
17 Dec 2007 Norwich Union fined over security lapses Insurance giant Norwich Union Life has been fined £1.26 million for failing to protect customers' confidential information.
15 Dec 2007 Supermarket brings back caviar Caviar is making a comeback at a food chain which dropped the delicacy a decade ago.
15 Dec 2007 PC World to sell Dell computers Dell has signed a deal to sell its notebook and desktop computers through Currys and PC World.
14 Dec 2007 Orange agrees MGM movie deal Mobile phone giant Orange has signed up another major Hollywood studio as it prepares to launch avideo-on-demand service in the UK.
14 Dec 2007 Food watchdog rules out trans fat ban A New York-style ban on trans fats in food is not needed in the UK because consumption rates are already very low, the official food watchdog has said.
14 Dec 2007 Hips cover all homes from today Home information packs (Hips) will cover all homes put on the market in England and Wales from today.
14 Dec 2007 Hammer film to go out on MySpace Hammer Films has announced its first horror movie in over 30 years.
14 Dec 2007 New cars and hot deals, 14th December 2007 Both models have striking new headlights
14 Dec 2007 Gripe water recalled in bacteria scare A commonly-sold gripe water is being recalled over fears it may be contaminated with bacteria.
13 Dec 2007 Lords call for more flight legroom Calls for a big improvement in legroom on aircraft would mean major changes for some of the UK’s largest airlines.
13 Dec 2007 Britons admit to stealing at self-scan tills The equivalent of 2 million Britons admit stealing goods when using supermarket 'self-scan' checkouts in the past year, a survey said today.
13 Dec 2007 Rail commuters annoyed by fellow travellers Rail commuters are kicking up a stink about their fellow travellers, a new report reveals.
13 Dec 2007 Counterfeiters broaden range of fake goods The range of fake goods available in the UK is increasing, a new report says.
13 Dec 2007 Christmas food poisoning warning Eight of ten people will increase their risk of suffering food poisoning this Christmas by washing their turkey before cooking it, the UK’s food watchdog has warned.
12 Dec 2007 Privacy watchdog calls for data safeguards Firms must do more to protect consumers' personal details in wake of the lost child benefits data, the privacy watchdog has said.
12 Dec 2007 Food giants pledge to limit kids' adverts Some of the world’s biggest food and drink companies including Mars and Nestle have promised to cut their advertising to young children in Europe.
12 Dec 2007 Trans fat curbs to be considered New curbs on trans fats in foods will be considered by the UK's official food watchdog.
12 Dec 2007 New hope for breast and prostate cancer patients Thousands of patients suffering breast and prostate cancer could benefit from a new drug, experts said today.
12 Dec 2007 Social networking sites booming in the UK UK web surfers spend more time onsocial networking sites than their European neighbours, according to a new report.
12 Dec 2007 UK leads the way on digital TV The UK looks to be leading the way when it comes to the take-up of digital television, a new report reveals.
12 Dec 2007 Parents 'waste money' on kids' eczema tests Parents should not waste their money on high street allergy tests for children suffering eczema, experts warned today.
12 Dec 2007 Poor 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 2007 John Lewis reports big spending Department store group John Lewis looks to have bucked predictions of a high street spending slowdown by reporting its biggest ever weekly figures.
11 Dec 2007 Channel 4 launches HD channel on Sky Channel 4 has launched a high definition TV (HDTV) service on Sky.
11 Dec 2007 Mobiles used more for photos and downloads Mobile phones are increasingly being used for services other than calls and texts, a new report says.
11 Dec 2007 Bogus charity collection warning A watchdog is warning Christmas shoppers to beware of bogus charity ticket sellers who claim they're raising money for good causes.
11 Dec 2007 BAA picks up bad English award Airport operator BAA has picked up an award for treating travellers to utter gobbledygook.
10 Dec 2007 Online shoppers clamour for Nintendo Wii The Nintendo Wii was the most searched for product by UK internet shoppers during November, according to the latest statistics.
10 Dec 2007 Action taken over fat burning capsules Pills which promised slimmers they would lose more than two stone in a month will no longer be sold in the UK.
08 Dec 2007 Avoid worthless warranties this Christmas Which? has uncovered unnecessary breakdown cover on electrical goods that costs more than half the price of the appliance itself.
08 Dec 2007 English fizz challenging French bubbly Many revellers will toast this festive season with a glass of English bubbly, a retailer said today.
07 Dec 2007 One 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 2007 New cars and hot deals, 7th December 2007 A3 Cabrio pinches some styling cues from the new A4
07 Dec 2007 MP calls for tax on chewing gum An 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 2007 Supermarkets admit dairy price-fixing Supermarket giants Asda and Sainsbury's have agreed to pay multi-million-pound fines after they admitted fixing the price of milk, cheese and butter.
06 Dec 2007 VoIP firms must allow 999 calls Internet phone firms have been told they must ensure customers can use their services to call emergency numbers.
06 Dec 2007 Store launches 'healthiest' roasting potato A potato described as the healthiest variety for roasting is launching in stores.
06 Dec 2007 Many road deaths involve drivers who are working At least a quarter of road deaths involve someone driving for work, figures from road safety charity Brake revealed today.
06 Dec 2007 Xbox fans to get downloadable films Microsoft's downloadable film rentals for the Xbox 360 console will cost from £2 per movie in the UK.
06 Dec 2007 Site claims to offset carbon as you shop A new website claims it can help consumers to be greener as they shop online.
06 Dec 2007 Charity bag snatchers face crackdown Gangs who target charity doorstep clothes collections may no longer be able to exploit a legal grey area to escape prosecution.
05 Dec 2007 Litter louts hit with £1.5 million in fines Litter louts across England have paid out more than £1.5 million in fines over the past year, according to new figures.
05 Dec 2007 EU urged to overhaul energy labels Energy rating labels which show consumers how ‘green’ an appliance is before they buy should be completely revamped, according to an industry body.
05 Dec 2007 Breast surgery ad criticised by ASA An ‘irresponsible’ advert for breast surgery was today rapped by advertising watchdogs for promoting the cosmetic operation as easy.
05 Dec 2007 Nokia unveils 'eco-friendly' phone Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia is looking to boost its environmental credentials by unveiling a ‘green’ mobile phone.
05 Dec 2007 Hospital care 'falls short' Some hospitals are still failing to provide patients with adequate levels of care, according to a major new report.
05 Dec 2007 Energy giants 'exploiting poor' Energy companies have been accused of exploiting householders on pre-pay meters by forcing them to pay hundreds of pounds a year more for their gas and electricity.
05 Dec 2007 French watchdog to take eBay to court France's auction watchdog is taking eBay to court, arguing the internet auctioneer does not do enough to protect consumers.
04 Dec 2007 Restaurants offer Christmas bargains You could eat out at a top restaurant this Christmas for just a few pounds more than eating at home,The Good Food Guide reveals today.
04 Dec 2007 BBC launches high definition channel The BBC has officially launched its new high definition TV (HDTV) channel on satellite and cable.
04 Dec 2007 Honey 'better than medicines' for kids' coughs Natural honey is a betterremedy for children's coughs than expensive over-the-counter medicines, researchers said today.
04 Dec 2007 'Silent scream' launched by Lucie charity A 'silent scream' text message device has been launched by a charity set up in the name of murdered Tokyo hostess Lucie Blackman.
04 Dec 2007 Drivers to get sat nav history tour Motorists can now get information on hundreds of historical sites across the UK straight from theirsatellite navigation (sat nav) system.
04 Dec 2007 Cosmetic treatment firms must stop hard sell Which? has today warned thecosmetic treatments industry to clean up its act or face a government crackdown.
03 Dec 2007 Campaign to highlight charity bag thefts The move follows a Which? report in August that revealed how charity doorstep clothes collections are increasingly being targeted by bogus collection firms.
03 Dec 2007 Consumers confused over digital switchover Information about the digital switchover is not getting through to the people who need it most, according to a new report.
03 Dec 2007 Virgin slashes PVR price Virgin Media has announced it’s halving the price of itspersonal video recorder (PVR) - the V+Box – in the run-up to Christmas.
02 Dec 2007 Lexus recalls 4,000 UK cars Nearly 4,000 UK Lexus owners affected
30 Nov 2007 New cars and hot deals, 30th November 2007 RS 60 Spyder harks back to 60s racing Porsches
30 Nov 2007 Family tree researchers get new resource Online family tree researchers will be able to delve 300 years further back into their histories, thanks to a new register of burials in England and Wales.
30 Nov 2007 Keeping your mobile number will be easier New rules will make it easier for consumers to keep their mobile number when they switch providers, the communications watchdog has announced.
30 Nov 2007 Gardening Which? rates eco pest control firms Gardeners are increasingly using living pest controls as an eco-friendly way to care for plants - but some companies in a Gardening Which? test sold duds.
30 Nov 2007 Four in ten 'back zero limit' on drink-driving Four out of ten motorists think people should be banned from drinking any alcohol if they plan to drive, a survey showed today.
29 Nov 2007 Mortgage arrangement fees 'have doubled' The averagemortgage arrangement fee has nearly doubled in the past two years, while home loans which charge uncapped fees have soared five-fold in 12 months, new figures show.
29 Nov 2007 Mobile phone payment launched Mobile phone network O2 has launched the UK’s first pilot of a system that allows people to pay for goods and Tube journeys on their mobile phone.
29 Nov 2007 Rail fare hikes announced Rail fares such as season tickets are to rise by an average of 4.8% in the New Year, while cheap day returns and long distance fares will go up by 5.4%.
29 Nov 2007 Asda sells Dom Perignon for £30 A supermarket chain yesterday put a top brand champagne on sale at £50 less than the standard retail price.
29 Nov 2007 FSA raps financial services ads One in four adverts on the websites of financial services firms could potentially mislead consumers, the City watchdog has warned.
29 Nov 2007 Setanta launches Setanta Sports News Setanta Sports has launched a 24-hour rolling sports news channel.
29 Nov 2007 Test yourself with our consumer quiz There's a lot of information on which.co.uk, but how much of it can you actually remember?
28 Nov 2007 Recycling symbols to be streamlined Plans to create a single logo for use on recyclable packaging were unveiled yesterday.
28 Nov 2007 Tesco launches car deal for Clubcard holders Tesco customers who earn Clubcard loyalty points on their shopping can now cash them in when buying a car.
28 Nov 2007 Broadband switching advice 'must be clearer' Almost half the call centre staff in an undercover survey ofbroadband providers gave advice about switching that could have left customers being charged double.
28 Nov 2007 RAC warns of 'severe congestion' One thousand miles of major road routes face severe congestion in the future unless new capacity is created, a report prepared for the RAC Foundation said today.
28 Nov 2007 Nissan X-Trail’s four-star safety New X-Trail scored 56% in frontal crash test
28 Nov 2007 Broadcasters announce Kangaroo - TV on demand The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 are joining forces to allow viewers to catch up on thousands of hours of TV.
27 Nov 2007 Cartel victims need better rights Victims of firms' anti-competitive behaviour have only a remote chance of getting compensation, a watchdog has warned.
27 Nov 2007 Many women left alone during labour One in four women is left alone during labour or shortly after birth despite being worried, according to a report out today.
27 Nov 2007 Pensions warning over longevity prediction Men could live for up to 12 years longer by 2050 than is currently predicted, dramatically increasing the cost ofpension provision, new research claims.
27 Nov 2007 Half of motorists 'have driven without lights' More than half of motorists have driven in the dark with no headlights at least once in the last year, says a new survey.
27 Nov 2007 Christmas card post warning People receiving incorrectly stamped Christmas cards could be charged the underpayment plus a £1 administration fee, a watchdog has warned.
27 Nov 2007 Cheques 'won't bounce after six days' Consumers accepting payment by cheque will have more certainty about when they can access the money from the end of this week, it has been announced.
26 Nov 2007 New drive to boost digital radio A new government taskforce has been set up to promote digital radio and increase the number of people listening to it.
26 Nov 2007 Cosmetic treatment rules broken Some of the biggest names in the UK cosmetic treatments industry broke industry rules at a recent exhibition, according to a Which? report published today.
24 Nov 2007 Banks make responsible lending pledge Banks and building societies have pledged to give more help to customers who are facing financial difficulties.
24 Nov 2007 Half save to avoid Christmas credit hangover Half of UK consumers save for Christmas to avoid racking up credit card debt, new research shows.
23 Nov 2007 Kenbuster gadget pays your congestion charge The maker of a new gadget for drivers says it will automatically pay the £8-a-day London Congestion Charge every time your car enters the zone.
23 Nov 2007 Police slammed over charity bag thefts Charity bag collector Clothes Aid has criticised police for the lack of action over the continuing theft of bags from doorsteps.
23 Nov 2007 Greener homes mean lower bills, says survey It can cost up to £9,000 to make a house more carbon neutral, but homeowners can quickly recoup some of the cash in lower fuel bills, research showed today.
23 Nov 2007 Households recycling record amounts Households are recycling more rubbish, with more than 80% of local authorities collecting less waste than ever before, according to government figures released yesterday.
23 Nov 2007 New cars and hot deals, 23rd November 2007 Save up to £4k on the RX-8
23 Nov 2007 Hips to cover all homes The government's controversial Home Information Packs (Hips) will be rolled out to cover all properties by Christmas, it was announced yesterday.
22 Nov 2007 Food from supermarkets fresher than online Online grocery shopping might save you from traipsing around a busy supermarket, but you may have to eat your food sooner than if you shop in the store, Which? can reveal.
22 Nov 2007 Which? uncovers illegal Botox ad Which? has uncovered an ex-nurse illegally advertising Botox parties on eBay, raising fears that cowboy cosmetic practices are thriving.
22 Nov 2007 Oatibix criticised over sugar content A mum has accused Weetabix of hoodwinking parents over the sugar content of its Oatibix Bitesize cereal.
22 Nov 2007 Asda tops Which? Christmas cracker test Asda has beaten supermarket and high-street rivals to come top in a Which? test of premium Christmas crackers.
22 Nov 2007 Baby milk ads to parents banned Advertising of infant formula to parents will be banned under new rules announced yesterday.
22 Nov 2007 Waitrose recalls seeds in salmonella scare Waitrose has pulled packets of mixed seeds due to salmonella contamination, the food watchdog said yesterday.
22 Nov 2007 BT backs down after YouTube blast A BT customer forced the telecoms giant to back down in a billing dispute after he lambasted its customer service in a YouTube video, it's reported today.
22 Nov 2007 Severn Trent facing criminal charges Water company Severn Trent is facing criminal charges over allegations it gave false information to the industry regulator.
21 Nov 2007 Disc loss exposes millions to fraud risk The government has issued advice to the millions of Child Benefit claimants who could be at risk of identity fraud following the disappearance of two computer discs packed with personal and banking details.
21 Nov 2007 Mobile mis-selling complaints have increased Customers now make more complaints about mis-selling by mobile phone companies than landline firms, the telecoms regulator has said.
21 Nov 2007 Older shoppers are next big spenders Retailers must try hard to attract silver-haired shoppers whose spending power will hit £64 billion by 2017, research out today says.
21 Nov 2007 Ofcom told to monitor broadband speeds The telecoms watchdog has been asked to monitor whether broadband companies are still fobbing off consumers with slower speeds than they've promised.
21 Nov 2007 Millions of child benefit records lost Computer discs holding personal data on 25 million people and 7.2 million families have gone missing, Chancellor Alistair Darling has told MPs.
21 Nov 2007 High street stores best for credit cards Consumers are more satisfied with credit cards from high-street stores than those from the big names such as Barclaycard and American Express, Which? Money reveals today.
21 Nov 2007 Freeview upgrade proposed by Ofcom High definition television (HDTV)channels could be available on Freeview by 2009, the broadcast regulator has revealed.
20 Nov 2007 Smart meters could reduce energy use Research and awareness in short supply
20 Nov 2007 Pub beer sales at lowest level since 1930s Pub sales have almost halved since 1979
20 Nov 2007 PM wants to end plastic bags The Prime Minister wants to ban single-use plastic carrier bags.
20 Nov 2007 Currys to sell wooden TV sets High-street chain Currys is hoping to appeal to eco-friendly viewers with a series of televisions made from wood.
20 Nov 2007 BBC Trust approves HD channel The BBC is to launch its own high definition television (HDTV) channel.
20 Nov 2007 Arthritis drug withdrawn over safety concerns The UK’s medicines watchdog has suspended the licence of a drug used to treat arthritis over concerns it may cause liver damage.
19 Nov 2007 Record numbers affected by lost luggage Up to five million passengers have had their luggage lost or misplaced in the last two years, according to new research by travel insurer, InsureandGo.
19 Nov 2007 Rise in UK fixes for cosmetic surgery abroad British plastic surgeons are repairing increasing amounts of botched cosmetic work done abroad, a study has revealed.
16 Nov 2007 New cars and hot deals, 16th November 2007 New cars and hot deals - 16th Nov 2007
16 Nov 2007 OFT criticises banks over charges The competition watchdog has accused banks of charging customers more for unauthorised overdrafts than it cost to provide them.
16 Nov 2007 Diners ‘pushed into buying expensive water’ Most restaurants push diners to buy expensive bottled water instead of serving free tap water, a consumer group said today.
16 Nov 2007 Bug hospital avoids charges A health trust at the centre of a superbug outbreak which killed 33 patients and infected hundreds of others will not face criminal proceedings, a safety watchdog has confirmed.
15 Nov 2007 French digital signals could reach UK TVs France could ruin television viewing for thousands of people in southern England by beaming high-powered digital signals across the Channel, a public spending watchdog has warned.
15 Nov 2007 Air luggage rules could be relaxed The government has announced that security restrictions at UK airports could be relaxed in the New Year.
15 Nov 2007 New bra size launched by M&S Marks & Spencer (M&S) is selling J-cup bras for the first time as customers demand larger clothes sizes.
15 Nov 2007 eBay to highlight consumer rights Auction site eBay and several other similar sites are to include more information for consumers about their online shopping rights.
15 Nov 2007 Nintendo warns of Wii shortage Entertainment giant Nintendo has warned shoppers there could be a shortage of its best-selling Wii console in the run-up to Christmas.
15 Nov 2007 Make manuals simple, says government Information on product packs is often too long and complicated for people to bother reading, new research says.
14 Nov 2007 Cremation rules tightened in wake of Shipman The rules surrounding cremations are to be modernised to close a loophole which allowed mass murderer Harold Shipman to avoid detection for so long, the government has announced.
14 Nov 2007 Shoppers to get help with EU shopping woes British shoppers can now get specialist help if they have complaints about any European-based shops and businesses.
14 Nov 2007 Charity warns over diabetes time-bomb A charity is warning of a diabetes time-bomb as it revealed that more than 3 million people in the UK may have the condition.
14 Nov 2007 Southern Water facing £20 million fine Southern Water is facing a fine of more than £20 million after it lied to the water regulator Ofwat about its performance.
14 Nov 2007 Birds checked for spread of bird flu Animal health officials are today checking whether any other flocks of poultry could have been exposed to the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu discovered on a free-range turkey farm in East Anglia.
13 Nov 2007 TomTom to launch more sat nav updates Satellite navigation(sat-nav) firm TomTom has announced it's launching a new service in the UK next year which will provide drivers with five times more traffic updates.
13 Nov 2007 Shopping websites to get legal checks A spot check on 500 of the most popular shopping websites will be carried out in the run up to Christmas, a watchdog said yesterday.
13 Nov 2007 UK pension system 'worst in Europe' The UK has the worst state pension system in the European Union for the second year running, a report said today.
13 Nov 2007 Warning over dangerous chargers online A trading standards probe has uncovered potentially dangerous electrical chargers and adaptors for sale online.
13 Nov 2007 BA raises fuel surcharges British Airways (BA) passengers are bracing themselves for higher ticket prices after the airline confirmed it was raising its fuel surcharges.
13 Nov 2007 Soaring food bills hit household finances New inflation figures have revealed the pressure soaring food bills are putting on household finances already stretched by rising mortgage payments.
12 Nov 2007 TV ad rules continue to fail children Which? has renewed calls for a 9pm watershed for junk food ads after new research revealed more than half of the 20 programmes most watched by children under 10 are not covered by current rules.
12 Nov 2007 Many online shoppers unaware of rights More than half of the estimated 27 million shoppers buying online this Christmas will be in the dark about their basic consumer rights, a consumer watchdog has warned.
12 Nov 2007 Ditch the old boiler and save cash Switching from a conventional boiler to one of the new condensing models will result in substantial savings for householders, according to Switch with Which?.
12 Nov 2007 Millions at risk of online fraud More than 2.5 million people are making themselves vulnerable to identity theft by posting confidential details online, new research claims.
12 Nov 2007 Tesco ups drive to recycle mobile phones Tesco has launched a mobile phone recycling scheme after its research found that millions of handsets are discarded each year.
10 Nov 2007 Consumers warned over gas safety Householders are being urged to check that gas fitters are properly registered before allowing them to work on domestic gas appliances.
10 Nov 2007 Warning over cost of Christmas turkeys Turkey could be more expensive this Christmas because of soaring feed costs, an industry expert has warned.
10 Nov 2007 Half a million toys recalled in chemical scare Up to 500,000 Bindeez children's craft toys are being recalled across the UK and Ireland by an Oldham-based firm after concerns that the product contains a chemical that converts to a powerful 'date rape' drug when ingested.
09 Nov 2007 Banks facing customer exodus over charges Banks are facing a major customer exodus if they start to charge fees for current accounts, new Which? research reveals.
09 Nov 2007 Stores gear up for iPhone frenzy Carphone Warehouse, Apple and O2 are gearing up for a customer stampede as the clock ticks down to tonight’s UK launch of the Apple iPhone.
09 Nov 2007 Sunshine can help your skin stay young A healthy dose of sunshine may be the secret to staying young, a study out today found.
09 Nov 2007 Homegrown holiday houses set for boom Britons are buying more second houses at home rather than abroad, according to a new report.
09 Nov 2007 New cars and hot deals, 9th November 2007 Retro-looking 500 will start at under £8,000
08 Nov 2007 Green rewards card for shoppers Online shoppers can help reduce their carbon footprint by signing up to what's claimed to be the world’s first green rewards card.
08 Nov 2007 Man United's DVD gift card launched Families of football fans now have something completely new to give them for Christmas – an interactive DVD gift card.
08 Nov 2007 Amazon's Christmas Eve delivery deal An online shopping service which could prevent a Christmas Eve rush to the high street was announced yesterday.
08 Nov 2007 Homebuyers 'fail to check flood risk' More than half of homeowners admit they did not check to see whether their home was in a flood-risk area before moving in, says a new survey.
08 Nov 2007 Buy to let is 'rich man's game' Investing in buy-to-let property is now a 'rich man's game', inaccessible to the average person, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said today.
08 Nov 2007 Average petrol price tops £1 a litre The average price for a litre of unleaded petrol in theUKhas broken through the £1 barrier.
08 Nov 2007 Invasive foreign plants facing ban Sales of some non-native plants and animals including the floating pennywort and the water hyacinth could be banned to protect British wildlife.
07 Nov 2007 Russell Hobbs recalls kettles Russell Hobbs has recalled some of its kettles over fears the handle could break off and scald people.
07 Nov 2007 Mattel pulls another toy from stores Toy manufacturer Mattel has pulled another toy from stores because it could pose a choking hazard to young children.
07 Nov 2007 Pensions Bill to launch Personal Accounts Employers will have a duty to pay money into a pension scheme for their staff under legislation announced by the government in the Queen's Speech.
07 Nov 2007 Poor care for broken bones is 'risking lives' Older people who fall and fracture bones are getting ‘inadequate’ NHS care with ‘unacceptable’ variations in treatment across England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
07 Nov 2007 Drivers warned over stolen log books Genuine log books are being used to fool motorists into buying stolen second-hand cars, senior police officers have warned.
07 Nov 2007 Shell broke ad rules with CO2 claims Shell broke advertising rules with a claim about its waste carbon dioxide (CO2) being used to grow flowers, the industry watchdog ruled today.
07 Nov 2007 New hygiene watchdog for hospitals A new regulator with powers to fine hospitals and shut down wards will be created under legislation set out in Gordon Brown's first Queen's Speech.
06 Nov 2007 Government launches over-50s website A new social networking website has been set up to allow the over-50s to talk directly to the government about issues that concern them.
06 Nov 2007 BT heads Which? complaints list Which? Legal Service dealt with more complaints about BT in October than any other company.
