News in 2007

31 Dec 2007Junk food ad curbs to be extendedCurbs 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 2007Sales of Sad therapy lamps soarSunseeking Britons who cannot get away to foreign climes are stocking up on therapy hot lamps to ward off the winter blues.
31 Dec 2007Campaign says caravans are greener choiceCaravanning can be a greener way to travel and help cut carbon dioxide emissions, it was claimed today.
29 Dec 2007End 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 2007Thousands died from reaction to drugsNearly 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 2007Millions set to book holiday earlyNearly 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 2007Water company invents anti-leakage gadgetBoffins 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 2007Which? condemns cosmetic surgery dealsWhich? is today condemning clinics that put pressure on people to rush into cosmetic surgery through deals such as time-limited discounts.
28 Dec 2007Ad watchdog warns over 'free' claimsAdvertisers must be cautious about claiming their goods and services are 'free', the industry watchdog has warned.
27 Dec 2007Driving 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 2007Stores expecting even bigger sales rushShopping centres throughout the UK are bracing themselves for an even bigger rush today as the post-Christmas sales get into full swing.
27 Dec 2007Mouse found in Christmas crackerBad 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 2007Nissan cracks down on car importsNissan is cracking down on companies importing its latest sports car directly from Japan into Europe.
24 Dec 2007Honda to launch two new hybridsHonda has predicted that hybrid cars will account for 10% of its global sales by 2010 after it announced two new models.
24 Dec 2007Rail commuters face more crowding woeRail 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.
22 Dec 2007Asda to cut artificial additives from foodA supermarket chain is cutting artificial additives from all its own-brand food and soft drinks.
22 Dec 2007Christmas Day Britons will consume 6,000 caloriesBritons will munch their way through an average 3.63 roast potatoes and 2.95 chipolatas during Christmas dinner, a retailer said today.
21 Dec 2007New cars and hot deals, 21st December 2007New Impreza savings
21 Dec 2007EU car emission plan slammedEnvironmentalists have slammed European Commission proposals to make cars greener as being ‘far too weak’.
21 Dec 2007Channel 4 fined £1.5 million over phone-inChannel 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.
21 Dec 2007Extra airport charges under fireConsumer watchdogs have called on airlines to come clean on extra charges levied on passengers at some UK airports.
21 Dec 2007Banks refusing valid card fraud claimsSome banks are ducking out of paying legitimate card fraud claims by ignoring guidance in their code of practice, Which? can reveal.
20 Dec 2007Ban the mobile phone cashback rip-offMany mobile phone cashback deals are a rip-off and should be banned, Which? Online says today.
20 Dec 2007Appeal parking fines, says Which?Some local councils are rejecting far too many challenges to parking fines, Which? reports today.
20 Dec 2007Rail union says train firms curbing cheap ticketsA rail workers' union has called on the government to stop train operators 'restricting' cheap tickets over Christmas to boost revenue.
20 Dec 2007Drivers who use mobile phones could be jailedMotorists who drive dangerously while using mobile phones at the wheel could face up to two years in prison under new guidelines.
20 Dec 2007Battery recycling plan unveiledThe government has unveiled proposals to reduce some of the 700 million batteries that go into landfill each year.
19 Dec 2007T-Mobile and 3 announce dealMobile 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 2007Britons to spend £1 billion on cosmetic treatmentsBritons are set to spend more than £1 billion on cosmetic treatments next year, according to new figures out today.
19 Dec 2007Ofcom panel wants code on broadband speedA consumer group today called for action to address concerns about broadband connection speeds.
19 Dec 2007X Factor viewers complain about voting linesMore than 700 viewers have complained to Ofcom about voting problems during the X Factor final.
19 Dec 2007Banks still pushing costly loan insuranceSome banks are still trying to palm costly payment protection insurance (PPI) policies onto consumers, a new Which? Money probe reveals today.
19 Dec 2007Speed camera locator ad rappedAn 'irresponsible' advert for a speed camera locator was rapped by the industry watchdog today because it could encourage drivers to break the law.
18 Dec 2007Tourists warned over holiday coverConsumers who want to book next year’s summer holidays are being urged to check whether their breaks are financially protected.
18 Dec 2007Ofcom scraps 070 pre-call warningA warning message informing callers about the cost of 070 'personal numbers' has been scrapped just months after it was introduced.
18 Dec 2007Ofcom raises pay TV concernsThe UK’s broadcast regulator has raised concerns over competition within the pay-TV market.
18 Dec 2007Naan bread recalled over glass fearsSupermarket 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 2007Patients hungry for change in hospital foodThe poor quality of food will be cold comfort for patients spending this Christmas in hospital, new Which? research reveals today.
17 Dec 2007BBC begins website revampThe BBC has announced plans to revamp the homepage of its website to include a host of new features.
17 Dec 2007Flood report warns further floods likelyThe 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 2007Norwich Union fined over security lapsesInsurance giant Norwich Union Life has been fined £1.26 million for failing to protect customers' confidential information.
15 Dec 2007Supermarket brings back caviarCaviar is making a comeback at a food chain which dropped the delicacy a decade ago.
15 Dec 2007PC World to sell Dell computersDell has signed a deal to sell its notebook and desktop computers through Currys and PC World.
14 Dec 2007Orange agrees MGM movie dealMobile phone giant Orange has signed up another major Hollywood studio as it prepares to launch avideo-on-demand service in the UK.
14 Dec 2007Food watchdog rules out trans fat banA 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 2007Hips cover all homes from todayHome information packs (Hips) will cover all homes put on the market in England and Wales from today.
14 Dec 2007Hammer film to go out on MySpaceHammer Films has announced its first horror movie in over 30 years.
14 Dec 2007New cars and hot deals, 14th December 2007Both models have striking new headlights
14 Dec 2007Gripe water recalled in bacteria scareA commonly-sold gripe water is being recalled over fears it may be contaminated with bacteria.
13 Dec 2007Lords call for more flight legroomCalls for a big improvement in legroom on aircraft would mean major changes for some of the UK’s largest airlines.
13 Dec 2007Britons admit to stealing at self-scan tillsThe equivalent of 2 million Britons admit stealing goods when using supermarket 'self-scan' checkouts in the past year, a survey said today.
13 Dec 2007Rail commuters annoyed by fellow travellersRail commuters are kicking up a stink about their fellow travellers, a new report reveals.
13 Dec 2007Counterfeiters broaden range of fake goodsThe range of fake goods available in the UK is increasing, a new report says.
13 Dec 2007Christmas food poisoning warningEight 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 2007Privacy watchdog calls for data safeguardsFirms must do more to protect consumers' personal details in wake of the lost child benefits data, the privacy watchdog has said.
12 Dec 2007Food giants pledge to limit kids' advertsSome 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 2007Trans fat curbs to be consideredNew curbs on trans fats in foods will be considered by the UK's official food watchdog.
12 Dec 2007New hope for breast and prostate cancer patientsThousands of patients suffering breast and prostate cancer could benefit from a new drug, experts said today.
12 Dec 2007Social networking sites booming in the UKUK web surfers spend more time onsocial networking sites than their European neighbours, according to a new report.
12 Dec 2007UK leads the way on digital TVThe UK looks to be leading the way when it comes to the take-up of digital television, a new report reveals.
12 Dec 2007Parents 'waste money' on kids' eczema testsParents should not waste their money on high street allergy tests for children suffering eczema, experts warned today.
12 Dec 2007Poor 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 2007John Lewis reports big spendingDepartment store group John Lewis looks to have bucked predictions of a high street spending slowdown by reporting its biggest ever weekly figures.
11 Dec 2007Channel 4 launches HD channel on SkyChannel 4 has launched a high definition TV (HDTV) service on Sky.
11 Dec 2007Mobiles used more for photos and downloadsMobile phones are increasingly being used for services other than calls and texts, a new report says.
11 Dec 2007Bogus charity collection warningA watchdog is warning Christmas shoppers to beware of bogus charity ticket sellers who claim they're raising money for good causes.
11 Dec 2007BAA picks up bad English awardAirport operator BAA has picked up an award for treating travellers to utter gobbledygook.
10 Dec 2007Action taken over fat burning capsulesPills which promised slimmers they would lose more than two stone in a month will no longer be sold in the UK.
10 Dec 2007Online shoppers clamour for Nintendo WiiThe Nintendo Wii was the most searched for product by UK internet shoppers during November, according to the latest statistics.
08 Dec 2007Avoid worthless warranties this ChristmasWhich? has uncovered unnecessary breakdown cover on electrical goods that costs more than half the price of the appliance itself.
08 Dec 2007English fizz challenging French bubblyMany revellers will toast this festive season with a glass of English bubbly, a retailer said today.
07 Dec 2007One 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 2007MP calls for tax on chewing gumAn 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 2007Supermarkets admit dairy price-fixingSupermarket giants Asda and Sainsbury's have agreed to pay multi-million-pound fines after they admitted fixing the price of milk, cheese and butter.
07 Dec 2007New cars and hot deals, 7th December 2007A3 Cabrio pinches some styling cues from the new A4
06 Dec 2007Voip firms must allow 999 callsInternet phone firms have been told they must ensure customers can use their services to call emergency numbers.
06 Dec 2007Store launches 'healthiest' roasting potatoA potato described as the healthiest variety for roasting is launching in stores.
06 Dec 2007Many road deaths involve drivers who are workingAt least a quarter of road deaths involve someone driving for work, figures from road safety charity Brake revealed today.
06 Dec 2007Xbox fans to get downloadable filmsMicrosoft's downloadable film rentals for the Xbox 360 console will cost from £2 per movie in the UK.
06 Dec 2007Site claims to offset carbon as you shopA new website claims it can help consumers to be greener as they shop online.
06 Dec 2007Charity bag snatchers face crackdownGangs who target charity doorstep clothes collections may no longer be able to exploit a legal grey area to escape prosecution.
05 Dec 2007Litter louts hit with £1.5 million in finesLitter louts across England have paid out more than £1.5 million in fines over the past year, according to new figures.
05 Dec 2007EU urged to overhaul energy labelsEnergy rating labels which show consumers how ‘green’ an appliance is before they buy should be completely revamped, according to an industry body.
05 Dec 2007Breast surgery ad criticised by ASAAn ‘irresponsible’ advert for breast surgery was today rapped by advertising watchdogs for promoting the cosmetic operation as easy.
05 Dec 2007Nokia unveils 'eco-friendly' phoneFinnish mobile phone giant Nokia is looking to boost its environmental credentials by unveiling a ‘green’ mobile phone.
05 Dec 2007Hospital care 'falls short'Some hospitals are still failing to provide patients with adequate levels of care, according to a major new report.
05 Dec 2007Energy 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 2007French watchdog to take eBay to courtFrance's auction watchdog is taking eBay to court, arguing the internet auctioneer does not do enough to protect consumers.
04 Dec 2007Restaurants offer Christmas bargainsYou 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 2007BBC launches high definition channelThe BBC has officially launched its new high definition TV (HDTV) channel on satellite and cable.
04 Dec 2007Honey 'better than medicines' for kids' coughsNatural 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 charityA 'silent scream' text message device has been launched by a charity set up in the name of murdered Tokyo hostess Lucie Blackman.
04 Dec 2007Drivers to get sat nav history tourMotorists can now get information on hundreds of historical sites across the UK straight from theirsatellite navigation (sat nav) system.
04 Dec 2007Cosmetic treatment firms must stop hard sellWhich? has today warned thecosmetic treatments industry to clean up its act or face a government crackdown.
03 Dec 2007Campaign to highlight charity bag theftsThe move follows a Which? report in August that revealed how charity doorstep clothes collections are increasingly being targeted by bogus collection firms.
03 Dec 2007Consumers confused over digital switchoverInformation about the digital switchover is not getting through to the people who need it most, according to a new report.
03 Dec 2007Virgin slashes PVR priceVirgin Media has announced it’s halving the price of itspersonal video recorder (PVR) - the V+Box – in the run-up to Christmas.
02 Dec 2007Lexus recalls 4,000 UK carsNearly 4,000 UK Lexus owners affected
30 Nov 2007Keeping your mobile number will be easierNew rules will make it easier for consumers to keep their mobile number when they switch providers, the communications watchdog has announced.
30 Nov 2007Gardening Which? rates eco pest control firmsGardeners 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 2007Four in ten 'back zero limit' on drink-drivingFour out of ten motorists think people should be banned from drinking any alcohol if they plan to drive, a survey showed today.
30 Nov 2007New cars and hot deals, 30th November 2007RS 60 Spyder harks back to 60s racing Porsches
30 Nov 2007Family tree researchers get new resourceOnline 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.
29 Nov 2007Mortgage 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 2007Mobile phone payment launchedMobile 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 2007Asda sells Dom Perignon for £30A supermarket chain yesterday put a top brand champagne on sale at £50 less than the standard retail price.
29 Nov 2007FSA raps financial services adsOne in four adverts on the websites of financial services firms could potentially mislead consumers, the City watchdog has warned.
29 Nov 2007Setanta launches Setanta Sports NewsSetanta Sports has launched a 24-hour rolling sports news channel.
29 Nov 2007Test yourself with our consumer quizThere's a lot of information on which.co.uk, but how much of it can you actually remember?
29 Nov 2007Rail fare hikes announcedRail 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%.
28 Nov 2007Recycling symbols to be streamlinedPlans to create a single logo for use on recyclable packaging were unveiled yesterday.
28 Nov 2007Tesco launches car deal for Clubcard holdersTesco customers who earn Clubcard loyalty points on their shopping can now cash them in when buying a car.
28 Nov 2007Broadband 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 2007RAC 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 2007Nissan X-Trail’s four-star safetyNew X-Trail scored 56% in frontal crash test
28 Nov 2007Broadcasters announce Kangaroo - TV on demandThe BBC, ITV and Channel 4 are joining forces to allow viewers to catch up on thousands of hours of TV.
27 Nov 2007Cartel victims need better rightsVictims of firms' anti-competitive behaviour have only a remote chance of getting compensation, a watchdog has warned.
27 Nov 2007Many women left alone during labourOne in four women is left alone during labour or shortly after birth despite being worried, according to a report out today.
27 Nov 2007Pensions warning over longevity predictionMen 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 2007Half 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 2007Christmas card post warningPeople receiving incorrectly stamped Christmas cards could be charged the underpayment plus a £1 administration fee, a watchdog has warned.
27 Nov 2007Cheques '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 2007New drive to boost digital radioA new government taskforce has been set up to promote digital radio and increase the number of people listening to it.
26 Nov 2007Cosmetic treatment rules brokenSome 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 2007Half save to avoid Christmas credit hangoverHalf of UK consumers save for Christmas to avoid racking up credit card debt, new research shows.
24 Nov 2007Banks make responsible lending pledgeBanks and building societies have pledged to give more help to customers who are facing financial difficulties.
23 Nov 2007Kenbuster gadget pays your congestion chargeThe 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 2007Police slammed over charity bag theftsCharity bag collector Clothes Aid has criticised police for the lack of action over the continuing theft of bags from doorsteps.
23 Nov 2007Greener homes mean lower bills, says surveyIt 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 2007Households recycling record amountsHouseholds 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 2007New cars and hot deals, 23rd November 2007Save up to £4k on the RX-8
23 Nov 2007Hips to cover all homesThe government's controversial Home Information Packs (Hips) will be rolled out to cover all properties by Christmas, it was announced yesterday.
22 Nov 2007Food from supermarkets fresher than onlineOnline 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 2007Which? uncovers illegal Botox adWhich? has uncovered an ex-nurse illegally advertising Botox parties on eBay, raising fears that cowboy cosmetic practices are thriving.
22 Nov 2007Oatibix criticised over sugar contentA mum has accused Weetabix of hoodwinking parents over the sugar content of its Oatibix Bitesize cereal.
22 Nov 2007Asda tops Which? Christmas cracker testAsda has beaten supermarket and high-street rivals to come top in a Which? test of premium Christmas crackers.
22 Nov 2007Baby milk ads to parents bannedAdvertising of infant formula to parents will be banned under new rules announced yesterday.
22 Nov 2007Waitrose recalls seeds in salmonella scareWaitrose has pulled packets of mixed seeds due to salmonella contamination, the food watchdog said yesterday.
22 Nov 2007BT backs down after YouTube blastA 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 2007Severn Trent facing criminal chargesWater company Severn Trent is facing criminal charges over allegations it gave false information to the industry regulator.
21 Nov 2007Disc loss exposes millions to fraud riskThe 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 2007Mobile mis-selling complaints have increasedCustomers now make more complaints about mis-selling by mobile phone companies than landline firms, the telecoms regulator has said.
21 Nov 2007Older shoppers are next big spendersRetailers must try hard to attract silver-haired shoppers whose spending power will hit £64 billion by 2017, research out today says.
21 Nov 2007Ofcom told to monitor broadband speedsThe telecoms watchdog has been asked to monitor whether broadband companies are still fobbing off consumers with slower speeds than they've promised.
21 Nov 2007Millions of child benefit records lostComputer discs holding personal data on 25 million people and 7.2 million families have gone missing, Chancellor Alistair Darling has told MPs.
21 Nov 2007High street stores best for credit cardsConsumers 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 2007Freeview upgrade proposed by OfcomHigh definition television (HDTV)channels could be available on Freeview by 2009, the broadcast regulator has revealed.
20 Nov 2007Smart meters could reduce energy useResearch and awareness in short supply
20 Nov 2007Pub beer sales at lowest level since 1930sPub sales have almost halved since 1979
20 Nov 2007PM wants to end plastic bagsThe Prime Minister wants to ban single-use plastic carrier bags.
20 Nov 2007Currys to sell wooden TV setsHigh-street chain Currys is hoping to appeal to eco-friendly viewers with a series of televisions made from wood.
20 Nov 2007BBC Trust approves HD channelThe BBC is to launch its own high definition television (HDTV) channel.
20 Nov 2007Arthritis drug withdrawn over safety concernsThe UK’s medicines watchdog has suspended the licence of a drug used to treat arthritis over concerns it may cause liver damage.
19 Nov 2007Record numbers affected by lost luggageUp 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 2007Rise in UK fixes for cosmetic surgery abroadBritish plastic surgeons are repairing increasing amounts of botched cosmetic work done abroad, a study has revealed.
16 Nov 2007New cars and hot deals, 16th November 2007New cars and hot deals - 16th Nov 2007
16 Nov 2007OFT criticises banks over chargesThe competition watchdog has accused banks of charging customers more for unauthorised overdrafts than it cost to provide them.
16 Nov 2007Diners ‘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 2007Bug hospital avoids chargesA 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 2007French digital signals could reach UK TVsFrance 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 2007Air luggage rules could be relaxedThe government has announced that security restrictions at UK airports could be relaxed in the New Year.
15 Nov 2007New bra size launched by M&SMarks & Spencer (M&S) is selling J-cup bras for the first time as customers demand larger clothes sizes.
15 Nov 2007Make manuals simple, says governmentInformation on product packs is often too long and complicated for people to bother reading, new research says.
15 Nov 2007eBay to highlight consumer rightsAuction site eBay and several other similar sites are to include more information for consumers about their online shopping rights.
15 Nov 2007Nintendo warns of Wii shortageEntertainment giant Nintendo has warned shoppers there could be a shortage of its best-selling Wii console in the run-up to Christmas.
14 Nov 2007Cremation rules tightened in wake of ShipmanThe 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 2007Shoppers to get help with EU shopping woesBritish shoppers can now get specialist help if they have complaints about any European-based shops and businesses.
14 Nov 2007Charity warns over diabetes time-bombA 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 2007Southern Water facing £20 million fineSouthern Water is facing a fine of more than £20 million after it lied to the water regulator Ofwat about its performance.
14 Nov 2007Birds checked for spread of bird fluAnimal 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 2007TomTom to launch more sat nav updatesSatellite 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 2007Shopping websites to get legal checksA 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 2007UK 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 2007Warning over dangerous chargers onlineA trading standards probe has uncovered potentially dangerous electrical chargers and adaptors for sale online.
13 Nov 2007BA raises fuel surchargesBritish Airways (BA) passengers are bracing themselves for higher ticket prices after the airline confirmed it was raising its fuel surcharges.
13 Nov 2007Soaring food bills hit household financesNew inflation figures have revealed the pressure soaring food bills are putting on household finances already stretched by rising mortgage payments.
12 Nov 2007Many online shoppers unaware of rightsMore 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 2007Ditch the old boiler and save cashSwitching 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 2007TV ad rules continue to fail childrenWhich? 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 2007Millions at risk of online fraudMore than 2.5 million people are making themselves vulnerable to identity theft by posting confidential details online, new research claims.
12 Nov 2007Tesco ups drive to recycle mobile phonesTesco has launched a mobile phone recycling scheme after its research found that millions of handsets are discarded each year.
10 Nov 2007Consumers warned over gas safetyHouseholders are being urged to check that gas fitters are properly registered before allowing them to work on domestic gas appliances.
