News in August 2008
- 30 Aug 2008New garage code of practice launchedMotor Codes of Practice: scheme aims to weed out cowboy garages
- 29 Aug 2008Nikon unveils digital SLR with video featureNikon has revealed what it claims is the world’s first digital SLR camera that can record videos.
- 29 Aug 2008New cars and hot deals, 29 August 2008For your weekly fix of car news and reviews, sign up to ourWhich? Car email. We'll drop you a line every Friday with what's hot in the world of motoring - and some very tempting deals, too.
- 29 Aug 2008Abbey cuts mortgage ratesAbbey today became the latest lender to announce it was cutting its mortgage rates in a further sign that competition is returning to the market.
- 29 Aug 2008Shake-up of bookings could spell lower faresNew proposals on air and rail travel to be debated by the European Parliament next week could mean lower prices and increased choice for consumers from next summer.
- 28 Aug 2008Asda mobile prices slashedAsda is set to slash its flat-rate calls from 16p to 8p from September 1, and will lower the price of text messages from 5p to 4p.
- 28 Aug 2008Five-star safety for Renault KoleosFour of the five cars crash-tested in the latest Euro NCap assessment scored top marks for adult occupant protection, it was announced this week - including Renault’s new Koleos 4x4.
- 28 Aug 2008Euro NCap to overhaul car safety ratings The European body set up to assess car safety is overhauling its rating system in an attempt to save lives.
- 28 Aug 2008Cheap school uniforms pass Which? testCheap school uniforms from major high-street stores will withstand months of wear and tear, tests by which.co.uk have found.
- 27 Aug 2008Bank customers' details sold on eBay computerInformation including bank account numbers, phone numbers, mothers' maiden names and signatures of one million customers of American Express, NatWest and the Royal Bank of Scotland were reportedly found on the computer.
- 27 Aug 2008Ad watchdog raps Apple over iPhone claimsAn advertisement for Apple's first iPhone breached regulations by misleadingly claiming that users could access all of the internet, a watchdog has ruled.
- 27 Aug 2008Credit crunch 'eases congestion'The credit crunch coupled with sky-high fuel prices have caused congestion to ease on major roads, it's been revealed.
- 27 Aug 2008Half of drivers think mechanic scammed themAlmost half of motorists reckon they have been ripped off by car mechanics, a survey shows today.
- 25 Aug 2008Mobile phones to be allowed on UK flightsYou could be sitting next to someone using their mobile phone on your next flight.
- 24 Aug 2008Fixed rate deals return to pre-crunch levelsThe cost of two-year fixed rate mortgages is back at the level it was in August last year when the credit crunch first began to bite, figures showed today.
- 23 Aug 2008Student living costs 'average nearly £200 a week'Students face average outgoings of nearly £200 a week, with accommodation their single biggest cost, research showed today.
- 22 Aug 2008Save hundreds and support ScopeGas and electricity customers switching their supplier can already save hundreds of pounds, but a new initiative means their switch will also support the work of disability charity, Scope.
- 22 Aug 2008Used car values take a hitUsed car buyers are turning their backs on larger, thirsty cars in favour of smaller models.
- 22 Aug 2008Eon and SSE hike energy pricesScottish & Southern Energy (SSE), which has 8.8 million UK customers, is raising gas prices by 29.2% and average electricity costs by 19.2% from Monday. Its household brands include Southern Electric, Swalec and Scottish Hydro Electric.
- 22 Aug 2008New cars and hot deals, 22 August 2008Our deal detectives have been hard at work saving you money: there's thousands off lots of cars this week.
- 22 Aug 2008Probe finds DVLA gave wrong car tax adviceThree out of four road tax enquiries from undercover researchers were answered wrongly by the DVLA, according to a new investigation.
- 21 Aug 2008Which? shows how to beat crunchA new survey reveals that nearly half of Which? members plan to cut their spending on at least one 'extra' such as eating out.
- 21 Aug 2008Food allergy tests could risk your healthSome food intolerance checking firms are playing on people’s fears to sell them costly and dubious tests, a Which? investigation reveals today.
- 21 Aug 2008Man arrested after taking photo of police driverA man was arrested and kept for five hours in a cell after he took a photo of a police officer who ignored road signs and reversed up a one-way street.