06 Nov 2007 Woman jailed over fake drugs scam A woman who supplied counterfeit prescription drugs to the UK was sentenced to two-and-a-half years at Croydon Crown Court yesterday.
06 Nov 2007 Pet owners spending more on food Owners are splashing out more money on posh nosh for their pets, the latest figures suggest.
06 Nov 2007 Ofcom delays clearer 0870 charges A last-minute hitch on new rules for 0870 numbers could hit phone users' pockets.
06 Nov 2007 Apple confirms iPhone launch date Apple confirmed today that the UK launch time of its iPhone will be 6.02pm this Friday.
06 Nov 2007 Banks pile on credit card charges There have been 125 fee and rate increases on credit cards in just two months, financial analysts revealed yesterday.
06 Nov 2007 M&S to charge 5p for a bag Shoppers at many Marks & Spencer (M&S) stores in England will be charged 5p for a plastic bag, the company announced today.
06 Nov 2007 Setanta confims sports news launch Setanta is to launch a new sports news channel at the end of November.
05 Nov 2007 Drivers reminded of card fraud dangers Motorists are being targeted by a new campaign highlighting what steps they can take to avoid becoming victims of card fraud.
05 Nov 2007 Pure launches in-car digital radio Pure has launched what it describes as the world’s first in-car DAB digital radio that doesn't require complicated installation.
05 Nov 2007 O2 prepares for iPhone stampede Mobile phone giant O2 is reported to have taken on more than a thousand extra staff as it prepares for this week’s launch of the Apple iPhone.
05 Nov 2007 Britons sending record numbers of texts Britons are sending more than a billion text messages each week, according to the latest industry figures.
03 Nov 2007 Guilt making people more eco-friendly Living a ‘green’ lifestyle is becoming increasingly important for many people, according to new research.
03 Nov 2007 Brits splash out almost £400 on festive gifts Britons spend an average of £384 on Christmas presents, buying around 18 gifts each, research shows today.
02 Nov 2007 Questions over future of 101 police number The government is set to cut funding for one of its flagship law and order measures due to 'severe financial pressures', it has admitted.
02 Nov 2007 Brighten up food with edible flowers Cooks wanting to brighten up simple salads, shop-bought herbal teas, cakes and jam should look no further than their garden for inspiration, says Gardening Which?.
02 Nov 2007 Books gave wrong pesticide advice Some titles in an acclaimed series of gardening books have been giving out the wrong information on pesticides, Gardening Which? can reveal.
02 Nov 2007 Britons to save £1 trillion by 2012 The amount of money Britons have saved looks set to hit £1 trillion by 2012, research claimed today.
02 Nov 2007 Drop in number of speed camera tickets Campaigners have claimed a victory after figures showed the first fall in the number of tickets for motorists caught by speed cameras.
02 Nov 2007 New cars and hot deals, 2nd November 2007 Environmentalists may not like them, but the buying public still can’t get enough: it’s 4x4s on our radar this week…
02 Nov 2007 UK firms see internet business soar UK firms sold £130.4 billion worth of goods and services over the internet during 2006 - a 29% year-on-year increase, latest figures show.
01 Nov 2007 The time wasted hanging on the line People waste 60 million hours each year on hold on customer service lines, new research suggests.
01 Nov 2007 Scotland next for digital switchover Scotland will be the next region of the UK to begin the switchover to digital television, it has been announced.
01 Nov 2007 Watchdog bans low-alcohol wine The UK's wine watchdog has banned the sale of a low-alcohol drink in a row over manufacturing rules.
01 Nov 2007 Millions of renters don't know their rights Millions of people who rent their home are in danger of being turfed out on to the street or plunged into debt because they don't know their rights, new research warns.
01 Nov 2007 Refurbished laptop triumphs in bargain hunt When it comes to buying a bargain laptop you could do a lot worse than a refurbished model, saysComputing Which? today.
01 Nov 2007 Co-op card launches for ethical shoppers The Co-operative Bank today launched a new credit card that aims to reward consumers for ethical shopping.
01 Nov 2007 Watchdog issues diet tips for over-50s Britain’s food watchdog is issuing ‘straightforward, practical’ advice to the over-50s on how to eat more healthily.
01 Nov 2007 Tesco recalls seed mix in salmonella scare Supermarket chain Tesco has recalled a batch of its Whole Foods Natural Seed Mix after it was found to contain the potentially deadly salmonella bug.
01 Nov 2007 Broadcasters set for TV football battle Britain's biggest broadcasters are set to battle it out to win the rights to screen Champions League football.
31 Oct 2007 Students fuel Wikipedia growth Students returning to school and university are believed to be behind a surge in popularity of the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia.
31 Oct 2007 Social website launched for 'silver surfers' A MySpace-style social networking site aimed at the over-50s has been launched today.
31 Oct 2007 Huge rise in complaints about water firms Almost 241,000 written complaints were made by customers to water and sewerage companies in 2006-07, an increase of nearly 30% compared with the previous year, the Consumer Council for Water announced today.
31 Oct 2007 Drivers still flouting mobile law Drivers continue to flout the law and use handheld mobile phones while behind the wheel, figures released by a road safety website suggest.
31 Oct 2007 More supermarket competition needed Shoppers in some areas of the UK are being let down by a lack of competition between supermarkets, a major probe released today has found.
31 Oct 2007 Banks lose card cover appeal Banks and credit card companies have failed in their bid to deprive British shoppers of valuable protection when they use their credit cards abroad.
30 Oct 2007 Post Office launches broadband deals The Post Office has launched a new broadband service aimed at older customers and those who prefer to pay by cash.
30 Oct 2007 Toy industry told to boost safety efforts The toy industry must ‘redouble its efforts on safety’ following a spate of high profile recalls.
30 Oct 2007 Asda to sell cheap football shirts Asda will sell Scotland football shirts for £29 following a deal with kit manufacturer Diadora, it has announced.
30 Oct 2007 TV networks launch YouTube rival Television networks NBC and Fox are set to launch an online video site that hosts programming from various entertainment companies in a bid to seize viewers from Google's YouTube.
30 Oct 2007 One in 15 cars uninsured Almost one in 15 cars on Britain's roads is being driven while uninsured, new government figures show.
30 Oct 2007 How to claim a payment protection refund If you've got a mortgage, have borrowed money or bought something on credit, check whether you're paying for payment protection insurance (PPI) you don't need, Which? warns today.
30 Oct 2007 One million join Sky broadband Sky has announced it’s signed up 1 million customers to its broadband service.
30 Oct 2007 Petrol prices pass £1 a litre Petrol prices have broken through the £1-a-litre mark in some parts of the UK amid warnings that prices will continue to rise.
29 Oct 2007 Stolen mobiles blocked within a day Mobile companies have stepped up the fight against phone theft by reducing the time it takes to block stolen handsets.
29 Oct 2007 Sony launches 4GB digital camera Sony has unveiled a new eye-catching Cyber-shot T2 digital camera which comes with a huge memory capable of storing thousands of pictures.
29 Oct 2007 Study finds organic food is healthier A multi-million pound study has found that some organic food has more nutrients in it than ordinary food.
29 Oct 2007 Out-of-hours care 'inadequate and inflexible' People are being forced to turn up at hospitals because the existing system of out-of-hours care is ‘largely inadequate and inflexible’, says a new report.
29 Oct 2007 3 launches Skype mobile Mobile company 3 has unveiled a new handset which allows you to make free calls over the internet to people with Skype.
27 Oct 2007 Blender recalled over electric shock fear A Wahl hand blender has been recalled over fears it could give users an electric shock.
27 Oct 2007 Royal Mail stops Sunday collections Royal Mail is to stop Sunday collections from post boxes and business from tomorrow.
27 Oct 2007 EU urged to toughen toy safety laws An MEP has called for tougher EU-wide laws to tackle imports of potentially dangerous toys.
26 Oct 2007 New cars and hot deals, 26th October 2007
25 Oct 2007 Which? uncovers dodgy omega 3 claims Some food companies are cashing in on the hype surrounding omega 3 by making confusing claims about the nutrient, Which? says today.
25 Oct 2007 Need a plumber? Ask Which? members Finding a good builder or plumber can be tricky and time-consuming - but now Which? has launched a site where members can get local recommendations from each other.
25 Oct 2007 Which? probes cold-calling car sellers Motorists wanting to sell their car should be wary of cold-calling companies offering to do the work for them, Which? warns.
25 Oct 2007 Energy-saving bulbs can save cash Low-energy light bulbs may be more expensive than traditional bulbs but in the long run they work out cheaper, Which? reveals today
25 Oct 2007 Don't buy this M&S TV, says Which? Which? has named a £549 Marks & Spencer (M&S) TV as one of the worst HDTVs we've tested this year.
25 Oct 2007 Haggling over electricals can save cash High-street shoppers could save hundreds of pounds on electrical goods by doing a little homework online beforehand, Which? has found.
25 Oct 2007 Curbs on foreign food aim to cut emmissions Food flown into the UK must meet more stringent trade standards or face being stripped of organic status, according to proposals released today.
25 Oct 2007 Drawing your password is on the way People who struggle to remember passwords and personal identification numbers will draw pictures on a screen instead, scientists said yesterday.
25 Oct 2007 Government accused over roaming charges The government joined forces with mobile-phone companies to keep the price of international mobile phone calls high, according to The Times.
25 Oct 2007 Gardeners urged to be wildlife-friendly Householders are being urged to transform their gardens to make them havens for wildlife.
25 Oct 2007 LG unveils 32-inch plasma TV Korean company LG Electronics (LG) is launching a 32-inch plasma TV later this month which it says will be the smallest and slimmest plasma TV available.
24 Oct 2007 Cyber criminals 'becoming more sophisticated' Cyber criminals are stepping up the fight to steal your personal information, according to a new report from Microsoft.
24 Oct 2007 Virgin Media bolsters TV line-up Virgin Media has announced a number of new kids, entertainment and movie channels are joining its TV line-up.
24 Oct 2007 Dettol criticised over chopping board advert A Dettol commercial which claimed chopping boards harbour 50 times more bacteria than toilet seats has been criticised by advertising watchdogs.
24 Oct 2007 Travellers will pay new levy next summer Every package holidaymaker will pay a £1 levy to protect their trips from April next year.
24 Oct 2007 New home owners to be surveyed One thousand new-build home owners are to take part in a survey as part of a probe into the £20 billion a year industry.
24 Oct 2007 Lamb recalled in drug scare Batches of lamb have been pulled from supermarket shelves because they may contain traces of a potentially dangerous veterinary drug.
23 Oct 2007 New hob reacts to the size of the pan placed on it Hobs which react to the size of the pans placed on them feature in a new range of ‘technically advanced’ built-in appliances.
23 Oct 2007 Hosepipe ban rules overhauled Hosepipe restrictions introduced during times of drought are to be overhauled to plug existing loopholes, the government has said.
23 Oct 2007 Sainsbury's to give away low energy lightbulbs Store chain Sainsbury's is to give away one million energy saving light bulbs - the amount it normally sells in a year, it said today.
23 Oct 2007 Hybrid car market growing in the UK Demand for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) such as the Toyota Prius is growing dramatically in the UK, according to the latest sales figures.
23 Oct 2007 Supermarkets urged to curb packaging Supermarkets must act to reduce excessive packaging or Britain will fail to meet its recycling targets, a new report warns today.
23 Oct 2007 Tesco withdraws its jaffa cakes Supermarket giant Tesco has withdrawn all batches of its own-brand jaffa cakes because of an allergy scare.
22 Oct 2007 Switch now before the cold weather hits Householders should take ten minutes to switch to a cheaper energy tariff before the cold weather hits, Which?’s dedicated switching site advises today.
22 Oct 2007 Survey reveals health complaints concern Some people are afraid of complaining about their medical treatment in case it affects their future care, a new Which? survey has revealed.
22 Oct 2007 DIY sector grows following decline A new report predicts a fragile recovery for the UK’s DIY & gardening sector after two years of falling sales.
20 Oct 2007 Tropicana recalls batch of orange juice A batch of orange juice has been recalled after customers complained of an unpleasant smell and taste.
20 Oct 2007 Stores braced for soaring food and drink sales Supermarkets are braced for soaring sales of alcohol and snack food as fans stock up ahead of England's rugby final.
20 Oct 2007 Website offers DNA genealogy service A family history website is offering the ultimate in social networking - the chance to track down unknown relatives using DNA tests.
20 Oct 2007 SFO reviewing GMTV phone-in evidence The Serious Fraud Office is reviewing evidence from media watchdog Ofcom in the GMTV phone-in scandal, it said.
19 Oct 2007 ITV to pay millions over phone-in scandal ITV has admitted that it owes £7.8 million to viewers stung by a series of TV phone-in scandals.
19 Oct 2007 'Shocking' salt levels found in fast food Some meals at popular fast food chains contain 'shockingly high' salt levels, a new study claims.
19 Oct 2007 New cars and hot deals, 19th October 2007 New 1.8 turbo brings ?26k entry point for A5 range
19 Oct 2007 Campaign to tackle OAP accidents An initiative has been launched to tackle the ‘astonishing’ number of accidents in which older people are injured or killed at home.
19 Oct 2007 BT opts for wind farms BT is planning to build a series of wind farms that will meet 25% of its UK electricity needs by 2016, the telecoms company has announced.
18 Oct 2007 Flight delays continue to rise Close to a third of all flights in spring this year were delayed, the latest figures reveal.
18 Oct 2007 Britons turning to self-diagnosis Britons are increasingly turning to self-diagnosis kits to check their health, new figures suggest.
18 Oct 2007 Social networking predicted to slow Global membership of social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace will reach 230 million by the end of the year, says a report out today.
18 Oct 2007 Which? to advise on Personal Accounts scheme The government has said that consumer groups will be given a key role in advising on the introduction of its new Personal Accounts.
18 Oct 2007 Health Check reveals NHS trust failings The annual review of all NHS trusts in England has exposed ‘disgraceful’ failings in the NHS, Which? says today.
18 Oct 2007 MySpace offers Skype calls Millions of members of MySpace will be able to make free calls to each other after the social networking site announced a deal with internet phone firm Skype.
18 Oct 2007 Subaru unveils Impreza WRX STi Japanese car maker Subaru has unveiled pictures of its new, top-of-the-range Impreza WRX STi.
17 Oct 2007 BBC signs Wi-Fi and iPlayer deals Web surfers can now log on to the BBC website for free at airports, coffee shops and thousands of other Wi-Fi hot spots around the UK.
17 Oct 2007 Maggots found in school dinner Parasites were found in a school dinner served to pupils.
17 Oct 2007 Older people confused over care home fees Older people are paying as much as £30,000 a year for a room in a care home without knowing exactly what they're paying for, says a report out today.
17 Oct 2007 YouTube's new copyright filters Online video leader YouTube has rolled out technology to automatically remove copyrighted clips, hoping to placate film and television studios fed up with persistent piracy problems.
17 Oct 2007 Ad watchdog slams Special K ad A TV commercial for Kellogg’s Special K Sustain has been criticised by advertising watchdogs for misleading viewers over the cereal’s protein content.
17 Oct 2007 Credit cards used to pay mortgage and rent More than one million households have resorted to using credit cards to pay their mortgage or rent during the past year, research showed today.
17 Oct 2007 Obesity epidemic will 'take decades to reverse' Britain’s spiralling obesity problem will take at least 30 years to reverse, a new study has predicted.
17 Oct 2007 Millions change energy supplier New figures show that 2007 has been a record year for customers changing electricity supplier with nearly three million switching so far.
16 Oct 2007 Inquiry into Wi-Fi health risks launched The government is to carry out a study into the health effects of wireless (Wi-Fi) computer networks.
16 Oct 2007 T-Mobile launches pay-per-day broadband Phone giant T-Mobile has announced it is to launch pay-per-day mobile broadband service for its customers from the start of next month.
16 Oct 2007 Which? issues obesity challenge to government Which? has called on the government to tackle the obesity crisis by introducing a 9pm watershed for junk food ads on TV within three months.
16 Oct 2007 A third of energy bill 'wasted' A third of the money UK householders spend heating their home is being wasted because of poor insulation, a new report has warned.
16 Oct 2007 UK prepares for digital TV switchover Britain will begin the switchover to digital TV during the early hours of tomorrow morning when Whitehaven in Cumbria becomes the first place to lose an analogue TV signal.
16 Oct 2007 Affluent consumers drinking at 'hazardous' levels Experts have warned of the dangers of routine over-consumption of alcohol as new figures were published showing people in relatively affluent areas are more likely to be drinking at levels considered 'hazardous' to health.
15 Oct 2007 Bogus prize draws dupe thousands Consumers have once again been warned to stay clear of bogus prize draws after more than 60,000 were duped by the latest misleading mailings to hit the UK.
15 Oct 2007 Tourists warned over holiday club scams Trading standards officers (TSOs) are blitzing a number of UK airports this month to warn holidaymakers not get ripped off by Spanish holiday scams.
15 Oct 2007 Britons are Facebook fanatics Britons spend more time surfing social networking sites than anyone else in Europe, according to the latest figures.
15 Oct 2007 NHS dental system 'failing patients' Many NHS dental patients are being forced to go private, refusing treatment due to high costs or 'doing it themselves', according to a damning new study.
15 Oct 2007 Seeds withdrawn in salmonella scare Health food chain Holland and Barrett has withdrawn a batch of its Nature’s Harvest sesame seeds after they were found to contain the potentially lethal bug salmonella.
13 Oct 2007 Parking device gives bird's eye view of car A new car parking device that gives drivers a 360-degree bird's eye view of their vehicle has been unveiled.
13 Oct 2007 Dark chocolate outsells milk variety Dark chocolate is now outselling milk chocolate at one UK food chain.
12 Oct 2007 Airline check-in via mobile phones moves closer Moves to make air travel more eco-friendly by allowing passengers to check in using their mobile phone have come a step closer.
12 Oct 2007 Downloads and DVDs to revive flagging sector Sales of next-generation DVDs and digital downloads are set to boost the beleaguered music and video retail sector, industry analysts are predicting.
12 Oct 2007 New cars and hot deals, 12th October 2007 Now that the 57-plate rush has died off a bit there are deals all over the place, both with online retailers and with the dealers. Here are some that caught our eye.
12 Oct 2007 Welsh Water fined over bug outbreak A water company has been fined £60,000 for supplying water which made hundreds of its customers ill.
12 Oct 2007 DIY disasters cost homeowners millions Britons are causing £350 million worth of damage to their homes by trying to copy work they've seen on television DIY shows, a new survey has shown.
11 Oct 2007 ISPs quizzed over slow broadband Britain’s top internet service providers (ISPs) have been asked to explain why consumers often don't get advertised broadband connection speeds.
11 Oct 2007 Website highlights benefits of greener fridges A new website has been launched to help convince consumers to ditch energy-guzzling white goods in favour of more efficient models.
11 Oct 2007 UK drinking less alcohol Alcohol consumption in the UK has fallen for the second year running, a pub industry body said today.
11 Oct 2007 Prime Minister appeals over flood cover Gordon Brown has appealed to insurers not to deny cover to people at risk of flooding as he insisted that differences between the government and the industry over spending on defences were 'very small'.
11 Oct 2007 Sainsbury's switches to Fairtrade tea and coffee Sainsbury'swill convert its entire range of own-brand tea and ground coffee to Fairtrade over the next three years, it has announced.
11 Oct 2007 The cost of pester power Parents who give in to pester power spend on average £7.28 per week on extra food treats for their youngsters, a new poll says.
11 Oct 2007 NHS trust slammed over superbug tragedy Police were today considering whether to launch an investigation into failings at a healthcare trust where 90 patients died in superbug outbreaks blamed on appalling hygiene standards.
11 Oct 2007 Cheap trainers 'just as good as pricier pairs' Runners have been warned that shelling out on expensive trainers may not be worth the money.
11 Oct 2007 One drink a day 'safe' for pregnant women Pregnant women can safely drink a small glass of wine each day, official advice is set to say.
10 Oct 2007 Treasury extends Northern Rock guarantee Crisis-hit Northern Rock was granted fresh guarantees over savers' cash from the Treasury yesterday while the mortgage lender attempts to thrash out a rescue deal.
10 Oct 2007 Music as you snooze Help may be at hand for insomniacs thanks to a pillow which features an inbuilt speaker.
10 Oct 2007 Police force league table published Bedfordshire is the worst-performing police force in England and Wales, according to new figures from the Home Office.
10 Oct 2007 Third of poor households are uninsured More than a third of the poorest households in Britain have no insurance at all, a new report has warned.
10 Oct 2007 Wind turbine leaflet broke advertising rules An Npower newsletter promoting wind power broke advertising rules because its carbon offset claim was inaccurate, a watchdog ruled today.
10 Oct 2007 Hi-tech toys tipped for Christmas success Hi-tech toys are set to dominate children’s Christmas lists this year, according to the toy industry.
10 Oct 2007 Passenger air tax switched to planes Air travel is to be taxed by plane rather than by passenger to encourage more efficient use of planes.
10 Oct 2007 Sense about Science 'unmasks' food claims A report out today outlines a group of scientists’ efforts to get hold of the evidence behind ‘misleading and pseudoscientific’ product claims.
10 Oct 2007 Which? ad now on YouTube The latest TV advert from Which? is now on the YouTube video-sharing website.
09 Oct 2007 Expectant mums need individual midwife Medical experts have urged that all expectant mothers receive individual care from a midwife.
09 Oct 2007 Drink-drive limit should be cut Safety campaigners have urged for a cut in the alcohol limit to curb drink-driving deaths.
09 Oct 2007 Poor 'pay more' for energy Poorer householders are being charged more for their energy via prepayment meters, a trade body has said.
09 Oct 2007 Woman wins trip to Athens...Birmingham A radio listener won a competition to visit Athens - only to find it was the name of a Greek restaurant in Birmingham.
09 Oct 2007 NHS failing to deal with patient complaints A damning report highlighting failures in the way NHS trusts handle patients’ complaints has confirmed that raising problems can be bad for your health, Which? says today.
09 Oct 2007 Nissan unveils talking car Nissan has unveiled an electric concept car with a rotating cabin that’s means you'll never have to reverse again.
09 Oct 2007 Kensington is ID fraud hotspot People who live in the London borough of Kensington are almost five times more likely to become victims of identity fraud than those living in the rest of the UK, says a new report.
08 Oct 2007 Wispa chocolate bar is back on shop shelves Consumer power sees the Cadbury Wispa back on sale today after a four year absence.
08 Oct 2007 Sony announces £299 PS3 Sony will launch a new 40GB version of its Playstation 3 (PS3) on Wednesday and has also cut the price of the original 60GB model.
08 Oct 2007 Airport offers real-time traffic info Travellers landing at Gatwick airport can get real-time information on their onward road journey from today.
08 Oct 2007 Warning over protecting personal details National Identity Fraud Prevention Week (NIFPW) begins today with a warning that 8 out of 10 people are careless with their personal details.
08 Oct 2007 Drivers fail to keep spare set of keys As many as 10% of drivers do not have a spare set of car keys, a survey reveals.
08 Oct 2007 M&S bans imported white veal A leading retailer is banning imported white veal and calves' liver from its stores, it announced today.
08 Oct 2007 Online giants target phishing Yahoo!, eBay and PayPal have joined forces to help protect online shoppers from being ripped off by ‘phishing’ emails.
06 Oct 2007 Vauxhall issues handbrake warning Vauxhall is issuing some owners with a warning label, following complaints from owners that their cars' handbrakes are not secure.
06 Oct 2007 McDonald's to offer free wireless internet access McDonald's customers are to get free wireless internet access along with their burgers and fries, the firm announced today.
06 Oct 2007 Celebrity chefs send game sales soaring Traditional game meat is enjoying a popularity upturn, a retailer said today.
05 Oct 2007 Which? launches 'Impatient for Change' Which? launches its newImpatient for Change campaign today to call on politicians and the NHS to stop talking and start listening to patients and take action.
05 Oct 2007 New cars and hot deals, 5th October 2007 1 Series drop-top promises plenty of poke
05 Oct 2007 New warning on mass marketing scams One in ten adults in the UK has been the victim of mass marketing fraud, it was claimed today.
05 Oct 2007 Britain low in green league table Despite attempts to be a world leader on climate change, Britain scores badly in a league of countries' green credentials, a study claimed today.
04 Oct 2007 Watchdog slams airports over queues The UK's two biggest airports have 'acted against the public interest' in failing to manage security queueing so as to avoid unacceptable delays, the Competition Commission said yesterday.
04 Oct 2007 Male drivers 'have worse crashes' A survey out today suggests that men have major motoring crashes while women have more minor scrapes.