10 Nov 2007Warning over cost of Christmas turkeysTurkey could be more expensive this Christmas because of soaring feed costs, an industry expert has warned.
10 Nov 2007Half a million toys recalled in chemical scareUp 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 2007Banks facing customer exodus over chargesBanks are facing a major customer exodus if they start to charge fees for current accounts, new Which? research reveals.
09 Nov 2007Stores gear up for iPhone frenzyCarphone 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 2007Sunshine can help your skin stay youngA healthy dose of sunshine may be the secret to staying young, a study out today found.
09 Nov 2007Homegrown holiday houses set for boomBritons are buying more second houses at home rather than abroad, according to a new report.
09 Nov 2007New cars and hot deals, 9th November 2007Retro-looking 500 will start at under £8,000
08 Nov 2007Green rewards card for shoppersOnline 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 2007Man United's DVD gift card launchedFamilies of football fans now have something completely new to give them for Christmas – an interactive DVD gift card.
08 Nov 2007Amazon's Christmas Eve delivery dealAn online shopping service which could prevent a Christmas Eve rush to the high street was announced yesterday.
08 Nov 2007Homebuyers '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 2007Buy 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 2007Average petrol price tops £1 a litreThe average price for a litre of unleaded petrol in theUKhas broken through the £1 barrier.
08 Nov 2007Invasive foreign plants facing banSales of some non-native plants and animals including the floating pennywort and the water hyacinth could be banned to protect British wildlife.
07 Nov 2007Russell Hobbs recalls kettlesRussell Hobbs has recalled some of its kettles over fears the handle could break off and scald people.
07 Nov 2007Mattel pulls another toy from storesToy manufacturer Mattel has pulled another toy from stores because it could pose a choking hazard to young children.
07 Nov 2007Pensions Bill to launch Personal AccountsEmployers 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 2007Poor 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 2007Drivers warned over stolen log booksGenuine log books are being used to fool motorists into buying stolen second-hand cars, senior police officers have warned.
07 Nov 2007Shell broke ad rules with CO2 claimsShell broke advertising rules with a claim about its waste carbon dioxide (CO2) being used to grow flowers, the industry watchdog ruled today.
07 Nov 2007New hygiene watchdog for hospitalsA 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 2007Government launches over-50s websiteA 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 2007BT heads Which? complaints listWhich? Legal Service dealt with more complaints about BT in October than any other company.
06 Nov 2007Woman jailed over fake drugs scamA woman who supplied counterfeit prescription drugs to the UK was sentenced to two-and-a-half years at Croydon Crown Court yesterday.
06 Nov 2007Pet owners spending more on foodOwners are splashing out more money on posh nosh for their pets, the latest figures suggest.
06 Nov 2007Ofcom delays clearer 0870 chargesA last-minute hitch on new rules for 0870 numbers could hit phone users' pockets.
06 Nov 2007Apple confirms iPhone launch dateApple confirmed today that the UK launch time of its iPhone will be 6.02pm this Friday.
06 Nov 2007Banks pile on credit card chargesThere have been 125 fee and rate increases on credit cards in just two months, financial analysts revealed yesterday.
06 Nov 2007M&S to charge 5p for a bagShoppers at many Marks & Spencer (M&S) stores in England will be charged 5p for a plastic bag, the company announced today.
06 Nov 2007Setanta confims sports news launchSetanta is to launch a new sports news channel at the end of November.
05 Nov 2007Drivers reminded of card fraud dangersMotorists are being targeted by a new campaign highlighting what steps they can take to avoid becoming victims of card fraud.
05 Nov 2007Pure launches in-car digital radioPure has launched what it describes as the world’s first in-car DAB digital radio that doesn't require complicated installation.
05 Nov 2007O2 prepares for iPhone stampedeMobile 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 2007Britons sending record numbers of textsBritons are sending more than a billion text messages each week, according to the latest industry figures.
03 Nov 2007Guilt making people more eco-friendlyLiving a ‘green’ lifestyle is becoming increasingly important for many people, according to new research.
03 Nov 2007Brits splash out almost £400 on festive giftsBritons spend an average of £384 on Christmas presents, buying around 18 gifts each, research shows today.
02 Nov 2007Questions over future of 101 police numberThe 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 2007Brighten up food with edible flowersCooks 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 2007Books gave wrong pesticide adviceSome titles in an acclaimed series of gardening books have been giving out the wrong information on pesticides, Gardening Which? can reveal.
02 Nov 2007Britons to save £1 trillion by 2012The amount of money Britons have saved looks set to hit £1 trillion by 2012, research claimed today.
02 Nov 2007Drop in number of speed camera ticketsCampaigners have claimed a victory after figures showed the first fall in the number of tickets for motorists caught by speed cameras.
02 Nov 2007New cars and hot deals, 2nd November 2007Environmentalists may not like them, but the buying public still can’t get enough: it’s 4x4s on our radar this week…
02 Nov 2007UK firms see internet business soarUK 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 2007The time wasted hanging on the linePeople waste 60 million hours each year on hold on customer service lines, new research suggests.
01 Nov 2007Scotland next for digital switchoverScotland will be the next region of the UK to begin the switchover to digital television, it has been announced.
01 Nov 2007Watchdog bans low-alcohol wineThe UK's wine watchdog has banned the sale of a low-alcohol drink in a row over manufacturing rules.
01 Nov 2007Refurbished laptop triumphs in bargain huntWhen it comes to buying a bargain laptop you could do a lot worse than a refurbished model, saysComputing Which? today.
01 Nov 2007Millions of renters don't know their rightsMillions 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 2007Co-op card launches for ethical shoppersThe Co-operative Bank today launched a new credit card that aims to reward consumers for ethical shopping.
01 Nov 2007Watchdog issues diet tips for over-50sBritain’s food watchdog is issuing ‘straightforward, practical’ advice to the over-50s on how to eat more healthily.
01 Nov 2007Tesco recalls seed mix in salmonella scareSupermarket 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 2007Broadcasters set for TV football battleBritain's biggest broadcasters are set to battle it out to win the rights to screen Champions League football.
31 Oct 2007Students fuel Wikipedia growthStudents returning to school and university are believed to be behind a surge in popularity of the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia.
31 Oct 2007Social website launched for 'silver surfers'A MySpace-style social networking site aimed at the over-50s has been launched today.
31 Oct 2007Huge rise in complaints about water firmsAlmost 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 2007Drivers still flouting mobile lawDrivers continue to flout the law and use handheld mobile phones while behind the wheel, figures released by a road safety website suggest.
31 Oct 2007More supermarket competition neededShoppers 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 2007Banks lose card cover appealBanks 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 2007Toy industry told to boost safety effortsThe toy industry must ‘redouble its efforts on safety’ following a spate of high profile recalls.
30 Oct 2007Asda to sell cheap football shirtsAsda will sell Scotland football shirts for £29 following a deal with kit manufacturer Diadora, it has announced.
30 Oct 2007TV networks launch YouTube rivalTelevision 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 2007One in 15 cars uninsuredAlmost one in 15 cars on Britain's roads is being driven while uninsured, new government figures show.
30 Oct 2007How to claim a payment protection refundIf 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 2007One million join Sky broadbandSky has announced it’s signed up 1 million customers to its broadband service.
30 Oct 2007Petrol prices pass £1 a litrePetrol prices have broken through the £1-a-litre mark in some parts of the UK amid warnings that prices will continue to rise.
30 Oct 2007Post Office launches broadband dealsThe Post Office has launched a new broadband service aimed at older customers and those who prefer to pay by cash.
29 Oct 20073 launches Skype mobileMobile company 3 has unveiled a new handset which allows you to make free calls over the internet to people with Skype.
29 Oct 2007Study finds organic food is healthierA multi-million pound study has found that some organic food has more nutrients in it than ordinary food.
29 Oct 2007Out-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 2007Stolen mobiles blocked within a dayMobile companies have stepped up the fight against phone theft by reducing the time it takes to block stolen handsets.
29 Oct 2007Sony launches 4GB digital cameraSony has unveiled a new eye-catching Cyber-shot T2 digital camera which comes with a huge memory capable of storing thousands of pictures.
27 Oct 2007EU urged to toughen toy safety lawsAn MEP has called for tougher EU-wide laws to tackle imports of potentially dangerous toys.
27 Oct 2007Blender recalled over electric shock fearA Wahl hand blender has been recalled over fears it could give users an electric shock.
27 Oct 2007Royal Mail stops Sunday collectionsRoyal Mail is to stop Sunday collections from post boxes and business from tomorrow.
26 Oct 2007New cars and hot deals, 26th October 2007
25 Oct 2007Which? uncovers dodgy omega 3 claimsSome food companies are cashing in on the hype surrounding omega 3 by making confusing claims about the nutrient, Which? says today.
25 Oct 2007Need a plumber? Ask Which? membersFinding 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 2007Which? probes cold-calling car sellersMotorists wanting to sell their car should be wary of cold-calling companies offering to do the work for them, Which? warns.
25 Oct 2007Haggling over electricals can save cashHigh-street shoppers could save hundreds of pounds on electrical goods by doing a little homework online beforehand, Which? has found.
25 Oct 2007Curbs on foreign food aim to cut emmissionsFood flown into the UK must meet more stringent trade standards or face being stripped of organic status, according to proposals released today.
25 Oct 2007Drawing your password is on the wayPeople who struggle to remember passwords and personal identification numbers will draw pictures on a screen instead, scientists said yesterday.
25 Oct 2007Government accused over roaming chargesThe government joined forces with mobile-phone companies to keep the price of international mobile phone calls high, according to The Times.
25 Oct 2007Gardeners urged to be wildlife-friendlyHouseholders are being urged to transform their gardens to make them havens for wildlife.
25 Oct 2007LG unveils 32-inch plasma TVKorean 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.
25 Oct 2007Energy-saving bulbs can save cashLow-energy light bulbs may be more expensive than traditional bulbs but in the long run they work out cheaper, Which? reveals today
25 Oct 2007Don'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.
24 Oct 2007Cyber 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 2007Virgin Media bolsters TV line-upVirgin Media has announced a number of new kids, entertainment and movie channels are joining its TV line-up.
24 Oct 2007Dettol criticised over chopping board advertA Dettol commercial which claimed chopping boards harbour 50 times more bacteria than toilet seats has been criticised by advertising watchdogs.
24 Oct 2007Travellers will pay new levy next summerEvery package holidaymaker will pay a £1 levy to protect their trips from April next year.
24 Oct 2007New home owners to be surveyedOne 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 2007Lamb recalled in drug scareBatches of lamb have been pulled from supermarket shelves because they may contain traces of a potentially dangerous veterinary drug.
23 Oct 2007New hob reacts to the size of the pan placed on itHobs which react to the size of the pans placed on them feature in a new range of ‘technically advanced’ built-in appliances.
23 Oct 2007Hosepipe ban rules overhauledHosepipe restrictions introduced during times of drought are to be overhauled to plug existing loopholes, the government has said.
23 Oct 2007Sainsbury's to give away low energy lightbulbsStore 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 2007Hybrid car market growing in the UKDemand for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) such as the Toyota Prius is growing dramatically in the UK, according to the latest sales figures.
23 Oct 2007Supermarkets urged to curb packagingSupermarkets must act to reduce excessive packaging or Britain will fail to meet its recycling targets, a new report warns today.
23 Oct 2007Tesco withdraws its jaffa cakesSupermarket giant Tesco has withdrawn all batches of its own-brand jaffa cakes because of an allergy scare.
22 Oct 2007Switch now before the cold weather hitsHouseholders 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 2007Survey reveals health complaints concernSome people are afraid of complaining about their medical treatment in case it affects their future care, a new Which? survey has revealed.
22 Oct 2007DIY sector grows following declineA new report predicts a fragile recovery for the UK’s DIY & gardening sector after two years of falling sales.
20 Oct 2007Tropicana recalls batch of orange juiceA batch of orange juice has been recalled after customers complained of an unpleasant smell and taste.
20 Oct 2007Stores braced for soaring food and drink salesSupermarkets are braced for soaring sales of alcohol and snack food as fans stock up ahead of England's rugby final.
20 Oct 2007Website offers DNA genealogy serviceA family history website is offering the ultimate in social networking - the chance to track down unknown relatives using DNA tests.
20 Oct 2007SFO reviewing GMTV phone-in evidenceThe Serious Fraud Office is reviewing evidence from media watchdog Ofcom in the GMTV phone-in scandal, it said.
19 Oct 2007ITV to pay millions over phone-in scandalITV 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 foodSome meals at popular fast food chains contain 'shockingly high' salt levels, a new study claims.
19 Oct 2007BT opts for wind farmsBT 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.
19 Oct 2007Campaign to tackle OAP accidentsAn initiative has been launched to tackle the ‘astonishing’ number of accidents in which older people are injured or killed at home.
19 Oct 2007New cars and hot deals, 19th October 2007New 1.8 turbo brings ?26k entry point for A5 range
18 Oct 2007Flight delays continue to riseClose to a third of all flights in spring this year were delayed, the latest figures reveal.
18 Oct 2007Britons turning to self-diagnosisBritons are increasingly turning to self-diagnosis kits to check their health, new figures suggest.
18 Oct 2007Social networking predicted to slowGlobal 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 2007Which? to advise on Personal Accounts schemeThe government has said that consumer groups will be given a key role in advising on the introduction of its new Personal Accounts.
18 Oct 2007Health Check reveals NHS trust failingsThe annual review of all NHS trusts in England has exposed ‘disgraceful’ failings in the NHS, Which? says today.
18 Oct 2007MySpace offers Skype callsMillions 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 2007Subaru unveils Impreza WRX STiJapanese car maker Subaru has unveiled pictures of its new, top-of-the-range Impreza WRX STi.
17 Oct 2007BBC signs Wi-Fi and iPlayer dealsWeb 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 2007Maggots found in school dinnerParasites were found in a school dinner served to pupils.
17 Oct 2007Older people confused over care home feesOlder 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 2007YouTube's new copyright filtersOnline 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 2007Ad watchdog slams Special K adA 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 2007Credit cards used to pay mortgage and rentMore 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 2007Obesity 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 2007Millions change energy supplierNew figures show that 2007 has been a record year for customers changing electricity supplier with nearly three million switching so far.
16 Oct 2007Inquiry into Wi-Fi health risks launchedThe government is to carry out a study into the health effects of wireless (Wi-Fi) computer networks.
16 Oct 2007T-Mobile launches pay-per-day broadbandPhone 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 2007Which? issues obesity challenge to governmentWhich? 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 2007A 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 2007UK prepares for digital TV switchoverBritain 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 2007Affluent consumers drinking at 'hazardous' levelsExperts 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 2007NHS 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 2007Seeds withdrawn in salmonella scareHealth 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.
15 Oct 2007Bogus prize draws dupe thousandsConsumers 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 2007Tourists warned over holiday club scamsTrading 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 2007Britons are Facebook fanaticsBritons spend more time surfing social networking sites than anyone else in Europe, according to the latest figures.
13 Oct 2007Parking device gives bird's eye view of carA new car parking device that gives drivers a 360-degree bird's eye view of their vehicle has been unveiled.
13 Oct 2007Dark chocolate outsells milk varietyDark chocolate is now outselling milk chocolate at one UK food chain.
12 Oct 2007Airline check-in via mobile phones moves closerMoves to make air travel more eco-friendly by allowing passengers to check in using their mobile phone have come a step closer.
12 Oct 2007Downloads and DVDs to revive flagging sectorSales of next-generation DVDs and digital downloads are set to boost the beleaguered music and video retail sector, industry analysts are predicting.
12 Oct 2007New cars and hot deals, 12th October 2007Now 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 2007Welsh Water fined over bug outbreakA water company has been fined £60,000 for supplying water which made hundreds of its customers ill.
12 Oct 2007DIY disasters cost homeowners millionsBritons 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 2007ISPs quizzed over slow broadbandBritain’s top internet service providers (ISPs) have been asked to explain why consumers often don't get advertised broadband connection speeds.
11 Oct 2007Website highlights benefits of greener fridgesA new website has been launched to help convince consumers to ditch energy-guzzling white goods in favour of more efficient models.
11 Oct 2007UK drinking less alcoholAlcohol consumption in the UK has fallen for the second year running, a pub industry body said today.
11 Oct 2007Prime Minister appeals over flood coverGordon 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 2007Sainsbury's switches to Fairtrade tea and coffeeSainsbury'swill convert its entire range of own-brand tea and ground coffee to Fairtrade over the next three years, it has announced.
11 Oct 2007The cost of pester powerParents 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 2007NHS trust slammed over superbug tragedyPolice 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 2007Cheap 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 2007One drink a day 'safe' for pregnant womenPregnant women can safely drink a small glass of wine each day, official advice is set to say.
10 Oct 2007Treasury extends Northern Rock guaranteeCrisis-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 2007Music as you snoozeHelp may be at hand for insomniacs thanks to a pillow which features an inbuilt speaker.
10 Oct 2007Police force league table publishedBedfordshire is the worst-performing police force in England and Wales, according to new figures from the Home Office.
10 Oct 2007Third of poor households are uninsuredMore than a third of the poorest households in Britain have no insurance at all, a new report has warned.
10 Oct 2007Wind turbine leaflet broke advertising rulesAn Npower newsletter promoting wind power broke advertising rules because its carbon offset claim was inaccurate, a watchdog ruled today.
10 Oct 2007Hi-tech toys tipped for Christmas successHi-tech toys are set to dominate children’s Christmas lists this year, according to the toy industry.
10 Oct 2007Passenger air tax switched to planesAir travel is to be taxed by plane rather than by passenger to encourage more efficient use of planes.
10 Oct 2007Sense about Science 'unmasks' food claimsA report out today outlines a group of scientists’ efforts to get hold of the evidence behind ‘misleading and pseudoscientific’ product claims.
10 Oct 2007Which? ad now on YouTubeThe latest TV advert from Which? is now on the YouTube video-sharing website.
09 Oct 2007Expectant mums need individual midwifeMedical experts have urged that all expectant mothers receive individual care from a midwife.
09 Oct 2007Drink-drive limit should be cutSafety campaigners have urged for a cut in the alcohol limit to curb drink-driving deaths.
09 Oct 2007Poor 'pay more' for energyPoorer householders are being charged more for their energy via prepayment meters, a trade body has said.
09 Oct 2007Woman wins trip to Athens...BirminghamA radio listener won a competition to visit Athens - only to find it was the name of a Greek restaurant in Birmingham.
09 Oct 2007NHS failing to deal with patient complaintsA 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 2007Nissan unveils talking carNissan has unveiled an electric concept car with a rotating cabin that’s means you'll never have to reverse again.
09 Oct 2007Kensington is ID fraud hotspotPeople 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 2007Sony announces £299 PS3Sony 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 2007Airport offers real-time traffic infoTravellers landing at Gatwick airport can get real-time information on their onward road journey from today.
08 Oct 2007Warning over protecting personal detailsNational Identity Fraud Prevention Week (NIFPW) begins today with a warning that 8 out of 10 people are careless with their personal details.
08 Oct 2007Drivers fail to keep spare set of keysAs many as 10% of drivers do not have a spare set of car keys, a survey reveals.
08 Oct 2007M&S bans imported white vealA leading retailer is banning imported white veal and calves' liver from its stores, it announced today.
08 Oct 2007Online giants target phishingYahoo!, eBay and PayPal have joined forces to help protect online shoppers from being ripped off by ‘phishing’ emails.
08 Oct 2007Wispa chocolate bar is back on shop shelvesConsumer power sees the Cadbury Wispa back on sale today after a four year absence.
06 Oct 2007Celebrity chefs send game sales soaringTraditional game meat is enjoying a popularity upturn, a retailer said today.
06 Oct 2007Vauxhall issues handbrake warningVauxhall is issuing some owners with a warning label, following complaints from owners that their cars' handbrakes are not secure.
06 Oct 2007McDonald's to offer free wireless internet accessMcDonald's customers are to get free wireless internet access along with their burgers and fries, the firm announced today.
05 Oct 2007Britain low in green league tableDespite attempts to be a world leader on climate change, Britain scores badly in a league of countries' green credentials, a study claimed today.
05 Oct 2007Which? 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 2007New cars and hot deals, 5th October 20071 Series drop-top promises plenty of poke
05 Oct 2007New warning on mass marketing scamsOne in ten adults in the UK has been the victim of mass marketing fraud, it was claimed today.
04 Oct 2007Watchdog slams airports over queuesThe 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 2007Male drivers 'have worse crashes'A survey out today suggests that men have major motoring crashes while women have more minor scrapes.
04 Oct 2007Bath products for eczema questionedSpecialist bath products which claim to relieve the symptoms of allergic eczema are of 'questionable value', a new report suggests.
03 Oct 2007ID fraud victims not using precautionsIdentity fraud victims are easy prey for thieves because they're failing to learn from their experience, says research out today.
03 Oct 2007Homeowners get free boiler adviceHomeowners can now get a free energy rating for their boiler when it’s next serviced, and free advice on cutting fuel bills.
