News in May 2008
- 21 Jun 2008 Motor Show to highlight electric cars This year’s British International Motor Show will feature one of the largest collections of battery-powered cars ever seen in the UK.
- 29 May 2008 Which? exposes firms using costly helplines Which? has named companies using expensive helplines that often make money at the expense of consumers.
- 29 May 2008 Three lotions fail the Which? sunscreen test Which? research published today shows that some sunscreens fail to offer the level of protection claimed on the bottle.
- 28 May 2008 One in three with PPI may find it worthless A third of consumers who have taken out payment protection insurance (PPI) in the last five years may never be able to make a claim, Which? warns today.
- 28 May 2008 ID fraud hotspots revealed More than 6,000 victims contacted credit information firm Experian last year, compared with 3,500 the year before.
- 26 May 2008 New powers to tackle rogue traders New rules come into force today to help prevent consumers being ripped off by rogue traders or bullied by high-pressure sales tactics.
- 26 May 2008 Kia reveals its Soul Kia has released shots of its latest car due to hit UK showrooms next year.
- 23 May 2008 Banks to appeal 'unfair charges' ruling The decision by Britain’s high street banks to appeal last month’s landmark judgement on unauthorised overdraft fees is ‘kick in the teeth for consumers’, Which? says today.
- 21 May 2008 Half of us risking bank fraud One in two people are failing to take the most basic precautions to protect themselves from credit card and bank account fraud, Which? Money reveals today.
- 20 May 2008 Orange launches internet radio Telecoms giant Orange is entering the internet radio market by launching its own device.
- 13 May 2008 VW unveils Passat CC prices Volkswagen (VW) has unveiled prices for its new four-door coupé, the Passat CC, which is available to order from Friday.
- 09 May 2008 Watchdog raps insurance comparison sites The City watchdog has warned that some insurance comparison websites could be misleading consumers because of the way they presented information.
- 09 May 2008 Poll finds Ford is the UK's favourite car maker Ford is the most popular car maker for British motorists, according to a new survey.
- 09 May 2008 Bus passengers at end of routes waiting longest Bus passengers in Scotland and those waiting at stops towards the end of a long route are getting the poorest bus services, new government figures show.
- 09 May 2008 Carphone Warhouse reveals electronics store plan Carphone Warehouse has announced plans to create a European consumer electronics empire after striking a £1.1 billion deal with US group Best Buy.
- 09 May 2008 Government rapped for care of elderly people The government has been condemned by a leading charity for its treatment of the elderly.
- 09 May 2008 Hips roll out delayed The final stage of the roll-out of controversial home information packs is being delayed, the government has said.
- 08 May 2008 Bournemouth's fast broadband goes via sewers Bournemouth has been chosen as the first town in the UK to get super-fast fibre broadband.
- 08 May 2008 UK consumer law set for massive change The government says it wants to fundamentally overhaul UK consumer law to make it simpler for business and consumers.
- 08 May 2008 Parents using wrong sunscreens on kids Parents' confusion over sun protection is putting their children's health at risk, skin experts have warned.
- 08 May 2008 You can make PPI claims for free, says Which? You don't need to take legal action to claim back mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI), Which? warns today.
- 08 May 2008 Pet charity forecasts flea misery British pet lovers could be set for a summer of scratching after sharing their homes with up to 2 million fleas, a veterinary charity has warned.
- 08 May 2008 Households throw out £10bn of edible food UK households are throwing out £10 billion-worth of edible food every year, a study revealed today.
- 07 May 2008 Major learner driver shake-up unveiled The driving test and the way people are taught to drive should be overhauled, the government said today.
- 07 May 2008 Cars to use Wi-Fi to prevent crashes Wireless technology will probably be used to prevent car crashes and provide health monitoring within the next 10 to 20 years, according to research released today.
- 07 May 2008 One in five cars fail first MOT More than 20% of cars fail their first MOT test, giving the UK one of the worst records in Europe, figures out today showed.
- 07 May 2008 Friends Reunited goes free under ITV ITV has revamped the Friends Reunited website and ditched the fees members previously had to pay to contact each other.
- 07 May 2008 Co-op to offer compostable shopping bags The Co-op is launching a 6p shopping bag which can be thrown on a compost heap when it wears out.
- 07 May 2008 Watchdog denies food pack chemical is harmful The UK's food watchdog has moved to reassure consumers about the safety of a chemical widely found in food packaging after Canadian authorities moved to restrict its use.
- 06 May 2008 Free-to-view satellite TV Freesat launches Freesat, the free-to-air satellite service jointly provided by the BBC and ITV, has officially launched following months of speculation.
- 06 May 2008 More radio listeners turning to digital Radio listening via digital platforms is continuing to grow steadily in popularity, according to the latest industry figures.
- 06 May 2008 Consumers got 'no benefit' from postal competition Opening up the postal market to competition has seen 'no significant benefit' for consumers and smaller businesses, according to an official report today.
- 03 May 2008 BA blames Heathrow problems for luggage record British Airways currently has the worst record in Europe for losing passenger luggage, according to the latest figures.
- 03 May 2008 Ofcom unveils plan to cut 0870 call costs The cost of calling 0870 numbers should be reduced so that they cost no more than geographic numbers, the telecoms watchdog has proposed.
- 03 May 2008 BBC iPlayer launches on Virgin Media The BBC has launched its TV-on-demand service on Virgin Media, bringing its popular iPlayer to Virgin Media’s 3.5 million cable TV subscribers.
- 02 May 2008 Probe launched into mobile downloads A probe has been launched into premium services for mobile phones following a surge in customer complaints.
- 02 May 2008 Traffic jam hotspots for bank holiday revealed Travellers will have to contend with extensive rail engineering works this bank holiday weekend while motoring organisations are warning of jams on the roads.
- 02 May 2008 More than 2 million have 'green' car More than 2 million motorists drive an environmentally friendly car, according to a new survey.
- 02 May 2008 New cars and hot deals, 2nd May 2008 The latest deals and news from within the motor industry
- 02 May 2008 Hornby announces deal to buy model firm Corgi It's a fantastic brand and has a superb reputation worldwide.
- 01 May 2008 Keyboards harbour harmful bacteria Some keyboards carry more harmful bacteria than a toilet seat, Which? Computing reveals today.
- 01 May 2008 Road tax hike will hit older cars Thousands of families are facing a surprise tax hike after the government confirmed that cars up to seven years old would be subject to new road duties.
- 01 May 2008 The police forces that take bad drivers to court The best and worst places in England and Wales for motorists to be pulled over by the police are revealed in new government figures.
- 01 May 2008 Secret cameras will help fight 'lollipop rage' Councils are arming school crossing patrols with a hi-tech weapon to combat acts of 'lollipop rage', it's been announced.
- 01 May 2008 Inside Track goes into administration An advice firm which encouraged thousands of would-be property tycoons to take advantage of the buy-to-let boom has gone into administration.
- 01 May 2008 City cars get slated over whiplash protection Popular ‘city cars’ are the least effective in saving you from whiplash injury if the car is shunted from behind.
- 01 May 2008 Savings accounts aren't always low risk Savings accounts aren't always the low risk they seem, says a new Which? book.
- 01 May 2008 Hand mowers can outshine powered ones Elbow grease and hand mowers can outshine petrol-powered lawn mowers, says new Which? Gardening research.
- 01 May 2008 Petrol now tops £5 a gallon The average price of petrol has now broken through the £5 a gallon mark for the first time, the AA has said.