04 Oct 2007 Bath products for eczema questioned Specialist bath products which claim to relieve the symptoms of allergic eczema are of 'questionable value', a new report suggests.
03 Oct 2007 ID fraud victims not using precautions Identity fraud victims are easy prey for thieves because they're failing to learn from their experience, says research out today.
03 Oct 2007 Homeowners get free boiler advice Homeowners can now get a free energy rating for their boiler when it’s next serviced, and free advice on cutting fuel bills.
03 Oct 2007 Smoothie ad rapped by watchdog An advert promoting the detoxifying and health-boosting effects of an Innocent smoothie broke industry rules, the ad watchdog said today.
03 Oct 2007 House of Lords hears card cover appeal Credit card companies have gone to the House of Lords to try to overturn a ruling which gives British shoppers protection when they use their credit cards abroad.
03 Oct 2007 Hands-free DVD chip announced A new computer chip will allow users to control DVD playback by simply waving their hands around.
03 Oct 2007 Mazda unveils hydrogen eco-car Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has unveiled a car that runs on hydrogen.
03 Oct 2007 Card fraud abroad has doubled Overseas card fraud more than doubled during the first half of the year as new security measures in the UK forced criminals to use cards abroad.
02 Oct 2007 Cervical cancer vaccine launched A new vaccine which aims to offer protection against cervical cancer is launched in the UK today.
02 Oct 2007 Junk food ad ban success questioned Which? has questioned advertising industry claims that kids are watching fewer junk food adverts.
02 Oct 2007 What are your kids doing online? Parents have been told that they need to catch up with how their children are spending their time online.
02 Oct 2007 DVD aims to boost breast cancer detection An instructional DVD showing women how to check themselves for the early signs of breast cancer has been launched.
02 Oct 2007 Reforms to protect savers are unveiled Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Chancellor Alistair Darling have unveiled reforms designed to protect savers in the event of the collapse of a bank.
02 Oct 2007 Public asked on post office closures Public consultations have begun on plans to close 2,500 post offices across the UK.
02 Oct 2007 Sony's new TV is thin as a coin Japanese electronics giant Sony has unveiled a TV with a screen as thin as a coin.
01 Oct 2007 Virgin Media launches new TV channel Virgin Media Television’s new entertainment channel is set to launch tonight.
01 Oct 2007 Virgin launches new TV channel Virgin Media is launching a brand new TV channel tonight which it hopes will beat Sky One in the ratings war.
01 Oct 2007 Digital TV advice service launches A new online postcode checker has been launched to provide UK viewers with more information about the switch to digital television in their area.
29 Sep 2007 ABTA launches carbon offset initiative The travel industry has launched an initiative to give travellers information on how to reduce their carbon emissions.
29 Sep 2007 Are 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 2007 Pirate Apple phones hit electronic blip Blackmarket versions of the new Apple iPhone could become worthless after the company revealed updated software to bar them from unauthorised networks.
29 Sep 2007 Staffordshire cheese wins protected status Staffordshire 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 2007 Most Britons stash cash around the home Three-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 2007 Tests uncover many dead seeds Gardening Which? tests found nearly all the delphinium seeds checked from one company were dead, the magazine reveals today.
28 Sep 2007 Fake parking ticket scam Drivers were today being warned of fake car parking tickets being issued demanding payments of up to £100.
28 Sep 2007 Energy-hungry light bulbs fading out Energy-guzzling light bulbs will begin to disappear from shop shelves early next year as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions.
28 Sep 2007 New cars and hot deals, 28th September 2007 The latest new and used deals on the market
28 Sep 2007 New Highway Code launched The first revised Highway Code in eight years has been unveiled today containing new and updated rules.
28 Sep 2007 Lancet critises MRSA moves Recent government initiatives to combat superbugs were today condemned by a leading medical journal for not being based on scientific fact.
27 Sep 2007 Loan cover mis-selling revealed Which? has called on the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to name and shame companies mis-selling payment protection insurance (PPI).
27 Sep 2007 Which? exposes poor financial advice A Which? investigation has shown that independent financial advisers are better at giving advice than those who work for banks and building societies.
27 Sep 2007 Train advice on the wrong track Poor advice means some passengers are paying well over the odds for rail travel, says Which?
27 Sep 2007 GMTV fined £2 million GMTV was fined £2 million yesterday over misconduct in its viewer competitions.
27 Sep 2007 Broadband 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 2007 New scanners could cut airport queues New 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 2007 Illegal tooth whitening exposed A Which? investigation has uncovered beauty salons allowing unqualified staff to carry out teeth-whitening treatments that can inflict permanent damage.
27 Sep 2007 Supermarkets act on plastic bags We've found the supermarkets that are leading the way when it comes to cutting down on plastic bags.
27 Sep 2007 Roadwork fines mount up Phone and utility firms are forking out millions in fines for taking too long over roadworks.
27 Sep 2007 Readers name favourite restaurants Readers of the Good Food Guide have come up with their favourite local eateries around the UK.
26 Sep 2007 Ramsay 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 2007 Mortgages 'mis-sold' to low earners Serious mis-selling inBritain's sub-prime mortgage market has been claimed in a BBC investigation.
26 Sep 2007 Lords call for allergy centres A network of specialised centres is necessary to tackle the "allergy epidemic" in the UK, an influential House of Lords committee recommended today.
25 Sep 2007 Supermarket to sell sloes for gin and jam Berries which are virtually inedible in their raw state are going on sale at a UK food chain.
25 Sep 2007 Mobile phone network funded by advertising The world's first mobile phone network to be fully funded by advertising revenues has launched in the UK.
25 Sep 2007 Ads pop up during chat on new internet phone An internet phone service which uses voice recognition to display computer screen adverts linked to conversation subjects has been launched in the US.
25 Sep 2007 Perils of cutting down on your sleep Researchers 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 2007 Which? complains about chocolate spread ad Which? has complained to the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) about an advert for Nutella chocolate spread.
21 Sep 2007 New cars and hot deals, 21st Sept 2007 As September draws to a close, now is a good time to hit dealerships and press hard for a cracking deal.
21 Sep 2007 Most 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 2007 Sales boost for 'local' cheeses Regional British cheeses are enjoying a bigger sales upturn than Brie and other continental varieties, a report out today says.
20 Sep 2007 Bus concessions go countrywide Over 60s and disabled people will be able to enjoy free off-peak bus travel anywhere in England from April next year.
20 Sep 2007 Monarch charges for hold baggage Passengers will have to pay a charge for hold baggage when they fly on Monarch Airlines from November.
20 Sep 2007 Halifax ATMs to dispense euros Halifax has become the first high street bank to offer cash machines dispensing euros and US dollars.
20 Sep 2007 Orange launches home phone service Mobile phone giant Orange unveiled plans today to launch a home landline service.
20 Sep 2007 Big changes to mobile broadband predicted The opening up of competition among phone operators, announced by the telecoms regulator, should see a reduction in the cost of mobile broadband.
19 Sep 2007 Computer crime is big business Cyber criminals are becoming increasingly professional and business-like when sending spam and malicious software to millions of computers worldwide.
19 Sep 2007 Warning over nanotechnology Which? is warning the Government to listen to the advice of top scientists and make understanding nanotechnologies a top priority.
19 Sep 2007 BBC moves closer to high definition channel The BBC moved a step closer to launching a high-definition television channel today.
19 Sep 2007 More food than ever claimed to be additive free An unprecedented number of additive-free food and drinks are hitting shop shelves, market research out today shows.
19 Sep 2007 Companies to have carbon footprints measured A raft of companies will have their products' carbon footprints measured as part of a drive to cut emissions.
18 Sep 2007 iPhone on sale in November Apple announced the UK launch details of its long-awaitediPhonetoday.
17 Sep 2007 Consumers confused about healthy diets Consumers are confused about what makes up a healthy, balanced diet, according to the official food watchdog.
17 Sep 2007 Drivers 'admit dangerous motoring habits' Eating behind the wheel is the most frequent dangerous motoring habit, a survey today showed.
15 Sep 2007 Motorists leave valuable gadgets in their cars Careless car owners are providing rich pickings for thieves by leaving nearly £4 billion worth of gadgets in their vehicles, a survey showed.
15 Sep 2007 Cadbury recalls chocolate over nut warning Cadbury has recalled thousands of chocolate bars because they lack nut allergy labelling.
15 Sep 2007 Stylophone makes a comeback Retro-mania has prompted the return of the Stylophone device to a UK chain.
15 Sep 2007 Bank customers urged not to panic Customers 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 2007 Online networking works for small businesses Social networking sites are a great way for the self-employed to get contacts and win new business, says Which?
14 Sep 2007 M&S launch Greener Living Shop Marks & Spencer has launched an online ‘green shop’ placing all its eco products in one part of its website.
14 Sep 2007 New cars and hot deals, 14 Sept 07 BMW 7-series
14 Sep 2007 New chewing gum is easy to remove, say scientists Scientists claim to have finally invented an easy-to-remove chewing gum.
14 Sep 2007 Sweet makers to cut artificial colours Cadbury and Mars are removing artificial colours from their sweets.
13 Sep 2007 Britons in favour of biometric security Eight 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 2007 Website brings skeletons out of the closet People have discovered illegitimate children in their families or other family secrets through an online social history website, it was claimed today.
13 Sep 2007 Warning after drivers fall asleep at wheel As many as 7% of drivers have fallen asleep at the wheel in the last year, according to a survey out today.
13 Sep 2007 Motorists suffer 'rusty driver syndrome' Many motorists suffer from "rusty driver syndrome" through rarely venturing on to the roads, a survey revealed.
13 Sep 2007 Signing software to aid hearing impaired people Computer researchers have invented a new system which should make life easier for deaf people, it was announced today.
12 Sep 2007 Pesticide traces found in a third of food More than a third of food in government tests has been found to contain pesticide traces - including some fruit destined for schools.
12 Sep 2007 Barclaycard launches cashless payment card Barclaycard has launched a credit card which allows cashless payments plus an in-built Oyster card for travel around London.
12 Sep 2007 Guidelines to get tough on cowboy builders Tough guidelines produced by Which? on how to develop your property should see cowboy builders run out of town.
11 Sep 2007 Motorway messages will calculate journey times Drivers on motorways including the M25 can now see real-time information about journey times on roadside signs.
11 Sep 2007 Public's experiences sought on flood disaster The government has appealed to victims of the summer’s floods to recount their experiences on a dedicated web forum.
11 Sep 2007 Debt problems hit new heights Enquiries to Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) in England and Wales about debt have hit a record high, according to the latest figures.
11 Sep 2007 Eating onions 'improves the memory' Chopping them may make you cry, but onions may also improve your memory, scientists said today.
11 Sep 2007 Record rents enticing buy to let investors Buy-to-letinvestors are pouring back into the property market as rents rise at a record pace, figures showed today.
10 Sep 2007 More house sellers come into Hips scheme Home Information Packs (Hips) will be required when selling three bedroom homes from today.
08 Sep 2007 Sound 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 2007 Solo charges are unfair say single travellers More 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 2007 New satnav deal will help you find a hotel Driving 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 2007 Holidaymakers admit insurance claim fraud Holidaymakers 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 2007 Travel industry fails disabled The travel industry is failing to do enough to help travellers with disabilities, Holiday Which? has revealed.
07 Sep 2007 New cars and hot deals, 7th Sept 07 Tempting Peugeot 307 deals
07 Sep 2007 Apple launches new Wi-Fi iPod Apple has launched a new gadget with wireless internet access and a number of improvements to old favourites.
07 Sep 2007 Food additives can cause hyperactivity, study says A major study into the effects of food additives shows that it could trigger hyperactivity in children.
06 Sep 2007 Prudential rewards healthy eaters Healthy eating will now be rewarded with lower premiums under an initiative announced by PruHealth medical insurance.
06 Sep 2007 Avon's advert is misleading, says ASA Cosmetics firm Avon has been told to remove misleading claims from a mascara advert in one of its catalogues.
06 Sep 2007 Which? warns over civil claims Which? today warned consumers to be careful about ‘no win no fee’ arrangements when making a civil claim in a private dispute.
06 Sep 2007 Cybercrime committed every 10 seconds Cybercrime is on the rise with a UK victim hit every 10 seconds, figures suggested today.
06 Sep 2007 Owners admit pets rule their homes Nearly one in 10 Britons admit their home is ruled by their cat or dog, a survey showed today.
06 Sep 2007 Chinese Barbie toys pulled in lead scare Mattel UK is recalling more than 2,500 Chinese-made Barbie toys that may contain excessive amounts of lead paint.
05 Sep 2007 Debtors warned not to rush into an IVA An individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) should be a last resort and isn't the easy option portrayed in television adverts, Which? warns today.
05 Sep 2007 Cowboy traders turn to web to ensnare victims Rogue traders are increasingly turning to the web to try to hoodwink people into thinking their businesses are legitimate.
05 Sep 2007 Chocolate sweets recalled Packs of Maltesers and Revels were recalled after some customers found small pieces of rubber in the sweets.
05 Sep 2007 Stricter drink drive limits backed, survey finds More than two-thirds of British motorists would support proposals to introduce stricter drink-drive limits, a new survey has found.
04 Sep 2007 Shedding light on your statutory rights Which? is launching a shoppers’ rights campaign today in London’s Carnaby Street after discovering how few people know their statutory rights.
04 Sep 2007 Firm launches 'tap and go' payment system The UK came a step closer to becoming a cashless society today with the launch of a new payment system by MasterCard.
03 Sep 2007 More people looking to buy cars, says survey The number of people likely to buy a car over the next few months is on the increase.
03 Sep 2007 Phones more precious than pets for many Britons Britons are more likely to get upset about losing their mobile phone than they are about losing their pet, a survey showed today.
01 Sep 2007 Consumers warned over new telephone scam The 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 2007 Milestone for online credit card security system Ten million credit and debit cards have been signed up to a new secure online payments system, new figures show.
31 Aug 2007 Savlon withdrawn after contamination claims Thousands of tubes of Savlon have been pulled from shop shelves due to alleged contamination by animal rights extremists.
31 Aug 2007 Car is still transport of choice The car is still by far the most popular mode of transport for Britons travelling in their own country, Government statistics showed today.
31 Aug 2007 Cheque use falls even further The use of cheques fell at its fastest rate ever during 2006, with just under half of consumers no longer using them at all.
31 Aug 2007 Britons still 'love and loathe' Marmite Marmite's 'love it or loathe it' status was confirmed when it came both top and bottom of a food magazine poll.
30 Aug 2007 Which? probe reveals eye test worry Almost half of eye examinations are poor or very poor quality according to the latest undercover research by Which?
30 Aug 2007 Motorists given poor quality car safety advice Car dealers could be putting customers’ safety at risk by giving them poor quality advice, Which? Online reveals today.
30 Aug 2007 Viewers warned about digital TV rip-off Homeowners are being urged not to get tricked into paying for unnecessary equipment in the run-up to the switchover to digital television.
30 Aug 2007 Measures to stop doorstep conmen under threat A scheme that has succeeded in stamping down on doorstep conmen could be under threat, Which? has learnt.
30 Aug 2007 Apple launches TV download service Apple has launched its television show download service in the UK.
30 Aug 2007 New cars and hot deals, 31st August 2007 New cars and hot deals, 31st August 2007
29 Aug 2007 One in two drive every day Most people reckon the UK relies too much on the car yet more than half of adults drive every day, a survey has revealed.
29 Aug 2007 Britons spend £800 on summer breaks Britons spent an average of more than £800 while on summer breaks this year.
29 Aug 2007 Credit card companies hiking up charges Credit card providers are using a whole range of charges to make money from their customers, Which? Money warns today.
29 Aug 2007 Parents struggle to meet rising school costs Three quarters of parents are finding the rising costs of their child’s school difficult to meet, according to a new survey.
29 Aug 2007 Survey reveals most households are online More than 15 million UK households now have access to the internet, according to latest statistics.
29 Aug 2007 Dairylea ad pulled over kid's snack claims An advert saying Dairylea Lunchables were 'packed with good stuff' was misleading because they contain on average half a young child's daily salt intake, a watchdog said today.
29 Aug 2007 Abandoned cosmetic filler victims to take action Which? is helping over 50 people to take action to win thousands of pounds in damages after they were abandoned by a cosmetic treatment company.
28 Aug 2007 Statins ‘cut Alzheimer’s risk by 79 per cent’ Experts say they have have found further evidence that cholesterol-lowering drugs can help protect against Alzheimer's disease.
28 Aug 2007 Co-op to sell ‘naked’ cucumbers A retailer is ditching the plastic shrink-wrap used to package cucumbers in order to be more eco-friendly.
28 Aug 2007 Hedgehogs included on conservation action list Once-common UK animals including hedgehogs, house sparrows and harvest mice have been added to a government-approved list of species needing protection.
27 Aug 2007 3 to launch £10 a month broadband Mobile company 3 is set to launch a new service which will allow laptop users to have broadband access for as little as £10 a month.
25 Aug 2007 Petrol stations fall to pre First World War levels There are now fewer petrol stations in the UK than at any time since before the First World War, industry figures have revealed.
25 Aug 2007 Action urged over product safety scares The government has been urged to act to restore consumer confidence following a series of high profile product safety scares.
24 Aug 2007 TV for the PSP in 2008 More details have emerged of the tie-up between Sony and Sky which will allow PSP owners to download videos to their consoles.
24 Aug 2007 Don't mix sun and laser hair removal Sunbathing before or after having laser hair removal could damage your skin, Which? warns today.
24 Aug 2007 Large kitchen tops homebuyers' wishlist A big kitchen with space to dine tops the homebuyers' wish list, according to a new report.
24 Aug 2007 Blackberries boom despite miserable summer Blackberries are enjoying a popularity surge despite the lack of summer sunshine, a retailer said.
24 Aug 2007 Broadband popularity speeding away The demise of internet dial-up has come a step closer as more people choose broadband, figures showed.
24 Aug 2007 Motorists driven to distraction by bugs Insects bug motorists so much that 4% of drivers have had an accident trying to avoid them, it was revealed today.
23 Aug 2007 Crime plummets following cold-calling crackdown Doorstep crime is plummeting due to a crackdown on cold callers, council leaders have claimed.
23 Aug 2007 Sony cameras that can detect your smile Sony has unveiled two digital cameras which promise to make miserable snaps a thing of the past.
23 Aug 2007 Mobile phones erode landline use The growth of mobile phone ownership is continuing to erode landline use, a report out today says.
23 Aug 2007 'Silver surfers' lead surge in internet use Internet use is increasing, with 'silver surfers' spending more time online than younger users, a report out today said.
23 Aug 2007 Thieves follow stolen sat nav to driver's home Police are urging motorists not to leave their journey home programmed into their satellite navigation systems.
23 Aug 2007 New cars and hot deals, 24th August 2007 Renault's Megane CC - savings up to £7,000
22 Aug 2007 Nissan to introduce fuel efficiency gauge Japanese car giant Nissan has announced all new models will be fitted with a fuel efficiency gauge in bid to make motorists drive ‘greener’.
22 Aug 2007 Waitrose recalls products in Listeria scare Waitrose has recalled two of its own brand Scottish salmon products after tests revealed the presence of Listeria.
22 Aug 2007 Road signs confuse the majority of drivers Most drivers do not understand road signs and often rely on guesswork to try to decipher them, according to a survey.
22 Aug 2007 New 'ethical' shopping bag launched The latest 'ethical' bag has been launched in a bid to encourage shoppers to ditch plastic carriers.
22 Aug 2007 Britons lured by pedal power holidays Increasing numbers of Britons are hitting the road for cycling holidays, a report out today says.
21 Aug 2007 Skype says service back to normal Internet phone service Skype says its service is back up and running after days of disruption.
21 Aug 2007 Which? warns over cartoon junk food endorsement Companies that hold the licences for popular cartoon characters could be harming their brands by endorsing unhealthy foods, Which? warns.
21 Aug 2007 Britons buying record amounts online Online shopping in the UK has reached an all time high – with monthly sales in July breaking the £4 billion barrier for the first time.
21 Aug 2007 Kellogg's beats Heinz to top grocery brand title Kellogg's has beaten Heinz to be named Britain's biggest-selling grocery brand, figures out today show.
21 Aug 2007 Unregulated online pharmacies pose drug risk Unregulated online pharmacies could be putting the health of people who buy drugs over the internet at risk, new research suggested.
20 Aug 2007 Adults buying 'posh squash' Posh squash for adults is enjoying a sales upturn, a retailer said today.
20 Aug 2007 Motorists 'failing to take adequate breaks' Many motorists are driving long distances without adequate breaks, a survey from the AA shows today.
20 Aug 2007 Insurers demand flooding review British insurers have demanded more action over flooding amid fears that even 'normal' rainfall could lead to further deluges.
18 Aug 2007 Hips scheme extended to three bedroom homes Home Information Packs (Hips) are to be extended to cover three bedroom homes from next month, the government has announced.
18 Aug 2007 Peer pressure forcing people to overspend People are spending thousands of pounds they haven't got trying to keep up with their friends and neighbours, a new report claims.
18 Aug 2007 Web campaign prompts chocolate bar relaunch Cadbury is bringing back the Wispa bar in response to demand from internet campaigners, it said today.
18 Aug 2007 Variable mortgages more popular than fixed rate More homeowners are now opting for variable rate mortgages than fixed rate ones as consumers speculate that interest rates may have peaked, figures showed today.
17 Aug 2007 Bank customers failing to shield Pins One in five bank customers are flouting safety advice by rarely or never shielding their Pin number at a cash machine, new research has shown.
17 Aug 2007 Facebook popularity soars Social networking site Facebook has seen massive growth in the UK in the past six months, according to the latest figures.
17 Aug 2007 Games console sector booming Sales of computer games and games consoles are booming according to the latest industry figures.
17 Aug 2007 Quarter of radio listeners make switch to digital One quarter of radio listeners now tune in digitally, new figures show.
17 Aug 2007 Whisky relaunched for new modern market One of Scotland's best known whisky brands is being relaunched in an ultra-modern, curvy bottle, it was announced today.
16 Aug 2007 Sony Ericsson unveils new Cyber-shot phone Sony Ericsson has unveiled its new K770 Cyber-shot phone which it claims is a ‘digital camera, a photo album and an elegant phone all in-one.’
16 Aug 2007 Facebook fraud threat warning Some Facebook users are in danger of being scammed by identity thieves because they're divulging too much personal information online.
16 Aug 2007 Learner drivers face longer test Learner drivers and motorcyclists are to face a more rigorous test of their motoring knowledge in a bid to improve road safety.
16 Aug 2007 Two million toys pulled over safety concerns Hundreds of thousands of children are saying goodbye to their toys after Mattel recalled nearly two million products sold in the UK and Ireland.
16 Aug 2007 New cars and hot deals 17th August 2007 Save nearly £6,000 on Audi's monster Q7
15 Aug 2007 Nokia warns about 'overheating' mobile batteries Nokia is offering to replace millions of mobile phone batteries after it discovered a problem with some overheating.
15 Aug 2007 RBS launches mobile phone banking service The Royal Bank of Scotland Group has become the latest bank to launch a mobile phone banking service for its customers.
15 Aug 2007 Computer gamers find love online One in 10 people who regularly play online computer games start a physical relationship with a fellow enthusiast, it was revealed today.
15 Aug 2007 Green light for whole milk ads Whole milk can still be advertised during children's television shows, the food watchdog said.
14 Aug 2007 Wind-up media player launched The inventor of the wind-up radio is behind a new eco-friendly portable media player which works along the same lines.
14 Aug 2007 Friends fall out over loans but keep on borrowing Britons are collectively handing out £510 million in unofficial loans to friends every year, a survey revealed.
14 Aug 2007 New passport checks foil banking scams A new passport checking service has prevented criminals conning banks out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.
14 Aug 2007 Antioxidants 'don't cut chance of heart disease' Key antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables and nuts do not cut the risk of heart disease in those most at risk, researchers said.
13 Aug 2007 Shark capsules in salmonella scare People who take shark cartilage capsules have been warned to be on their guard after the potentially lethal bug salmonella was found in certain batches of the capsules in the US.
13 Aug 2007 Ofcom move could spell end for cable clutter The days of untidy electronics cables cluttering up the home could be coming to an end after the telecoms watchdog announced a relaxation on rules governing wireless technology in the home.
13 Aug 2007 Drivers urged to take care at roadworks Motorists heading off on their summer holidays are being urged to slow down and take care when driving through roadworks.