03 Oct 2007Smoothie ad rapped by watchdogAn advert promoting the detoxifying and health-boosting effects of an Innocent smoothie broke industry rules, the ad watchdog said today.
03 Oct 2007House of Lords hears card cover appealCredit 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 2007Hands-free DVD chip announcedA new computer chip will allow users to control DVD playback by simply waving their hands around.
03 Oct 2007Mazda unveils hydrogen eco-carJapanese car manufacturer Mazda has unveiled a car that runs on hydrogen.
03 Oct 2007Card fraud abroad has doubledOverseas 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 2007Cervical cancer vaccine launchedA new vaccine which aims to offer protection against cervical cancer is launched in the UK today.
02 Oct 2007Junk food ad ban success questionedWhich? has questioned advertising industry claims that kids are watching fewer junk food adverts.
02 Oct 2007What 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 2007DVD aims to boost breast cancer detectionAn instructional DVD showing women how to check themselves for the early signs of breast cancer has been launched.
02 Oct 2007Reforms to protect savers are unveiledPrime 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 2007Public asked on post office closuresPublic consultations have begun on plans to close 2,500 post offices across the UK.
02 Oct 2007Sony's new TV is thin as a coinJapanese electronics giant Sony has unveiled a TV with a screen as thin as a coin.
01 Oct 2007Virgin Media launches new TV channelVirgin Media Television’s new entertainment channel is set to launch tonight.
01 Oct 2007Virgin launches new TV channelVirgin Media is launching a brand new TV channel tonight which it hopes will beat Sky One in the ratings war.
01 Oct 2007Digital TV advice service launchesA 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 2007Are your tyres safe?Do you ever stop to think that tyres are the only point of contact between your car and the road - or that patch of slippery mud, ice or wet leaves?
29 Sep 2007Pirate Apple phones hit electronic blipBlackmarket versions of the new Apple iPhone could become worthless after the company revealed updated software to bar them from unauthorised networks.
29 Sep 2007Staffordshire cheese wins protected statusStaffordshire cheese has been awarded the European legal protection enjoyed by world famous regional specialities such as Parma ham, champagne and feta, it has been announced.
29 Sep 2007Most Britons stash cash around the homeThree-quarters of Britons admit they hide cash around their homes with the average person having more than £100 stashed away, a survey showed.
29 Sep 2007ABTA launches carbon offset initiativeThe travel industry has launched an initiative to give travellers information on how to reduce their carbon emissions.
28 Sep 2007Tests uncover many dead seedsGardening Which? tests found nearly all the delphinium seeds checked from one company were dead, the magazine reveals today.
28 Sep 2007Fake parking ticket scamDrivers were today being warned of fake car parking tickets being issued demanding payments of up to £100.
28 Sep 2007Energy-hungry light bulbs fading outEnergy-guzzling light bulbs will begin to disappear from shop shelves early next year as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions.
28 Sep 2007New cars and hot deals, 28th September 2007The latest new and used deals on the market
28 Sep 2007New Highway Code launchedThe first revised Highway Code in eight years has been unveiled today containing new and updated rules.
28 Sep 2007Lancet critises MRSA movesRecent government initiatives to combat superbugs were today condemned by a leading medical journal for not being based on scientific fact.
27 Sep 2007Loan cover mis-selling revealedWhich? has called on the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to name and shame companies mis-selling payment protection insurance (PPI).
27 Sep 2007Which? exposes poor financial adviceA Which? investigation has shown that independent financial advisers are better at giving advice than those who work for banks and building societies.
27 Sep 2007Train advice on the wrong trackPoor advice means some passengers are paying well over the odds for rail travel, says Which?
27 Sep 2007GMTV fined £2 millionGMTV was fined £2 million yesterday over misconduct in its viewer competitions.
27 Sep 2007Broadband network 'won't cope'The current broadband network will be unable to meet future customer demand for very high speed connections, the communications regulator has warned.
27 Sep 2007New scanners could cut airport queuesNew hi-tech airport X-ray screening machines which could pave the way for a relaxation in hand-luggage regulations have begun to be introduced at major UK airports.
27 Sep 2007Illegal tooth whitening exposedA Which? investigation has uncovered beauty salons allowing unqualified staff to carry out teeth-whitening treatments that can inflict permanent damage.
27 Sep 2007Supermarkets act on plastic bagsWe've found the supermarkets that are leading the way when it comes to cutting down on plastic bags.
27 Sep 2007Roadwork fines mount upPhone and utility firms are forking out millions in fines for taking too long over roadworks.
27 Sep 2007Readers name favourite restaurantsReaders of the Good Food Guide have come up with their favourite local eateries around the UK.
26 Sep 2007Ramsay restaurant 'top in London'Restaurant Gordon Ramsayhas won the accolade of London’s top eaterie in the Good Food Guide’s latest rankings.
26 Sep 2007Mortgages 'mis-sold' to low earnersSerious mis-selling inBritain's sub-prime mortgage market has been claimed in a BBC investigation.
26 Sep 2007Lords call for allergy centresA network of specialised centres is necessary to tackle the "allergy epidemic" in the UK, an influential House of Lords committee recommended today.
25 Sep 2007Supermarket to sell sloes for gin and jamBerries which are virtually inedible in their raw state are going on sale at a UK food chain.
25 Sep 2007Mobile phone network funded by advertisingThe world's first mobile phone network to be fully funded by advertising revenues has launched in the UK.
25 Sep 2007Ads pop up during chat on new internet phoneAn internet phone service which uses voice recognition to display computer screen adverts linked to conversation subjects has been launched in the US.
25 Sep 2007Perils of cutting down on your sleepResearchers are warning of the perils of cutting down on sleep to accommodate the 24/7 culture as a new study suggested it could almost double the risk of death.
21 Sep 2007Which? complains about chocolate spread adWhich? has complained to the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) about an advert for Nutella chocolate spread.
21 Sep 2007New cars and hot deals, 21st Sept 2007As September draws to a close, now is a good time to hit dealerships and press hard for a cracking deal.
21 Sep 2007Most people 'fail to eat their five-a-day'Two thirds of people across the UK are not eating the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, a poll found today.
21 Sep 2007Sales boost for 'local' cheesesRegional British cheeses are enjoying a bigger sales upturn than Brie and other continental varieties, a report out today says.
20 Sep 2007Bus concessions go countrywideOver 60s and disabled people will be able to enjoy free off-peak bus travel anywhere in England from April next year.
20 Sep 2007Monarch charges for hold baggagePassengers will have to pay a charge for hold baggage when they fly on Monarch Airlines from November.
20 Sep 2007Halifax ATMs to dispense eurosHalifax has become the first high street bank to offer cash machines dispensing euros and US dollars.
20 Sep 2007Orange launches home phone serviceMobile phone giant Orange unveiled plans today to launch a home landline service.
20 Sep 2007Big changes to mobile broadband predictedThe opening up of competition among phone operators, announced by the telecoms regulator, should see a reduction in the cost of mobile broadband.
19 Sep 2007Computer crime is big businessCyber criminals are becoming increasingly professional and business-like when sending spam and malicious software to millions of computers worldwide.
19 Sep 2007Warning over nanotechnologyWhich? is warning the Government to listen to the advice of top scientists and make understanding nanotechnologies a top priority.
19 Sep 2007BBC moves closer to high definition channelThe BBC moved a step closer to launching a high-definition television channel today.
19 Sep 2007More food than ever claimed to be additive freeAn unprecedented number of additive-free food and drinks are hitting shop shelves, market research out today shows.
19 Sep 2007Companies to have carbon footprints measuredA raft of companies will have their products' carbon footprints measured as part of a drive to cut emissions.
18 Sep 2007iPhone on sale in NovemberApple announced the UK launch details of its long-awaitediPhonetoday.
17 Sep 2007Consumers confused about healthy dietsConsumers are confused about what makes up a healthy, balanced diet, according to the official food watchdog.
17 Sep 2007Drivers 'admit dangerous motoring habits'Eating behind the wheel is the most frequent dangerous motoring habit, a survey today showed.
15 Sep 2007Motorists leave valuable gadgets in their carsCareless car owners are providing rich pickings for thieves by leaving nearly £4 billion worth of gadgets in their vehicles, a survey showed.
15 Sep 2007Cadbury recalls chocolate over nut warningCadbury has recalled thousands of chocolate bars because they lack nut allergy labelling.
15 Sep 2007Stylophone makes a comebackRetro-mania has prompted the return of the Stylophone device to a UK chain.
15 Sep 2007Bank customers urged not to panicCustomers queued outside branches of Northern Rock yesterday in a rush to withdraw their money from the troubled bank despite being urged not to panic.
14 Sep 2007Online networking works for small businessesSocial networking sites are a great way for the self-employed to get contacts and win new business, says Which?
14 Sep 2007M&S launch Greener Living ShopMarks & Spencer has launched an online ‘green shop’ placing all its eco products in one part of its website.
14 Sep 2007New cars and hot deals, 14 Sept 07BMW 7-series
14 Sep 2007New chewing gum is easy to remove, say scientistsScientists claim to have finally invented an easy-to-remove chewing gum.
14 Sep 2007Sweet makers to cut artificial coloursCadbury and Mars are removing artificial colours from their sweets.
13 Sep 2007Britons in favour of biometric securityEight out of 10 Britons would support replacing "chip and Pin" with fingerprint scans or iris recognition if it would boost security, a survey said today.
13 Sep 2007Website brings skeletons out of the closetPeople have discovered illegitimate children in their families or other family secrets through an online social history website, it was claimed today.
13 Sep 2007Warning after drivers fall asleep at wheelAs many as 7% of drivers have fallen asleep at the wheel in the last year, according to a survey out today.
13 Sep 2007Motorists suffer 'rusty driver syndrome'Many motorists suffer from "rusty driver syndrome" through rarely venturing on to the roads, a survey revealed.
13 Sep 2007Signing software to aid hearing impaired peopleComputer researchers have invented a new system which should make life easier for deaf people, it was announced today.
12 Sep 2007Pesticide traces found in a third of foodMore than a third of food in government tests has been found to contain pesticide traces - including some fruit destined for schools.
12 Sep 2007Barclaycard launches cashless payment cardBarclaycard has launched a credit card which allows cashless payments plus an in-built Oyster card for travel around London.
12 Sep 2007Guidelines to get tough on cowboy buildersTough guidelines produced by Which? on how to develop your property should see cowboy builders run out of town.
11 Sep 2007Motorway messages will calculate journey timesDrivers on motorways including the M25 can now see real-time information about journey times on roadside signs.
11 Sep 2007Public's experiences sought on flood disasterThe government has appealed to victims of the summer’s floods to recount their experiences on a dedicated web forum.
11 Sep 2007Debt problems hit new heightsEnquiries to Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) in England and Wales about debt have hit a record high, according to the latest figures.
11 Sep 2007Eating onions 'improves the memory'Chopping them may make you cry, but onions may also improve your memory, scientists said today.
11 Sep 2007Record rents enticing buy to let investorsBuy-to-letinvestors are pouring back into the property market as rents rise at a record pace, figures showed today.
10 Sep 2007More house sellers come into Hips schemeHome Information Packs (Hips) will be required when selling three bedroom homes from today.
08 Sep 2007Sound advice on medicines from Holiday Which?Holiday Which? has come up with a set of rules you will need to consider if you have to carry essential medicines on holiday.
08 Sep 2007Solo charges are unfair say single travellersMore than two thirds of solo travellers think extra charges for staying in a hotel alone are unfair, according to a poll of Which? members.
08 Sep 2007New satnav deal will help you find a hotelDriving around looking for a hotel or guesthouse should become less of a problem after a new deal between TomTom satnav and national tourist agency VisitBritain.
08 Sep 2007Holidaymakers admit insurance claim fraudHolidaymakers put in false insurance claims worth hundreds of pounds - often saying they have a clear conscience because they have never made a claim before, according to a new report today.
07 Sep 2007Travel industry fails disabledThe travel industry is failing to do enough to help travellers with disabilities, Holiday Which? has revealed.
07 Sep 2007New cars and hot deals, 7th Sept 07Tempting Peugeot 307 deals
07 Sep 2007Apple launches new Wi-Fi iPodApple has launched a new gadget with wireless internet access and a number of improvements to old favourites.
07 Sep 2007Food additives can cause hyperactivity, study saysA major study into the effects of food additives shows that it could trigger hyperactivity in children.
06 Sep 2007Prudential rewards healthy eatersHealthy eating will now be rewarded with lower premiums under an initiative announced by PruHealth medical insurance.
06 Sep 2007Avon's advert is misleading, says ASACosmetics firm Avon has been told to remove misleading claims from a mascara advert in one of its catalogues.
06 Sep 2007Which? warns over civil claimsWhich? today warned consumers to be careful about ‘no win no fee’ arrangements when making a civil claim in a private dispute.
06 Sep 2007Cybercrime committed every 10 secondsCybercrime is on the rise with a UK victim hit every 10 seconds, figures suggested today.
06 Sep 2007Owners admit pets rule their homesNearly one in 10 Britons admit their home is ruled by their cat or dog, a survey showed today.
06 Sep 2007Chinese Barbie toys pulled in lead scareMattel UK is recalling more than 2,500 Chinese-made Barbie toys that may contain excessive amounts of lead paint.
05 Sep 2007Debtors warned not to rush into an IVAAn individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) should be a last resort and isn't the easy option portrayed in television adverts, Which? warns today.
05 Sep 2007Cowboy traders turn to web to ensnare victimsRogue traders are increasingly turning to the web to try to hoodwink people into thinking their businesses are legitimate.
05 Sep 2007Chocolate sweets recalledPacks of Maltesers and Revels were recalled after some customers found small pieces of rubber in the sweets.
05 Sep 2007Stricter drink drive limits backed, survey findsMore than two-thirds of British motorists would support proposals to introduce stricter drink-drive limits, a new survey has found.
04 Sep 2007Shedding light on your statutory rightsWhich? is launching a shoppers’ rights campaign today in London’s Carnaby Street after discovering how few people know their statutory rights.
04 Sep 2007Firm launches 'tap and go' payment systemThe UK came a step closer to becoming a cashless society today with the launch of a new payment system by MasterCard.
03 Sep 2007More people looking to buy cars, says surveyThe number of people likely to buy a car over the next few months is on the increase.
03 Sep 2007Phones more precious than pets for many BritonsBritons are more likely to get upset about losing their mobile phone than they are about losing their pet, a survey showed today.
01 Sep 2007Consumers warned over new telephone scamThe Office of Fair Trading is urging people not give bank details out to cold callers after a new telephone scam came to light.
01 Sep 2007Milestone for online credit card security systemTen million credit and debit cards have been signed up to a new secure online payments system, new figures show.
31 Aug 2007Savlon withdrawn after contamination claimsThousands of tubes of Savlon have been pulled from shop shelves due to alleged contamination by animal rights extremists.
31 Aug 2007Car is still transport of choiceThe car is still by far the most popular mode of transport for Britons travelling in their own country, Government statistics showed today.
31 Aug 2007Cheque use falls even furtherThe 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 2007Britons still 'love and loathe' MarmiteMarmite's 'love it or loathe it' status was confirmed when it came both top and bottom of a food magazine poll.
30 Aug 2007Motorists given poor quality car safety adviceCar dealers could be putting customers’ safety at risk by giving them poor quality advice, Which? Online reveals today.
30 Aug 2007Viewers warned about digital TV rip-offHomeowners are being urged not to get tricked into paying for unnecessary equipment in the run-up to the switchover to digital television.
30 Aug 2007Measures to stop doorstep conmen under threatA scheme that has succeeded in stamping down on doorstep conmen could be under threat, Which? has learnt.
30 Aug 2007Apple launches TV download serviceApple has launched its television show download service in the UK.
30 Aug 2007New cars and hot deals, 31st August 2007New cars and hot deals, 31st August 2007
30 Aug 2007Which? probe reveals eye test worryAlmost half of eye examinations are poor or very poor quality according to the latest undercover research by Which?
29 Aug 2007Abandoned cosmetic filler victims to take actionWhich? is helping over 50 people to take action to win thousands of pounds in damages after they were abandoned by a cosmetic treatment company.
29 Aug 2007One in two drive every dayMost 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 2007Britons spend £800 on summer breaksBritons spent an average of more than £800 while on summer breaks this year.
29 Aug 2007Credit card companies hiking up chargesCredit card providers are using a whole range of charges to make money from their customers, Which? Money warns today.
29 Aug 2007Parents struggle to meet rising school costsThree quarters of parents are finding the rising costs of their child’s school difficult to meet, according to a new survey.
29 Aug 2007Survey reveals most households are onlineMore than 15 million UK households now have access to the internet, according to latest statistics.
29 Aug 2007Dairylea ad pulled over kid's snack claimsAn 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.
28 Aug 2007Statins ‘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 2007Co-op to sell ‘naked’ cucumbersA retailer is ditching the plastic shrink-wrap used to package cucumbers in order to be more eco-friendly.
28 Aug 2007Hedgehogs included on conservation action listOnce-common UK animals including hedgehogs, house sparrows and harvest mice have been added to a government-approved list of species needing protection.
27 Aug 20073 to launch £10 a month broadbandMobile 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 2007Action urged over product safety scaresThe government has been urged to act to restore consumer confidence following a series of high profile product safety scares.
25 Aug 2007Petrol stations fall to pre First World War levelsThere are now fewer petrol stations in the UK than at any time since before the First World War, industry figures have revealed.
24 Aug 2007TV for the PSP in 2008More details have emerged of the tie-up between Sony and Sky which will allow PSP owners to download videos to their consoles.
24 Aug 2007Don't mix sun and laser hair removalSunbathing before or after having laser hair removal could damage your skin, Which? warns today.
24 Aug 2007Large kitchen tops homebuyers' wishlistA big kitchen with space to dine tops the homebuyers' wish list, according to a new report.
24 Aug 2007Blackberries boom despite miserable summerBlackberries are enjoying a popularity surge despite the lack of summer sunshine, a retailer said.
24 Aug 2007Broadband popularity speeding awayThe demise of internet dial-up has come a step closer as more people choose broadband, figures showed.
24 Aug 2007Motorists driven to distraction by bugsInsects bug motorists so much that 4% of drivers have had an accident trying to avoid them, it was revealed today.
23 Aug 2007New cars and hot deals, 24th August 2007Renault's Megane CC - savings up to £7,000
23 Aug 2007Crime plummets following cold-calling crackdownDoorstep crime is plummeting due to a crackdown on cold callers, council leaders have claimed.
23 Aug 2007Sony cameras that can detect your smileSony has unveiled two digital cameras which promise to make miserable snaps a thing of the past.
23 Aug 2007Mobile phones erode landline useThe 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 useInternet use is increasing, with 'silver surfers' spending more time online than younger users, a report out today said.
23 Aug 2007Thieves follow stolen sat nav to driver's homePolice are urging motorists not to leave their journey home programmed into their satellite navigation systems.
22 Aug 2007Nissan to introduce fuel efficiency gaugeJapanese 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 2007Waitrose recalls products in Listeria scareWaitrose has recalled two of its own brand Scottish salmon products after tests revealed the presence of Listeria.
22 Aug 2007Road signs confuse the majority of driversMost drivers do not understand road signs and often rely on guesswork to try to decipher them, according to a survey.
22 Aug 2007New 'ethical' shopping bag launchedThe latest 'ethical' bag has been launched in a bid to encourage shoppers to ditch plastic carriers.
22 Aug 2007Britons lured by pedal power holidaysIncreasing numbers of Britons are hitting the road for cycling holidays, a report out today says.
21 Aug 2007Skype says service back to normalInternet phone service Skype says its service is back up and running after days of disruption.
21 Aug 2007Which? warns over cartoon junk food endorsementCompanies that hold the licences for popular cartoon characters could be harming their brands by endorsing unhealthy foods, Which? warns.
21 Aug 2007Britons buying record amounts onlineOnline 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 2007Kellogg's beats Heinz to top grocery brand titleKellogg's has beaten Heinz to be named Britain's biggest-selling grocery brand, figures out today show.
21 Aug 2007Unregulated online pharmacies pose drug riskUnregulated online pharmacies could be putting the health of people who buy drugs over the internet at risk, new research suggested.
20 Aug 2007Adults buying 'posh squash'Posh squash for adults is enjoying a sales upturn, a retailer said today.
20 Aug 2007Motorists 'failing to take adequate breaks'Many motorists are driving long distances without adequate breaks, a survey from the AA shows today.
20 Aug 2007Insurers demand flooding reviewBritish insurers have demanded more action over flooding amid fears that even 'normal' rainfall could lead to further deluges.
18 Aug 2007Hips scheme extended to three bedroom homesHome Information Packs (Hips) are to be extended to cover three bedroom homes from next month, the government has announced.
18 Aug 2007Peer pressure forcing people to overspendPeople are spending thousands of pounds they haven't got trying to keep up with their friends and neighbours, a new report claims.