- 21 Aug 2008Britons attempt to smash speed recordTwo Britons are preparing an attempt to smash the world speed record for a wind-powered vehicle.
- 21 Aug 2008Ocado to list use-by dates Online grocer Ocado is to list the use-by dates of all food on its website in a bid to attract customers concerned that home deliveries are less fresh than food bought in the supermarket.
- 21 Aug 2008Apple issues advice after Nanos overheatedSoftware giant Apple has admitted that iPod Nano music players sold in 2005 and 2006 can overheat, fail and deform because of a battery defect traced to a single supplier.
- 20 Aug 2008Which? Money probes pitfalls of comparison sitesRelying on a single price comparision site for financial products such as insurance could leave you with a raw deal, Which? Money warns today.
- 20 Aug 2008Battery fault suspected in Nano overheating probeA possible battery fault which caused iPod Nanos to overheat dangerously is being investigated in Japan.
- 20 Aug 2008Research 'breakthrough' could save cancer livesA breakthrough in stem cell research could improve the survival chances of patients suffering from an aggressive form of bowel cancer, scientists said today.
- 19 Aug 2008Products shrinking but prices stay sameThe size of some UK groceries have been shrunk without any reduction in price by manufacturers claiming inflationary pressures.
- 19 Aug 2008Woman sued over file sharingA woman has been ordered to pay out £16,000 after a swoop on Britons who illegally share games and films over the internet, lawyers said today.
- 18 Aug 2008Release of new Potter film put back
- 18 Aug 2008Watch what you eat this bank holiday weekendPeople may be spoilt for choice when deciding on the family outing this bank holiday weekend, but this isn’t always the case with the food on offer at the UK’s top tourist attractions, according Which? Holiday.
- 16 Aug 2008Baggage handlers and check-in staff to strike
- 16 Aug 2008Distracted drivers who kill to face jail
- 15 Aug 2008New cars and hot deals, August 15 2008New cars and hot deals - the movers and shakers on the forecourts this week
- 15 Aug 2008Fat Duck hatches a perfect tenHeston Blumenthal’s restaurant The Fat Duck has achieved the rare feat of scoring a perfect ten out of ten in The Good Food Guide 2009.
- 15 Aug 2008More cuts in supermarket price warsMajor supermarkets have announced a new round of price cuts in a bid to lure struggling consumers.
- 14 Aug 2008Tesco records 40% drop in carrier bag useThe number of disposable plastic bags handed out to Tesco shoppers over the last month is 40% lower than for the same period two years ago, the retailer said.
- 14 Aug 2008Chatty Britons spend longer on phoneBritons are chatting like never before - spending a record amount of time on the phone, according to research revealed today.
- 14 Aug 2008Upgrade renders set-top boxes obsoleteThousands of people had to invest in new digital television equipment in order to keep watching their favourite programmes after a Freeview upgrade rendered 1% of its set-top boxes obsolete.
- 14 Aug 2008Kodak launches wireless photo framesKodak has released two wireless digital photo frames which allow you to directly access picture-sharing websites.
- 13 Aug 2008Demand for NT plastic bags falls 95%Demand for plastic bags at National Trust shops has fallen 95% in the 100 days since a 5p charge on them was introduced, the Trust said today.
- 13 Aug 2008Rail fares set to rise by 6% in the new yearThousands of train travellers will face new year fare rises of at least 6% following news of rocketing inflation figures.
- 13 Aug 2008Skoda reveals Superb option pricesSkoda has unveiled prices for the first range of options available on the new Superb, which launches in the UK next month.
- 13 Aug 2008Canon releases lightweight cameraCanon has launched its lightest SLR to date which has been designed for entry-level photographers.
- 12 Aug 2008Lotus adds noise to electric carsLotus has unveiled new technology to beef up the sound of electric and hybrid vehicles with artificial engine noises.
- 12 Aug 2008Doro launches easy-to-use mobileA new mobile phone has been launched that’s been designed specifically for older and disabled mobile phone users.
- 12 Aug 2008CD sales drop as customers turn to downloadsSongwriters made 15% less money from CD sales in the first six months of the year as consumers choose to download music from the internet, latest figures reveal.