13 Aug 2007 Lost baggage claims soaring Insurance claims for lost baggage almost doubled in the first half of this year, according to figures out today.
13 Aug 2007 Mini-fridges 'use four times as much energy' People buying mini-fridges should be warned they can use up to four times as much energy as a standard fridge, the Liberal Democrats said today.
13 Aug 2007 Elderly suffering 'mental health crisis' Older people are suffering a mental health crisis, experts said today.
13 Aug 2007 Ban cars from school to help fight obesity Car exclusion zones should be set up around schools to make families walk as part of a bid to tackle obesity and climate change, a report suggested today.
11 Aug 2007 New cars and hot deals, 11th August 2007 i30 hatchback arrives soon
11 Aug 2007 Heinz launches microwave beans Heinz is launching new yogurt pot-style packs of baked beans which cook in the microwave.
11 Aug 2007 Average price of pint breaks £2.50 barrier The average price of lager in UK pubs has broken the £2.50 per pint barrier for the first time, a poll has found.
10 Aug 2007 Home buyers will pay more for a garden Home buyers are prepared to pay an average £10,000 extra to secure a property with a garden, a survey showed today.
10 Aug 2007 Water companies warned over poor performance Some water companies are still performing poorly in key areas, the industry regulator has revealed.
10 Aug 2007 Software 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 2007 Airlines complain over BAA airports Competition 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 2007 Fine for 'unfair' Deal or No Deal phone-in Premium rate phone regulator Icstis has imposed a £30,000 fine over a competition on Channel 4 show Deal Or No Deal.
10 Aug 2007 Lager sales 'losing their head' Lager is suffering a popularity dip as drinkers choose more 'sophisticated' alternatives, a report out today says.
09 Aug 2007 Breakdown warning over holiday hire cars British tourists could be left stranded if they break down in their hire cars in Europe, an AA survey revealed today.
09 Aug 2007 Gas guzzlers face higher London charge Gas-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 2007 Virgin reveals customer losses following Sky row Virgin 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 2007 Tesco launches additive-free bread Britain's biggest supermarket chain is launching its first range of bread made without artificial additives.
09 Aug 2007 'Musty' breakfast cereal recalled Kellogg's was today recalling around 300,000 packs of Crunchy Nut cereal after complaints that some boxes had a musty taste.
09 Aug 2007 Apple unveils sleek new iMac Apple has unveiled a new slimmer version of its iMac computer featuring a sleek aluminium design.
08 Aug 2007 Pet buyers urged not to get short-changed People buying pets have been urged to brush up on their rights after a surge of complaints over the past year.
08 Aug 2007 Nokia unveils two new fashion phones Nokia has unveiled its Prism collection of fashion phones aimed at the ‘style-conscious’ consumer.
08 Aug 2007 NHS dentistry report 'a whitewash' A government report into NHS dentistry has been branded a ‘whitewash’ for failing to properly address patient concerns.
08 Aug 2007 'Fairytale' mushrooms spring up early Unusual shiny mushrooms are emerging from the ground four months early because of the wet summer, it has been revealed.
08 Aug 2007 Playstation advert 'glamourised violence' A PlayStation 3 advert which used images of a knife and gun broke industry rules because it risked glamorising violence, a watchdog said today.
07 Aug 2007 Nissan car detects when driver is drunk Japanese car company Nissan has unveiled a concept car which won't move if the driver is over the alcohol limit.
07 Aug 2007 Sony to fix camera fault Sony says there is a potential safety problem on certain models of its Cyber Shot DSC-T5 cameras.
07 Aug 2007 Call for real ale to be more female friendly Brewers and pubs must do more to make real ale more female-friendly, a campaign group said today.
07 Aug 2007 Meat supplies unaffected by foot and mouth Supplies of British meat in the shops are unaffected so far by the foot and mouth outbreak, according to one retailer.
07 Aug 2007 CD sales decline hits EMI revenues Music label EMI signalled a further sharp decline in the popularity of the traditional CD as it said revenues from the format had dropped by nearly a fifth.
07 Aug 2007 Britons hoarding 52 million unused mobile phones Britons are collectively hoarding more than 52 million unused mobile phones worth £1.1 billion, research shows.
06 Aug 2007 New warning over Chinese herbal pills The medicines watchdog has warned the public to be on its guard after a cancer causing ingredient was discovered in Chinese herbal pills.
06 Aug 2007 Plans for smart meters in every home The government has launched a consultation on plans for smart energy meters to be fitted to all homes within the next decade.
06 Aug 2007 Motorists lacking map reading skills More than a third of motorists cannot read a basic road map, a survey out today showed.
06 Aug 2007 Banks told to give forgotten cash to charity Banks should be forced to take part in a scheme to put money languishing in forgotten accounts to good use, MPs said today.
06 Aug 2007 Councils urged to switch to smaller wheelie bins New guidance on encouraging recycling has advised local authorities to consider using smaller wheelie-bins, it emerged today.
03 Aug 2007 BT buys Waitrose broadband operator BT has bought internet service provider (ISP) Brightview in a deal worth £15.8 million.
03 Aug 2007 Pure launches Evoke-1S DAB radio Pure Digital has unveiled the follow up to the world’s best selling DAB digital radio.
03 Aug 2007 British Gas rules out fuel bill cuts Despite announcing profits of £533 million from the first six months of the year, British Gas says it’s not planning further cuts to fuel bills.
03 Aug 2007 Sky launches mobile football service Football fans will be able to catch up with the latest goals and match highlights on their mobile phones thanks to a new service from Sky.
03 Aug 2007 Time running out for budget fashion The era of fast fashion at rock-bottom prices could be coming to an end, experts warned today.
03 Aug 2007 TomTom GO range hits UK stores TomTom has launched two satellite navigation (sat nav) devices which feature a new slim design and its latest navigation software.
03 Aug 2007 Toys recalled in lead paint alert Fisher-Price is recalling tens of thousands of toys sold in the UK amid concerns over excessive levels of lead in their paint.
03 Aug 2007 Brake on rise in motoring costs Lower car maintenance bills and more fuel-efficient cars have put the brake on the rising cost of motoring, it was revealed today.
02 Aug 2007 Hit and miss garage servicing Slack practices are rife in the garage servicing industry, according to the latest undercover investigation by Which?.
02 Aug 2007 Broadband not as fast as claimed There’s a huge gap between advertised broadband speeds and the actual speeds users can achieve, new research from Which? online reveals.
02 Aug 2007 Skin treatments warning Britons could unwittingly be acting as guinea pigs for unlicensed cosmetic treatments from America, Which? warns today.
02 Aug 2007 MRSA victims failing to win compensation Victims of MRSA are failing to win compensation because it’s hard to pin the blame on hospitals, Which? has learnt.
02 Aug 2007 Gangs target charity clothes collections Charity doorstep clothes collections are increasingly being targeted by bogus collectors, Which? can reveal.
02 Aug 2007 Mortgage lenders agree to scrap exit fees The majority of top mortgage lenders have agreed to scrap exit fees or to fix them for the term of a loan, the City regulator said.
02 Aug 2007 BA fined £270 million over price collusion British Airways has been fined a total of £270 million for colluding over flight pricing.
01 Aug 2007 Ryanair reduces flights from Stansted No-frills airline Ryanair is cutting the number of flights it makes from Stansted airport because it says it is too expensive.
01 Aug 2007 BSkyB to buy Amstrad Satellite giant BSkyB is on the brink of a £125 million deal to buy Amstrad, the electronics company formed by Sir Alan Sugar.
01 Aug 2007 Giant bottles of whisky go on sale Giant 4.5-litre bottles of 57.3 per cent strength whisky priced at £350 each are set to hit stores.
01 Aug 2007 'Big four' banks trail on customer satisfaction The ‘big four’ high street banks are trailing behind internet and telephone banks for customer satisfaction, says the annual Which? current account survey.
01 Aug 2007 OFT calls for Scottish legal system reform Scotland’s legal system should be reformed to give consumers greater choice, the competition watchdog has said.
01 Aug 2007 New rules to cut out mobile phone 'slamming' A new code of practice which aims to stamp out dodgy sales and marketing practices in the mobile phone market has been welcomed by the industry watchdog.
01 Aug 2007 iTunes passes three billion downloads milestone Apple says it has sold more than three billion download songs from its iTunes online music store.
01 Aug 2007 Milk price hike warning Pints of milk are likely to get more expensive following the miserable weather, an expert warned.
01 Aug 2007 Diet Coke with added vitamins set for launch A Coca-Cola drink boosted with vitamins is set to launch in the UK, the soft drinks giant said today.
01 Aug 2007 Cruise ship 'not source of Legionnaires' disease' A cruise liner which docked early after two passengers were struck down with Legionnaires' disease was not the source of the infection, its operator said.
01 Aug 2007 New cars and hot deals, 1st August 2007 CX-7 likely to be quick but thirsty
31 Jul 2007 KFC slashes trans fats on UK menus Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has slashed the amount of dangerous trans fats in its foods in the UK.
31 Jul 2007 Daily drinking 'increases bowel cancer risk' Drinkers are being warned a large glass of wine or a pint of beer a day increases the risk of developing bowel cancer by around 10 per cent.
31 Jul 2007 Cheaper life cover for vegetarians A new life insurance product was launched today offering lower premiums to vegetarians.
31 Jul 2007 Barrister loses bank charges bid A barrister has lost his legal bid to gain compensation from a high street bank after it charged him around £2500 in bank fees.
31 Jul 2007 Coffee plus exercise could have health benefits Coffee and exercise may combine to guard against the dangerous effects of too much sun, new research suggests.
30 Jul 2007 Sky and Sony to put TV on PSP Sony PSP owners in the UK and Ireland will soon have the chance to watch Sky programmes on their consoles.
30 Jul 2007 Insurers face £2.5bn flood repair bill Insurers are expected to have to pay out up to £2.5 billion to cover the huge cost of the floods that have devastated parts of Britain.
30 Jul 2007 Call for healthy meals during school holidays Poorer children should be given free healthy meals during the summer holidays to cut rates of childhood obesity, a think-tank said today.
30 Jul 2007 Holidays are the latest status symbol Nearly a quarter of holidaymakers splash out on upgrades so they can brag to their friends, but many tourists still fib about their overseas trips, it was revealed today.
30 Jul 2007 Cruise party in Legionnaires' scare A cruise liner on which it is feared a group of elderly holidaymakers could have contracted Legionnaires' disease is due to dock in Dover on its return to Britain.
28 Jul 2007 Sugar-free Coke set to outsell regular variety Coca-Cola's sugar-free drinks are set to overtake regular Coke sales for the first time.
28 Jul 2007 Worries over airport's £2 fast track charge An air passenger watchdog has expressed major concerns about an airport's new scheme to let travellers buy their way past security queues.
28 Jul 2007 BBC launches iPlayer The BBC has launched its on-demand TV service – the iPlayer.
28 Jul 2007 Bid to reunite people with forgotten savings National Savings and Investments today launched an advertising campaign in a bid to reunite people with £435 million of lost savings.
27 Jul 2007 Traffic news comes to digital radio English motorists with DAB digital radios in their cars can now catch up with the latest travel information 24 hours a day.
27 Jul 2007 Setanta and Virgin unveil sports news channel Satellite broadcaster Setanta is to launch a sports news channel on Virgin Media’s digital TV platform.
27 Jul 2007 Supermarkets charge into non food sector Britain’s leading supermarkets are continuing to change the face of the high street by grabbing an even larger slice of the non food sector, a new report reveals.
27 Jul 2007 Supermarket to sell wine in plastic bottles Wine will be sold in recyclable plastic bottles instead of glass as part of a supermarket trial.
27 Jul 2007 Popularity of alternative medicines 'soaring' Herbal and homeopathic remedies are shrugging off their hippy image and hitting the mainstream, sales figures out today suggest.
27 Jul 2007 Asda sells mobile for under £10 Supermarket chain Asda has started selling a pay-as-you-go mobile phone for under £10.
27 Jul 2007 Holiday hagglers save billions each year Britons collectively save £3.5 billion a year by haggling while they are abroad, knocking an average of 23 per cent off the price of items they are buying, a survey showed.
27 Jul 2007 Britain's roads more travelled than ever The distance travelled by vehicles on Britain's crowded roads exceeded the 500 billion kilometre (310 billion miles) mark for the first time last year.
27 Jul 2007 Banks in current account charges test case Which? has welcomed news that Britain’s leading banks are being taken to court over unauthorised overdraft charges.
26 Jul 2007 French vote Britons most adventurous eaters The French have paid Britons the ultimate culinary compliment, it was revealed today.
26 Jul 2007 Gadget gives you web access on the move A new hand held gadget which allows you to surf the net wherever there is a mobile phone signal is set to hit stores next month.
26 Jul 2007 Sony unveils new Walkman range Sony has launched a new series of Walkman MP3 player which makes it easy for even the most committed technophobe to load and play their favourite tunes.
26 Jul 2007 Gadget to cut standby energy waste A device that stops energy being wasted by gadgets left on standby has been launched.
26 Jul 2007 Diesel fumes link to heart disease Diesel fumes react with cholesterol to clog up arteries, new research suggests.
26 Jul 2007 Brits splash out on domestic help Britons spend on average nearly £2,000 per year outsourcing domestic chores, a survey out today says.
26 Jul 2007 Toyota's plug-in hybrid ready for road tests Toyota says it has developed a plug-in hybrid vehicle which is ready for public road tests in Japan.
25 Jul 2007 Millions battling debit card PIN overload Millions are suffering from PIN overload as they struggle to remember increasing numbers of the four-digit codes for credit or debit cards, a survey showed today.
25 Jul 2007 Flight passenger complaints up Complaints by air passengers soared last year, with flight cancellations topping the dissatisfaction list.
25 Jul 2007 Stop selling patio heaters, says green group Responsible retailers should drop the sale of patio heaters to help protect the environment, a green group said today.
23 Jul 2007 Virgin Media unveils sports package Virgin Media has announced a deal with Setanta to give customers on its top subscription package six free sports channels.
21 Jul 2007 Cost of wedding gifts soars Brits spend a total of £6.7 billion on wedding gifts each year, a survey revealed.
21 Jul 2007 Survey shows massive rise in pocket money Children receive an average of just over £8 a week in pocket money, 600 per cent more than they got 20 years ago, research showed today.
21 Jul 2007 Drink drive campaign targets young men A £3 million summer anti-drink drive campaign aimed specifically at young men has been launched by the government.
21 Jul 2007 Cancer fears prompt meat dye ban A red dye used in sausages and burgers is being banned because it could cause cancer, said the European Commission.
20 Jul 2007 Sony unveils camcorder for YouTube generation Sony is launching a pocket-sized camcorder designed for bloggers who upload video and images to the web.
20 Jul 2007 New cars and hot deals, 20th July 07 New X-Trail: the same, but different
19 Jul 2007 Phone for 'older generation' to go on sale An easy to use mobile phone designed specifically for the older generation goes on sale in the UK this week.
19 Jul 2007 Mobile number switching to be speeded up The time it takes to transfer your mobile phone number to a different network looks set to be slashed under new proposals.
19 Jul 2007 Scots ‘most likely to have personal number plates’ London languishes last in a list of places where personalised number plates are popular, it was revealed today.
19 Jul 2007 Night-time A&E visits treble since 24 hour opening The number of late night drinkers making emergency visits to hospital has trebled since the licensing laws were relaxed, a new study indicates.
19 Jul 2007 EU backs single standard for mobile TV The European Commission has backed a single standard for mobile TV in the EU in a bid to boost its usage across the continent.
19 Jul 2007 BBC suspends phone-in competitions The BBC has suspended phone competitions across all its TV and radio stations after it uncovered more instances of staff ringing in and pretending to be viewers.
19 Jul 2007 Women spend £7bn to look good on beach Women plan to splash out £7 billion on pre-holiday makeovers to look glamorous on the beach this summer, it was revealed today.
18 Jul 2007 Air passengers warned over dangerous luggage Holidaymakers preparing to jet abroad this summer are being reminded not to carry everyday items which could be dangerous on board planes.
18 Jul 2007 Google makes cookie concession Internet search giant Google has made a minor concession to privacy campaigners by announcing its cookies will auto delete after two years.
18 Jul 2007 Importing food 'can be more energy efficient' Importing food from the other side of the world can sometimes be more energy-efficient than buying UK produce, according to an agriculture expert.
18 Jul 2007 Manifesto to preserve nation's gardens Top wildlife and horticultural organisations are today signing a wildlife gardening manifesto to save the nation's gardens, particularly those in towns and cities.
18 Jul 2007 Vitamin C 'no help in preventing colds' The idea that vitamin C supplements fight off colds is a myth, researchers have concluded.
18 Jul 2007 Ryanair rapped over air passenger duty ads Ryanair was today rapped for adverts which criticised Gordon Brown over air passenger duty.
18 Jul 2007 Broadcasters attacked over premium rate services Television broadcasters were lambasted by the industry's watchdog today for a ‘systemic failure’ in the way they operate their premium rate phone services.
17 Jul 2007 Takeaway meals packed with salt and fat A survey of restaurants, takeaways and pubs across the South East has found alarming amounts of salt and fat hidden in popular takeaway food.
17 Jul 2007 Firm reports sharp rise in male cosmetic surgery The number of men over 50 having cosmetic surgery has risen more than 140 per cent in the last five years, according to one firm.
17 Jul 2007 Die-hard drivers remain dependent on cars Die-hard drivers are just as dependent on their cars as they were in the early 1990s, an RAC Foundation report has found.
16 Jul 2007 Nokia adds Skype to N800 Mobile phone giant Nokia has announced that customers with its N800 Internet Tablet will now be able to make calls using Skype.
16 Jul 2007 Palm sized speakers pack a punch says Sony Sony is launching a micro home cinema system complete with speakers that fit comfortably in the palm of your hand.
16 Jul 2007 Rugged microwave designed for outdoors The good old fashioned camp fire could become a thing of the past after an American company produced a portable microwave designed for rugged environments.
16 Jul 2007 Site draws up rules for iPhone auctions Internet auction giant eBay has introduced measures to regulate sales of Apple’s new iPhone on its site.
16 Jul 2007 New cars and hot deals, 16th July 2007 1 Series Coupé starts around £21,000
16 Jul 2007 British firms slow to answer customer emails Nearly 80 per cent of British consumers are unhappy about the time it takes businesses to respond to their customer service emails, a new poll has found.
16 Jul 2007 BT unveils football download service BT has joined the battle for a share of the lucrative football market by announcing plans to show Premiership matches on its new TV download service.
16 Jul 2007 Cadbury fined £1m over salmonella outbreak Chocolate-maker Cadbury was fined £1 million today following a national salmonella outbreak which left three victims in hospital.
13 Jul 2007 Households to test 'smart' electricity meters Thousands of households across the country are to test state of the art 'smart meters' as part of an initiative to cut household energy bills.
13 Jul 2007 Sorry the hardest word for drivers For most drivers, sorry seems to be the hardest word to say on the road, a report out today revealed.
13 Jul 2007 'Costly' UK holidays not helping environment The cost of holidaying in the UK is putting Britons off taking a 'greener' break here instead of flying abroad, it was revealed today.
13 Jul 2007 Bread price hike on the cards Staple foods are likely to get more expensive as firms have to pay more for basic ingredients such as corn and wheat, experts warned today.
13 Jul 2007 Chemical warning over fake toothpaste Toxic chemicals have been found in fake Sensodyne toothpaste sold at car boot sales and discount shops, the medicines watchdog has warned.
12 Jul 2007 Sky reports broadband success The number of people signing up for Skybroadband has grown by more than 50 per cent in the past three months.
12 Jul 2007 Insurers urged to cover music downloads People who download music won't be covered by insurance if a computer virus destroys their entire collection, Computing Which? warns today.
12 Jul 2007 Fat tax on unhealthy food could slash deaths
12 Jul 2007 TV bosses slammed over quiz complaints Television bosses have been warned following a 'worrying upsurge' in complaints about TV competitions and quiz shows.
12 Jul 2007 Pint of milk a day 'helps keep disease at bay' Drinking a pint of milk a day or eating yoghurt helps ward off a condition linked to diabetes and heart disease, research showed today.
12 Jul 2007 Microsoft crowned the UK's number one brand Microsoft has beaten Coca-Cola to scoop the title of the UK's number one brand, according to a poll out today.
12 Jul 2007 Parents splashing out on baby's nursery Parents are spending an average of more than £2,600 furnishing and decorating a nursery for a new baby, a survey showed today.
12 Jul 2007 Wet weather boosts cold remedy sales Cough and cold remedies are selling at more than treble last summer's rate thanks to the wet weather, according to Boots.
11 Jul 2007 Sausage additive in cancer warning Food experts are warning that an additive used in some breakfast sausages and burger meat could cause cancer.
11 Jul 2007 Virgin loses Cross Country rail franchise A rail passenger group has welcomed news that Arriva has been awarded the ‘Cross Country’ rail franchise that covers almost the entire length of Britain.
11 Jul 2007 Garden space is disappearing, warn campaigners More than 200 acres of garden space will disappear in the time it takes for a parliamentary Bill aimed at halting the practice to return to the Commons, campaigners have warned.
11 Jul 2007 Meat from cloned animals could be on US menus Clone-burgers could be on the menu at American fast food restaurants within two or three years, it has been claimed.
11 Jul 2007 Vodafone announces mobile banking service Vodafone customers can have now access their bank accounts via their mobile phones.
11 Jul 2007 EasyJet adds Birmingham airport flights No-frills airline easyJet is to start operations at a thirteenth UK airport later this year, it emerged today.
11 Jul 2007 New 8pm news bulletin on BBC1 BBC1 today announced a new nightly news summary which will be broadcast between the Six and Ten 0'Clock News.
10 Jul 2007 Sainsbury's is latest to ban cheques Cheques edged closer to extinction as Sainsbury's geared up to ban them from its tills.
10 Jul 2007 'Sunblock' claim dropped in new holiday advice Sun creams claiming to provide 'total protection' or 'sunblock' are making promises they cannot deliver, the European Commission has warned.
10 Jul 2007 Blue Peter hit with fine over phone-in scandal Media watchdog Ofcom has imposed an unprecedented £50,000 fine on the BBC over the Blue Peter phone-in during which a young studio guest posed as a competition winner.
10 Jul 2007 New cars and hot deals, 10th July 07 All-new Mazda 2
10 Jul 2007 Barclaycard prepares to launch three in one card Barclaycard has launched a website to allow people to pre-register for its new three-in-one payment card.
10 Jul 2007 Store dedicates space to robotics A UK computer chain is launching in-store areas dedicated to robots.
10 Jul 2007 Bid to protect children on social networking sites Guidance will soon be produced to help protect children using internet social networking websites.
09 Jul 2007 Tonnes of liquids seized at UK airports each day An estimated five tonnes of liquids from hair gel to toothpaste are being confiscated each day at the UK’s major airports.
09 Jul 2007 Boeing unveils 'green' jet airliner Planemaker Boeing today unveiled its new 'green' 787 Dreamliner aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce engines.
09 Jul 2007 New filter helmet means clean air for cyclists It may look like something out of Return Of The Jedi but this helmet could help cyclists breathe more easily, according to its designer.
09 Jul 2007 Clothing catalogue sale of Botox sparks concerns Plastic surgeons expressed fears today over the 'frivolous' sale of Botox in a clothing catalogue.
09 Jul 2007 Exercise bike for youngsters launched A leading toy firm is launching its first exercise bike for children as young as three years old.
07 Jul 2007 Holidaymakers carried away by debt Britons are racking up holiday debt, with one in 10 people taking another break before they have even paid for their previous one, a survey has revealed.
07 Jul 2007 Homeowners 'willing to move every four years' More than a quarter of homeowners are willing to move house every four to seven years in a bid to climb further up the property ladder, a report today suggested.
07 Jul 2007 Channel 4 group wins digital radio licence A Channel 4-led consortium has the right to broadcast 10 new national digital radio stations.
07 Jul 2007 Almost half unaware of car carbon ratings Nearly half of consumers are still unaware of the colour-coded label scheme indicating how 'green' cars are, research has revealed.
07 Jul 2007 Coca-Cola workers vote to strike Supplies of Coca-Cola are under threat after workers voted for strike action at one of the world's largest bottling and distribution centres, says the UK's biggest union.
07 Jul 2007 Record fine for TV quiz scandal firm The company behind the Richard and Judy premium rate telephone quiz scandal has been hit with a record fine.