18 Aug 2007Web campaign prompts chocolate bar relaunchCadbury is bringing back the Wispa bar in response to demand from internet campaigners, it said today.
18 Aug 2007Variable mortgages more popular than fixed rateMore 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 2007Bank customers failing to shield PinsOne 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 2007Facebook popularity soarsSocial networking site Facebook has seen massive growth in the UK in the past six months, according to the latest figures.
17 Aug 2007Games console sector boomingSales of computer games and games consoles are booming according to the latest industry figures.
17 Aug 2007Quarter of radio listeners make switch to digitalOne quarter of radio listeners now tune in digitally, new figures show.
17 Aug 2007Whisky relaunched for new modern marketOne of Scotland's best known whisky brands is being relaunched in an ultra-modern, curvy bottle, it was announced today.
16 Aug 2007New cars and hot deals 17th August 2007Save nearly £6,000 on Audi's monster Q7
16 Aug 2007Sony Ericsson unveils new Cyber-shot phoneSony 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 2007Facebook fraud threat warningSome Facebook users are in danger of being scammed by identity thieves because they're divulging too much personal information online.
16 Aug 2007Learner drivers face longer testLearner drivers and motorcyclists are to face a more rigorous test of their motoring knowledge in a bid to improve road safety.
16 Aug 2007Two million toys pulled over safety concernsHundreds of thousands of children are saying goodbye to their toys after Mattel recalled nearly two million products sold in the UK and Ireland.
15 Aug 2007Green light for whole milk adsWhole milk can still be advertised during children's television shows, the food watchdog said.
15 Aug 2007RBS launches mobile phone banking serviceThe Royal Bank of Scotland Group has become the latest bank to launch a mobile phone banking service for its customers.
15 Aug 2007Computer gamers find love onlineOne in 10 people who regularly play online computer games start a physical relationship with a fellow enthusiast, it was revealed today.
15 Aug 2007Nokia warns about 'overheating' mobile batteriesNokia is offering to replace millions of mobile phone batteries after it discovered a problem with some overheating.
14 Aug 2007Wind-up media player launchedThe inventor of the wind-up radio is behind a new eco-friendly portable media player which works along the same lines.
14 Aug 2007Friends fall out over loans but keep on borrowingBritons are collectively handing out £510 million in unofficial loans to friends every year, a survey revealed.
14 Aug 2007New passport checks foil banking scamsA new passport checking service has prevented criminals conning banks out of hundreds of thousands of pounds.
14 Aug 2007Antioxidants '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 2007Drivers urged to take care at roadworksMotorists heading off on their summer holidays are being urged to slow down and take care when driving through roadworks.
13 Aug 2007Lost baggage claims soaringInsurance claims for lost baggage almost doubled in the first half of this year, according to figures out today.
13 Aug 2007Mini-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 2007Elderly suffering 'mental health crisis'Older people are suffering a mental health crisis, experts said today.
13 Aug 2007Ban cars from school to help fight obesityCar 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.
13 Aug 2007Shark capsules in salmonella scarePeople who take shark cartilage capsules have been warned to be on their guard after the potentially lethal bug salmonella was found in certain batches of the capsules in the US.
13 Aug 2007Ofcom move could spell end for cable clutterThe 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.
11 Aug 2007Average price of pint breaks £2.50 barrierThe average price of lager in UK pubs has broken the £2.50 per pint barrier for the first time, a poll has found.
11 Aug 2007New cars and hot deals, 11th August 2007i30 hatchback arrives soon
11 Aug 2007Heinz launches microwave beansHeinz is launching new yogurt pot-style packs of baked beans which cook in the microwave.
10 Aug 2007Home buyers will pay more for a gardenHome buyers are prepared to pay an average £10,000 extra to secure a property with a garden, a survey showed today.
10 Aug 2007Water companies warned over poor performanceSome water companies are still performing poorly in key areas, the industry regulator has revealed.
10 Aug 2007Software firms 'should compensate fraud victims'Software firms should be forced to pay up if their customers fall victim to e-criminals because of security flaws, an influential Parliamentary group said today.
10 Aug 2007Airlines complain over BAA airportsCompetition chiefs have received a number of complaints from airlines about the ‘poor quality of service and facilities’ at BAA-run airports, it has emerged.
10 Aug 2007Fine for 'unfair' Deal or No Deal phone-inPremium rate phone regulator Icstis has imposed a £30,000 fine over a competition on Channel 4 show Deal Or No Deal.
10 Aug 2007Lager sales 'losing their head'Lager is suffering a popularity dip as drinkers choose more 'sophisticated' alternatives, a report out today says.
09 Aug 2007Breakdown warning over holiday hire carsBritish tourists could be left stranded if they break down in their hire cars in Europe, an AA survey revealed today.
09 Aug 2007Gas guzzlers face higher London chargeGas-guzzling vehicles such as 4x4s and high-powered sports cars could soon be paying up to £25 a day to drive in the London congestion charging zone, it has been revealed.
09 Aug 2007Virgin reveals customer losses following Sky rowVirgin Media has revealed the impact of its row with BSkyB after cable and broadband customer numbers fell by 70,000 in the three months up until June.
09 Aug 2007Tesco launches additive-free breadBritain's biggest supermarket chain is launching its first range of bread made without artificial additives.
09 Aug 2007'Musty' breakfast cereal recalledKellogg's was today recalling around 300,000 packs of Crunchy Nut cereal after complaints that some boxes had a musty taste.
09 Aug 2007Apple unveils sleek new iMacApple has unveiled a new slimmer version of its iMac computer featuring a sleek aluminium design.
08 Aug 2007Pet buyers urged not to get short-changedPeople buying pets have been urged to brush up on their rights after a surge of complaints over the past year.
08 Aug 2007Nokia unveils two new fashion phonesNokia has unveiled its Prism collection of fashion phones aimed at the ‘style-conscious’ consumer.
08 Aug 2007NHS 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 earlyUnusual shiny mushrooms are emerging from the ground four months early because of the wet summer, it has been revealed.
08 Aug 2007Playstation 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 2007Nissan car detects when driver is drunkJapanese car company Nissan has unveiled a concept car which won't move if the driver is over the alcohol limit.
07 Aug 2007Sony to fix camera faultSony says there is a potential safety problem on certain models of its Cyber Shot DSC-T5 cameras.
07 Aug 2007Call for real ale to be more female friendlyBrewers and pubs must do more to make real ale more female-friendly, a campaign group said today.
07 Aug 2007Meat supplies unaffected by foot and mouthSupplies of British meat in the shops are unaffected so far by the foot and mouth outbreak, according to one retailer.
07 Aug 2007CD sales decline hits EMI revenuesMusic 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 2007Britons hoarding 52 million unused mobile phonesBritons are collectively hoarding more than 52 million unused mobile phones worth £1.1 billion, research shows.
06 Aug 2007New warning over Chinese herbal pillsThe medicines watchdog has warned the public to be on its guard after a cancer causing ingredient was discovered in Chinese herbal pills.
06 Aug 2007Plans for smart meters in every homeThe government has launched a consultation on plans for smart energy meters to be fitted to all homes within the next decade.
06 Aug 2007Motorists lacking map reading skillsMore than a third of motorists cannot read a basic road map, a survey out today showed.
06 Aug 2007Banks told to give forgotten cash to charityBanks should be forced to take part in a scheme to put money languishing in forgotten accounts to good use, MPs said today.
06 Aug 2007Councils urged to switch to smaller wheelie binsNew guidance on encouraging recycling has advised local authorities to consider using smaller wheelie-bins, it emerged today.
03 Aug 2007BT buys Waitrose broadband operatorBT has bought internet service provider (ISP) Brightview in a deal worth £15.8 million.
03 Aug 2007Pure launches Evoke-1S DAB radioPure Digital has unveiled the follow up to the world’s best selling DAB digital radio.
03 Aug 2007British Gas rules out fuel bill cutsDespite 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 2007Sky launches mobile football serviceFootball 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 2007Time running out for budget fashionThe era of fast fashion at rock-bottom prices could be coming to an end, experts warned today.
03 Aug 2007TomTom GO range hits UK storesTomTom has launched two satellite navigation (sat nav) devices which feature a new slim design and its latest navigation software.
03 Aug 2007Toys recalled in lead paint alertFisher-Price is recalling tens of thousands of toys sold in the UK amid concerns over excessive levels of lead in their paint.
03 Aug 2007Brake on rise in motoring costsLower car maintenance bills and more fuel-efficient cars have put the brake on the rising cost of motoring, it was revealed today.
02 Aug 2007Hit and miss garage servicingSlack practices are rife in the garage servicing industry, according to the latest undercover investigation by Which?.
02 Aug 2007Broadband not as fast as claimedThere’s a huge gap between advertised broadband speeds and the actual speeds users can achieve, new research from Which? online reveals.
02 Aug 2007Skin treatments warningBritons could unwittingly be acting as guinea pigs for unlicensed cosmetic treatments from America, Which? warns today.
02 Aug 2007MRSA victims failing to win compensationVictims of MRSA are failing to win compensation because it’s hard to pin the blame on hospitals, Which? has learnt.
02 Aug 2007Gangs target charity clothes collectionsCharity doorstep clothes collections are increasingly being targeted by bogus collectors, Which? can reveal.
02 Aug 2007Mortgage lenders agree to scrap exit feesThe 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 2007BA fined £270 million over price collusionBritish Airways has been fined a total of £270 million for colluding over flight pricing.
01 Aug 2007iTunes passes three billion downloads milestoneApple says it has sold more than three billion download songs from its iTunes online music store.
01 Aug 2007Milk price hike warningPints of milk are likely to get more expensive following the miserable weather, an expert warned.
01 Aug 2007Diet Coke with added vitamins set for launchA Coca-Cola drink boosted with vitamins is set to launch in the UK, the soft drinks giant said today.
01 Aug 2007Cruise 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 2007New cars and hot deals, 1st August 2007CX-7 likely to be quick but thirsty
01 Aug 2007Ryanair reduces flights from StanstedNo-frills airline Ryanair is cutting the number of flights it makes from Stansted airport because it says it is too expensive.
01 Aug 2007BSkyB to buy AmstradSatellite giant BSkyB is on the brink of a £125 million deal to buy Amstrad, the electronics company formed by Sir Alan Sugar.
01 Aug 2007Giant bottles of whisky go on saleGiant 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 satisfactionThe ‘big four’ high street banks are trailing behind internet and telephone banks for customer satisfaction, says the annual Which? current account survey.
01 Aug 2007OFT calls for Scottish legal system reformScotland’s legal system should be reformed to give consumers greater choice, the competition watchdog has said.
01 Aug 2007New 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.
31 Jul 2007Daily 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 2007Cheaper life cover for vegetariansA new life insurance product was launched today offering lower premiums to vegetarians.
31 Jul 2007Barrister loses bank charges bidA 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 2007Coffee plus exercise could have health benefitsCoffee and exercise may combine to guard against the dangerous effects of too much sun, new research suggests.
31 Jul 2007KFC slashes trans fats on UK menusKentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has slashed the amount of dangerous trans fats in its foods in the UK.
30 Jul 2007Insurers face £2.5bn flood repair billInsurers 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 2007Call for healthy meals during school holidaysPoorer children should be given free healthy meals during the summer holidays to cut rates of childhood obesity, a think-tank said today.
30 Jul 2007Holidays are the latest status symbolNearly 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 2007Cruise party in Legionnaires' scareA 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.
30 Jul 2007Sky and Sony to put TV on PSPSony PSP owners in the UK and Ireland will soon have the chance to watch Sky programmes on their consoles.
28 Jul 2007BBC launches iPlayerThe BBC has launched its on-demand TV service – the iPlayer.
28 Jul 2007Bid to reunite people with forgotten savingsNational Savings and Investments today launched an advertising campaign in a bid to reunite people with £435 million of lost savings.
28 Jul 2007Sugar-free Coke set to outsell regular varietyCoca-Cola's sugar-free drinks are set to overtake regular Coke sales for the first time.
28 Jul 2007Worries over airport's £2 fast track chargeAn air passenger watchdog has expressed major concerns about an airport's new scheme to let travellers buy their way past security queues.
27 Jul 2007Traffic news comes to digital radioEnglish motorists with DAB digital radios in their cars can now catch up with the latest travel information 24 hours a day.
27 Jul 2007Setanta and Virgin unveil sports news channelSatellite broadcaster Setanta is to launch a sports news channel on Virgin Media’s digital TV platform.
27 Jul 2007Supermarkets charge into non food sectorBritain’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 2007Supermarket to sell wine in plastic bottlesWine will be sold in recyclable plastic bottles instead of glass as part of a supermarket trial.
27 Jul 2007Popularity 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 2007Asda sells mobile for under £10Supermarket chain Asda has started selling a pay-as-you-go mobile phone for under £10.
27 Jul 2007Holiday hagglers save billions each yearBritons 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 2007Britain's roads more travelled than everThe 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 2007Banks in current account charges test caseWhich? has welcomed news that Britain’s leading banks are being taken to court over unauthorised overdraft charges.
26 Jul 2007French vote Britons most adventurous eatersThe French have paid Britons the ultimate culinary compliment, it was revealed today.
26 Jul 2007Gadget gives you web access on the moveA 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 2007Sony unveils new Walkman rangeSony 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 2007Gadget to cut standby energy wasteA device that stops energy being wasted by gadgets left on standby has been launched.
26 Jul 2007Diesel fumes link to heart diseaseDiesel fumes react with cholesterol to clog up arteries, new research suggests.
26 Jul 2007Brits splash out on domestic helpBritons spend on average nearly £2,000 per year outsourcing domestic chores, a survey out today says.
26 Jul 2007Toyota's plug-in hybrid ready for road testsToyota says it has developed a plug-in hybrid vehicle which is ready for public road tests in Japan.
25 Jul 2007Millions battling debit card PIN overloadMillions 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 2007Flight passenger complaints upComplaints by air passengers soared last year, with flight cancellations topping the dissatisfaction list.
25 Jul 2007Stop selling patio heaters, says green groupResponsible retailers should drop the sale of patio heaters to help protect the environment, a green group said today.
23 Jul 2007Virgin Media unveils sports packageVirgin Media has announced a deal with Setanta to give customers on its top subscription package six free sports channels.
21 Jul 2007Survey shows massive rise in pocket moneyChildren 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 2007Drink drive campaign targets young menA £3 million summer anti-drink drive campaign aimed specifically at young men has been launched by the government.
21 Jul 2007Cancer fears prompt meat dye banA red dye used in sausages and burgers is being banned because it could cause cancer, said the European Commission.
21 Jul 2007Cost of wedding gifts soarsBrits spend a total of £6.7 billion on wedding gifts each year, a survey revealed.
20 Jul 2007New cars and hot deals, 20th July 07New X-Trail: the same, but different
20 Jul 2007Sony unveils camcorder for YouTube generationSony is launching a pocket-sized camcorder designed for bloggers who upload video and images to the web.
19 Jul 2007Scots ‘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 2007Night-time A&E visits treble since 24 hour openingThe number of late night drinkers making emergency visits to hospital has trebled since the licensing laws were relaxed, a new study indicates.
19 Jul 2007EU backs single standard for mobile TVThe 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 2007BBC suspends phone-in competitionsThe 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 2007Women spend £7bn to look good on beachWomen plan to splash out £7 billion on pre-holiday makeovers to look glamorous on the beach this summer, it was revealed today.
19 Jul 2007Mobile number switching to be speeded upThe time it takes to transfer your mobile phone number to a different network looks set to be slashed under new proposals.
19 Jul 2007Phone for 'older generation' to go on saleAn easy to use mobile phone designed specifically for the older generation goes on sale in the UK this week.
18 Jul 2007Google makes cookie concessionInternet search giant Google has made a minor concession to privacy campaigners by announcing its cookies will auto delete after two years.
18 Jul 2007Importing 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 2007Manifesto to preserve nation's gardensTop 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 2007Vitamin C 'no help in preventing colds'The idea that vitamin C supplements fight off colds is a myth, researchers have concluded.
18 Jul 2007Ryanair rapped over air passenger duty adsRyanair was today rapped for adverts which criticised Gordon Brown over air passenger duty.
18 Jul 2007Broadcasters attacked over premium rate servicesTelevision broadcasters were lambasted by the industry's watchdog today for a ‘systemic failure’ in the way they operate their premium rate phone services.
18 Jul 2007Air passengers warned over dangerous luggageHolidaymakers preparing to jet abroad this summer are being reminded not to carry everyday items which could be dangerous on board planes.
17 Jul 2007Die-hard drivers remain dependent on carsDie-hard drivers are just as dependent on their cars as they were in the early 1990s, an RAC Foundation report has found.
17 Jul 2007Takeaway meals packed with salt and fatA 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 2007Firm reports sharp rise in male cosmetic surgeryThe number of men over 50 having cosmetic surgery has risen more than 140 per cent in the last five years, according to one firm.
16 Jul 2007Cadbury fined £1m over salmonella outbreakChocolate-maker Cadbury was fined £1 million today following a national salmonella outbreak which left three victims in hospital.
16 Jul 2007Rugged microwave designed for outdoorsThe 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 2007Site draws up rules for iPhone auctionsInternet auction giant eBay has introduced measures to regulate sales of Apple’s new iPhone on its site.
16 Jul 2007New cars and hot deals, 16th July 20071 Series Coupé starts around £21,000
16 Jul 2007British firms slow to answer customer emailsNearly 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 2007BT unveils football download serviceBT 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 2007Nokia adds Skype to N800Mobile phone giant Nokia has announced that customers with its N800 Internet Tablet will now be able to make calls using Skype.
16 Jul 2007Palm sized speakers pack a punch says SonySony is launching a micro home cinema system complete with speakers that fit comfortably in the palm of your hand.
13 Jul 2007Sorry the hardest word for driversFor most drivers, sorry seems to be the hardest word to say on the road, a report out today revealed.
13 Jul 2007Households to test 'smart' electricity metersThousands 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'Costly' UK holidays not helping environmentThe 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 2007Bread price hike on the cardsStaple 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 2007Chemical warning over fake toothpasteToxic chemicals have been found in fake Sensodyne toothpaste sold at car boot sales and discount shops, the medicines watchdog has warned.
12 Jul 2007Parents splashing out on baby's nurseryParents are spending an average of more than £2,600 furnishing and decorating a nursery for a new baby, a survey showed today.
12 Jul 2007Wet weather boosts cold remedy salesCough and cold remedies are selling at more than treble last summer's rate thanks to the wet weather, according to Boots.
12 Jul 2007Sky reports broadband successThe number of people signing up for Skybroadband has grown by more than 50 per cent in the past three months.
12 Jul 2007Insurers urged to cover music downloadsPeople who download music won't be covered by insurance if a computer virus destroys their entire collection, Computing Which? warns today.
12 Jul 2007Fat tax on unhealthy food could slash deaths
12 Jul 2007TV bosses slammed over quiz complaintsTelevision bosses have been warned following a 'worrying upsurge' in complaints about TV competitions and quiz shows.
12 Jul 2007Pint 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 2007Microsoft crowned the UK's number one brandMicrosoft has beaten Coca-Cola to scoop the title of the UK's number one brand, according to a poll out today.
11 Jul 2007New 8pm news bulletin on BBC1BBC1 today announced a new nightly news summary which will be broadcast between the Six and Ten 0'Clock News.
11 Jul 2007Sausage additive in cancer warningFood experts are warning that an additive used in some breakfast sausages and burger meat could cause cancer.
11 Jul 2007Virgin loses Cross Country rail franchiseA 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 2007Garden space is disappearing, warn campaignersMore 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 2007Meat from cloned animals could be on US menusClone-burgers could be on the menu at American fast food restaurants within two or three years, it has been claimed.
11 Jul 2007Vodafone announces mobile banking serviceVodafone customers can have now access their bank accounts via their mobile phones.
11 Jul 2007EasyJet adds Birmingham airport flightsNo-frills airline easyJet is to start operations at a thirteenth UK airport later this year, it emerged today.
10 Jul 2007Sainsbury's is latest to ban chequesCheques edged closer to extinction as Sainsbury's geared up to ban them from its tills.
10 Jul 2007'Sunblock' claim dropped in new holiday adviceSun creams claiming to provide 'total protection' or 'sunblock' are making promises they cannot deliver, the European Commission has warned.
10 Jul 2007Blue Peter hit with fine over phone-in scandalMedia 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 2007New cars and hot deals, 10th July 07All-new Mazda 2
10 Jul 2007Barclaycard prepares to launch three in one cardBarclaycard has launched a website to allow people to pre-register for its new three-in-one payment card.
10 Jul 2007Store dedicates space to roboticsA UK computer chain is launching in-store areas dedicated to robots.
10 Jul 2007Bid to protect children on social networking sitesGuidance will soon be produced to help protect children using internet social networking websites.
09 Jul 2007Boeing unveils 'green' jet airlinerPlanemaker Boeing today unveiled its new 'green' 787 Dreamliner aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce engines.