06 Jul 2007 O2 plays down iPhone rumours Mobile giant O2 has played down reports it is on the brink of winning exclusive rights to sell Apple’s iPhone in the UK.
06 Jul 2007 Vauxhall under fire over 'roll-away' accidents Furious motorists are demanding that Vauxhall takes action after a spate of incidents in which parked cars have simply rolled away.
06 Jul 2007 Fairer terms for online IT shoppers An online electronics store is to give consumers a fairer deal by making it easier for them to return goods and get refunds.
06 Jul 2007 Size ten could disappear from the clothes rails Women's clothes sizes seen in high-street shops today could be replaced with bust, waist, hip and height measurements under new European guidelines.
06 Jul 2007 New car registrations rising Vauxhall accelerated ahead of arch rival Ford to top the new car sales table last month.
06 Jul 2007 UK among biggest spenders on clothes UK shoppers have the second highest annual spend on clothes in Europe at an average £556 each, a report out today says.
06 Jul 2007 More drink drivers in summer than at Christmas Drink driving may now be more common in the summer than at Christmas, say senior police officers.
06 Jul 2007 Energy companies battling for business Consumers switching energy supplier are making power companies compete more fiercely on price, according to the energy regulator.
05 Jul 2007 Pharmaceuticals pushing their drugs to GPs Drug companies continue to bombard GPs with promotional materials and inducements - despite a strengthened code of practice in the pharmaceutical industry, says Which? today.
05 Jul 2007 Traffic light labels ideal for barbecue food Different labelling makes it hard to compare fat, saturates and salt in barbecue favourites like sausages and burgers, Which? says today.
05 Jul 2007 Nokia unveils Bluetooth speakerphone Phone giant Nokia is to launch a portable speakerphone to make garbled conversations on car journeys a thing of the past.
05 Jul 2007 British dishes shunned by teenagers Scores of traditional British dishes could die out because teenagers simply don't eat them, a survey found.
05 Jul 2007 Boots recalls hot water bottles Hot water bottles are being recalled over fears they could split and scald people.
05 Jul 2007 Asda unveils traffic light food labels Asda is introducing new food nutrition labels which will combine the ‘traffic light’ and GDA (guideline daily amount) systems.
04 Jul 2007 Drivers confused about what is legal Motorists are mystified over what constitutes legal and illegal behaviour behind the wheel.
04 Jul 2007 Credit files check is £6 well spent One in five Which? members who have checked their credit history unearthed mistakes, Which? Money reveals today.
04 Jul 2007 Handy advice for first-time buyers A new edition of a Which? essential guide has plenty of advice for people trying to get on the first rung of the property ladder.
04 Jul 2007 YouTube coming to LG mobiles LG Electronics has announced it’s joining forces with YouTube to bring the online video site to its mobile phones.
04 Jul 2007 Shoppers' record spend on plastic UK shoppers put a record amount on plastic last year with £321 billion spent using debit and credit cards.
04 Jul 2007 'Talking' toilet tells users when to flush A 'talking toilet' which tells users when to press the flush is to hit the UK.
04 Jul 2007 Bottles of spring water recalled Bottles of an English spring water are being recalled due to a contamination scare, according to the food watchdog.
04 Jul 2007 Dark chocolate could help lower blood pressure Eating a piece of dark chocolate a day could help lower blood pressure, new research has found.
03 Jul 2007 Honda tops reliability survey Honda has practically swept the board in this year’s Which? Car reliability survey, the biggest-ever owner satisfaction survey in the UK with almost 100,000 cars rated.
03 Jul 2007 Which? reveals the cars to avoid Which? Car today names ten Don’t Buy cars you'd be better off leaving on dealers’ forecourts and 20 Best Buys you can drive with confidence.
03 Jul 2007 Sony calls for TV for the visually impaired Sony is calling on the television industry to follow its lead by providing products and services for blind and partially sighted people.
03 Jul 2007 TV channel criticised over violent footage TV channel Bravo has been warned after an early morning show featured footage of a man being violently attacked.
03 Jul 2007 Britons spending more on fruit and vegetables
03 Jul 2007 Tesco bags deal to sell TV invention An invention designed by one of the contenders of ITV series Tycoon will be on sale in supermarkets next month.
02 Jul 2007 Airlines launch mobile phone check-in Two of Europe’s largest airlines have launched a new mobile phone check-in service.
02 Jul 2007 One in four tourists has no insurance A quarter of holidaymakers travel with no insurance, with some simply forgetting to buy cover, a survey has found.
02 Jul 2007 Supermarket launches low alcohol wine A supermarket is launching a range of lower alcohol wines in response to customer demand.
02 Jul 2007 McDonald's lorries to run on chip fat McDonald's is to run its fleet of lorries on converted chip fat after the fast food giant announced its latest green initiative today.
30 Jun 2007 Dust off for sat-nav thieves Motorists with satellite navigation (sat-nav) systems are to be handed dusters in a bit to thwart the rocketing number of thefts.
30 Jun 2007 DVT risk doubles after four hours travel Travellers 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 2007 Scalding fear prompts Tesco to recall kettles Householders with a particular type of Tesco kettle have been warned to immediately stop using it amid fears they could be scalded.
30 Jun 2007 TV quizzes may have to make charity donation Broadcasters 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 2007 Britons '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 2007 New TV ad rules failing children None of the 20 television programmes most watched by children will be covered by new rules on junk food advertising, Which? research shows.
29 Jun 2007 Vivitar launches waterproof digital camera Vivitar has launched a 6-megapixel digital camera that can take pictures underwater.
29 Jun 2007 Vodafone and TomTom take on traffic jams Satellite navigation (sat-nav) company TomTom is joining forces with Vodafone to help motorists beat traffic jams.
29 Jun 2007 Digital radios to get download facility Some digital radios will soon allow people to buy copies of songs they've just heard.
29 Jun 2007 Child road death figures 'disastrous' New road accident figures released are ‘disastrous’ news for Britain's children, according to safety campaigners.
29 Jun 2007 Sweet success for honey sales Honey continues to push ahead of marmalade as Britons' preferred sweet spread, latest figures show.
29 Jun 2007 Downpours could hit frozen pea prices Frozen peas could go up in price because the UK harvest has been hit by the downpours, growers have warned.
29 Jun 2007 Waitrose opens upmarket 'premium' store
29 Jun 2007 Thousands queue to buy Apple iPhone Thousands 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 2007 Summer warning over cold-calling crooks Householders have been warned to be on their guard against cold-calling conmen.
28 Jun 2007 Britons unaware of electrical recycling scheme Just two per cent of Britons are aware of new electrical recycling legislation which comes in at the start of next month, a new survey reveals.
28 Jun 2007 Young drivers 'underestimating risk' Many young people have little idea how dangerous the roads are for inexperienced drivers, it was revealed today.
28 Jun 2007 Cyber criminals resort to mind games Cyber fraudsters are using psychological mind games to trick PC users into handing over personal information and money, according to a new report.
28 Jun 2007 Launch date for BBC's on demand TV The BBC's on-demand TV service will launch next month.
28 Jun 2007 Allergy sufferers warned over Masala mix-up Allergy sufferers have been warned about a packaging mix-up which resulted in some Sainsbury's Tikka Masalas actually containing sweet and sour chicken.
28 Jun 2007 White goods are still missing energy labels A trading standards survey of fridges, freezers, washing machines and other kitchen appliances on sale found a quarter are still not carrying special energy rating labels.
27 Jun 2007 Drinks giant cuts plastic waste Coca-Cola is launching a new lightweight bottle to reduce the amount of waste plastic.
27 Jun 2007 Greater scrutiny of travel insurance Travel agents who sell insurance will be subject to greater regulation in future, the government has announced.
27 Jun 2007 Warning over holiday and flight adverts Some airlines and tour operators are continuing to confuse consumers by advertising incomplete prices on the net, claims the Trading Standards Institute.
27 Jun 2007 Scambusters track down crooks and gangs An initiative which has successfully targeted hundreds of crooks and conmen across England should be extended to other parts of the UK, the government has been told.
27 Jun 2007 Poll reveals teen binge drinking problem Thousands of teenage schoolchildren are going out binge drinking at least once a week, a new survey has revealed.
27 Jun 2007 Cash machine is 40 years old The 'hole in the wall' celebrates its 40th birthday today having firmly established itself on the high streets of Britain.
27 Jun 2007 Which? awards for the best of the best revealed For the first time in our 50 year history Which? has presented awards to the very best products and services in the UK.
26 Jun 2007 Call for tests on livestock and meat A new form of the superbug MRSA could reach the UK via imported meat, organic campaigners have warned.
26 Jun 2007 Experts warn over carbon monoxide threat There has been a major increase in the number of people suffering carbon monoxide poisoning, according to new figures.
26 Jun 2007 Drivers pay £115m in speed camera fines Motorists paid out more in speed camera fines last year even though fewer fixed penalties were issued, it was revealed today.
26 Jun 2007 Supermarket predicts healthier eating habits The nation's eating habits will get even healthier over the next decade, says Britain's biggest supermarket.
26 Jun 2007 Foie gras sale ban ruled out A ban on the sale of foie gras in the UK has been ruled out by the government.
26 Jun 2007 US visitors to give ten fingerprints on arrival Visitors from European nations travelling with visas or visa-free to the United States will soon have to give 10 digital fingerprints when entering the US, according to a senior Homeland Security official.
26 Jun 2007 Warning over DIY teeth whitening kits Do-it-yourself teeth whitening kits can contain illegally high levels of a bleach used in hair dye, the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) warned today.
25 Jun 2007 Echinacea could protect against common colds Taking echinacea could slash the chances of catching a cold by more than half, according to US scientists.
25 Jun 2007 Britain's most dangerous roads revealed A short section of highway in Lancashire is Britain's most dangerous road, it was revealed today.
25 Jun 2007 Eco-friendly toilet roll giveaway A supermarket chain will give away five million eco-friendly toilet rolls this week.
25 Jun 2007 Holiday Britons seek taste of home Tea bags are tops for British holidaymakers who want to ward off homesickness when abroad.
25 Jun 2007 Alzheimer's drug challenge launched The government's medicines watchdog is facing a major legal challenge in the High Court over its decision not to continue funding anti-dementia drugs on the NHS for patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
25 Jun 2007 Actress fronts computer games adverts Nicole Kidman is the face of a publicity campaign for the latest Nintendo computer game.
23 Jun 2007 Mobile phone thieves to get the message Abbreviated text message language is being used in a new government campaign cracking down on mobile phone theft.
23 Jun 2007 OFT launches house building probe A probe has been launched into the £20bn a year house building industry in a bid to boost consumer confidence in buying new homes.
23 Jun 2007 Dishwashers in fire scare Electrolux has issued a warning to customers over fears that some of its dishwashers could burst into flames.
23 Jun 2007 New cars and hot deals, 23rd June 07 Our weekly round-up of motoring news includes all-new cars from Volvo and Renault and some tips for advertising your old car.
22 Jun 2007 Sharp sets out LCD TV plans The average size of an LCD TV in a European home will be 60 inches within 10 years, according to research commissioned by Sharp.
22 Jun 2007 Take off for cheap New York flights A low-cost Canadian airline has launched a daily flight from Gatwick to New York's JFK International Airport.
22 Jun 2007 Levi's to launch mobile phone Jeans giant Levi’s is adding a steel mobile phone to its range of lifestyle accessories.
22 Jun 2007 Massive backing for smoking ban A new survey reveals that 77-per-cent of people back the moves to curb smoking in public places.
22 Jun 2007 US company promises end to slimming ads A US company has promised to stop targeting British consumers with adverts for quick-fix slimming products.
21 Jun 2007 More than 80 per cent of UK homes have digital TV More than 80 per cent of UK homes now have digital television on their main TV set, according to the broadcast regulator Ofcom.
21 Jun 2007 YouTube launches UK version US video site YouTube has launched local versions in various countries including the UK.
21 Jun 2007 Toys recalled in lead paint scare Thousands of wooden toys in the Thomas the Tank Engine range are being recalled after it emerged that their paint coating could be contaminated with lead.
21 Jun 2007 Capsule-style hotel opens at Gatwick Tired travellers will be able to get their heads down in new Japanese style-capsule hotel rooms at Gatwick Airport.
21 Jun 2007 Camera retailer to close 81 shops Struggling camera chain Jessops has announced plans to axe 550 jobs and close 81 shops in a bid to revive the store.
20 Jun 2007 Organic food sales top £1bn Organic foodsales in the UK exceeded £1 billion in the past year, new figures show.
20 Jun 2007 Online calculator works out your carbon footprint An online calculator that helps people work out their carbon footprint has been unveiled by the government.
20 Jun 2007 Repeat of 1950s egg advert banned Re-runs of a well-known television commercial from the 1950s which instructed viewers to 'Go to work on an egg' have been banned by standards watchdogs because they do not encourage a balanced diet.
19 Jun 2007 Digital radio sales top five million The number of DAB digital radios sold in the UK has topped the five million mark, according to the latest industry figures.
19 Jun 2007 Passengers warned over Spain flight delays Passengers flying to Spain are urged to allow extra time to check-in following the introduction of new security measures.
19 Jun 2007 Millions of Brits want an iPhone Seven million Britons want to snap up an Apple iPhone when it’s finally released in the UK later this year.
19 Jun 2007 Unexpected bills add up to billions of pounds UK consumers were hit by almost £50 billion of unexpected bills over the last year, research indicated today.
19 Jun 2007 Garmin launches two widescreen sat-navs Garmin has launched two new widescreen satellite navigation (sat-nav) systems - the nüvi 200W and the nüvi 250W.
19 Jun 2007 Drivers urged to 'buckle-up' pets in cars Pets should be 'buckled-up' in the car to avoid causing serious injury to themselves and their owners in a crash, a leading veterinary charity has warned.
18 Jun 2007 Over 40s 'value email more than teenagers' Half of Britons can't exist without email - and 30 and 40-somethings are more reliant on it than teenagers, a survey said today.
16 Jun 2007 Cost of passport rises again The price of a passport is to rise in October for the third time in less than two years.
16 Jun 2007 New cars and hot deals, 16th June 07 Here’s our weekly round-up of new models and tempting deals, plus news of a free motor show if you’re in London over the weekend.
16 Jun 2007 Cadbury admits contaminated chocolate charges Confectionery giant Cadbury pleaded guilty to three offences under food and hygiene regulations in connection with a salmonella scare which led to the recall of more than a million chocolate bars.
16 Jun 2007 Motorists may face cut in alcohol limit A change in the law to lower the drink-drive limit in line with other countries in Europe may have moved a step closer.
15 Jun 2007 Millions set for lower fuel bills Millions of energy customers are set for lower fuel bills after the latest price cuts come into force today.
15 Jun 2007 Which? reveals the ready meal lottery A new Which? report reveals huge variations in the fat and salt content of ready meals.
15 Jun 2007 Mobile music service to rival Apple's iPhone A British company hopes to have stolen a march on Apple’s iPhone by launching its own mobile phone music service.
15 Jun 2007 EasyJet unveils 'eco-friendly' plane design No frills airline EasyJet has unveiled its vision of a new ‘greener’ aircraft which it says would help it slash emissions in half by 2015.
14 Jun 2007 Vulnerable need help with digital switchover More needs to be done to ensure vulnerable consumers don't miss out on the nationwide switchover to digital television, it has been claimed.
14 Jun 2007 Computer giants launch green initiative Some of the world’s largest electronic companies have launched a major initiative to slash the amount electricity used by computers.
14 Jun 2007 Peg sales help washday blues turn green Sales of clothes pegs are increasing for the first time since tumble dryers prompted their decline, a retailer said today.
14 Jun 2007 Eczema rise blamed on harsh soaps Excessive washing with harsh soaps and abrasive skin care products may be behind the rise in eczema and other allergic diseases, scientists have claimed.
14 Jun 2007 EU to standardise organic labelling EU ministers have agreed that all organic food sold across the continent should have a standardised logo in a bid to end consumer confusion.
14 Jun 2007 Customer service in UK banks questioned UK banks faced fresh questions over customer service today after a global survey ranked the industry below other leading European states.
14 Jun 2007 Microsoft helps to preserve regional dialects Software giant Microsoft has joined forces with the British Library to help preserve the various British regional dialects in a series of online dictionaries.
13 Jun 2007 Sony DVD player boasts super-long battery life Sony has unveiled its latest portable DVD player which it says boasts super-long battery life to keep you watching your favourite films for up to six hours at a time.
13 Jun 2007 Apple sparks fresh browser battle Apple has thrown down the gauntlet to its rivals with the latest version of its Safari web browser.
13 Jun 2007 Sony unveils chic notebooks Sony is launching a range of slim and lightweight notebooks featuring a chic design in various colours.
13 Jun 2007 Phase out stand-by switches, urges retailer A retailer has called for stand-by functions on electrical goods to be phased out.
13 Jun 2007 Wild strain of tiny tomatoes go on sale Tiny tomatoes the size of berries are set to hit shops.
13 Jun 2007 Search Yahoo! and Google at the same time Internet surfers can now browse two of the world’s largest search engines at the same time and compare the results side by side.
13 Jun 2007 Orange rapped over broadband ad Mobile giant Orange has been criticised over a magazine advert which claimed a broadband package provided unlimited phone calls and downloads.
13 Jun 2007 'True cost' of moving home more than £22,000 The 'true cost' of moving home comes to more than £22,000 once fees and first year costs are factored in, it was claimed today.
12 Jun 2007 Tesco offers bag-free delivery UK customers of a major supermarket chain are being offered the option of a bag-free delivery in the battle to protect the environment.
12 Jun 2007 Pregnant women warned over sun exposure Women should keep out of the hot sun in early pregnancy to protect their unborn babies, experts have warned.
12 Jun 2007 Medicines 'should carry additives warning' Medicines do not always carry the necessary warnings about potential side-effects of the E-numbers they contain, a food watchdog warned today.
12 Jun 2007 Arthritis medicine guidance to be reviewed Arthritis campaigners were celebrating today after the health watchdog agreed to review its NHS guidance on three drugs.
12 Jun 2007 Charity demands access to sight saving drug A leading charity for the blind has demanded that a sight-saving drug be made available to patients across the UK after it was approved for use in Scotland only.
11 Jun 2007 Safety warning over picnics Picnics and barbecues must be prepared with extra care over the next few months due to the increased risk of food poisoning, experts warned today.
11 Jun 2007 Free-range egg sales set to soar More than half of all eggs produced in Britain will be free-range within five years, experts predict.
11 Jun 2007 Pupils should be paid to act as dinner supervisors Teenagers should be paid to act as school dinner supervisors and lunch breaks should be longer to improve behaviour, according to a report published today.
11 Jun 2007 Tour reps bear brunt of holiday grumbles Harassed holidaymakers are taking their frustrations out on tour reps, it was revealed today.
11 Jun 2007 Drugs breakthrough for Parkinson's treatment Drugs commonly used to treat high blood pressure may slow or even halt the progression of Parkinson's disease, scientists have said.
09 Jun 2007 'Superfood' sales soaring Sales of ‘superfoods’ are soaring due to their potential health benefits, research out today shows.
08 Jun 2007 Few people ‘planning to reduce carbon emissions’
08 Jun 2007 Holiday club scams facing European crackdown The European Commission has announced plans to crackdown on bogus ‘holiday club’ scams which have duped thousands of British holidaymakers.
08 Jun 2007 M&S school clothes made from plastic bottles Marks & Spencer (M&S) has developed school clothes made from recycled plastic bottles.
08 Jun 2007 Scientists create plug-less electricity Scientists have demonstrated a simple way to transmit electricity through the air, raising the prospect of a world of wireless gadgets.
08 Jun 2007 Eurostar looking to increase passenger numbers Annual passenger numbers on high-speed Eurostar train services could grow from 8 to 10 million within 3 years when journey times to the continent are slashed in November.
08 Jun 2007 British Airways fuel price surcharges up British Airways is to increase the fuel surcharge for passengers on its long-haul flights from next week because of oil price rises, it was announced today.
07 Jun 2007 Which? needs family to change its fortunes Would you and your family like to receive the ultimate Which? makeover?
07 Jun 2007 Which? reveals care home confusion Which? has found that many care homes are failing to provide all the information that people need.
07 Jun 2007 Survey reveals recycling difficulties Nearly 70 per cent of Which? members are unable to recycle plastic packaging via doorstep collection, according to our latest survey.
07 Jun 2007 Customers face energy postcode lottery Some energy customers are paying more than 30 per cent more for their power than people in other parts of the country – even though they're with the same supplier.
07 Jun 2007 Sales of new cars dipped last month New car sales slowed slightly last month, dipping 2.2 per cent on the May 2006 total, it was announced today.
07 Jun 2007 Dial 0870 for rip-off Companies should stop using revenue-sharing phone numbers for customer service lines as they are confusing and expensive, Which? says today.
07 Jun 2007 Probe into phone and broadband company charges An investigation into extra fees charged by phone and broadband firms has been launched.
06 Jun 2007 T-Mobile launches TV service Phone giant T-Mobile has launched a nine-channel TV service for customers with 3G mobile phones.
06 Jun 2007 High street best for holiday cash Travellers can make significant savings by buying their foreign currency on the high street or online rather than at the airport, says Which? Money.
06 Jun 2007 Bank customers keen to be green Four in ten Which? members would be willing to accept lower interest if their bank invested ethically, according to a new Which? Money survey.
06 Jun 2007 BT trials new phone box tariffs BT will pilot a range of phone box tariffs in a scheme which could result in new national rates.
06 Jun 2007 Motorists count cost of keeping a car The annual cost of keeping a car on the road has risen for drivers of all types of vehicle, according to the AA.
06 Jun 2007 Google is UK's most popular site Google is the UK’s most popular website according to a new Europe-wide survey.
06 Jun 2007 Royal Mail to look at post collection times Royal Mail has escaped action over complaints that some final mail collections take place as early as 9am.
05 Jun 2007 Rail fare satisfaction hits new low The number of passengers who say rail fares offer good value for money has fallen to an all time low of just 40 per cent.
05 Jun 2007 Motorists say driving test is too easy More than half of motorists think the driving test is too easy, it was revealed today.
05 Jun 2007 A-list health store opening UK branch America's biggest health food brand is preparing to open a flagship UK branch.
05 Jun 2007 Silverjet looks at more long-haul routes Business class airline Silverjet is looking to expand its routes and could fly to destinations as far afield as India, China and the west coast of the USA.
05 Jun 2007 Warning over safety of some child car seats Which? Online is urging parents not to buy four child car seats that have failed our latest round of safety tests.
05 Jun 2007 Ashtray for considerate smokers launched A portable ashtray marketed as this summer's 'must have' has been launched.
05 Jun 2007 Cycling after a meal could help weight loss Going for a bike ride after meals could be one of the best ways to help shed pounds, a small study has found.
04 Jun 2007 New star rating for 'green' electricity deals A new star-rating system should be applied to ‘green’ energy tariffs to help customers assess their green credentials, energy regulator Ofgem said today.
04 Jun 2007 Hospitals face new crackdown over superbugs Hospitals will be served with humiliating ‘improvement notices’ if they fail to tackle MRSA and Clostridium difficile (C diff), the health watchdog announced today.
02 Jun 2007 Smokers warned of fines for dropping butts Smokers have been warned they face on-the-spot fines for littering if they drop butts in the street.
02 Jun 2007 Sales of denim jeans soaring Sales of jeans are jumping as blue denim continues to be a staple of the British wardrobe, according to a new report.
02 Jun 2007 Smoking in cars 'could increase after ban' Smoking in cars could increase after the ban on lighting up in public places is introduced in England on July 1.
01 Jun 2007 Rail chiefs rule out fare hikes probe Rail chiefs today ruled out an investigation into fare hikes of up to 20 per cent on some off-peak tickets.
01 Jun 2007 Lens solution withdrawn amid infection fears A contact lens solution is being recalled in the UK amid fears over eye infections.
01 Jun 2007 Heart survival rates for children go online Parents can now look up the survival rates for specialist heart hospitals that treat children.
01 Jun 2007 YouTube to come to Apple TV Viewers with an Apple TV set-top box will soon be able to watch videos from the YouTube website on their televisions.
31 May 2007 Pregnant women warned over iron supplements Pregnant women were warned today not to take iron supplements unless they are anaemic.
31 May 2007 Apple launches copyright free music service Apple has launched its iTunes Plus service which makes selected tracks compatible with virtually any MP3 player.
31 May 2007 New pill to help smokers quit gets draft approval A prescription-only pill to help people quit smoking has received draft approval for use on the NHS.