09 Jul 2007New filter helmet means clean air for cyclistsIt 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 2007Clothing catalogue sale of Botox sparks concernsPlastic surgeons expressed fears today over the 'frivolous' sale of Botox in a clothing catalogue.
09 Jul 2007Exercise bike for youngsters launchedA leading toy firm is launching its first exercise bike for children as young as three years old.
09 Jul 2007Tonnes of liquids seized at UK airports each dayAn estimated five tonnes of liquids from hair gel to toothpaste are being confiscated each day at the UK’s major airports.
07 Jul 2007Coca-Cola workers vote to strikeSupplies 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 2007Record fine for TV quiz scandal firmThe company behind the Richard and Judy premium rate telephone quiz scandal has been hit with a record fine.
07 Jul 2007Holidaymakers carried away by debtBritons 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 2007Homeowners '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 2007Channel 4 group wins digital radio licenceA Channel 4-led consortium has the right to broadcast 10 new national digital radio stations.
07 Jul 2007Almost half unaware of car carbon ratingsNearly half of consumers are still unaware of the colour-coded label scheme indicating how 'green' cars are, research has revealed.
06 Jul 2007O2 plays down iPhone rumoursMobile 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 2007Vauxhall under fire over 'roll-away' accidentsFurious motorists are demanding that Vauxhall takes action after a spate of incidents in which parked cars have simply rolled away.
06 Jul 2007Fairer terms for online IT shoppersAn online electronics store is to give consumers a fairer deal by making it easier for them to return goods and get refunds.
06 Jul 2007Size ten could disappear from the clothes railsWomen'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 2007New car registrations risingVauxhall accelerated ahead of arch rival Ford to top the new car sales table last month.
06 Jul 2007UK among biggest spenders on clothesUK shoppers have the second highest annual spend on clothes in Europe at an average £556 each, a report out today says.
06 Jul 2007More drink drivers in summer than at ChristmasDrink driving may now be more common in the summer than at Christmas, say senior police officers.
06 Jul 2007Energy companies battling for businessConsumers switching energy supplier are making power companies compete more fiercely on price, according to the energy regulator.
05 Jul 2007Asda unveils traffic light food labelsAsda is introducing new food nutrition labels which will combine the ‘traffic light’ and GDA (guideline daily amount) systems.
05 Jul 2007Pharmaceuticals pushing their drugs to GPsDrug 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 2007Traffic light labels ideal for barbecue foodDifferent labelling makes it hard to compare fat, saturates and salt in barbecue favourites like sausages and burgers, Which? says today.
05 Jul 2007Nokia unveils Bluetooth speakerphonePhone giant Nokia is to launch a portable speakerphone to make garbled conversations on car journeys a thing of the past.
05 Jul 2007British dishes shunned by teenagersScores of traditional British dishes could die out because teenagers simply don't eat them, a survey found.
05 Jul 2007Boots recalls hot water bottlesHot water bottles are being recalled over fears they could split and scald people.
04 Jul 2007Drivers confused about what is legalMotorists are mystified over what constitutes legal and illegal behaviour behind the wheel.
04 Jul 2007Credit files check is £6 well spentOne in five Which? members who have checked their credit history unearthed mistakes, Which? Money reveals today.
04 Jul 2007Handy advice for first-time buyersA 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 2007YouTube coming to LG mobilesLG Electronics has announced it’s joining forces with YouTube to bring the online video site to its mobile phones.
04 Jul 2007Shoppers' record spend on plasticUK 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 flushA 'talking toilet' which tells users when to press the flush is to hit the UK.
04 Jul 2007Bottles of spring water recalledBottles of an English spring water are being recalled due to a contamination scare, according to the food watchdog.
04 Jul 2007Dark chocolate could help lower blood pressureEating a piece of dark chocolate a day could help lower blood pressure, new research has found.
03 Jul 2007Honda tops reliability surveyHonda 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 2007Which? reveals the cars to avoidWhich? 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 2007Sony calls for TV for the visually impairedSony is calling on the television industry to follow its lead by providing products and services for blind and partially sighted people.
03 Jul 2007TV channel criticised over violent footageTV channel Bravo has been warned after an early morning show featured footage of a man being violently attacked.
03 Jul 2007Britons spending more on fruit and vegetables
03 Jul 2007Tesco bags deal to sell TV inventionAn invention designed by one of the contenders of ITV series Tycoon will be on sale in supermarkets next month.
02 Jul 2007One in four tourists has no insuranceA quarter of holidaymakers travel with no insurance, with some simply forgetting to buy cover, a survey has found.
02 Jul 2007Supermarket launches low alcohol wineA supermarket is launching a range of lower alcohol wines in response to customer demand.
02 Jul 2007McDonald's lorries to run on chip fatMcDonald's is to run its fleet of lorries on converted chip fat after the fast food giant announced its latest green initiative today.
02 Jul 2007Airlines launch mobile phone check-inTwo of Europe’s largest airlines have launched a new mobile phone check-in service.
30 Jun 2007Scalding fear prompts Tesco to recall kettlesHouseholders with a particular type of Tesco kettle have been warned to immediately stop using it amid fears they could be scalded.
30 Jun 2007TV quizzes may have to make charity donationBroadcasters will be forced to apply for licences to run TV quizzes and donate part of their revenues to charity following new Gambling Commission guidelines.
30 Jun 2007Britons 'saving smallest amount since 1960'Household budgets showed signs of strain today after it emerged Britons saved the smallest slice of their incomes since early 1960.
30 Jun 2007New TV ad rules failing childrenNone of the 20 television programmes most watched by children will be covered by new rules on junk food advertising, Which? research shows.
30 Jun 2007Dust off for sat-nav thievesMotorists with satellite navigation (sat-nav) systems are to be handed dusters in a bit to thwart the rocketing number of thefts.
30 Jun 2007DVT risk doubles after four hours travelTravellers who sit still on journeys lasting four hours or more have double the risk of developing potentially deadly blood clots, new research has found.
29 Jun 2007Vivitar launches waterproof digital cameraVivitar has launched a 6-megapixel digital camera that can take pictures underwater.
29 Jun 2007Vodafone and TomTom take on traffic jamsSatellite navigation (sat-nav) company TomTom is joining forces with Vodafone to help motorists beat traffic jams.
29 Jun 2007Digital radios to get download facilitySome digital radios will soon allow people to buy copies of songs they've just heard.
29 Jun 2007Child road death figures 'disastrous'New road accident figures released are ‘disastrous’ news for Britain's children, according to safety campaigners.
29 Jun 2007Sweet success for honey salesHoney continues to push ahead of marmalade as Britons' preferred sweet spread, latest figures show.
29 Jun 2007Downpours could hit frozen pea pricesFrozen peas could go up in price because the UK harvest has been hit by the downpours, growers have warned.
29 Jun 2007Waitrose opens upmarket 'premium' store
29 Jun 2007Thousands queue to buy Apple iPhoneThousands of people are queuing up to be among the first to buy an Apple iPhone when it goes on sale in the US later today.
28 Jun 2007Summer warning over cold-calling crooksHouseholders have been warned to be on their guard against cold-calling conmen.
28 Jun 2007Britons unaware of electrical recycling schemeJust two per cent of Britons are aware of new electrical recycling legislation, Weee, which comes in at the start of next month, a new survey reveals.
28 Jun 2007Young drivers 'underestimating risk'Many young people have little idea how dangerous the roads are for inexperienced drivers, it was revealed today.
28 Jun 2007Cyber criminals resort to mind gamesCyber fraudsters are using psychological mind games to trick PC users into handing over personal information and money, according to a new report.
28 Jun 2007Launch date for BBC's on demand TVThe BBC's on-demand TV service will launch next month.
28 Jun 2007Allergy sufferers warned over Masala mix-upAllergy 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 2007White goods are still missing energy labelsA 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 2007Which? awards for the best of the best revealedFor the first time in our 50 year history Which? has presented awards to the very best products and services in the UK.
27 Jun 2007Drinks giant cuts plastic wasteCoca-Cola is launching a new lightweight bottle to reduce the amount of waste plastic.
27 Jun 2007Greater scrutiny of travel insuranceTravel agents who sell insurance will be subject to greater regulation in future, the government has announced.
27 Jun 2007Warning over holiday and flight advertsSome airlines and tour operators are continuing to confuse consumers by advertising incomplete prices on the net, claims the Trading Standards Institute.
27 Jun 2007Scambusters track down crooks and gangsAn 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 2007Poll reveals teen binge drinking problemThousands of teenage schoolchildren are going out binge drinking at least once a week, a new survey has revealed.
27 Jun 2007Cash machine is 40 years oldThe 'hole in the wall' celebrates its 40th birthday today having firmly established itself on the high streets of Britain.
26 Jun 2007Warning over DIY teeth whitening kitsDo-it-yourself teeth whitening kits can contain illegally high levels of a bleach used in hair dye, the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) warned today.
26 Jun 2007Call for tests on livestock and meatA new form of the superbug MRSA could reach the UK via imported meat, organic campaigners have warned.
26 Jun 2007Experts warn over carbon monoxide threatThere has been a major increase in the number of people suffering carbon monoxide poisoning, according to new figures.
26 Jun 2007Drivers pay £115m in speed camera finesMotorists paid out more in speed camera fines last year even though fewer fixed penalties were issued, it was revealed today.
26 Jun 2007Supermarket predicts healthier eating habitsThe nation's eating habits will get even healthier over the next decade, says Britain's biggest supermarket.
26 Jun 2007Foie gras sale ban ruled outA ban on the sale of foie gras in the UK has been ruled out by the government.
26 Jun 2007US visitors to give ten fingerprints on arrivalVisitors 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.
25 Jun 2007Britain's most dangerous roads revealedA short section of highway in Lancashire is Britain's most dangerous road, it was revealed today.
25 Jun 2007Eco-friendly toilet roll giveawayA supermarket chain will give away five million eco-friendly toilet rolls this week.
25 Jun 2007Holiday Britons seek taste of homeTea bags are tops for British holidaymakers who want to ward off homesickness when abroad.
25 Jun 2007Alzheimer's drug challenge launchedThe 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 2007Actress fronts computer games advertsNicole Kidman is the face of a publicity campaign for the latest Nintendo computer game.
25 Jun 2007Echinacea could protect against common coldsTaking echinacea could slash the chances of catching a cold by more than half, according to US scientists.
23 Jun 2007Dishwashers in fire scareElectrolux has issued a warning to customers over fears that some of its dishwashers could burst into flames.
23 Jun 2007New cars and hot deals, 23rd June 07Our weekly round-up of motoring news includes all-new cars from Volvo and Renault and some tips for advertising your old car.
23 Jun 2007Mobile phone thieves to get the messageAbbreviated text message language is being used in a new government campaign cracking down on mobile phone theft.
23 Jun 2007OFT launches house building probeA probe has been launched into the £20bn a year house building industry in a bid to boost consumer confidence in buying new homes.
22 Jun 2007Sharp sets out LCD TV plansThe 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 2007Take off for cheap New York flightsA low-cost Canadian airline has launched a daily flight from Gatwick to New York's JFK International Airport.
22 Jun 2007Levi's to launch mobile phoneJeans giant Levi’s is adding a steel mobile phone to its range of lifestyle accessories.
22 Jun 2007Massive backing for smoking banA new survey reveals that 77-per-cent of people back the moves to curb smoking in public places.
22 Jun 2007US company promises end to slimming adsA US company has promised to stop targeting British consumers with adverts for quick-fix slimming products.
21 Jun 2007Capsule-style hotel opens at GatwickTired travellers will be able to get their heads down in new Japanese style-capsule hotel rooms at Gatwick Airport.
21 Jun 2007Camera retailer to close 81 shopsStruggling camera chain Jessops has announced plans to axe 550 jobs and close 81 shops in a bid to revive the store.
21 Jun 2007More than 80 per cent of UK homes have digital TVMore than 80 per cent of UK homes now have digital television on their main TV set, according to the broadcast regulator Ofcom.
21 Jun 2007YouTube launches UK versionUS video site YouTube has launched local versions in various countries including the UK.
21 Jun 2007Toys recalled in lead paint scareThousands 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.
20 Jun 2007Online calculator works out your carbon footprintAn online calculator that helps people work out their carbon footprint has been unveiled by the government.
20 Jun 2007Repeat of 1950s egg advert bannedRe-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.
20 Jun 2007Organic food sales top £1bnOrganic foodsales in the UK exceeded £1 billion in the past year, new figures show.
19 Jun 2007Drivers urged to 'buckle-up' pets in carsPets 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.
19 Jun 2007Millions of Brits want an iPhoneSeven million Britons want to snap up an Apple iPhone when it’s finally released in the UK later this year.
19 Jun 2007Unexpected bills add up to billions of poundsUK consumers were hit by almost £50 billion of unexpected bills over the last year, research indicated today.
19 Jun 2007Garmin launches two widescreen sat-navsGarmin has launched two new widescreen satellite navigation (sat-nav) systems - the nüvi 200W and the nüvi 250W.
19 Jun 2007Digital radio sales top five millionThe number of DAB digital radios sold in the UK has topped the five million mark, according to the latest industry figures.
19 Jun 2007Passengers warned over Spain flight delaysPassengers flying to Spain are urged to allow extra time to check-in following the introduction of new security measures.
18 Jun 2007Over 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 2007Cost of passport rises againThe price of a passport is to rise in October for the third time in less than two years.
16 Jun 2007New cars and hot deals, 16th June 07Here’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 2007Cadbury admits contaminated chocolate chargesConfectionery 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 2007Motorists may face cut in alcohol limitA 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 2007Millions set for lower fuel billsMillions of energy customers are set for lower fuel bills after the latest price cuts come into force today.
15 Jun 2007Which? reveals the ready meal lotteryA new Which? report reveals huge variations in the fat and salt content of ready meals.
15 Jun 2007Mobile music service to rival Apple's iPhoneA British company hopes to have stolen a march on Apple’s iPhone by launching its own mobile phone music service.
15 Jun 2007EasyJet unveils 'eco-friendly' plane designNo 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 2007Vulnerable need help with digital switchoverMore 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 2007Computer giants launch green initiativeSome of the world’s largest electronic companies have launched a major initiative to slash the amount electricity used by computers.
14 Jun 2007Peg sales help washday blues turn greenSales of clothes pegs are increasing for the first time since tumble dryers prompted their decline, a retailer said today.
14 Jun 2007Eczema rise blamed on harsh soapsExcessive 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 2007EU to standardise organic labellingEU 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 2007Customer service in UK banks questionedUK banks faced fresh questions over customer service today after a global survey ranked the industry below other leading European states.
14 Jun 2007Microsoft helps to preserve regional dialectsSoftware 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 2007Sony DVD player boasts super-long battery lifeSony 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 2007Apple sparks fresh browser battleApple has thrown down the gauntlet to its rivals with the latest version of its Safari web browser.
13 Jun 2007Sony unveils chic notebooksSony is launching a range of slim and lightweight notebooks featuring a chic design in various colours.
13 Jun 2007Phase out stand-by switches, urges retailerA retailer has called for stand-by functions on electrical goods to be phased out.
13 Jun 2007Wild strain of tiny tomatoes go on saleTiny tomatoes the size of berries are set to hit shops.
13 Jun 2007Search Yahoo! and Google at the same timeInternet 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 2007Orange rapped over broadband adMobile 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 £22,000The '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 2007Tesco offers bag-free deliveryUK 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 2007Pregnant women warned over sun exposureWomen should keep out of the hot sun in early pregnancy to protect their unborn babies, experts have warned.
12 Jun 2007Medicines '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 2007Arthritis medicine guidance to be reviewedArthritis campaigners were celebrating today after the health watchdog agreed to review its NHS guidance on three drugs.
12 Jun 2007Charity demands access to sight saving drugA 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 2007Safety warning over picnicsPicnics 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 2007Free-range egg sales set to soarMore than half of all eggs produced in Britain will be free-range within five years, experts predict.
11 Jun 2007Pupils should be paid to act as dinner supervisorsTeenagers 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 2007Tour reps bear brunt of holiday grumblesHarassed holidaymakers are taking their frustrations out on tour reps, it was revealed today.
11 Jun 2007Drugs breakthrough for Parkinson's treatmentDrugs 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 soaringSales of ‘superfoods’ are soaring due to their potential health benefits, research out today shows.
08 Jun 2007British Airways fuel price surcharges upBritish 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.
08 Jun 2007Few people ‘planning to reduce carbon emissions’
08 Jun 2007Holiday club scams facing European crackdownThe European Commission has announced plans to crackdown on bogus ‘holiday club’ scams which have duped thousands of British holidaymakers.
08 Jun 2007M&S school clothes made from plastic bottlesMarks & Spencer (M&S) has developed school clothes made from recycled plastic bottles.
08 Jun 2007Scientists create plug-less electricityScientists have demonstrated a simple way to transmit electricity through the air, raising the prospect of a world of wireless gadgets.
08 Jun 2007Eurostar looking to increase passenger numbersAnnual 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.
07 Jun 2007Which? needs family to change its fortunesWould you and your family like to receive the ultimate Which? makeover?
07 Jun 2007Which? reveals care home confusionWhich? has found that many care homes are failing to provide all the information that people need.
07 Jun 2007Survey reveals recycling difficultiesNearly 70 per cent of Which? members are unable to recycle plastic packaging via doorstep collection, according to our latest survey.
07 Jun 2007Customers face energy postcode lotterySome 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 2007Sales of new cars dipped last monthNew car sales slowed slightly last month, dipping 2.2 per cent on the May 2006 total, it was announced today.
07 Jun 2007Dial 0870 for rip-offCompanies should stop using revenue-sharing phone numbers for customer service lines as they are confusing and expensive, Which? says today.
07 Jun 2007Probe into phone and broadband company chargesAn investigation into extra fees charged by phone and broadband firms has been launched.
06 Jun 2007T-Mobile launches TV servicePhone giant T-Mobile has launched a nine-channel TV service for customers with 3G mobile phones.
06 Jun 2007High street best for holiday cashTravellers 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 2007Bank customers keen to be greenFour 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 2007BT trials new phone box tariffsBT will pilot a range of phone box tariffs in a scheme which could result in new national rates.
06 Jun 2007Motorists count cost of keeping a carThe annual cost of keeping a car on the road has risen for drivers of all types of vehicle, according to the AA.
06 Jun 2007Google is UK's most popular siteGoogle is the UK’s most popular website according to a new Europe-wide survey.
06 Jun 2007Royal Mail to look at post collection timesRoyal Mail has escaped action over complaints that some final mail collections take place as early as 9am.
05 Jun 2007Rail fare satisfaction hits new lowThe 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 2007Motorists say driving test is too easyMore than half of motorists think the driving test is too easy, it was revealed today.
05 Jun 2007A-list health store opening UK branchAmerica's biggest health food brand is preparing to open a flagship UK branch.
05 Jun 2007Silverjet looks at more long-haul routesBusiness 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 2007Warning over safety of some child car seatsWhich? Online is urging parents not to buy four child car seats that have failed our latest round of safety tests.
05 Jun 2007Ashtray for considerate smokers launchedA portable ashtray marketed as this summer's 'must have' has been launched.
05 Jun 2007Cycling after a meal could help weight lossGoing for a bike ride after meals could be one of the best ways to help shed pounds, a small study has found.
04 Jun 2007New star rating for 'green' electricity dealsA 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 2007Hospitals face new crackdown over superbugsHospitals 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 2007Smokers warned of fines for dropping buttsSmokers have been warned they face on-the-spot fines for littering if they drop butts in the street.
02 Jun 2007Sales of denim jeans soaringSales of jeans are jumping as blue denim continues to be a staple of the British wardrobe, according to a new report.
02 Jun 2007Smoking 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 2007Rail chiefs rule out fare hikes probeRail chiefs today ruled out an investigation into fare hikes of up to 20 per cent on some off-peak tickets.
01 Jun 2007Lens solution withdrawn amid infection fearsA contact lens solution is being recalled in the UK amid fears over eye infections.
01 Jun 2007Heart survival rates for children go onlineParents can now look up the survival rates for specialist heart hospitals that treat children.
01 Jun 2007YouTube to come to Apple TVViewers with an Apple TV set-top box will soon be able to watch videos from the YouTube website on their televisions.
31 May 2007Pregnant women warned over iron supplementsPregnant women were warned today not to take iron supplements unless they are anaemic.
31 May 2007Apple launches copyright free music serviceApple has launched its iTunes Plus service which makes selected tracks compatible with virtually any MP3 player.
31 May 2007New pill to help smokers quit gets draft approvalA prescription-only pill to help people quit smoking has received draft approval for use on the NHS.
31 May 2007Goods and services to get carbon ratingA carbon footprint calculator is being developed to measure the greenhouse gas emissions of all goods and services.
31 May 2007SSE plans 'green' incentive schemePower 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 2007Sanyo unveils waterproof camcorderElectronics giant Sanyo has unveiled a waterproof camcorder that lets you film or take pictures up to five feet under water.
30 May 2007Crackdown on dodgy sales techniquesBogus closing down sales and prize draw scams will be made illegal under new laws.
30 May 2007Worcestershire sauce is Britain's top food exportWorcestershire sauce is the British food with the biggest impact on worldwide cuisine, a survey out today says.
30 May 2007Microsoft unveils coffee table computerMicrosoft has unveiled a coffee-table shaped computer that responds to touch and to special bar codes attached to everyday objects.
30 May 2007Dyson rapped over vacuum cleaner advertA 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 2007Asda to launch 'cheapest' school uniformA school uniform priced at less than £10 including shoes will hit stores next week.
29 May 2007Government health warning for alcoholic drinksAlcoholic drinks will get new warning labels under a government scheme to be implemented by the end of 2008.
29 May 2007Crackdown to target young drink driversA summer crackdown on drink driving will target the young, the Department of Transport confirmed today.
29 May 2007Rules for BBC phone-in contests to be tightenedA BBC review of the premium rate phone-in scandal published today reveals serious errors of judgement by two programmes.
28 May 2007Tenth anniversary of internet bankingOnline 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 2007Workers would choose pension over higher payUp to two-thirds of employees would take a lower paid job if it meant getting a decent workplace pension, new figures show.
26 May 2007Home on the road for mobile travellersMotorhomes are ideal for people who enjoy touring holidays, says Holiday Which? today at the start of National Camping and Caravanning Week.
25 May 2007Growing demand for organic beauty productsBritons' growing taste for organic is extending to beauty products, research out today says.
25 May 2007Trials for digital speed camera with no flashTrials have begun of a new type of speed camera that does not flash and requires no film, it was revealed today.
25 May 2007One in five home owners make a conversionOne 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 2007Commission to probe Sky's ITV stakeBSkyB's acquisition of a 17.9 per cent stake in ITV was referred to the Competition Commission for detailed investigation today.
25 May 2007Fizzy soft drink latest to drop additivesArtificial colours and flavours will be dropped from Tango soft drinks, according to its manufacturer.
25 May 2007Pension 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.
24 May 2007Cap on retirement savings would put people offPutting a contribution cap on Personal Accounts would discourage people from saving for retirement, Which? reveals today.
24 May 2007'Real time' displays for household metersHousehold meters will have 'real time' displays to show how much electricity has been used, according to the government's Energy White Paper.
24 May 2007Vote secures cheaper calls while travelling abroadThe cost of making mobile phone calls when travelling abroad is set to fall after Euro-MPs overwhelmingly voted to slash charges.
24 May 2007Million return from holidays to home 'disasters'Britons on dream holidays can return to nightmare homes, it was revealed today.
24 May 2007Young Britons hoard old mobile phonesYoung 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 2007Average time spent watching TV is on the riseTelevision viewers watch an average 3.8 hours per day, a report out today says.
23 May 2007Home packs delayed until AugustWhich? 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 2007Supermarket to axe music singlesA 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 watchdogAn advert for a 4x4 car broke advertising rules by claiming the vehicle had 'low emissions', the industry watchdog said today.
23 May 2007Motorists still using mobiles while drivingFour in ten mobile phone users are breaking the law by using their phone while driving, according to a survey by which.co.uk.*
22 May 2007Micro TV for telly addicts on the moveElectronics engineers in Japan have developed a new micro TV which allows viewers to watch their favourite programmes wherever they are.
22 May 2007Store ditches scheme to tackle excess packagingA supermarket chain is dropping a scheme which encouraged shoppers to leave excess packaging at stores.
22 May 2007M&S to charge food shoppers for carrier bagsMarks & Spencer stepped up its drive for ethical trading today with a trial scheme which will see customers charged for carrier bags.
22 May 2007Space garden wins flower show's gold medalAn astronaut's trip to Mars is the theme of the Chelsea Flower Show's best show garden, judges said today.
22 May 2007Cancer 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 2007TV ad campaign targets car emissionsA series of television advertisements to help motorists reduce their impact on the environment are to be screened from tonight.
21 May 2007Apples 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 2007Surge in online advertising spendingOnline advertising spending has soared to more than £2 billion, official figures out today show.
19 May 2007Take the graft out of gardeningGardening should be fun so choose the right equipment to make everyday tasks easier, Gardening Which? says today.
19 May 2007Majority back moves to stop drivers smokingAlmost two-thirds of British people believe there should be a ban on smoking while driving a car, a survey has revealed.
18 May 2007Avoid 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 2007Online spending hits £100 billionTotal online spending by British shoppers has now hit £100 billion, new research shows.
18 May 2007BA prepared for multi-million pound finesBritish Airways was braced today for multi-million pound fines and legal action after admitting it broke competition rules.
18 May 2007High 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 2007Water bill complaints soarComplaints about water companies to the official customer watchdog are at their highest level since 1994.
17 May 2007Amazon to launch music download serviceAmazon.com is launching a new music download service to rival market leader Apple, it has announced.
17 May 2007Government confirms post office closuresThe 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 2007BT claims broadband top spotBT said today it had leapfrogged Virgin Media to regain its position as the UK's leading broadband provider.
17 May 2007Experts back folic acid in breadFolic acid should be routinely added to flour used in bread as a way of cutting birth defects, food experts agreed today.
16 May 2007Fairer bank charges for Northern Ireland consumersNorthern Ireland consumers are set to get fairer bank charges after a Competition Commission (CC) investigation prompted by Which?.
16 May 2007Bank defeats charges claim in county courtLloyds TSB has become the first bank to defeat a court challenge by a current account customer over unauthorised overdraft penalty fees.
16 May 2007Two year wait for NHS hearing aidsSome 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 guestsA hotel chain is providing a 'fish and tips' service to help relax guests in Birmingham and Leeds.
16 May 2007Drivers warned over tyre pressuresDrivers are putting lives at risk by not checking tyre pressures frequently enough, according to a survey.
16 May 2007Points may not mean penalties for driversAn 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 2007Personal chip and pin machines for shoppersOnline shoppers could soon be required to use 'chip and pin' machines in their own homes in a bid to tackle internet fraud.
15 May 2007Few people ask GPs for cosmetic surgery adviceOnly around one in eight people consult their GP before deciding to have cosmetic surgery or treatments, new Which? research reveals today.
15 May 2007Elderly bus pass scheme to go nationwideFree off-peak bus travel for the elderly and disabled in England has moved a step forward.
15 May 2007Clarity demanded on concert tickets feesAn MP has demanded greater transparency in the fees charged for concert tickets by agents and entertainment venues.
15 May 2007Judge warns banks over penalty charges actionBanks have been warned by a High Court judge to stop putting unnecessary pressure on customers seeking to reclaim ‘unfair’ penalty charges.
15 May 2007Asda drops artificial additives from own brandsA supermarket chain is removing all artificial colours and flavours from its own-label food and drinks.
15 May 2007Lower fuel prices keep lid on cost of livingThe cost of living in the UK has dropped sharply thanks to lower energy bills, official figures revealed today.
14 May 2007Britons unaware of malaria riskNearly two in three Britons are unaware of the symptoms of malaria, according to a new survey.
14 May 2007Price cuts pay dividends for British GasBritish Gas has signed up more than 900,000 new customers after cutting fuel bills earlier this year.
14 May 2007Supermarket launches 'green' milk bottlePlastic milk bottles could soon disappear from supermarket shelves after the launch of a new recyclable alternative made from cardboard.
12 May 2007Doctors warn about anti-ageing treatment riskPlastic surgeons have issued a warning over unregulated 'medi-spas' that offer anti-ageing treatments.
12 May 2007Low fare Toronto flights from HeathrowA new long-haul, low-fare air service starts at Britain's biggest airport today.
11 May 2007Aspirin offers bowel cancer hopeAn aspirin a day can keep bowel cancer away, a new study has shown.
11 May 2007Road casualty toll 'a disgrace'A safety group described road casualty figures as 'a disgrace' today even though the number of deaths fell last year.
11 May 2007Estate agents 'more unpopular than ever'The number of complaints against estate agents is soaring, according to new figures.
10 May 2007MPs accuse water watchdog of weaknessWater 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 2007Tenants in dark over digital TV switchoverHalf of all tenants in rented accommodation do not understand how to switch to digital TV, according to new research.
10 May 2007Patients squandering prescribed medicinesForty per cent of patients are squandering prescribed medicines, a survey of doctors said today.
10 May 2007Water company says 'sorry' for billing shamblesA water company today placed full-page adverts in newspapers apologising to customers experiencing difficulties in contacting it by telephone.
10 May 2007BT launches digital TV driveTelecoms giant BT will launch a publicity drive highlighting its move into digital television.
10 May 2007Ryanair to quote inclusive prices onlineWhich? has welcomed news that air fares on the Ryanair website will now include all the taxes.
09 May 2007City watchdog criticised over Serps probeWhich? 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).
09 May 2007Avon rapped over misleading advertAvon was rapped today over a ‘misleading’ advert which claimed foot patches removed toxins while the user was asleep.
09 May 2007Finance firms warned they could face actionFinancial firms which fail to improve the way they treat customers could face tough action, the City regulator warned today.
09 May 2007Insurers '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 2007Supermarkets pay out £9m over faulty fuelSupermarkets have paid more than £9 million compensation to motorists in wake of a petrol contamination incident.
09 May 2007Increase in vehicle recovery charge proposedThe 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 2007Postcode lottery for stroke patientsHundreds of stroke sufferers may be dying needlessly because of a postcode lottery for specialist care, new figures revealed today.
09 May 2007Virgin Media counts the cost of Sky disputeVirgin 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.
08 May 2007New website helps motorists check car safetyEuro 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 2007Holiday Which? picks the best trekking polesResearchers simulated walking a total of 149,189 miles - almost six times the circumference of the earth - across every type of terrain.
08 May 2007Google voted UK's favourite brandGoogle is the UK's favourite brand while Pot Noodle is the least liked, according to a new poll out today.
08 May 2007Call for stability control in all new carsA campaign to convert motorists to a safety feature which could cut car accidents in Europe by one fifth is being launched today.
08 May 2007Train company slated over rail fares hikeA 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 2007Scottish legal services in the dockWhich? has launched a super-complaint about the regulation of legal services in Scotland which states the current system is failing consumers.
07 May 2007Parents more aware of child car seat rulesConfusion over new child car seats laws looks to have eased if a survey of Which? members is anything to go by.
07 May 2007Call for free household energy auditsEach UK household should be visited and given free expert advice on how to cut their energy use, new research says.
07 May 2007Marmite sausages tipped for successMarmite and Bovril fans can choose between new sausages made with the two rival savoury flavours.
06 May 2007Consumers face confusion over Vista pricingUK customers face disparity and confusion over the pricing of Microsoft Windows Vista, Computing Which? has discovered.
06 May 2007Keep composting simple for the best resultsThe simplest methods of composting provide the best results, Gardening Which? reveals today at the start of Composting Awareness Week.
04 May 2007Theme parks offer a great but costly day outTheme parks offer a great day out but be prepared to dig deep to pay for it, says Holiday Which? today.
04 May 2007Gardeners see signs of climate changeOver 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 2007Doctors call for probe into painkiller addictionDoctors 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 2007Flight 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 farmedSamples of fish sold as ‘wild’ in UK stores including Harrods and Sainsbury's had been farmed, tests revealed.
04 May 2007Queues as Boots cream back on shelvesShoppers 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 2007Supermarket giant to consider dropping cheques
03 May 2007Too much alcohol can 'shrink your brain'Excessive drinking can shrink the brain, a new study has shown.
03 May 2007Once 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.
03 May 2007Which? launches food shopping cardWhich? has produced its own food shopping card to help consumers make sense of labels and understand what’s in their food.
03 May 2007Prevention best for pest controlWhich? 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 2007Beware of insurance small printComplicated 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 2007Baggage fees put travellers offMost passengers would opt for an airline that doesn’t charge for luggage put in the hold, a Which? survey has found.
02 May 2007'Miracle' anti-ageing cream sparks consumer frenzyAfter queues for designer bags and scrums for clothes, a new consumer frenzy was being predicted today - this time for an anti-ageing cream.
02 May 2007Watch out for unwanted loan insuranceCustomers 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 2007New rules for phone-in quiz showsControversial television phone quizzes will now be subject to tough new rules imposed by a watchdog.
02 May 2007Burger advert breached advertising rulesA 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.
01 May 2007Orange offers overdraft on mobile billsMobile phone giant Orange is launching a new overdraft facility for pay as you go customers.
01 May 2007Last big power firm cuts pricesScottish Power caught up with rival energy suppliers after unveiling price cuts.
01 May 2007Apple admits laptop battery problemComputer giant Apple has admitted there may be ‘performance issues’ with some batteries used in its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks
01 May 2007NHS Direct complaints up by 50 per centComplaints about the helpline NHS Direct have risen by nearly 50 per cent since the end of last year, its figures show.
01 May 2007BT develops motion-sensitive laptopBT is using Nintendo Wii style technology to develop a device for laptops that removes the need for a keyboard or a mouse.
01 May 2007Garden fencing firms in mini-crisisDIY 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 2007ITV offers catch-up service on internetA £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 2007EDF Energy slashes gas billsPower 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 2007Health warning over wireless latopsChildren 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 2007Asda launches 'macho sun creams'Masculine scents are being added to sun creams to encourage men to protect their skin.
30 Apr 2007BBC announces 'TV on demand' planFinal plans for a new service which could revolutionise TV viewing by providing programmes on demand were announced by the BBC Trust today.
30 Apr 2007Online traders warned of tax risksPeople 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 2007Survey reveals HDTV confusionA Which? survey has revealed many members remain confused about exactly what equipment you need to watch high definition TV (HDTV).
29 Apr 2007Government should get health basics right firstAs 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 2007United front for tougher codes to protect childrenTen 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 2007Inquiry recommended into Sky stake in ITVThe 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 2007BBC and ITV to launch free-to-air digital serviceThe BBC Trust has approved the launch of a free-to-air satellite service with ITV.
27 Apr 2007Don't get stuck with a pramful of junkNew 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 2007Hike in BA fuel surcharge for long haul flightsBritish Airways is to increase its fuel surcharge on long-haul flights from next week, it was announced today.
27 Apr 2007Test to prove geographic source of mineral waterA new test can prove the geographic origin of mineral water according to scientists.
27 Apr 2007Brits spend £51 billion to keep cars on roadBritish motorists spend more than £51 billion a year just to keep their vehicles on the road, according to a new survey.
27 Apr 2007MPs criticise prescription plan for flu remediesProposals 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 2007Minister defends fortnightly bin collectionsThe government has defended ‘alternate’ rubbish collections amid growing concerns that they encourage rats and disease.
26 Apr 2007Yahoo! launches song lyrics databaseMusic fans searching out the lyrics to their favourite song can now take advantage of a new feature from internet giant Yahoo!
26 Apr 2007Government 'bottling out' on cosmetic regulationNews that the government is going to allow the cosmetic surgery industry to police itself has been criticised by Which?.
26 Apr 2007British Gas cuts fuel bills againBritish 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 2007Phone watchdog warning on 0871 numbersCallers dialling 0871 numbers should be refunded if they are kept on hold too long by call centres, an industry watchdog has said.
26 Apr 2007OFT widens bank charges probeThe government has today announced a wide-ranging investigation into the charges banks impose on their customers.
25 Apr 2007Children '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 2007Branson announces 'greener' plane deal
25 Apr 2007Minister voices 'crystal meth' medicine fearsMinisters 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 2007Identity fraud cases up 12 per centCases of identity fraud in the first quarter of this year were up 12 per cent on 2006, according to the latest figures.
25 Apr 2007Insurance firms warned over cold callingInsurance 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 2007Air passengers warned over battery fire riskAviation chiefs have warned passengers of the dangers of badly-packed batteries and battery-powered devices on planes.
24 Apr 2007Energy customers urged to switchTwo energy firms are under pressure to cut bills after regulator Ofgem said their prices were lagging behind rival operators.
24 Apr 2007GMTV chief says sorry to viewersThe 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 2007Designer bags on sale for a fiverDesigner bags which sold on eBay for up to £175 will go on sale in supermarkets for £5.
23 Apr 2007Freeview to launch digital recorderFreeview is preparing to launch a digital television recorder to rival BSkyB’s Sky Plus set-top box.
23 Apr 2007GMTV denies phone-in 'fraud' claimsGMTV 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 2007New laws target 'ambulance chasers'Moves to regulate claims management companies - often accused of being 'ambulance chasers' - come into force today.
23 Apr 2007Airlines losing millions to fraudOne in five airlines have admitted cases of internal abuse of passengers' personal details, a survey on aviation fraud revealed today.
23 Apr 2007Cadbury facing salmonella scare prosecutionCadbury will be prosecuted over a salmonella scare in which a million chocolate bars were recalled, it was revealed today.
21 Apr 2007X Factor escapes phone votes fineThe X Factor has been reprimanded by phone watchdog Icstis after overcharging viewers £200,000 in an interactive phone blunder.
20 Apr 2007Strawberry daiquiri is latest 'health' drinkThe strawberry daiquiri could soon get a new lease of life - as a health drink.
20 Apr 2007Energy watchdog condemns estimate gas billsBritish Gas has seen a surge in complaints since it introduced a new billing system, an energy watchdog said.
20 Apr 2007Peruvian treasures for everyoneA new generation of the exotic lily alstroemeria means anyone can enjoy the ‘Aston Martin’ of the garden, says Gardening Which? today.
20 Apr 2007Bulldog broadband customer details stolenAround 100,000 internet users have had their personal details stolen from broadband provider Bulldog.
19 Apr 2007Day ban for Sainsbury's disposable carrier bagsA supermarket chain is banning disposable carrier bags for a day in a bid to reduce waste.
19 Apr 2007WH Smith to open in-store post officesWH Smith today unveiled plans to open post offices within 70 of its high street stores.
19 Apr 2007Concern as speeding drivers evade actionMotoring groups today expressed concern that hundreds of thousands of drivers are not being prosecuted for speed and red-light camera offences.
19 Apr 2007HRT linked to ovarian cancer riskA thousand British women may have died from ovarian cancer since 1991 because they had hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
19 Apr 2007Toys top list of withdrawn goodsToys topped the list of dangerous consumer goods taken off the European market on safety grounds last year, a report revealed today.
19 Apr 2007Freeview overtakes SkyFreeview says it has overtaken BSkyB to become the main digital TV service in 8.2 million homes.
18 Apr 2007DVD 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 2007Drivers 'feel guilty' about city motoringAlmost 20 per cent of motorists experience 'green guilt' about driving in cities, according to a survey out today.
18 Apr 2007Sonic 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 2007Britons head abroad for health treatmentMedical tourism is on the increase as more Britons go abroad for treatments, new research says.
18 Apr 2007Two cautioned for Wi-Fi theftTwo people have been cautioned for using wireless broadband connections without permission, police said today.
18 Apr 2007Rail firm defends £55 parking chargeNetwork 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 2007Hayfever medication warning for driversHayfever sufferers on medication have admitted losing concentration while driving, according to a new report today.
17 Apr 2007Music players bring sound of the sea to lifeCustomers at a top British restaurant will listen to iPods while tucking into their food.
17 Apr 2007Tesco unveils profits of £4,800 a minuteSupermarket giant Tesco today underlined its dominance after posting record profits of £2.55 billion - equivalent to more than £4,800 a minute.
17 Apr 2007New claims of fish fraudShoppers are being duped into paying more for intensively farmed fish which is labelled as wild, it has been claimed.
17 Apr 2007Pound hits two dollar markHolidaymakers 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 2007Which? launches online cosmetic surgery guideWhich? 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 2007Road charging would force one in five to quit carMore 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 2007Raise drinking age to 21, says think tankYoung 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 2007Eating 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 2007Costly desalination plans droppedPlans to alleviate water shortages by making sea water drinkable have been abandoned as too expensive.
14 Apr 2007Survey reveals TV picture quality confusionMore 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.
13 Apr 2007End to royalties row boosts Beatles download hopesThe 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 2007Ryanair plans £7 US flightsLow-cost airline Ryanair has said it is planning flights to the US from the UK for less than £7.
13 Apr 2007Virgin goes to court in Sky disputeVirgin Media has launched High Court proceedings against arch rival BSkyB in an attempt to resolve its dispute over carrying basic Sky channels.
13 Apr 2007Pot Noodle recalled over hot liquid leak riskHundreds of thousands of Pot Noodles have been pulled from shelves because they might leak hot liquid.
12 Apr 2007Britain a nation of spud loversBritons 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 20074x4 drivers face parking charge hikeHigher parking permit charges for gas-guzzling vehicles could be introduced by another major local authority.
12 Apr 2007Firm recalls milkshake amid safety scareSome 26,000 bottles of strawberry milkshake flavouring are being recalled in a safety scare.
12 Apr 2007Bank services for rich customers onlyA bank is to launch a 'premier' branch where only the wealthiest customers will be allowed face-to-face services.