31 May 2007 Goods and services to get carbon rating A carbon footprint calculator is being developed to measure the greenhouse gas emissions of all goods and services.
31 May 2007 SSE plans 'green' incentive scheme Power giant Scottish and Southern Energy today said it was planning a new incentive scheme that could help ‘green’ customers save about £100 a year on their bills.
31 May 2007 Sanyo unveils waterproof camcorder Electronics giant Sanyo has unveiled a waterproof camcorder that lets you film or take pictures up to five feet under water.
30 May 2007 Crackdown on dodgy sales techniques Bogus closing down sales and prize draw scams will be made illegal under new laws.
30 May 2007 Worcestershire sauce is Britain's top food export Worcestershire sauce is the British food with the biggest impact on worldwide cuisine, a survey out today says.
30 May 2007 Microsoft unveils coffee table computer Microsoft has unveiled a coffee-table shaped computer that responds to touch and to special bar codes attached to everyday objects.
30 May 2007 Dyson rapped over vacuum cleaner advert A Dyson commercial was criticised today for claiming its vacuum cleaners do not rely on filters and therefore do not get clogged or lose suction.
30 May 2007 Asda to launch 'cheapest' school uniform A school uniform priced at less than £10 including shoes will hit stores next week.
29 May 2007 Government health warning for alcoholic drinks Alcoholic drinks will get new warning labels under a government scheme to be implemented by the end of 2008.
29 May 2007 Crackdown to target young drink drivers A summer crackdown on drink driving will target the young, the Department of Transport confirmed today.
29 May 2007 Rules for BBC phone-in contests to be tightened A BBC review of the premium rate phone-in scandal published today reveals serious errors of judgement by two programmes.
28 May 2007 Tenth anniversary of internet banking Online banking in the UK is now ten years old - and more than a third of us regularly log on to handle our finances.
26 May 2007 Workers would choose pension over higher pay Up to two-thirds of employees would take a lower paid job if it meant getting a decent workplace pension, new figures show.
26 May 2007 Home on the road for mobile travellers Motorhomes are ideal for people who enjoy touring holidays, says Holiday Which? today at the start of National Camping and Caravanning Week.
25 May 2007 Growing demand for organic beauty products Britons' growing taste for organic is extending to beauty products, research out today says.
25 May 2007 One in five home owners make a conversion One in five home owners have converted lofts or other areas into living space, partly to increase the value of their house, according to new research today.
25 May 2007 Commission to probe Sky's ITV stake BSkyB's acquisition of a 17.9 per cent stake in ITV was referred to the Competition Commission for detailed investigation today.
25 May 2007 Fizzy soft drink latest to drop additives Artificial colours and flavours will be dropped from Tango soft drinks, according to its manufacturer.
25 May 2007 Pension scheme will be in 'members' interests' Consumer interest will be at the heart of a trust-based retirement saving scheme for employees, Work and Pensions Secretary John Hutton said.
25 May 2007 Trials for digital speed camera with no flash Trials have begun of a new type of speed camera that does not flash and requires no film, it was revealed today.
24 May 2007 Cap on retirement savings would put people off Putting a contribution cap on Personal Accounts would discourage people from saving for retirement, Which? reveals today.
24 May 2007 'Real time' displays for household meters Household meters will have 'real time' displays to show how much electricity has been used, according to the government's Energy White Paper.
24 May 2007 Vote secures cheaper calls while travelling abroad The cost of making mobile phone calls when travelling abroad is set to fall after Euro-MPs overwhelmingly voted to slash charges.
24 May 2007 Million return from holidays to home 'disasters' Britons on dream holidays can return to nightmare homes, it was revealed today.
24 May 2007 Young Britons hoard old mobile phones Young Brits are so in love with their mobile phones they find it hard to hand over old handsets to recyclers, according to research out today.
24 May 2007 Average time spent watching TV is on the rise Television viewers watch an average 3.8 hours per day, a report out today says.
23 May 2007 Motorists still using mobiles while driving Four in ten mobile phone users are breaking the law by using their phone while driving, according to a survey by which.co.uk.*
23 May 2007 Home packs delayed until August Which? today warned a two month delay in the introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs) is not enough and the government may have to go back to the drawing board.
23 May 2007 Supermarket to axe music singles A supermarket chain is dropping music singles in the wake of the success of digital downloads, it announced today.
23 May 2007 'Low emission' 4x4 ad misleading, says watchdog An advert for a 4x4 car broke advertising rules by claiming the vehicle had 'low emissions', the industry watchdog said today.
22 May 2007 Micro TV for telly addicts on the move Electronics engineers in Japan have developed a new micro TV which allows viewers to watch their favourite programmes wherever they are.
22 May 2007 Store ditches scheme to tackle excess packaging A supermarket chain is dropping a scheme which encouraged shoppers to leave excess packaging at stores.
22 May 2007 M&S to charge food shoppers for carrier bags Marks & Spencer stepped up its drive for ethical trading today with a trial scheme which will see customers charged for carrier bags.
22 May 2007 Space garden wins flower show's gold medal An astronaut's trip to Mars is the theme of the Chelsea Flower Show's best show garden, judges said today.
22 May 2007 Cancer patients get 'raw deal on travel insurance' Recovered cancer sufferers are being refused travel insurance or quoted massive premiums, according to new research.
21 May 2007 TV ad campaign targets car emissions A series of television advertisements to help motorists reduce their impact on the environment are to be screened from tonight.
21 May 2007 Apples and fish 'protect unborn child' Apples and fish sound an unlikely food combination but new evidence suggests they can protect unborn children against allergic diseases.
21 May 2007 Surge in online advertising spending Online advertising spending has soared to more than £2 billion, official figures out today show.
19 May 2007 Take the graft out of gardening Gardening should be fun so choose the right equipment to make everyday tasks easier, Gardening Which? says today.
19 May 2007 Majority back moves to stop drivers smoking Almost two-thirds of British people believe there should be a ban on smoking while driving a car, a survey has revealed.
18 May 2007 Avoid firms offering to reclaim your bank fees ‘No win, no fee’ firms have been criticised for cold calling people and offering to reclaim bank fees.
18 May 2007 Online spending hits £100 billion Total online spending by British shoppers has now hit £100 billion, new research shows.
18 May 2007 BA prepared for multi-million pound fines British Airways was braced today for multi-million pound fines and legal action after admitting it broke competition rules.
18 May 2007 High street prices 'rising faster' High street prices have risen at their fastest annual rate for more than eight years, official figures revealed today.
17 May 2007 Water bill complaints soar Complaints about water companies to the official customer watchdog are at their highest level since 1994.
17 May 2007 Amazon to launch music download service Amazon.com is launching a new music download service to rival market leader Apple, it has announced.
17 May 2007 Government confirms post office closures The government today signalled that the closure of 2,500 post offices will go ahead, and was immediately condemned for dealing a ‘devastating blow’ to the lives of millions of pensioners.
17 May 2007 BT claims broadband top spot BT said today it had leapfrogged Virgin Media to regain its position as the UK's leading broadband provider.
17 May 2007 Experts back folic acid in bread Folic acid should be routinely added to flour used in bread as a way of cutting birth defects, food experts agreed today.
16 May 2007 Drivers warned over tyre pressures Drivers are putting lives at risk by not checking tyre pressures frequently enough, according to a survey.
16 May 2007 Fairer bank charges for Northern Ireland consumers Northern Ireland consumers are set to get fairer bank charges after a Competition Commission (CC) investigation prompted by Which?.
16 May 2007 Bank defeats charges claim in county court Lloyds TSB has become the first bank to defeat a court challenge by a current account customer over unauthorised overdraft penalty fees.
16 May 2007 Two year wait for NHS hearing aids Some people are waiting more than two years for new hearing aids on the NHS in England, an MPs' report has said.
16 May 2007 'Fish and tips' offer for hotel guests A hotel chain is providing a 'fish and tips' service to help relax guests in Birmingham and Leeds.
16 May 2007 Points may not mean penalties for drivers An insurance company is no longer automatically penalising motorists with points on their licence due to the rise in the number of speed camera convictions, it was revealed today.
15 May 2007 Few people ask GPs for cosmetic surgery advice Only around one in eight people consult their GP before deciding to have cosmetic surgery or treatments, new Which? research reveals today.
15 May 2007 Elderly bus pass scheme to go nationwide Free off-peak bus travel for the elderly and disabled in England has moved a step forward.
15 May 2007 Clarity demanded on concert tickets fees An MP has demanded greater transparency in the fees charged for concert tickets by agents and entertainment venues.
15 May 2007 Judge warns banks over penalty charges action Banks have been warned by a High Court judge to stop putting unnecessary pressure on customers seeking to reclaim ‘unfair’ penalty charges.
15 May 2007 Asda drops artificial additives from own brands A supermarket chain is removing all artificial colours and flavours from its own-label food and drinks.
15 May 2007 Lower fuel prices keep lid on cost of living The cost of living in the UK has dropped sharply thanks to lower energy bills, official figures revealed today.
15 May 2007 Personal chip and pin machines for shoppers Online shoppers could soon be required to use 'chip and pin' machines in their own homes in a bid to tackle internet fraud.
14 May 2007 Britons unaware of malaria risk Nearly two in three Britons are unaware of the symptoms of malaria, according to a new survey.
14 May 2007 Price cuts pay dividends for British Gas British Gas has signed up more than 900,000 new customers after cutting fuel bills earlier this year.
14 May 2007 Supermarket launches 'green' milk bottle Plastic milk bottles could soon disappear from supermarket shelves after the launch of a new recyclable alternative made from cardboard.
12 May 2007 Doctors warn about anti-ageing treatment risk Plastic surgeons have issued a warning over unregulated 'medi-spas' that offer anti-ageing treatments.
12 May 2007 Low fare Toronto flights from Heathrow A new long-haul, low-fare air service starts at Britain's biggest airport today.
11 May 2007 Estate agents 'more unpopular than ever' The number of complaints against estate agents is soaring, according to new figures.
11 May 2007 Aspirin offers bowel cancer hope An aspirin a day can keep bowel cancer away, a new study has shown.
11 May 2007 Road casualty toll 'a disgrace' A safety group described road casualty figures as 'a disgrace' today even though the number of deaths fell last year.
10 May 2007 Ryanair to quote inclusive prices online Which? has welcomed news that air fares on the Ryanair website will now include all the taxes.
10 May 2007 MPs accuse water watchdog of weakness Water industry watchdog Ofwat has been ‘weak’ in defending consumers and should take tougher action against failing suppliers, an influential MPs' committee said today.
10 May 2007 Tenants in dark over digital TV switchover Half of all tenants in rented accommodation do not understand how to switch to digital TV, according to new research.
10 May 2007 Patients squandering prescribed medicines Forty per cent of patients are squandering prescribed medicines, a survey of doctors said today.
10 May 2007 Water company says 'sorry' for billing shambles A water company today placed full-page adverts in newspapers apologising to customers experiencing difficulties in contacting it by telephone.
10 May 2007 BT launches digital TV drive Telecoms giant BT will launch a publicity drive highlighting its move into digital television.
09 May 2007 Avon rapped over misleading advert Avon was rapped today over a ‘misleading’ advert which claimed foot patches removed toxins while the user was asleep.
09 May 2007 Finance firms warned they could face action Financial firms which fail to improve the way they treat customers could face tough action, the City regulator warned today.
09 May 2007 Insurers 'lose millions a day to cheats' Dishonest customers scam insurers out of more than £4 million every day, according to research out today.
09 May 2007 Supermarkets pay out £9m over faulty fuel Supermarkets have paid more than £9 million compensation to motorists in wake of a petrol contamination incident.
09 May 2007 Increase in vehicle recovery charge proposed The cost of recovering a car from a police impound yard should rise by more than 40 per cent to £150, the government has said.
09 May 2007 Postcode lottery for stroke patients Hundreds of stroke sufferers may be dying needlessly because of a postcode lottery for specialist care, new figures revealed today.
09 May 2007 Virgin Media counts the cost of Sky dispute Virgin Media today revealed the cost of its spat with rival BSkyB as it reported a loss of 46,900 customers in the first three months of the year.
09 May 2007 City watchdog criticised over Serps probe Which? has slammed the City regulator for ‘missing a golden opportunity’ to help thousands of people who lost money by opting out of Serps and the Second State Pension (S2P).
08 May 2007 Holiday Which? picks the best trekking poles Researchers simulated walking a total of 149,189 miles - almost six times the circumference of the earth - across every type of terrain.
08 May 2007 New website helps motorists check car safety Euro NCAP, the crash-test organisation co-founded by Which?, has unveiled a new website which will make it easier for motorists to check-up on the safety of new cars.
08 May 2007 Google voted UK's favourite brand Google is the UK's favourite brand while Pot Noodle is the least liked, according to a new poll out today.
08 May 2007 Call for stability control in all new cars A campaign to convert motorists to a safety feature which could cut car accidents in Europe by one fifth is being launched today.
08 May 2007 Train company slated over rail fares hike A rail passenger watchdog has called on a train company to explain why it’s increasing some off-peak fares by as much as 20 per cent later this month.
08 May 2007 Scottish legal services in the dock Which? has launched a super-complaint about the regulation of legal services in Scotland which states the current system is failing consumers.
07 May 2007 Parents more aware of child car seat rules Confusion over new child car seats laws looks to have eased if a survey of Which? members is anything to go by.
07 May 2007 Call for free household energy audits Each UK household should be visited and given free expert advice on how to cut their energy use, new research says.
07 May 2007 Marmite sausages tipped for success Marmite and Bovril fans can choose between new sausages made with the two rival savoury flavours.
06 May 2007 Consumers face confusion over Vista pricing UK customers face disparity and confusion over the pricing of Microsoft Windows Vista, Computing Which? has discovered.
06 May 2007 Keep composting simple for the best results The simplest methods of composting provide the best results, Gardening Which? reveals today at the start of Composting Awareness Week.
04 May 2007 Theme parks offer a great but costly day out Theme parks offer a great day out but be prepared to dig deep to pay for it, says Holiday Which? today.
04 May 2007 Gardeners see signs of climate change Over a quarter of the UK's gardeners believe they can see signs of climate change in their flower beds and lawns, according to a survey out today.
04 May 2007 Doctors call for probe into painkiller addiction Doctors have called for large-scale research into the extent of the nation's addiction to over-the-counter drugs such as painkillers Solpadeine and Nurofen Plus.
04 May 2007 Flight pricing 'confusing passengers' Passengers are in danger of becoming confused about how much they will pay when they book a flight online, a consumer watchdog said today.
04 May 2007 'Wild' fish found to be farmed Samples of fish sold as ‘wild’ in UK stores including Harrods and Sainsbury's had been farmed, tests revealed.
04 May 2007 Queues as Boots cream back on shelves Shoppers looking for a miracle cure for wrinkles packed a Boots store in London's Oxford Street as new stocks of a wildly popular anti-ageing cream went on sale.
03 May 2007 Which? launches food shopping card Which? has produced its own food shopping card to help consumers make sense of labels and understand what’s in their food.
03 May 2007 Prevention best for pest control Which? has found the cost of dealing with pest infestations varies considerably across the UK - but taking preventive steps is cheap, easy and better for people’s homes and health.
03 May 2007 Beware of insurance small print Complicated policy definitions and exclusions in the small print mean some insurance isn't always as reliable as people think, which.co.uk warns today.
03 May 2007 Baggage fees put travellers off Most passengers would opt for an airline that doesn’t charge for luggage put in the hold, a Which? survey has found.
03 May 2007 Supermarket giant to consider dropping cheques
03 May 2007 Too much alcohol can 'shrink your brain' Excessive drinking can shrink the brain, a new study has shown.
03 May 2007 Once a year treatment 'slashes fracture risk' A once-yearly treatment for the fragile bone disease osteoporosis has been found to significantly reduce the risk of life-threatening fractures.
02 May 2007 Watch out for unwanted loan insurance Customers arranging a personal loan over the telephone or internet should watch out they’re not tricked into buying expensive payment protection insurance (PPI) at the same time, warns Which? Money.
02 May 2007 New rules for phone-in quiz shows Controversial television phone quizzes will now be subject to tough new rules imposed by a watchdog.
02 May 2007 Burger advert breached advertising rules A commercial which prompted scores of complaints from viewers who found it sexist broke advertising rules by being shown during a children's film, the industry watchdog said today.
02 May 2007 'Miracle' anti-ageing cream sparks consumer frenzy After queues for designer bags and scrums for clothes, a new consumer frenzy was being predicted today - this time for an anti-ageing cream.
01 May 2007 Orange offers overdraft on mobile bills Mobile phone giant Orange is launching a new overdraft facility for pay as you go customers.
01 May 2007 Last big power firm cuts prices Scottish Power caught up with rival energy suppliers after unveiling price cuts.
01 May 2007 Apple admits laptop battery problem Computer giant Apple has admitted there may be ‘performance issues’ with some batteries used in its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks
01 May 2007 NHS Direct complaints up by 50 per cent Complaints about the helpline NHS Direct have risen by nearly 50 per cent since the end of last year, its figures show.
01 May 2007 BT develops motion-sensitive laptop BT is using Nintendo Wii style technology to develop a device for laptops that removes the need for a keyboard or a mouse.
01 May 2007 Garden fencing firms in mini-crisis DIY firms were today struggling to keep up with demand for garden fencing after a series of problems plunged the market into a mini-crisis.
01 May 2007 ITV offers catch-up service on internet A £20 million upgrade of the ITV website was unveiled today - offering all of its channels streamed live over the internet, a 'catch-up service' and the chance to watch archive footage of favourite programmes.
30 Apr 2007 Online traders warned of tax risks People who regularly trade on online auction sites have been warned to take care to stay on the right side of the tax authorities.
30 Apr 2007 Survey reveals HDTV confusion A Which? survey has revealed many members remain confused about exactly what equipment you need to watch high definition TV (HDTV).
30 Apr 2007 EDF Energy slashes gas bills Power firm EDF Energy finally joined the price war in the sector today after slashing gas bills for customers by more than 10 per cent.
30 Apr 2007 Health warning over wireless latops Children should be discouraged from putting their laptops on their lap when using wireless internet connections because of potential health risks, an expert has warned.
30 Apr 2007 Asda launches 'macho sun creams' Masculine scents are being added to sun creams to encourage men to protect their skin.
30 Apr 2007 BBC announces 'TV on demand' plan Final plans for a new service which could revolutionise TV viewing by providing programmes on demand were announced by the BBC Trust today.
29 Apr 2007 Government should get health basics right first As it approaches a decade in power the government seems to have forgotten the day to day health care issues affecting everyday lives, Which? says today.
28 Apr 2007 United front for tougher codes to protect children Ten organisations have joined forces today to write to the government urging it to tighten new advertising rules to ensure children are protected from irresponsible food marketing tricks.
28 Apr 2007 Inquiry recommended into Sky stake in ITV The Office of Fair Trading has recommended that BSkyB's acquisition of a 17.9 per cent stake in rival broadcaster ITV be referred to the Competition Commission.
28 Apr 2007 BBC and ITV to launch free-to-air digital service The BBC Trust has approved the launch of a free-to-air satellite service with ITV.
27 Apr 2007 Don't get stuck with a pramful of junk New parents shouldn't be fooled into thinking they need a vast array of items for their new baby, according to a new Which? essential guide.
27 Apr 2007 Test to prove geographic source of mineral water A new test can prove the geographic origin of mineral water according to scientists.
27 Apr 2007 Brits spend £51 billion to keep cars on road British motorists spend more than £51 billion a year just to keep their vehicles on the road, according to a new survey.
27 Apr 2007 MPs criticise prescription plan for flu remedies Proposals to make some popular flu remedies prescription-only due to fears they’re being used to make an illegal Class A drug have been attacked by MPs.
27 Apr 2007 Minister defends fortnightly bin collections The government has defended ‘alternate’ rubbish collections amid growing concerns that they encourage rats and disease.
27 Apr 2007 Hike in BA fuel surcharge for long haul flights British Airways is to increase its fuel surcharge on long-haul flights from next week, it was announced today.
26 Apr 2007 Yahoo! launches song lyrics database Music fans searching out the lyrics to their favourite song can now take advantage of a new feature from internet giant Yahoo!
26 Apr 2007 Government 'bottling out' on cosmetic regulation News that the government is going to allow the cosmetic surgery industry to police itself has been criticised by Which?.
26 Apr 2007 British Gas cuts fuel bills again British Gas owner Centrica today cut prices for a second time this year, with electricity tariffs falling by 6 per cent and gas bills down by 3 per cent.
26 Apr 2007 Phone watchdog warning on 0871 numbers Callers dialling 0871 numbers should be refunded if they are kept on hold too long by call centres, an industry watchdog has said.
26 Apr 2007 OFT widens bank charges probe The government has today announced a wide-ranging investigation into the charges banks impose on their customers.
25 Apr 2007 Children 'eat more after watching food adverts' Obese and overweight children who watch food adverts on TV more than double their food intake afterwards, new research suggests.
25 Apr 2007 Branson announces 'greener' plane deal
25 Apr 2007 Minister voices 'crystal meth' medicine fears Ministers are considering making some over-the-counter flu remedies prescription-only following growing concerns that decongestants in them are being used in the illegal manufacture of a highly addictive Class A drug.
25 Apr 2007 Identity fraud cases up 12 per cent Cases of identity fraud in the first quarter of this year were up 12 per cent on 2006, according to the latest figures.
25 Apr 2007 Insurance firms warned over cold calling Insurance firms have been warned to improve their standards when it comes to cold calling and to stop pressurising customers into making rushed decisions.
24 Apr 2007 Air passengers warned over battery fire risk Aviation chiefs have warned passengers of the dangers of badly-packed batteries and battery-powered devices on planes.
24 Apr 2007 Energy customers urged to switch Two energy firms are under pressure to cut bills after regulator Ofgem said their prices were lagging behind rival operators.
24 Apr 2007 GMTV chief says sorry to viewers The managing director of GMTV has apologised to viewers who may have paid to enter phone in competitions which they had no chance of winning.
24 Apr 2007 Designer bags on sale for a fiver Designer bags which sold on eBay for up to £175 will go on sale in supermarkets for £5.
23 Apr 2007 Freeview to launch digital recorder Freeview is preparing to launch a digital television recorder to rival BSkyB’s Sky Plus set-top box.
23 Apr 2007 GMTV denies phone-in 'fraud' claims GMTV attempted to reassure viewers on air today that its competitions were run fairly, after claims that people entering the breakfast show's phone-in quizzes were being fleeced out of money.
23 Apr 2007 New laws target 'ambulance chasers' Moves to regulate claims management companies - often accused of being 'ambulance chasers' - come into force today.
23 Apr 2007 Airlines losing millions to fraud One in five airlines have admitted cases of internal abuse of passengers' personal details, a survey on aviation fraud revealed today.
23 Apr 2007 Cadbury facing salmonella scare prosecution Cadbury will be prosecuted over a salmonella scare in which a million chocolate bars were recalled, it was revealed today.
21 Apr 2007 X Factor escapes phone votes fine The X Factor has been reprimanded by phone watchdog Icstis after overcharging viewers £200,000 in an interactive phone blunder.
20 Apr 2007 Strawberry daiquiri is latest 'health' drink The strawberry daiquiri could soon get a new lease of life - as a health drink.
20 Apr 2007 Energy watchdog condemns estimate gas bills British Gas has seen a surge in complaints since it introduced a new billing system, an energy watchdog said.
20 Apr 2007 Peruvian treasures for everyone A new generation of the exotic lily alstroemeria means anyone can enjoy the ‘Aston Martin’ of the garden, says Gardening Which? today.
20 Apr 2007 Bulldog broadband customer details stolen Around 100,000 internet users have had their personal details stolen from broadband provider Bulldog.
19 Apr 2007 Day ban for Sainsbury's disposable carrier bags A supermarket chain is banning disposable carrier bags for a day in a bid to reduce waste.
19 Apr 2007 WH Smith to open in-store post offices WH Smith today unveiled plans to open post offices within 70 of its high street stores.
19 Apr 2007 Concern as speeding drivers evade action Motoring groups today expressed concern that hundreds of thousands of drivers are not being prosecuted for speed and red-light camera offences.
19 Apr 2007 HRT linked to ovarian cancer risk A thousand British women may have died from ovarian cancer since 1991 because they had hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
19 Apr 2007 Toys top list of withdrawn goods Toys topped the list of dangerous consumer goods taken off the European market on safety grounds last year, a report revealed today.