12 Apr 2007Budget airline offers low cost New York flightsUK 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 2007Euro MPs back caps on mobile roaming chargesA proposal to cap roaming charges for mobile phone calls made abroad has been backed by a key committee of the European Parliament
12 Apr 2007Microsoft warns of PC hijacking riskWindows users risk having their PC hijacked unless they download the latest security patches from Microsoft.
11 Apr 2007Record number of trips abroad from the UKPeople in the UK are travelling abroad more than ever before, a new report says.
11 Apr 2007New homes are getting smaller says new reportNew homes in the UK are getting smaller in the face of rising demand, a new report says.
11 Apr 2007Online firms drive down car insurance premiumsThe 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 2007Diabetics call for more help with conditionThe 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 2007Home energy monitors to help cut power useMonitors 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 2007New food ad rules to protect children's healthNew 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 2007Apple notches up 100 million iPod salesOne hundred million iPods have been sold worldwide, Apple said today.
10 Apr 2007Lightweight whisky bottle launchedA whisky bottle believed to be the lightest on the market is set to launch in the UK.
10 Apr 2007Homebuyers '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 2007AOL users complain of disappearing emailsInternet provider AOL has left customers fuming after failing to explain the disappearance of their saved emails.
06 Apr 2007Which? scores airbag test victoryThe 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 2007Sugar 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 2007People don't know where to get out-of-hours careAs 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 2007Chocolate cheese hits the shelvesA rich new cheese which combines white stilton with Belgian chocolate is launching in the UK.
05 Apr 2007Which? launches new awards schemeFor 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 2007Cream cakes top buy for sweet toothed BritsSweet-toothed consumers have boosted sales of cream cakes and other chilled desserts, a report out today says.
05 Apr 2007Cameras under the spotlight as limits exceededThe 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 2007Bank customers annoyed by low interest ratesLow 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 2007New 'supersized' beans go on saleBranston is launching cans of "supersize" beans which are around 50 per cent bigger than usual.
04 Apr 2007Hospital phone line charges to soarThe cost to patients of making telephone calls from their hospital bed is to increase by 160 per cent today.
04 Apr 2007Xbox 360 TV commercial banned by ASAA TV commercial for the Xbox 360 games console broke advertising rules by glamorising street car racing, said the industry watchdog.
03 Apr 2007iTunes launches premium download serviceOnline music store iTunes has launched a new 'premium download' service allowing users to play tracks on any digital music player.
03 Apr 2007Virgin Media unveils new set top boxVirgin Media has announced plans to launch a Freeview-style set top box.
03 Apr 2007Sun loving Brits double skin cancer riskA 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 2007Speed camera rules 'vary massively'The way speed cameras are set up to catch drivers varies 'massively' around the country, researchers have found.
03 Apr 2007Over 50 per cent of Britons have broadbandMore than half of UK adults now have broadband at home, according to the latest report from telecoms regulator Ofcom.
03 Apr 2007EU launches iTunes price probeWhich? 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 2007Call for crackdown on Blue Badge fraudCouncil 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 2007Warning as water bills risePeople on low incomes will struggle to keep up with this month’s water rate price hikes, according to campaigners.
02 Apr 2007Wales gets free prescriptionsPrescriptions have become free in Wales but the rest of the country has seen a 20p rise from £6.65 to £6.85.
02 Apr 2007Supermarket giant fights monopoly claimSupermarket 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 2007Which? launches interest charges super complaintWhich? has submitted a super-complaint to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) about the way credit card companies calculate interest charges.
31 Mar 2007ITV and Setanta win FA Cup rightsITV and Setanta have secured a new £425 million deal to screen FA Cup and England home football internationals.
31 Mar 2007Driving licence fee to riseDrivers are facing a series of registration and licence fee rises.
30 Mar 2007Channel 4 leading new digital radio bidChannel 4 is leading a consortium which plans to launch 10 new digital radio stations, it has been announced.
30 Mar 2007OFT launches wider study into bank chargesA much anticipated crackdown on bank charges has been delayed after the government announced an in-depth study into the issue.
30 Mar 2007Which? arms parents against junk food marketingWhich? is empowering parents in the fight against junk food with the launch of a new Kids’ Food Campaign Toolkit.
30 Mar 2007Millions caught in credit card heistHackers 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 2007Probe to examine 999 web callsCustomers making phone calls over the internet cannot always get through to 999 numbers, according to the telecoms regulator.
30 Mar 2007BAA faces airport ownership probeBAA's ownership of London's main airports was under threat today after the operator was referred for a full-blown competition inquiry.
30 Mar 2007BBC announces mobile TV trialThe BBC has joined forces with Orange, Vodafone and 3 to offer TV and radio shows on 3G mobile phones.
29 Mar 2007Scientists unveil asthma breakthroughA potential breakthrough treatment for asthma sufferers has been unveiled by British scientists.
29 Mar 2007Minister announces Blue Badge scheme reformsParents whose toddlers rely on bulky medical equipment may soon be able to apply for disabled parking badges.
29 Mar 2007MPs say simplicity crucial for new pensions schemeSimplicity and low charges are crucial if plans for a new pension scheme are to succeed, MPs warned today.
28 Mar 2007Fattening foods should come in smaller portionsSmaller 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 2007Drivers can't identify fake documentsMore than half of motorists cannot tell a genuine vehicle registration certificate from a fake one, it was revealed today.
28 Mar 2007Women behind growth in off roadersThe growth of ‘Chelsea tractor’ 4x4 vehicles is being fuelled by women, it was revealed today.
28 Mar 2007Ticket touts could face government clampdownTicket touts could face a legal crackdown if voluntary agreements with the music and promotion industry do not work, the government has confirmed.
28 Mar 2007Boots announces pharmacy rebrandAlliance Boots has unveiled a £65 million re-brand of its UK pharmacies.
27 Mar 2007Co-op makes energy savings goods pledgeA bid to encourage more consumers to use energy-efficient light bulbs and domestic appliances is being launched today by a leading supermarket.
27 Mar 2007Volunteers to test new Heathrow terminalThousands 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 2007Thousands caught using mobiles at the wheelMore 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 2007Rules to be tightened for TV quizzesTV 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 2007Super-expensive cherries on sale at TescoSuper-expensive early cherries are going on sale at Britain's biggest supermarket chain.
27 Mar 2007Ofcom cuts mobile connection chargesTelecoms regulator Ofcom is forcing mobile phone companies to cut the amount they charge other networks for connecting a call.
26 Mar 2007Postcode lottery for NHS dental careThere are huge regional variations in the availability of NHS dental care in England, according to new Which? research.
26 Mar 2007Millions fall victim to online fraudAlmost 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 2007Songbirds shun UK gardensFewer 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 2007Concern over endoscopy waiting timesSome patients are having to wait more than a year for a routine endoscopy, the health watchdog said today.
26 Mar 2007Which? and Yahoo! give consumers the answersWhich? is to sponsor the consumer electronics category on search website Yahoo! Answers.
23 Mar 2007Over one million potholes on British roadsLocal authority road maintenance teams are now having to fill in more than a million potholes a year, it was revealed today.
23 Mar 2007Customers urged to reclaim unfair bank chargesNearly two thirds of bank customers stung by unfair overdraft charges have yet to reclaim their money, new Which? research reveals.
23 Mar 2007Media giants take on YouTubeTwo media giants are joining forces to distribute full-length TV shows and other video over the Internet.
23 Mar 2007Doorbells can 'aid car thieves'Car thieves are using doorbells to help them target luxury vehicles, police chiefs warned today.
23 Mar 2007Health survey highlights problems of over-65sAlmost two thirds of people aged 65 and over suffer high blood pressure and many have arthritis, according to figures published today.
23 Mar 2007Sales of new PlayStation 'brisk'Stores have reported brisk sales of the new PlayStation 3 (PS3) following its official UK launch at midnight.
22 Mar 2007Cafe culture boosting coffee maker salesBritain's flourishing cafe culture has prompted rising sales of coffee makers for the home, figures out today show.
22 Mar 2007Apple TV goes on saleApple 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 2007UK set to agee new transatlantic flights dealBritain is expected to agree today to an air travel deal which will open up transatlantic routes and potentially push down ticket prices.
22 Mar 2007Watchdog announces TV phone-in probeThe use of premium rate phone lines on TV shows is to be probed by broadcast regulator Ofcom.
21 Mar 2007Chancellor hits gas-guzzling carsChancellor Gordon Brown has announced hard-hitting tax measures for drivers of so-called ‘gas-guzzling’ cars.
21 Mar 2007Rail 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 2007Motorists making greener choicesCar 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 2007Shoppers need to buy wider range of fishShoppers must buy a greater range of fish to take the pressure off the most heavily-exploited species, a conservation group said today.
21 Mar 2007Games fans start queuing for PS3Games fans will start queuing in London today prior to the UK launch of the new Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3).
20 Mar 2007Supermarket to phase out battery eggsSainsbury's today pledged to phase out battery eggs by 2012.
20 Mar 2007Salt consumption dropping but still too highSalt consumption in Britain has dropped but is still on average 50 per cent higher than the recommended amount, new research reveals.
20 Mar 2007Eco-friendly Sky boxes to turn themselves offConsumers 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 2007Ofcom to probe pay-TV marketBroadcast 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 £95mNHS 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 2007Call for green labels on electronic goodsA new report has found that shoppers are in the dark about the energy used by TVs and other electrical goods.
19 Mar 2007Greater risk of death in collision with modern carThe 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 2007Study links computer games with real life crashesComputer 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 2007Sprouts 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 2007Which? calls for protection of informationWhich? 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 2007Cost of mobile calls in Europe could be cappedThe cost of making mobile phone calls across Europe looks set to be capped at less than 35p a minute.
17 Mar 2007Google to make data anonymousGoogle is to anonymise personal data it collects when people use the internet search engine.
16 Mar 2007Diabetes in young children on the riseThe 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 customersA significant number of consumers with payment protection insurance (PPI) were not treated fairly when purchasing the product, according to the City watchdog.
16 Mar 2007Shoppers developing taste for gameShoppers are developing a taste for meat such as venison, pheasant and grouse, a report out today says.
16 Mar 2007Sales of latest 'superfood' soarPomegranates 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 yearParents who make 'ethical' purchases for their youngsters spend an extra £700 in a baby's first year, research out today shows.
16 Mar 2007Supermarkets hold back on fuel price hikeSupermarkets 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 2007No need for hospital mobile phone banThere is 'no reason' why NHS trusts should ban the use of mobile phones in hospitals, the government has said.
15 Mar 2007More than half of TVs can't get digital signalMore than half the TV sets owned in the UK are not compatible with the digital signal, latest data shows.
15 Mar 2007Underground mobile coverage plans delayedPlans 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 2007Drivers admit being distracted at the wheelNearly three in five drivers admit to driving while distracted, a poll out today revealed.
15 Mar 2007Fruit juices help fight chronic diseasePurple grape juice contains the most disease fighting chemicals of all the fruit juices, according to scientists.
15 Mar 2007Drivers clock up excess shopping milesMotorists needlessly drive an average 2.4 miles per week to buy basic groceries, research shows today.
15 Mar 2007First digital switchover date setThe exact date of the UK's first digital switchover was revealed today.
14 Mar 2007Card fraud losses continue to fallCredit 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 2007Superbug 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 2007Broadcaster axes TV quiz channelITV has announced it is to scrap its TV quiz channel ITV Play.
14 Mar 2007Car ad misled viewers over Bond filmA Ford Focus commercial was criticised today for wrongly implying the car appeared in Casino Royale.
14 Mar 2007Banks dumped personal details in binsA string of high street banks and the Post Office broke data protection rules by dumping customers' personal details in outdoor bins.
14 Mar 2007Ban on gambling adverts to be liftedCasinos, betting shops and online gambling sites will be able to advertise on television under new rules announced today.
13 Mar 2007Cruise holidays double in popularityThe number of Britons taking ocean cruise holidays has doubled in a decade, it was revealed today.
13 Mar 2007Ticket firm goes out of businessThousands of music fans have been left out of pocket and without concert tickets after an agency went out of business.
13 Mar 2007Which? takes JJB Sports to courtWhich? has issued proceedings against JJB Sports to sue the high street retailer for damages on behalf of consumers.
13 Mar 2007People still confused over digital radioMore 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 2007New £20 note hits the streetsThe 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 2007Tesco chief predicts green buying revolutionThe UK is on the brink of a revolution in "green" consumption, according to the head of Britain's largest supermarket chain.
13 Mar 2007Rival airlines unite against 'open skies' dealArch 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.
12 Mar 2007Boots offer osteoporosis test in storesAn in-store test for early signs of osteoporosis was launched today.
12 Mar 2007New study says office workers at risk of DVTOffice 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 2007Water damage costing homeowners billionsBritons 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 2007Current TV launches in the UKFormer 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 2007More needs to be done on healthy eating targetsThe government is ‘underachieving’ in its bid to improve public health and encourage healthy eating, Which? says today.
09 Mar 2007Television licence to go up by £4The cost of a colour TV licence will increase by £4 next month to £135.50, it has been confirmed.
09 Mar 2007Watchdog rejects lung cancer drugCharities 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 2007Five now embroiled in phone quiz rowThe TV phone quiz scandal has deepened, with broadcaster Five admitting some of its competition winners were faked.
09 Mar 2007Cold remedies could become prescription onlySome 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 2007Broadband satisfaction continues to fallSatisfaction with broadband suppliers is continuing to plummet according to a survey by Computing Which?.
08 Mar 2007Computing Which? gives its verdict on VistaConsumers shouldn't rush out and replace Windows XP with Microsoft Vista just yet, according to Computing Which?.
08 Mar 2007Chinese restaurant fined over food poisoningOwners 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 2007Ikea to sell flat-pack propertiesScandinavian retailer Ikea is branching out by selling flat-pack houses.
08 Mar 2007Post office closures will hit communitiesPlans to close 2,500 post offices will 'significantly' affect local communities, especially hitting pensioners and disabled people, a new report warned today.
08 Mar 2007TV 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 2007Doctors advise prospective parents to lose weightLosing weight could be one of the most important ways to prepare for parenthood, according to health experts.
07 Mar 2007MPs to probe 'free' bankingWhich? has welcomed news that the future of 'free' banking is to be investigated by a high-level committee of MPs.
07 Mar 2007MP criticises 'extortionate' clamping feesNew measures are needed to stop car clamping firms charging 'extortionate' fees, MPs have been told.
07 Mar 2007Tesco launches dieting online for menThe number of men subscribing to an online dieting site has doubled in six months, figures showed today.
07 Mar 2007Which? helps thousands take on banksNew figures out today show that more and more people are using Which? to help claw back unfair bank charges.
06 Mar 2007British Gas scraps £5 late payment chargeBritish Gas has staged a u-turn over controversial plans to hit customers with a £5 late payment penalty.
06 Mar 2007Train travel often the costliest optionTrains are often the most expensive way to travel around the UK, Holiday Which? warns today.
06 Mar 2007'DIY' holidays not covered by ATOLHolidaymakers 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 2007Tesco petrol 'back to normal'Supermarket giant Tesco said today that its petrol was back to normal following the faulty fuel scare.
06 Mar 2007ITV suspends premium rate servicesITV is suspending all premium rate interactive services across its channels following the row over TV phone-ins.
06 Mar 2007Virgin threatens court action over Sky rowVirgin 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.
05 Mar 2007Tesco upped fruit prices before special offerSome 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 2007All schoolchildren to have home computersA government taskforce is being created to ensure all schoolchildren are given access to computers at home.
05 Mar 2007Bailiff break-in threat over credit card debtsBailiffs could soon break into homes to seize belongings simply to enforce credit card debts, a charity warned today.
02 Mar 2007Predicted diabetes rise may be much greaterForecasts of soaring rates of diabetes in the next two decades may be wildly underestimated, a new study suggests.
02 Mar 2007BT 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 2007TV giants could face action over channel rowVirgin 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 2007Prescription charges to go upPrescription charges are to rise by 20p on 1 April, Health Minister Rosie Winterton disclosed today.
02 Mar 2007B&Q says water butt sales soaringSales 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 2007Waitrose is king of virtual supermarketsWaitrose.comand Ocado are the nation’s favourite online supermarkets according to a new survey from Which? Online.
01 Mar 2007Scottish and Southern to cut energy billsPower giant Scottish and Southern Energy today became the second company this week to slash gas and electricity bills.
01 Mar 2007Consumer concern over meat labelling reviewFour out of five people would be concerned if ingredients added to meat products were less prominently labelled, new Which? research reveals.
01 Mar 2007Blank screens for cable customers over rowHundreds 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 2007M&S holds off Sainsbury's bidHigh street chain Marks & Spencer has scotched speculation it is planning to make an offer for the Sainsbury supermarket group.
01 Mar 2007Inquiry into 'contaminated petrol' mysteryAn investigation has been launched by Trading Standards Officers (TSOs) after thousands of motorists claimed they had been sold contaminated fuel.
28 Feb 2007Watchdog claims kids let down by hospital careChildren 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 2007BBC free-to-view satellite service set to go aheadThe BBC Trust has provisionally approved the launch of free-to-view digital satellite service Freesat.
28 Feb 2007Beware of 'miracle' treatment fraudstersConsumers 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 2007Protection not guaranteed for online fraudOnline fraud is on the increase but victims are not guaranteed to have their losses refunded by their bank, Which? Money warns today.
28 Feb 2007Concern over car 'black box' schemeMotoring groups expressed concern today about a possible government plan to install satellite tracking systems in cars to curb speeding drivers.
28 Feb 2007Vitamins may not help you live longer, study saysCommon vitamin pills may not help you live a longer life, a new study has found.
27 Feb 2007Sky profit warning over channels rowBSkyB 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 2007Smokers more susceptible to TBSmoking increases the risk of contracting TB, scientists have found.
27 Feb 2007Ofcom to probe Sky's stake in ITVThe 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 2007Drivers facing stricter mobile phone penaltiesStricter penalties for using hand-held mobile phones while at the wheel take effect from today.
27 Feb 2007Motorists could face random breath testsDrivers could face random breath-tests under government proposals to curb drink-driving.
27 Feb 2007Powergen announces price cutsEnergy 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 2007Mothers back traffic light food labelsShoppers 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 2007Fairtrade sales hit £300 million in the UKConsumers 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 2007Black 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 2007B&Q launch water saving productsA 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 2007Complaints soar over bank chargesUp to 5,000 bank customers a day are currently registering a complaint with the financial ombudsman over high penalty charges.
23 Feb 2007Mobile 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 2007VW can’t fox crash testsFox costs more in Brazil, but safety is worse
22 Feb 2007Asda plans 18 new supermarketsSupermarket giant Asda has unveiled plans to open at least 18 new supermarkets over the next 12 months.
22 Feb 2007Shortfalls in travel insurance exposedNearly 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 2007Junk 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 2007Doctors facing tighter checksDoctors would be checked every five years to ensure they are competent to continue working, under proposals announced today.
21 Feb 2007Consumers cynical about going eco-friendlyCynical 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 2007John Lewis to switch to 'green' energyOne of Britain’s leading high street stores is to boost its green credentials by getting all its energy from renewable sources.
21 Feb 2007Coca Cola stays best sellerCoca-Cola has held onto its position as the UK's best-selling grocery brand, figures out today show.
21 Feb 2007Viacom in TV deal with JoostOne of the world’s leading entertainment companies has announced it will be providing programmes and films for new online TV service Joost.
20 Feb 2007One in two quizzed would consider plastic surgeryOne 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 2007Computer games could help lose weightPlaying computer games could help shift around 27lb in weight each year, according to scientists.
20 Feb 2007NHS 'paying too much' for branded drugsThe NHS is paying pharmaceutical companies too much for some drugs, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said today.
20 Feb 2007Web users facing new online threatMillions 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 2007Virgin launches on-demand serviceVirgin Media has launched its new interactive TV-on-demand cable channel, Virgin Central.
19 Feb 2007Computer chain to launch 'green' PCA high street computer chain is aiming to build the world's most eco-friendly PC.
19 Feb 2007Npower to cut energy pricesEnergy giant Npower has confirmed it is cutting gas and electricity bills for its six million domestic customers from the end of April.
19 Feb 2007Product recalls increasingThe number of product recalls in the UK has increased by 8 per cent in the last year to 179, lawyers said today.
19 Feb 2007London's congestion zone moves westwardsA westerly extension of London's congestion charge area comes into operation today - to the dismay of residents and businesses.
19 Feb 2007Computer gaming can help burn caloriesPlaying computer games could help shift around 27lb in weight each year, scientists claim.
17 Feb 2007Inflation cuts spending power of £1mA 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 2007Labelling 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 2007Salmonella found in M&S houmousSalmonella was found in two products on the shelves of high street retailer Marks & Spencer.
16 Feb 2007Britons spend most on house renovationsHouse-proud Britons spend the most in Europe on renovating and cleaning their homes, a report out today says.
16 Feb 2007Plant outside the box to beat climate changeUnpredictable climate conditions mean it's time for gardeners to think outside the box, says Gardening Which?