19 Apr 2007 Freeview overtakes Sky Freeview says it has overtaken BSkyB to become the main digital TV service in 8.2 million homes.
18 Apr 2007 DVD player to 'end format confusion' The world's first DVD player compatible with two rival disc formats is set to launch in the UK.
18 Apr 2007 Drivers 'feel guilty' about city motoring Almost 20 per cent of motorists experience 'green guilt' about driving in cities, according to a survey out today.
18 Apr 2007 Sonic mosquito repellents 'don't work' Electronic mosquito repellents that are supposed to drive the insects away with high-pitched sounds do not work, researchers said today.
18 Apr 2007 Britons head abroad for health treatment Medical tourism is on the increase as more Britons go abroad for treatments, new research says.
18 Apr 2007 Two cautioned for Wi-Fi theft Two people have been cautioned for using wireless broadband connections without permission, police said today.
18 Apr 2007 Rail firm defends £55 parking charge Network Rail has today defended its policy of charging motorists £55 for a four-hour stay at one of the country's main railway stations.
17 Apr 2007 Hayfever medication warning for drivers Hayfever sufferers on medication have admitted losing concentration while driving, according to a new report today.
17 Apr 2007 Music players bring sound of the sea to life Customers at a top British restaurant will listen to iPods while tucking into their food.
17 Apr 2007 Tesco unveils profits of £4,800 a minute Supermarket giant Tesco today underlined its dominance after posting record profits of £2.55 billion - equivalent to more than £4,800 a minute.
17 Apr 2007 New claims of fish fraud Shoppers are being duped into paying more for intensively farmed fish which is labelled as wild, it has been claimed.
17 Apr 2007 Pound hits two dollar mark Holidaymakers heading for the US are likely to hit the shops after the pound hit the two dollar mark for the first time in nearly 15 years.
16 Apr 2007 Which? launches online cosmetic surgery guide Which? is launching the ultimate online guide to cosmetic treatments after our research revealed almost five million Britons would consider going under the knife to improve their looks.
16 Apr 2007 Road charging would force one in five to quit car More than 20 per cent of drivers would leave their cars at home and take public transport if road-charging schemes became more common, a poll out today showed.
16 Apr 2007 Raise drinking age to 21, says think tank Young people should be banned from drinking until they reach 21 or be forced to carry a card that records their alcohol intake, a think tank columnist claims today.
16 Apr 2007 Eating bacon 'may damage your health' Scientists in the US say eating cured meat can damage the lungs in the same way as emphysema.
14 Apr 2007 Survey reveals TV picture quality confusion More than a third of Which? members who don't own an LCD or plasma screen TV think they offer much better picture quality than they actually do, a new survey reveals.
14 Apr 2007 Costly desalination plans dropped Plans to alleviate water shortages by making sea water drinkable have been abandoned as too expensive.
13 Apr 2007 End to royalties row boosts Beatles download hopes The Beatles have settled a £30 million royalties row with music giant EMI in a move which could pave the way for legal downloads of the band's hits.
13 Apr 2007 Ryanair plans £7 US flights Low-cost airline Ryanair has said it is planning flights to the US from the UK for less than £7.
13 Apr 2007 Virgin goes to court in Sky dispute Virgin Media has launched High Court proceedings against arch rival BSkyB in an attempt to resolve its dispute over carrying basic Sky channels.
13 Apr 2007 Pot Noodle recalled over hot liquid leak risk Hundreds of thousands of Pot Noodles have been pulled from shelves because they might leak hot liquid.
12 Apr 2007 Britain a nation of spud lovers Britons get through £855 million worth of fresh potatoes a year - more than dry pasta and rice put together, a report out today says.
12 Apr 2007 4x4 drivers face parking charge hike Higher parking permit charges for gas-guzzling vehicles could be introduced by another major local authority.
12 Apr 2007 Firm recalls milkshake amid safety scare Some 26,000 bottles of strawberry milkshake flavouring are being recalled in a safety scare.
12 Apr 2007 Bank services for rich customers only A bank is to launch a 'premier' branch where only the wealthiest customers will be allowed face-to-face services.
12 Apr 2007 Budget airline offers low cost New York flights UK budget airline Zoom sparked a possible transatlantic air fares war today by announcing a London-New York service starting at £129 one-way.
12 Apr 2007 Euro MPs back caps on mobile roaming charges A proposal to cap roaming charges for mobile phone calls made abroad has been backed by a key committee of the European Parliament
12 Apr 2007 Microsoft warns of PC hijacking risk Windows users risk having their PC hijacked unless they download the latest security patches from Microsoft.
11 Apr 2007 Record number of trips abroad from the UK People in the UK are travelling abroad more than ever before, a new report says.
11 Apr 2007 New homes are getting smaller says new report New homes in the UK are getting smaller in the face of rising demand, a new report says.
11 Apr 2007 Online firms drive down car insurance premiums The typical motorist saw the cost of car insurance fall slightly in the first months of this year after a record high at the end of 2006, figures today revealed.
11 Apr 2007 Diabetics call for more help with condition The largest ever survey of diabetes care in England has found most diabetics receive an annual check-up, but many would like more help to manage their condition.
11 Apr 2007 Home energy monitors to help cut power use Monitors showing the real-time cost of electricity use are to be provided free to homes across the UK in a bid to tackle climate change, ministers announced today.
11 Apr 2007 New food ad rules to protect children's health New curbs on food and drink adverts were announced today in response to rising levels of childhood obesity - but Which? says they are a missed opportunity.
10 Apr 2007 Apple notches up 100 million iPod sales One hundred million iPods have been sold worldwide, Apple said today.
10 Apr 2007 Lightweight whisky bottle launched A whisky bottle believed to be the lightest on the market is set to launch in the UK.
10 Apr 2007 Homebuyers 'swayed by green features' Environmentally friendly features are more likely to attract homebuyers than more 'traditional' home improvement, according to a report out today.
06 Apr 2007 AOL users complain of disappearing emails Internet provider AOL has left customers fuming after failing to explain the disappearance of their saved emails.
06 Apr 2007 Which? scores airbag test victory The European crash-test organisation has agreed to change its scoring system after Which? found some airbags could cause facial injuries before they have fully inflated.
05 Apr 2007 Sugar content on labels is confusing, says Which? Sugar can be found in all kinds of foods but it's not always easy to tell how much from the labelling, according to new research by Which?
05 Apr 2007 People don't know where to get out-of-hours care As GP surgeries prepare to shut down for four days over the Easter weekend, new research from Which? shows that many people don’t know where to go for out-of-hours care.
05 Apr 2007 Chocolate cheese hits the shelves A rich new cheese which combines white stilton with Belgian chocolate is launching in the UK.
05 Apr 2007 Which? launches new awards scheme For the first time in it’s 50 year history, this summer consumer champion Which? will present awards for the UK’s best products, services and companies.
05 Apr 2007 Cream cakes top buy for sweet toothed Brits Sweet-toothed consumers have boosted sales of cream cakes and other chilled desserts, a report out today says.
05 Apr 2007 Cameras under the spotlight as limits exceeded The success of speed cameras was put under the spotlight today when official figures showed that more car drivers exceeded 40mph limits on built-up roads last year than in 2005.
04 Apr 2007 Bank customers annoyed by low interest rates Low interest rates on current and savings accounts is the main complaint people have about their banks, according to a Which? Money survey published today.
04 Apr 2007 New 'supersized' beans go on sale Branston is launching cans of "supersize" beans which are around 50 per cent bigger than usual.
04 Apr 2007 Hospital phone line charges to soar The cost to patients of making telephone calls from their hospital bed is to increase by 160 per cent today.
04 Apr 2007 Xbox 360 TV commercial banned by ASA A TV commercial for the Xbox 360 games console broke advertising rules by glamorising street car racing, said the industry watchdog.
03 Apr 2007 iTunes launches premium download service Online music store iTunes has launched a new 'premium download' service allowing users to play tracks on any digital music player.
03 Apr 2007 Virgin Media unveils new set top box Virgin Media has announced plans to launch a Freeview-style set top box.
03 Apr 2007 Sun loving Brits double skin cancer risk A third of young Britons will double their chance of getting the most fatal form of skin cancer this summer because they are set to burn on the beach, according to a poll out today.
03 Apr 2007 Speed camera rules 'vary massively' The way speed cameras are set up to catch drivers varies 'massively' around the country, researchers have found.
03 Apr 2007 Over 50 per cent of Britons have broadband Over half of UK adults now have broadband at home, according to the latest report from telecoms regulator Ofcom.
03 Apr 2007 EU launches iTunes price probe Which? has welcomed news that the European Commission has opened an antitrust probe into Apple's iTunes and the way it sells music online.
02 Apr 2007 Call for crackdown on Blue Badge fraud Council leaders called today for state-of-the-art solutions to combat a booming black market in disabled parking badges - including the sale of forgeries on e-Bay.
02 Apr 2007 Warning as water bills rise People on low incomes will struggle to keep up with this month’s water rate price hikes, according to campaigners.
02 Apr 2007 Wales gets free prescriptions Prescriptions have become free in Wales but the rest of the country has seen a 20p rise from £6.65 to £6.85.
02 Apr 2007 Supermarket giant fights monopoly claim Supermarket giant Tesco today denied it was creating a country of ‘Tesco towns’ as it set out a robust defence to accusations it has a near monopoly of the UK grocery market.
01 Apr 2007 Which? launches interest charges super complaint Which? has submitted a super-complaint to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) about the way credit card companies calculate interest charges.
31 Mar 2007 ITV and Setanta win FA Cup rights ITV and Setanta have secured a new £425 million deal to screen FA Cup and England home football internationals.
31 Mar 2007 Driving licence fee to rise Drivers are facing a series of registration and licence fee rises.
30 Mar 2007 Channel 4 leading new digital radio bid Channel 4 is leading a consortium which plans to launch 10 new digital radio stations, it has been announced.
30 Mar 2007 OFT launches wider study into bank charges A much anticipated crackdown on bank charges has been delayed after the government announced an in-depth study into the issue.
30 Mar 2007 Which? arms parents against junk food marketing Which? is empowering parents in the fight against junk food with the launch of a new Kids’ Food Campaign Toolkit.
30 Mar 2007 Millions caught in credit card heist Hackers stole the bank card details of millions of British and American shoppers in what is thought to be the world's biggest credit card heist, it has been revealed.
30 Mar 2007 Probe to examine 999 web calls Customers making phone calls over the internet cannot always get through to 999 numbers, according to the telecoms regulator.
30 Mar 2007 BAA faces airport ownership probe BAA's ownership of London's main airports was under threat today after the operator was referred for a full-blown competition inquiry.
30 Mar 2007 BBC announces mobile TV trial The BBC has joined forces with Orange, Vodafone and 3 to offer TV and radio shows on 3G mobile phones.
29 Mar 2007 MPs say simplicity crucial for new pensions scheme Simplicity and low charges are crucial if plans for a new pension scheme are to succeed, MPs warned today.
29 Mar 2007 Scientists unveil asthma breakthrough A potential breakthrough treatment for asthma sufferers has been unveiled by British scientists.
29 Mar 2007 Minister announces Blue Badge scheme reforms Parents whose toddlers rely on bulky medical equipment may soon be able to apply for disabled parking badges.
28 Mar 2007 Fattening foods should come in smaller portions Smaller size packs of chocolate, crisps and other foods should be encouraged to help people eat more healthily, according to the official food watchdog.
28 Mar 2007 Drivers can't identify fake documents More than half of motorists cannot tell a genuine vehicle registration certificate from a fake one, it was revealed today.
28 Mar 2007 Women behind growth in off roaders The growth of ‘Chelsea tractor’ 4x4 vehicles is being fuelled by women, it was revealed today.
28 Mar 2007 Ticket touts could face government clampdown Ticket touts could face a legal crackdown if voluntary agreements with the music and promotion industry do not work, the government has confirmed.
28 Mar 2007 Boots announces pharmacy rebrand Alliance Boots has unveiled a £65 million re-brand of its UK pharmacies.
27 Mar 2007 Co-op makes energy savings goods pledge A bid to encourage more consumers to use energy-efficient light bulbs and domestic appliances is being launched today by a leading supermarket.
27 Mar 2007 Volunteers to test new Heathrow terminal Thousands of people will act as passengers to test out a new £4.3 billion terminal which will open at the UK's biggest airport in exactly one year's time.
27 Mar 2007 Thousands caught using mobiles at the wheel More than 246 drivers a day have been fined for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving since laws were toughened one month ago.
27 Mar 2007 Rules to be tightened for TV quizzes TV phone-in quiz shows could face prosecution if they are found to be operating effectively as lotteries, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has indicated.
27 Mar 2007 Super-expensive cherries on sale at Tesco Super-expensive early cherries are going on sale at Britain's biggest supermarket chain.
27 Mar 2007 Ofcom cuts mobile connection charges Telecoms regulator Ofcom is forcing mobile phone companies to cut the amount they charge other networks for connecting a call.
26 Mar 2007 Postcode lottery for NHS dental care There are huge regional variations in the availability of NHS dental care in England, according to new Which? research.
26 Mar 2007 Millions fall victim to online fraud Almost 3.5 million people fell victim to internet fraud over the last year according to the latest research by the government and industry online safety campaign, Get Safe Online.
26 Mar 2007 Songbirds shun UK gardens Fewer songbirds visited UK gardens during the 2007 winter - and blackbirds, song thrushes and robins were at their lowest levels for five years, according to a major survey.
26 Mar 2007 Concern over endoscopy waiting times Some patients are having to wait more than a year for a routine endoscopy, the health watchdog said today.
26 Mar 2007 Which? and Yahoo! give consumers the answers Which? is to sponsor the consumer electronics category on search website Yahoo! Answers.
23 Mar 2007 Over one million potholes on British roads Local authority road maintenance teams are now having to fill in more than a million potholes a year, it was revealed today.
23 Mar 2007 Customers urged to reclaim unfair bank charges Nearly two thirds of bank customers stung by unfair overdraft charges have yet to reclaim their money, new Which? research reveals.
23 Mar 2007 Media giants take on YouTube Two media giants are joining forces to distribute full-length TV shows and other video over the Internet.
23 Mar 2007 Doorbells can 'aid car thieves' Car thieves are using doorbells to help them target luxury vehicles, police chiefs warned today.
23 Mar 2007 Health survey highlights problems of over-65s Almost two thirds of people aged 65 and over suffer high blood pressure and many have arthritis, according to figures published today.
23 Mar 2007 Sales of new PlayStation 'brisk' Stores have reported brisk sales of the new PlayStation 3 (PS3) following its official UK launch at midnight.
22 Mar 2007 Cafe culture boosting coffee maker sales Britain's flourishing cafe culture has prompted rising sales of coffee makers for the home, figures out today show.
22 Mar 2007 Apple TV goes on sale Apple has begun selling its new set-top box which allows people to watch films they have downloaded from the internet on their home TV.
22 Mar 2007 UK set to agee new transatlantic flights deal Britain is expected to agree today to an air travel deal which will open up transatlantic routes and potentially push down ticket prices.
22 Mar 2007 Watchdog announces TV phone-in probe The use of premium rate phone lines on TV shows is to be probed by broadcast regulator Ofcom.
21 Mar 2007 Rail passengers 'getting a free ride' Some rail passengers are getting a ‘free ride’ due to a lack of station ticket-buying facilities and no inspectors on trains, a report from a customer watchdog said today.
21 Mar 2007 Motorists making greener choices Car buyers are turning green, with the number of people buying vehicles on environmental grounds trebling in the last 12 months, it was revealed today.
21 Mar 2007 Shoppers need to buy wider range of fish Shoppers must buy a greater range of fish to take the pressure off the most heavily-exploited species, a conservation group said today.
21 Mar 2007 Games fans start queuing for PS3 Games fans will start queuing in London today prior to the UK launch of the new Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3).
21 Mar 2007 Chancellor hits gas-guzzling cars Chancellor Gordon Brown has announced hard-hitting tax measures for drivers of so-called ‘gas-guzzling’ cars.
20 Mar 2007 Supermarket to phase out battery eggs Sainsbury's today pledged to phase out battery eggs by 2012.
20 Mar 2007 Salt consumption dropping but still too high Salt consumption in Britain has dropped but is still on average 50 per cent higher than the recommended amount, new research reveals.
20 Mar 2007 Eco-friendly Sky boxes to turn themselves off Consumers can cut their household energy bills with the introduction of a new feature that will automatically switch inactive Sky HD and Sky boxes into standby mode overnight.
20 Mar 2007 Ofcom to probe pay-TV market Broadcast regulator Ofcom is to launch an investigation into the pay-TV market following the public row between BSkyB and Virgin Media.
20 Mar 2007 'Shameful' parking fees make hospitals £95m NHS Trusts raised almost £100 million from car parking fees last year despite calls from MPs and campaigners for charges to be cut back, according to new figures revealed today.
20 Mar 2007 Call for green labels on electronic goods A new report has found that shoppers are in the dark about the energy used by TVs and other electrical goods.
19 Mar 2007 Greater risk of death in collision with modern car The sheer bulk of modern cars has actually resulted in greater risk of death to drivers of older models in two-vehicle collisions, according to a Government-commissioned report.
19 Mar 2007 Study links computer games with real life crashes Computer games featuring the thrills and spills of car racing could be contributing to the cause of real-life road accidents, a study suggests.
19 Mar 2007 Sprouts binned from national 'shopping basket' Broccoli and recordable DVDs are edging Brussels sprouts and blank video tapes out of the average British shopping basket, data out today shows.
19 Mar 2007 Which? calls for protection of information Which? has strongly criticised proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that would make it much harder for campaigning organisations to request information from government bodies.
17 Mar 2007 Cost of mobile calls in Europe could be capped The cost of making mobile phone calls across Europe looks set to be capped at less than 35p a minute.
17 Mar 2007 Google to make data anonymous Google is to anonymise personal data it collects when people use the internet search engine.
16 Mar 2007 Diabetes in young children on the rise The number of very young children with Type 1 diabetes has risen dramatically in 20 years, according to research out today.
16 Mar 2007 'Unfair treatment' of PPI customers A significant number of consumers with payment protection insurance (PPI) were not treated fairly when purchasing the product, according to the City watchdog.
16 Mar 2007 Shoppers developing taste for game Shoppers are developing a taste for meat such as venison, pheasant and grouse, a report out today says.
16 Mar 2007 Sales of latest 'superfood' soar Pomegranates are the latest fruit to enjoy a sales surge after being dubbed a 'superfood', a retailer said today.
16 Mar 2007 'Ethical' babies cost £700 more in first year Parents who make 'ethical' purchases for their youngsters spend an extra £700 in a baby's first year, research out today shows.
16 Mar 2007 Supermarkets hold back on fuel price hike Supermarkets may well have 'held back' from big hikes in fuel prices to restore confidence following the petrol contamination crisis, it was revealed today.
15 Mar 2007 No need for hospital mobile phone ban There is 'no reason' why NHS trusts should ban the use of mobile phones in hospitals, the government has said.
15 Mar 2007 More than half of TVs can't get digital signal More than half the TV sets owned in the UK are not compatible with the digital signal, latest data shows.
15 Mar 2007 Underground mobile coverage plans delayed Plans that would allow mobile phones to be used in London Underground tunnels have been put back at least a year, it was announced today.
15 Mar 2007 Drivers admit being distracted at the wheel Nearly three in five drivers admit to driving while distracted, a poll out today revealed.
15 Mar 2007 Fruit juices help fight chronic disease Purple grape juice contains the most disease fighting chemicals of all the fruit juices, according to scientists.
15 Mar 2007 Drivers clock up excess shopping miles Motorists needlessly drive an average 2.4 miles per week to buy basic groceries, research shows today.
15 Mar 2007 First digital switchover date set The exact date of the UK's first digital switchover was revealed today.
14 Mar 2007 Ban on gambling adverts to be lifted Casinos, betting shops and online gambling sites will be able to advertise on television under new rules announced today.
14 Mar 2007 Card fraud losses continue to fall Credit and debit card fraud is falling in the UK but criminals are continuing to try to empty people’s accounts by avoiding transactions that use chip and Pin technology, new figures out today reveal.
14 Mar 2007 Superbug screening 'would reduce deaths' Screening people for MRSA before they have a hospital operation would make a 'significant difference' to the numbers dying from the superbug, experts have said.
14 Mar 2007 Broadcaster axes TV quiz channel ITV has announced it is to scrap its TV quiz channel ITV Play.
14 Mar 2007 Car ad misled viewers over Bond film A Ford Focus commercial was criticised today for wrongly implying the car appeared in Casino Royale.
14 Mar 2007 Banks dumped personal details in bins A string of high street banks and the Post Office broke data protection rules by dumping customers' personal details in outdoor bins.
13 Mar 2007 People still confused over digital radio More than a third of Which? members who own a DAB digital radio don't know it can receive more stations than an analogue radio, according to a survey from Which? Online.
13 Mar 2007 New £20 note hits the streets The UK's most common banknote was today set for a relaunch as newly-designed £20 notes hit the streets for the first time since 1999.
13 Mar 2007 Tesco chief predicts green buying revolution The UK is on the brink of a revolution in "green" consumption, according to the head of Britain's largest supermarket chain.
13 Mar 2007 Rival airlines unite against 'open skies' deal Arch rivals British Airways and Virgin Atlantic will today join forces to tell MPs of their opposition to a so-called ‘open skies’ EU-US deal.
13 Mar 2007 Cruise holidays double in popularity The number of Britons taking ocean cruise holidays has doubled in a decade, it was revealed today.
13 Mar 2007 Ticket firm goes out of business Thousands of music fans have been left out of pocket and without concert tickets after an agency went out of business.
13 Mar 2007 Which? takes JJB Sports to court Which? has issued proceedings against JJB Sports to sue the high street retailer for damages on behalf of consumers.
12 Mar 2007 Boots offer osteoporosis test in stores An in-store test for early signs of osteoporosis was launched today.
12 Mar 2007 New study says office workers at risk of DVT Office workers glued to computer screens are at greater risk of deadly blood clots forming in their legs than long-haul air travellers, a New Zealand study on thrombosis said today.
12 Mar 2007 Water damage costing homeowners billions Britons pay more than £1.8 billion per year to repair the damage caused by leaking water in their homes, according to research out today.
12 Mar 2007 Current TV launches in the UK Former US Vice President Al Gore was in London today for the UK launch of Current TV, the first television channel created by and for 18 to 34-year-olds.
09 Mar 2007 More needs to be done on healthy eating targets The government is ‘underachieving’ in its bid to improve public health and encourage healthy eating, Which? says today.
09 Mar 2007 Television licence to go up by £4 The cost of a colour TV licence will increase by £4 next month to £135.50, it has been confirmed.
09 Mar 2007 Watchdog rejects lung cancer drug Charities reacted with disappointment today after the health watchdog said it would not be recommending a lung cancer drug for use on the NHS.
09 Mar 2007 Five now embroiled in phone quiz row The TV phone quiz scandal has deepened, with broadcaster Five admitting some of its competition winners were faked.
09 Mar 2007 Cold remedies could become prescription only Some common cold remedies may be made prescription-only medicines because of fears they could be used to help manufacture a dangerous and highly addictive Class A drug.
08 Mar 2007 Broadband satisfaction continues to fall Satisfaction with broadband suppliers is continuing to plummet according to a survey by Computing Which?.
08 Mar 2007 Computing Which? gives its verdict on Vista Consumers shouldn't rush out and replace Windows XP with Microsoft Vista just yet, according to Computing Which?.
08 Mar 2007 Chinese restaurant fined over food poisoning Owners of a Chinese restaurant which was inspected after a group of police officers and dozens of other people fell ill with suspected food poisoning face fines and costs of more than £50,000.
08 Mar 2007 Ikea to sell flat-pack properties Scandinavian retailer Ikea is branching out by selling flat-pack houses.
08 Mar 2007 Post office closures will hit communities Plans to close 2,500 post offices will 'significantly' affect local communities, especially hitting pensioners and disabled people, a new report warned today.
08 Mar 2007 TV phone quizzes 'may be licensed' Television phone quizzes may have to be licensed to end a 'pretty grim mess' of viewer rip-offs, the head of a watchdog said today ahead of crisis talks.
07 Mar 2007 Doctors advise prospective parents to lose weight Losing weight could be one of the most important ways to prepare for parenthood, according to health experts.
07 Mar 2007 MPs to probe 'free' banking Which? has welcomed news that the future of 'free' banking is to be investigated by a high-level committee of MPs.