16 Feb 2007New Marmite flavoured with GuinnessA new version of Marmite flavoured with Guinness is to launch in the UK.
15 Feb 2007MPs rail against transport ministryThe 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 2007Bank fined over insurance policiesCapital 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 2007Powergen launches new cheaper productsEnergy 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 2007Lost drivers blame their sat-navMore 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 2007Ski holidays threatened by global warmingThe 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 2007Older patients suffer age discriminationAround half of doctors discriminate against older patients because of their age, according to research published today.
14 Feb 2007Chip and PIN 'success'Chip and PIN's official UK rollout celebrates its first anniversary today
14 Feb 2007Building society fined over lax securityNationwide Building Society has been fined £980,000 for security breaches that left customers at increased risk of identity fraud.
14 Feb 2007Turkey products quarantined over bird flu scareBernard 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 2007Broadband switch rules made easierNew rules come into force today which should make the process of switching broadband supplier easier.
13 Feb 2007Green health check for carsThe UK's first free environmental ‘health check’ scheme for petrol fuelled cars has been launched - with the aim of promoting ‘greener’ driving.
13 Feb 2007M&S to stock lower alcohol winesHigh street chain Marks & Spencer will stock more lower-alcohol wines to give customers greater choice, the retailer said today.
13 Feb 2007Afternoon nap reduces risk of heart diseaseSnoozing in the afternoon may upset the boss, but it could save your life, new research suggests.
13 Feb 2007Website links shoppers to organic foodA new website has been launched which links shoppers to organic food suppliers across the UK.
13 Feb 2007BA baggage charges come into forcePassengers 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 2007Hit US shows on demandUS 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 2007Travel firms announce mergerTour operators MyTravel and Thomas Cook have announced plans to merge.
12 Feb 2007Cadbury recalls thousands more Easter eggsConfectionery 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 2007New Samsung mobile rivals iPhoneElectronics 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 2007Gillian McKeith to drop Dr titleTV 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 2007Price fixing costs JJB another £3.8 millionSportswear 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 2007Dairylea cuts salt and fat in kids' snacksDairylea snacks aimed at children have been made healthier, according to its manufacturer.
09 Feb 2007Virgin Media offers new on demand channelVirgin Mediahas pledged to ‘shake up’ the telecoms and entertainment industry and offer consumers new products and outstanding customer service.
09 Feb 2007Hike in charges for extra bags on BA flightsBritish 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 2007Sky to launch terrestrial TV serviceSatellite giant Sky is preparing to launch some of its most popular programmes as a subscription service on digital terrestrial television.
09 Feb 2007EMI 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 2007Travel firms warned over hidden chargesTougher action will be taken against holiday and travel companies who bump up the price of trips with hidden charges.
08 Feb 2007Robinsons squash to be more naturalAll artificial colours and flavours are to be removed from Robinsons squash drinks.
08 Feb 2007Flight waiting times show no improvementPassengers are spending more time waiting at airports, according to figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority.
08 Feb 2007BT customers face quarterly charge hikeBT is pushing up charges by £4.50 per quarter for customers who pay by cash or cheque.
08 Feb 2007Which? kicks off over football shirt rip-offWhich? has warned JJB Sports it intends to sue on behalf of people who have been unlawfully overcharged for football shirts.
08 Feb 2007British Gas to slash energy billsEnergy giant British Gas has confirmed it’s slashing its gas and electricity prices from next month.
07 Feb 2007Asda claims football fans being short-changedRetail 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.
07 Feb 2007Bid to ban junk food ads before 9pmA bid to put a 9pm watershed on junk food TV adverts has been launched in the House of Lords.
07 Feb 2007Apple hints at opening up iTunesApple 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 2007TV companies campaign for HDTV on FreeviewThe 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 2007PPI market to undergo competition probeThe government has confirmed that the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) market will undergo a full investigation by the Competition Commission (CC).
06 Feb 2007Call for action over hospital phone chargesThe 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 2007Supermarket adds health advice to alcoholA supermarket chain will show the maximum recommended alcohol intake on its own-brand drinks.
06 Feb 2007Beatles download hopes after Apple dealBeatles fans may soon be able to download tracks to their iPods after a trademark issue over the name ‘Apple’ was settled.
06 Feb 2007Academics claim A&E targets are manipulatedAcademics 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 2007People warned over cash back phone dealsPeople have been warned to be wary of cash back mobile phone deals promising refunds that may never materialise.
06 Feb 20074x4s more likely to roll in crashesLarge 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 2007Asda launches electricals websiteSupermarket chain Asda is launching its own electricals website selling everything from plasma and LCD TVs to washing machines and fridge freezers.
05 Feb 2007Virgin planning chain of GP surgeriesVirgin 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 2007Parents hail anti-paedophile computer deviceParents 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 2007Shoppers reassured over poultry productsThe government has reassured shoppers that poultry products are completely safe following an outbreak of the potentially deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu.
05 Feb 2007Chocolate bar maker to stop adverts for under 12sThe maker of chocolate bars Mars and Snickers has announced it is to stop targeting advertising at children under-12.
02 Feb 2007Supermarket loo rolls to be eco-friendlyAll own-brand toilet rolls and tissue products from Sainsbury's will become more eco-friendly, the chain announced today.
02 Feb 2007Allergy 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 2007Patient safety tops NHS complaint reviewsPatient safety comes top of the list of concerns for people having their NHS complaint reviewed.
02 Feb 2007Homeowners face threat of evictionThe threat of eviction rose last year with the number of mortgage repossession orders up 29 per cent, figures revealed today.
01 Feb 2007John Lewis is nation's favourite storeJohn 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 2007Ikea best for good value breakfastsSwedish 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 2007Air passenger duty doubles from todayThe cost of air passenger duty (APD) doubles from today amid claims that the increase is a ‘constitutional outrage’.
01 Feb 2007Dentists 'turning away patients'Dentists are turning away patients because local health bosses are running out of cash, it has been reported.
01 Feb 2007Ikea recalls faulty vasesFurniture 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 2007Lawn mowing now a year round choreGrass cutting has become a year-round chore as the UK experiences record-breaking temperatures, a scientist said today.
31 Jan 2007More charter airlines are flying on timeCharter airlines improved their punctuality last summer - but only just, figures published today show.
31 Jan 2007One in three worried about pensions shortfallOne in three people aren't sure they'll have enough to live on as pensioners, according a new poll by Which? Money.
31 Jan 2007Carphone Warehouse fined for silent callsCarphone Warehouse has been fined £35,000 for making silent calls.
31 Jan 2007Chrysler Voyager safety slammedChrysler Voyager: driver's chest hit steering wheel
30 Jan 2007Microsoft unveils Windows VistaMicrosoft boss Bill Gates his unveiled the technology giant’s latest operating system, Windows Vista.
30 Jan 2007Halifax calls for estate agents licensingWhich? has welcomed a call from one of the UK’s largest property sellers for estate agents to be subject to compulsory licensing.
30 Jan 2007Record fine for store card insurance breachesThe 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.
30 Jan 2007Floppy disks dropped from saleA computer chain is dropping floppy disks from sale due to plummeting demand, it said today.
30 Jan 2007Warning over tax impact of wind turbinesHomeowners who spend money on eco-friendly wind turbines may face higher council taxes, MPs warned today.
30 Jan 2007Flights back on as BA strike is called offBritish 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 2007New measures for compulsory water metersThe government will today outline its proposals for water metering in drought-stricken areas of the country.
29 Jan 2007Consumers warned over identity theftPeople are putting themselves at risk of identity theft by not protecting their personal details, a watchdog warned today.
29 Jan 2007Patients should pay for some routine operationsNHS patients should contribute towards the cost of some routine operations, a body of leading public health experts said today.
29 Jan 2007Shoppers urged to boycott salty foodsShoppers have been asked to boycott foods that still contain ‘large and unnecessary amounts’ of added salt.
29 Jan 2007Passengers give thumbs up to rail serviceThe majority of Britain's rail passengers think the service they receive is 'good', according to a survey published today.
29 Jan 2007Huge rise in liposuction operationsExperts 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 2007Banks using 'underhand' methods in overdraft rowA Which? exposé has uncovered the tricks that some banks are using to deter customers who challenge their overdraft charges.
26 Jan 2007'Organic' label ban planned for air freight foodFood 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 2007Steep rise in untaxed vehiclesMore than two million British motorists are not paying their road tax according to the latest government statistics.
26 Jan 2007British children top Euro sweet pollBritish children as young as five spend more than £100 a year on fizzy drinks and sweets, according to research published today.
26 Jan 2007Watchdog takes action over mortgage exit feesThousands of homeowners may be in line for a refund after the financial watchdog announced it was taking action over mortgage exit administration fees (MEAFS).
26 Jan 2007New smoking link to diabetesHealth experts have warned that passive smoking can increase the risk of developing diabetes.
25 Jan 2007Chancellor rebuked over air passenger dutyChancellor Gordon Brown was rebuked by MPs today over the timing of his decision to double air passenger duty (APD).
25 Jan 2007BA passengers braced for strike miseryThousands 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 2007Silverjet ups the London-New York anteBusiness 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 2007Asda sells £9 DVD playerSupermarket chain Asda has slashed the price of one of its DVD players to under a tenner.
25 Jan 2007Sony announces UK date for PS3 launchElectronics giant Sony has confirmed that its long awaited PlayStation 3 (PS3) will finally be launched in Britain on 23 March.
24 Jan 2007Pedometers to help get kids fitKids living in the poorest parts of England are to be given pedometers to encourage them to get fit, the government has announced.
24 Jan 2007Charities lose bowel cancer drug appealCampaigners have lost an appeal to make a bowel cancer drug available on the NHS, they said today.
24 Jan 2007Microwaves can help keep kitchens germ freeMicrowave ovens are a ‘very powerful and inexpensive tool’ in the fight against germs that cause food poisoning, American researchers claim.
24 Jan 2007TVs could help keep kids in school canteensSchools 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 2007London freesheets face ban in rubbish rowTwo 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 2007Drivers caught on the phone to face bigger finesDrivers caught chatting on their mobile phone will face bigger fines and three penalty points from the end of next month.
23 Jan 2007Maternal DNA could help prevent diabetesCells passed from mother to child during pregnancy could be used to treat insulin-dependent diabetes, new research suggests.
23 Jan 2007Supermarkets facing further investigationA major inquiry into the grocery sector is looking at whether Tesco and other supermarkets stifled competition by creating strangleholds in local communities.
23 Jan 2007Warning over storm repair roguesOpportunist rogue traders are attempting to cash-in on last week’s storms by conning homeowners into agreeing to quick repairs, it was claimed today.
23 Jan 2007Heating or eating choice 'puts lives at risk'Energy companies are forcing vulnerable people to choose between heating and eating, the government has been warned.
22 Jan 2007Younger women fail to attend health screeningThousands of young women could be putting their health at risk by failing to turn up for smear tests, according to an analysis of figures.
22 Jan 2007Call for curb on children's pocket moneyParents should ration children's pocket money to stop them buying sweets and fizzy drinks on the way to school, according to Prue Leith, the government's new school meals adviser.
22 Jan 2007Talks continue to avert planned airline strikesBritish Airways(BA) passengers who have booked to fly during the period of planned industrial action can now change the date of their trip.
19 Jan 2007Sanitation is 'greatest medical breakthrough'Sanitation is the greatest medical breakthrough of the past 166 years according to a poll of thousands of people from across the globe.
19 Jan 2007Tesco to slash cost of green lightbulbsA pledge to halve the price of energy-efficient light bulbs was today unveiled by Tesco as part of a £500 million initiative to fight climate change over the next five years.
19 Jan 2007More than half of households are onlineMore than half of all UK households have the internet at home according to the latest government figures.
19 Jan 2007Healthy living can help prevent diabetesAdopting a healthy lifestyle is at least as effective as taking drugs to lower the risk of diabetes, experts said today.
19 Jan 2007Credit card borrowing downConsumers borrowed less on credit cards for the first time in at least 14 years, figures for 2006 revealed today.
18 Jan 2007Water companies lift hosepipe bansA number of water companies in the south east of England are today lifting hosepipe and sprinkler bans which have been in place since last year.
18 Jan 2007Loophole allows drivers to escape banAn anomaly in driving licence regulations means some UK motorists can accumulate as many as 18 penalty points without being banned from the road, MPs were told today.
18 Jan 2007Shoppers want hi-tech gadgets to be made simplerMore than four out of five people would prefer it if hi-tech gadgets were actually made simpler and had less features, a Which? poll can reveal.
18 Jan 2007Firms warned over 'misleading' debt advertsA government watchdog has warned 17 firms promoting Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) to stop using adverts which could potentially mislead consumers.
18 Jan 2007Jowell to announce TV licence riseThe television licence fee will rise by 3 per cent in each of the next two years, BBC News 24 has reported.
18 Jan 2007Private centres 'failing to provide health data'Private treatment centres are failing to provide evidence on the quality of care they give NHS patients, according to a leaked report.
18 Jan 2007Asda recommends a cooler wash for its clothesSupermarket chain Asda is recommending customers save energy and help the environment by washing its clothes at a lower temperature.
17 Jan 2007Burger King rapped over Whopper adFast food chain Burger King was criticised today for giving a ‘misleading impression’ of the size of its Double Whopper burger in an advert.
17 Jan 2007Skin cream ad criticised by watchdogAn advert which claimed an Avon cream could ‘lift’ skin has been banned for misleading consumers.
17 Jan 2007Dirtiest hotels top league tableA hotel chain has the dubious honour of having four entries in a new list of Britain's top ten dirtiest hotels, including the grimiest of them all.
17 Jan 2007Millions switch to cheaper energy supplierNew figures out today show over four million people switched their gas and electricity supplier last year.
17 Jan 2007One in eight men would dump partner for a new TVOne in eight men would consider swapping their partner for an iPod or the latest widescreen TV, a new survey has found.
17 Jan 2007Banks blasted over penalty chargesAn MP has claimed High Street banks are ‘mugging’ their customers by imposing billions of pounds worth of charges.
16 Jan 2007Kids 'incapable' of cooking for themselvesFewer than half of today's children can identify a ladle and a quarter believe sauté is a type of French dance, according to new research out today.
16 Jan 2007Gamblers should be treated on the NHSGambling addiction is a growing problem in the UK and should be treated on the NHS, doctors have urged.
16 Jan 2007Tomato and broccoli diet helps fight tumoursScientists claim a diet rich in both tomatoes and broccoli can help fight cancer.
16 Jan 2007Christmas drink drive numbers fallSafety campaigners are urging the government to get tougher on drink drivers despite a fall in the number caught over the Christmas period.
16 Jan 2007Pink tool kits boost Tesco Christmas salesSupermarket giant Tesco's record Christmas sales owe something to the popularity of pink tool kits, according to a breakdown of the retail chain's most popular goods.
16 Jan 2007Interest rate fears as inflation risesA further rise in interest rates was forecast today as inflation figures revealed a fresh surge in the cost of living.
16 Jan 2007Insurers told to stop misleading adsInsurance firms have been told they face action if they continue to run adverts which make misleading savings claims.
15 Jan 2007Find out your personal rate of inflationHouseholds across the country can go online and work out their own personal rate of inflation after the launch of a web-based calculator today.
15 Jan 2007Action taken against slimming chocolateA ‘miracle’ slimming chocolate which promised dieters they would lose at least 20lbs in 20 days will no longer be marketed in the UK.
15 Jan 2007M&S to go carbon neutral by 2012High street chain Marks & Spencer has announced a £200 million ‘eco plan’ which it says will make it carbon neutral in five years.
15 Jan 2007Scientists probe statins link to Parkinson'sExperts sought to reassure patients today after scientists announced they were planning an in-depth study on the link between statins and Parkinson's disease.
15 Jan 2007Sainsbury's Champagne sales soarSupermarket giant Sainsbury’s says one of its Champagnes is flying off the shelves after it was awarded a Best Buy in our December edition.
15 Jan 2007BT pushes paper-free billingTelecoms group BT is flexing its green muscles by telling half a million of its most ‘internet friendly’ customers they must ‘opt in’ to receive paper bills.
15 Jan 20073 scraps roaming chargesCustomers of mobile phone company 3 will be able to use their phones in some countries without having to pay expensive roaming charges.
15 Jan 2007Free financial advice for all by 2012Which? has welcomed the news that every adult in the UK will be entitled to free generic financial advice within five years.
15 Jan 2007Chewing gum could help fight obesityAn appetite-suppressing chewing gum could one day be used to tackle Britain's obesity epidemic.
12 Jan 2007M&S recall kettles and rattles over safety fearsHigh street chain Marks & Spencer is recalling thousands of kettles and children's rattles following a safety scare.
12 Jan 2007Fall in oil prices benefits drivers and flyersA fall in the cost of crude oil has finally resulted in some good news for both motorists and air passengers.
12 Jan 2007Carphone irons out TalkTalk problemsCarphone Warehouse is preparing a fresh assault on the broadband market after claiming a ‘significant’ improvement in the way it deals with customers.
12 Jan 2007Forward-facing speed cameras set for trialForward-facing speed cameras are to be tried out in central London in a bid to stop motorists trying to avoid penalty points.
11 Jan 2007Leaked memo warns of MRSA target failureA leaked government memo claims the NHS may never hit its target of halving infections from the hospital superbug MRSA.
11 Jan 2007Credit rating myths explodedConsumers risk misjudging their credit score by believing a number of incorrect ‘myths’ about how data is compiled, according to a report out today.
11 Jan 2007Iris scanning 'will cause airport delays'The government has denied claims problems with new iris-recognition equipment will cause major delays at British airports.
11 Jan 2007UK wine sales soarBritons are expected to become Europe’s biggest spenders on wine within the next three years, according to the world’s largest wine fair.
11 Jan 2007City watchdog steps up PPI crackdownThe city watchdog is stepping up its crackdown on the possible mis-selling of payment protection insurance (PPI).
10 Jan 2007Blood test can detect heart attack riskScientists have found that a simple blood test can warn doctors of when a heart patient's condition is about to deteriorate.
10 Jan 2007Rail fare rises could continueThe government has admitted that rail passengers would have to pay higher fares for improvements to Britain's transport system.
10 Jan 2007'Healthy' chip gets green lightsFood manufacturer McCain says it’s come up with a new ‘healthy’ chip which contains only 3 per cent fat and no cholesterol.
10 Jan 2007Tesco to sell health insuranceSupermarket chain Tesco has announced it is to sell private medical insurance in a further expansion into the personal finance market.
10 Jan 2007British Gas fined over phone line delaysEnergy giant British Gas has been hit with a £5,000 fine after it kept customers hanging on a premium-rate number for an ‘unreasonable amount of time’.
09 Jan 2007Book holidays online and save a packetTravellers looking for the best holiday deals are better off booking online than using tour operator brochures, Holiday Which? reveals today.
09 Jan 2007Tourists urged to protect against malariaTwo thousand British holiday-makers are at risk of contracting malaria this year and as many as a dozen could die from the disease, Holiday Which? warns today.
09 Jan 2007Black to overtake silver in car colour chartsMotorists seem to be agreeing with the Henry Ford ‘choice’ of colour for a car by opting for black.
09 Jan 2007Apple to launch iPhoneTechnology giant Apple has confirmed it is to launch a mobile phone that can download and play music.
08 Jan 2007BT launches Wi-Fi mobile phone serviceTelecoms giant BT is launching a new mobile phone service offering cheap internet calls using Wi-Fi technology.
08 Jan 2007'Organic food no healthier' row spreadsOrganic farmers have hit back over a government minister’s claims their produce is no healthier than food grown conventionally.
08 Jan 2007McDonald's to serve 'eco-friendly' coffeeFast food chain McDonald’s has announced it’s to begin serving environmentally-friendly coffee.
05 Jan 2007Britons waste £580 million in January salesBargain mad Britons will blow £580 million in the January sales on clothes that will never be worn.
04 Jan 2007Which? slams poor seat belt designThere is still a dangerously complacent attitude to safety among some car manufacturers according to a survey by Which?
03 Jan 2007Rip-off rail faresFollowing the storm of criticism over the annual price hikes for rail fares, figures published on tuesday show that the UK tops a comparison of standard single fares and has ‘the most expensive intercity route in northern Europe’.
03 Jan 2007Food giants promote own food labelling systemLeading UK food and drink firms are putting millions behind a marketing blitz to explain their own nutrition labelling scheme condemned by health campaigners.
03 Jan 2007Top credit tipsConsumers could save hundreds of pounds by using credit wisely and choosing the right way of borrowing, says Which?
03 Jan 2007Post services lead complaints listConsumers are more unhappy with postal services than with their banks, broadband providers and mobile phone companies, according to a new Which? survey.
02 Jan 2007Workers urged to take hearing testStaff are urged to check their hearing as they return to work after the festive break.
02 Jan 2007Driving test 'may be made harder'The driving test may be made harder in a bid to improve road safety and cut the high rates of accidents involving young motorists.

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