07 Mar 2007 MP criticises 'extortionate' clamping fees New measures are needed to stop car clamping firms charging 'extortionate' fees, MPs have been told.
07 Mar 2007 Tesco launches dieting online for men The number of men subscribing to an online dieting site has doubled in six months, figures showed today.
07 Mar 2007 Which? helps thousands take on banks New figures out today show that more and more people are using Which? to help claw back unfair bank charges.
06 Mar 2007 Train travel often the costliest option Trains are often the most expensive way to travel around the UK, Holiday Which? warns today.
06 Mar 2007 'DIY' holidays not covered by ATOL Holidaymakers who organise their own ‘DIY’ trips should realise they aren't necessarily covered if their tour operator goes bust, according to Holiday Which?.
06 Mar 2007 Tesco petrol 'back to normal' Supermarket giant Tesco said today that its petrol was back to normal following the faulty fuel scare.
06 Mar 2007 ITV suspends premium rate services ITV is suspending all premium rate interactive services across its channels following the row over TV phone-ins.
06 Mar 2007 Virgin threatens court action over Sky row Virgin Media has said it will take BSkyB to the high court if its dispute over the carriage of Sky channels on its service is not resolved within 30 days.
06 Mar 2007 British Gas scraps £5 late payment charge British Gas has staged a u-turn over controversial plans to hit customers with a £5 late payment penalty.
05 Mar 2007 Tesco upped fruit prices before special offer Some products in Tesco's "half-price Fruit & Veg Pledge" rose sharply in price just weeks before they were put on offer, it has been revealed.
05 Mar 2007 All schoolchildren to have home computers A government taskforce is being created to ensure all schoolchildren are given access to computers at home.
05 Mar 2007 Bailiff break-in threat over credit card debts Bailiffs could soon break into homes to seize belongings simply to enforce credit card debts, a charity warned today.
02 Mar 2007 Predicted diabetes rise may be much greater Forecasts of soaring rates of diabetes in the next two decades may be wildly underestimated, a new study suggests.
02 Mar 2007 BT bill charge slated as 'financial blackmail' A group of MPs have accused BT of 'financial blackmail' for charging customers who choose not to pay their bills by direct debit.
02 Mar 2007 TV giants could face action over channel row Virgin Media and Sky could face a ‘supercomplaint’ following a row between the two media companies which has left hundreds of thousands of customers without their favourite channels.
02 Mar 2007 Prescription charges to go up Prescription charges are to rise by 20p on 1 April, Health Minister Rosie Winterton disclosed today.
02 Mar 2007 B&Q says water butt sales soaring Sales of water butts are booming as consumers take advantage of heavy winter rainfall to save supplies, a leading home improvement and garden retailer said today.
01 Mar 2007 Waitrose is king of virtual supermarkets Waitrose.comand Ocado are the nation’s favourite online supermarkets according to a new survey from Which? Online.
01 Mar 2007 Scottish and Southern to cut energy bills Power giant Scottish and Southern Energy today became the second company this week to slash gas and electricity bills.
01 Mar 2007 Consumer concern over meat labelling review Four out of five people would be concerned if ingredients added to meat products were less prominently labelled, new Which? research reveals.
01 Mar 2007 Blank screens for cable customers over row Hundreds of thousands of cable television customers woke up to blank screens on some of their favourite channels today after the deadline passed in a row between Sky and Virgin Media.
01 Mar 2007 M&S holds off Sainsbury's bid High street chain Marks & Spencer has scotched speculation it is planning to make an offer for the Sainsbury supermarket group.
01 Mar 2007 Inquiry into 'contaminated petrol' mystery An investigation has been launched by Trading Standards Officers (TSOs) after thousands of motorists claimed they had been sold contaminated fuel.
28 Feb 2007 Watchdog claims kids let down by hospital care Children are being let down by the general care they receive in hospitals across England, a critical report by the health watchdog found today.
28 Feb 2007 BBC free-to-view satellite service set to go ahead The BBC Trust has provisionally approved the launch of free-to-view digital satellite service Freesat.
28 Feb 2007 Beware of 'miracle' treatment fraudsters Consumers have been warned not to be hoodwinked into wasting money on 'miracle' health and slimming products which don't do what they claim.
28 Feb 2007 Protection not guaranteed for online fraud Online fraud is on the increase but victims are not guaranteed to have their losses refunded by their bank, Which? Money warns today.
28 Feb 2007 Concern over car 'black box' scheme Motoring groups expressed concern today about a possible government plan to install satellite tracking systems in cars to curb speeding drivers.
28 Feb 2007 Vitamins may not help you live longer, study says Common vitamin pills may not help you live a longer life, a new study has found.
27 Feb 2007 Sky profit warning over channels row BSkyB has warned of a possible £20 million hit to profits if a row with Virgin Media leads to its basic channels being pulled from the cable network.
27 Feb 2007 Smokers more susceptible to TB Smoking increases the risk of contracting TB, scientists have found.
27 Feb 2007 Ofcom to probe Sky's stake in ITV The government has ordered Ofcom to investigate the public interest issues arising from BSkyB's controversial move to buy a 17.9 per cent stake in ITV last year.
27 Feb 2007 Drivers facing stricter mobile phone penalties Stricter penalties for using hand-held mobile phones while at the wheel take effect from today.
27 Feb 2007 Motorists could face random breath tests Drivers could face random breath-tests under government proposals to curb drink-driving.
27 Feb 2007 Powergen announces price cuts Energy company Powergen fired another salvo in the sector's growing price war today after announcing plans to cut prices for six million domestic customers.
27 Feb 2007 Mothers back traffic light food labels Shoppers support the ‘traffic light’ system of food labelling rather than the guideline daily amount (GDA) system adopted by much of the food industry, researchers said today.
26 Feb 2007 Fairtrade sales hit £300 million in the UK Consumers in the UK are now buying £300 million worth of Fairtrade goods a year, campaigners revealed today as they urged even more support for products which provide a better deal for the world's farmers.
26 Feb 2007 Black soya beans 'can help control weight' A diet rich in black soya beans could help control weight and even prevent diabetes, according to research out today.
23 Feb 2007 B&Q launch water saving products A bid to help ease the UK water shortage gets under way today with the launch of a new range of water saving products from B&Q.
23 Feb 2007 Complaints soar over bank charges Up to 5,000 bank customers a day are currently registering a complaint with the financial ombudsman over high penalty charges.
23 Feb 2007 Mobile phone stores 'not explaining driving risks' Mobile phone retailers are generally failing to fully explain to customers the dangers of using a hand-held device when driving, an RAC Foundation survey revealed today.
22 Feb 2007 VW can’t fox crash tests Fox costs more in Brazil, but safety is worse
22 Feb 2007 Asda plans 18 new supermarkets Supermarket giant Asda has unveiled plans to open at least 18 new supermarkets over the next 12 months.
22 Feb 2007 Shortfalls in travel insurance exposed Nearly three in four holidaymakers taking out insurance are not told if terrorism cover is included in their policy, a report out today reveals.
22 Feb 2007 Junk food ad ban has 'no real substance' Broadcast regulator Ofcom has let Britain’s children down by failing to introduce a 9pm watershed ban on junk food adverts, Which? says today.
21 Feb 2007 Consumers cynical about going eco-friendly Cynical consumers are suffering ‘green overload’ and think there is little they can do to help the environment, according to a report out today.
21 Feb 2007 John Lewis to switch to 'green' energy One of Britain’s leading high street stores is to boost its green credentials by getting all its energy from renewable sources.
21 Feb 2007 Coca Cola stays best seller Coca-Cola has held onto its position as the UK's best-selling grocery brand, figures out today show.
21 Feb 2007 Viacom in TV deal with Joost One of the world’s leading entertainment companies has announced it will be providing programmes and films for new online TV service Joost.
21 Feb 2007 Doctors facing tighter checks Doctors would be checked every five years to ensure they are competent to continue working, under proposals announced today.
20 Feb 2007 One in two quizzed would consider plastic surgery One in two women, including some as young as 17, would consider plastic surgery, according to a survey of almost 25,000 people published today.
20 Feb 2007 Computer games could help lose weight Playing computer games could help shift around 27lb in weight each year, according to scientists.
20 Feb 2007 NHS 'paying too much' for branded drugs The NHS is paying pharmaceutical companies too much for some drugs, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said today.
20 Feb 2007 Web users facing new online threat Millions of broadband users are potentially at risk from a newly identified network threat that could allow criminals to prey on curious web surfers.
20 Feb 2007 Virgin launches on-demand service Virgin Media has launched its new interactive TV-on-demand cable channel, Virgin Central.
19 Feb 2007 Computer chain to launch 'green' PC A high street computer chain is aiming to build the world's most eco-friendly PC.
19 Feb 2007 Npower to cut energy prices Energy giant Npower has confirmed it is cutting gas and electricity bills for its six million domestic customers from the end of April.
19 Feb 2007 Product recalls increasing The number of product recalls in the UK has increased by 8 per cent in the last year to 179, lawyers said today.
19 Feb 2007 London's congestion zone moves westwards A westerly extension of London's congestion charge area comes into operation today - to the dismay of residents and businesses.
19 Feb 2007 Computer gaming can help burn calories Playing computer games could help shift around 27lb in weight each year, scientists claim.
17 Feb 2007 Inflation cuts spending power of £1m A millionaire living in 1907 Britain would now need at least £85.6 million to fund an equally lavish lifestyle, a new report revealed today.
16 Feb 2007 Labelling scheme described as 'flawed' A labelling scheme adopted by the food industry has been described as 'flawed' in a report published by a health group.
16 Feb 2007 Salmonella found in M&S houmous Salmonella was found in two products on the shelves of high street retailer Marks & Spencer.
16 Feb 2007 Britons spend most on house renovations House-proud Britons spend the most in Europe on renovating and cleaning their homes, a report out today says.
16 Feb 2007 Plant outside the box to beat climate change Unpredictable climate conditions mean it's time for gardeners to think outside the box, says Gardening Which?
16 Feb 2007 New Marmite flavoured with Guinness A new version of Marmite flavoured with Guinness is to launch in the UK.
15 Feb 2007 MPs rail against transport ministry The Department for Transport (DfT) is failing to meet most of its targets, including its aims for congestion and air quality, a report from MPs said today.
15 Feb 2007 Bank fined over insurance policies Capital One Bank was fined £175,000 today for failing to adequately protect consumers against the risk of being mis-sold unsuitable insurance policies.
15 Feb 2007 Powergen launches new cheaper products Energy group Powergen launched new products to undercut rival British Gas today, but fell short of cutting prices for all of its six million customers.
15 Feb 2007 Lost drivers blame their sat-nav More than four in ten people have got lost or taken longer to get to their destination because of an unreliable satellite navigation system, according to a which.co.uk survey.
14 Feb 2007 Ski holidays threatened by global warming The traditional ski holiday could become a thing of the past as climate change looks set to decimate the slopes, it was claimed today.
14 Feb 2007 Older patients suffer age discrimination Around half of doctors discriminate against older patients because of their age, according to research published today.
14 Feb 2007 Chip and PIN 'success' Chip and PIN's official UK rollout celebrates its first anniversary today
14 Feb 2007 Building society fined over lax security Nationwide Building Society has been fined £980,000 for security breaches that left customers at increased risk of identity fraud.
14 Feb 2007 Turkey products quarantined over bird flu scare Bernard Matthews turkey products are being held back from sale because they may contain meat from a restricted zone in Hungary, the food watchdog said today.
14 Feb 2007 Broadband switch rules made easier New rules come into force today which should make the process of switching broadband supplier easier.
13 Feb 2007 Green health check for cars The UK's first free environmental ‘health check’ scheme for petrol fuelled cars has been launched - with the aim of promoting ‘greener’ driving.
13 Feb 2007 M&S to stock lower alcohol wines High street chain Marks & Spencer will stock more lower-alcohol wines to give customers greater choice, the retailer said today.
13 Feb 2007 Afternoon nap reduces risk of heart disease Snoozing in the afternoon may upset the boss, but it could save your life, new research suggests.
13 Feb 2007 Website links shoppers to organic food A new website has been launched which links shoppers to organic food suppliers across the UK.
13 Feb 2007 BA baggage charges come into force Passengers checking-in a second piece of luggage on many British Airways (BA) flights will have to fork out up to an extra £240 from today.
13 Feb 2007 Hit US shows on demand US cable and satellite broadcaster HBO is to launch a TV-on-demand service in the UK offering shows including The Sopranos and Entourage.
12 Feb 2007 Travel firms announce merger Tour operators MyTravel and Thomas Cook have announced plans to merge.
12 Feb 2007 Cadbury recalls thousands more Easter eggs Confectionery giant Cadbury has added thousands more Easter eggs to a list of products being recalled amid fears they could be dangerous for people with nut allergies.
12 Feb 2007 New Samsung mobile rivals iPhone Electronics company Samsung has unveiled a new mobile phone that features some of the sleek design and functions of Apple's much-hyped iPhone.
12 Feb 2007 Gillian McKeith to drop Dr title TV nutritionist Gillian McKeith has agreed to drop the title Dr from her company's advertising following a complaint to the industry watchdog, it was confirmed today.
10 Feb 2007 Price fixing costs JJB another £3.8 million Sportswear chain JJB Sports says it’s facing an additional hit of £3.8 million after the House of Lords threw out the sports clothing chain's attempt to cut a £6.7 million fine for price-fixing of football shirts.
09 Feb 2007 Dairylea cuts salt and fat in kids' snacks Dairylea snacks aimed at children have been made healthier, according to its manufacturer.
09 Feb 2007 Virgin Media offers new on demand channel Virgin Mediahas pledged to ‘shake up’ the telecoms and entertainment industry and offer consumers new products and outstanding customer service.
09 Feb 2007 Hike in charges for extra bags on BA flights British Airwaysis planning to add up to £240 to the cost of a return long-haul flight if passengers want to check in an extra bag.
09 Feb 2007 Sky to launch terrestrial TV service Satellite giant Sky is preparing to launch some of its most popular programmes as a subscription service on digital terrestrial television.
09 Feb 2007 EMI in 'MP3 catalogue talks' British music giant EMI has been talking with online retailers about selling its entire digital music catalogue in MP3 format without copy protection, according to reports in the US.
09 Feb 2007 Travel firms warned over hidden charges Tougher action will be taken against holiday and travel companies who bump up the price of trips with hidden charges.
08 Feb 2007 Robinsons squash to be more natural All artificial colours and flavours are to be removed from Robinsons squash drinks.
08 Feb 2007 Flight waiting times show no improvement Passengers are spending more time waiting at airports, according to figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority.
08 Feb 2007 BT customers face quarterly charge hike BT is pushing up charges by £4.50 per quarter for customers who pay by cash or cheque.
08 Feb 2007 Which? kicks off over football shirt rip-off Which? has warned JJB Sports it intends to sue on behalf of people who have been unlawfully overcharged for football shirts.
08 Feb 2007 British Gas to slash energy bills Energy giant British Gas has confirmed it’s slashing its gas and electricity prices from next month.
07 Feb 2007 Bid to ban junk food ads before 9pm A bid to put a 9pm watershed on junk food TV adverts has been launched in the House of Lords.
07 Feb 2007 Apple hints at opening up iTunes Apple has indicated it would open its iTunes store to MP3 players besides its own iPod if the world's major record labels abandoned the anti-piracy technology that serves as the industry's security blanket.
07 Feb 2007 TV companies campaign for HDTV on Freeview The BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Five have joined together with leading TV manufacturers to campaign for high definition TV (HDTV) programmes on Freeview.
07 Feb 2007 PPI market to undergo competition probe The government has confirmed that the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) market will undergo a full investigation by the Competition Commission (CC).
07 Feb 2007 Asda claims football fans being short-changed Retail giant Asda says football fans are being short-changed because the producers of the new England kit wont sell directly to it and other supermarkets.
06 Feb 2007 Call for action over hospital phone charges The government is being urged to find a "practical solution" to the costs of telephone services for patients in hospital, which can be as much as 49p a minute.
06 Feb 2007 Supermarket adds health advice to alcohol A supermarket chain will show the maximum recommended alcohol intake on its own-brand drinks.
06 Feb 2007 Beatles download hopes after Apple deal Beatles fans may soon be able to download tracks to their iPods after a trademark issue over the name ‘Apple’ was settled.
06 Feb 2007 Academics claim A&E targets are manipulated Academics claim data is being manipulated to help NHS hospitals meet the government's target that no one should wait more than four hours to be seen in A&E, it has been reported.
06 Feb 2007 People warned over cash back phone deals People have been warned to be wary of cash back mobile phone deals promising refunds that may never materialise.
06 Feb 2007 4x4s more likely to roll in crashes Large four-wheel-drive vehicles are more likely than other cars to roll over in crashes because of their higher centre of gravity, researchers have found.
05 Feb 2007 Asda launches electricals website Supermarket chain Asda is launching its own electricals website selling everything from plasma and LCD TVs to washing machines and fridge freezers.
05 Feb 2007 Virgin planning chain of GP surgeries Virgin tycoon Sir Richard Branson is planning to enter the health care market by opening a chain of doctors' surgeries, it has been reported.
05 Feb 2007 Parents hail anti-paedophile computer device Parents and child protection groups have welcomed a new plug-in device for home computers that could help protect children from paedophile chatroom stalkers.
05 Feb 2007 Shoppers reassured over poultry products The government has reassured shoppers that poultry products are completely safe following an outbreak of the potentially deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu.
05 Feb 2007 Chocolate bar maker to stop adverts for under 12s The maker of chocolate bars Mars and Snickers has announced it is to stop targeting advertising at children under-12.
02 Feb 2007 Supermarket loo rolls to be eco-friendly All own-brand toilet rolls and tissue products from Sainsbury's will become more eco-friendly, the chain announced today.
02 Feb 2007 Allergy fears over 'pressure to dye hair' An obsession with staying young could be putting people at risk of allergic reactions to hair dye, experts warned today.
02 Feb 2007 Patient safety tops NHS complaint reviews Patient safety comes top of the list of concerns for people having their NHS complaint reviewed.
02 Feb 2007 Homeowners face threat of eviction The threat of eviction rose last year with the number of mortgage repossession orders up 29 per cent, figures revealed today.
01 Feb 2007 John Lewis is nation's favourite store John Lewis and Waitrose are Britain’s favourite high-street shops but some familiar names including Currys, Woolworths and WH Smith are poorly rated, according to Which? members.
01 Feb 2007 Ikea best for good value breakfasts Swedish furniture superstore Ikea trumps the UK’s main supermarket chains when it comes to serving a great value cooked breakfast, Which? has found.
01 Feb 2007 Air passenger duty doubles from today The cost of air passenger duty (APD) doubles from today amid claims that the increase is a ‘constitutional outrage’.
01 Feb 2007 Dentists 'turning away patients' Dentists are turning away patients because local health bosses are running out of cash, it has been reported.
01 Feb 2007 Ikea recalls faulty vases Furniture giant Ikea today urged customers to return a series of glass vases after five people had to be treated in hospital for injuries following breakages.
01 Feb 2007 Lawn mowing now a year round chore Grass cutting has become a year-round chore as the UK experiences record-breaking temperatures, a scientist said today.
31 Jan 2007 Chrysler Voyager safety slammed Chrysler Voyager: driver's chest hit steering wheel
31 Jan 2007 More charter airlines are flying on time Charter airlines improved their punctuality last summer - but only just, figures published today show.
31 Jan 2007 One in three worried about pensions shortfall One in three people aren't sure they'll have enough to live on as pensioners, according a new poll by Which? Money.
31 Jan 2007 Carphone Warehouse fined for silent calls Carphone Warehouse has been fined £35,000 for making silent calls.
30 Jan 2007 Floppy disks dropped from sale A computer chain is dropping floppy disks from sale due to plummeting demand, it said today.
30 Jan 2007 Warning over tax impact of wind turbines Homeowners who spend money on eco-friendly wind turbines may face higher council taxes, MPs warned today.
30 Jan 2007 Flights back on as BA strike is called off British Airways is today reinstating flights from Heathrow and Gatwick airports after a planned two-day strike by thousands of its cabin crew was called off.
30 Jan 2007 New measures for compulsory water meters The government will today outline its proposals for water metering in drought-stricken areas of the country.
30 Jan 2007 Microsoft unveils Windows Vista Microsoft boss Bill Gates his unveiled the technology giant’s latest operating system, Windows Vista.
30 Jan 2007 Halifax calls for estate agents licensing Which? has welcomed a call from one of the UK’s largest property sellers for estate agents to be subject to compulsory licensing.
30 Jan 2007 Record fine for store card insurance breaches The provider of store cards to some of the UK's biggest retailers has been handed a record fine for failing adequately to protect customers from being sold insurance products they might not need.
29 Jan 2007 Consumers warned over identity theft People are putting themselves at risk of identity theft by not protecting their personal details, a watchdog warned today.
29 Jan 2007 Patients should pay for some routine operations NHS patients should contribute towards the cost of some routine operations, a body of leading public health experts said today.
29 Jan 2007 Shoppers urged to boycott salty foods Shoppers have been asked to boycott foods that still contain ‘large and unnecessary amounts’ of added salt.
29 Jan 2007 Passengers give thumbs up to rail service The majority of Britain's rail passengers think the service they receive is 'good', according to a survey published today.
29 Jan 2007 Huge rise in liposuction operations Experts have warned that liposuction is not a cure for obesity following a 90 per cent rise in the number of people having the operation.
28 Jan 2007 Banks using 'underhand' methods in overdraft row A Which? exposé has uncovered the tricks that some banks are using to deter customers who challenge their overdraft charges.
26 Jan 2007 New smoking link to diabetes Health experts have warned that passive smoking can increase the risk of developing diabetes.
26 Jan 2007 'Organic' label ban planned for air freight food Food which is imported to the UK by air may be denied the ‘organic’ label under proposals being put forward today by the country's main organic certification body.
26 Jan 2007 Steep rise in untaxed vehicles More than two million British motorists are not paying their road tax according to the latest government statistics.
26 Jan 2007 British children top Euro sweet poll British children as young as five spend more than £100 a year on fizzy drinks and sweets, according to research published today.
26 Jan 2007 Watchdog takes action over mortgage exit fees Thousands of homeowners may be in line for a refund after the financial watchdog announced it was taking action over mortgage exit administration fees (MEAFS).
25 Jan 2007 Chancellor rebuked over air passenger duty Chancellor Gordon Brown was rebuked by MPs today over the timing of his decision to double air passenger duty (APD).
25 Jan 2007 BA passengers braced for strike misery Thousands of British Airways (BA) passengers will find out today whether their flights have been cancelled ahead of next week’s cabin crew strike.
25 Jan 2007 Silverjet ups the London-New York ante Business class-only airline Silverjet took off today offering passengers a London to New York service with a check-in time of just 30 minutes.
25 Jan 2007 Asda sells £9 DVD player Supermarket chain Asda has slashed the price of one of its DVD players to under a tenner.
25 Jan 2007 Sony announces UK date for PS3 launch Electronics giant Sony has confirmed that its long awaited PlayStation 3 (PS3) will finally be launched in Britain on 23 March.
24 Jan 2007 Pedometers to help get kids fit Kids living in the poorest parts of England are to be given pedometers to encourage them to get fit, the government has announced.
24 Jan 2007 Charities lose bowel cancer drug appeal Campaigners have lost an appeal to make a bowel cancer drug available on the NHS, they said today.
24 Jan 2007 Microwaves can help keep kitchens germ free Microwave ovens are a ‘very powerful and inexpensive tool’ in the fight against germs that cause food poisoning, American researchers claim.
24 Jan 2007 TVs could help keep kids in school canteens Schools should set up plasma televisions in their canteens to encourage children to stay and eat a healthy meal rather than head to the chip shop, a minister has said.
24 Jan 2007 London freesheets face ban in rubbish row Two free London newspapers could be banned from some areas of the capital unless their owners agree to help with the mountain of waste the papers create.
24 Jan 2007 'Fibre reduces chance of breast cancer' Eating more fibre can cut the risk of breast cancer in pre-menopausal women, according to scientists.
23 Jan 2007 Drivers caught on the phone to face bigger fines Drivers caught chatting on their mobile phone will face bigger fines and three penalty points from the end of next month.
23 Jan 2007 Maternal DNA could help prevent diabetes Cells passed from mother to child during pregnancy could be used to treat insulin-dependent diabetes, new research suggests.
23 Jan 2007 Supermarkets facing further investigation A major inquiry into the grocery sector is looking at whether Tesco and other supermarkets stifled competition by creating strangleholds in local communities.
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