- 12 Aug 2008Bike sales booming as fuel prices riseBike sales are booming as road users fight high fuel prices by switching from four wheels to two, it was revealed today.
- 11 Aug 2008Households warned of water bill hikesHouseholds were today warned of water bill hikes after firms submitted their draft business plans to regulator Ofwat.
- 11 Aug 2008Average food shop costing £27 a week moreThe average family is now spending £27 a week more on food than it was a year ago, new figures revealed today.
- 11 Aug 2008Supermarkets in new petrol price warA supermarket signalled the start of another round in the fuel price war today when it cut 2p off the price of a litre of diesel and unleaded.
- 11 Aug 2008Canon unveils new HD camcordersCanon has unveiled two new high definition camcorders which record movies onto their own internal hard disc drives.
- 11 Aug 2008Wales set for digital switch in 2009Wales is set to start the switchover to digital television in 12 months time, it has been confirmed.
- 09 Aug 2008Blackberry preparing for Bold launchBlackberry will release the latest version of its emailing mobile phone later this month in an ongoing technology battle with rivals Apple and Nokia.
- 09 Aug 2008House repossessions soar to 12-year highThe number of UK house repossessions jumped by 48% in the first half of the year to its highest level for 12 years.
- 08 Aug 2008New cars and hot deals, 08 August 2008For your weekly fix of car news and reviews, sign up to ourWhich? Car email. We'll drop you a line every Friday with what's hot in the world of motoring - and some very tempting deals, too.
- 08 Aug 2008Less food being wasted thanks to credit crunchA fifth of UK households say they are throwing away less food as the credit crunch tightens budgets, according to a survey.
- 07 Aug 2008VW reveals new GolfVolkswagen has released the first pictures of the sixth generation Golf, which is due to go on sale in January.
- 07 Aug 2008Nissan unveils fuel-efficient 'Eco-Pedal'Nissan has developed an accelerator pedal which pushes back if it senses the driver is wasting fuel.
- 07 Aug 2008Tesco cuts price of organic produceA major retailer has cut the price of organic produce as customer demand slows in response to the credit crunch.
- 07 Aug 2008New bid to give all kids MMR jabThe government is renewing its efforts to ensure children up to the age of 18 receive the MMR jab.
- 06 Aug 2008PC World preparing to launch 'green' PCPC World is finally gearing up to launch its ‘green’ PC – a full 12 months after it was due to hit the shelves.
- 06 Aug 2008Safety group defends speed camerasRoad safety groups have leapt to the defence of speed cameras after figures showed a huge rise in the number of people getting tickets for driving too fast.
- 06 Aug 2008Sky and Five agree new cricket dealSatellite broadcaster Sky has retained the TV rights to screen live cricket until 2013.
- 05 Aug 2008Ford unveils new version of the KaFord has announced it will debut the new version of the Ka at the Paris Motor Show in October.
- 05 Aug 2008Ford gives drivers digital radio choiceFord is introducing DAB digital radios in three of its ranges and has plans to extend the feature to more of its vehicles later this year.
- 05 Aug 2008Food waste power scheme launchedA council has launched a recycling scheme which will convert food waste into electricity.
- 05 Aug 2008Wedding gift firm calls in administratorsStruggling wedding gifts service Wrapit has appointed administrators after efforts to rescue the business failed.
- 02 Aug 2008More people want to borrow to improve their homesLloyds TSB today said it had seen a near 20% jump in the number of people looking to borrow money to improve their home.
- 01 Aug 2008Hair curlers 'more vital' than TVHair curlers were rated higher than TVs in a new survey of the public's top gadgets, revealed today by which.co.uk.
- 01 Aug 2008New cars and hot deals, 1 August 2008We look at money-saving deals and mouth-watering new models newly introduced for this week
- 01 Aug 2008Families face water bill risesFamilies are facing rising water bills - just after millions of British Gas customers were hit with record increases in gas bills.
- 01 Aug 2008Asda launches 'cheapest ever' school uniformStore chain Asda has unveiled what it said was the cheapest ever school uniform, at £4.
- 01 Aug 2008Rogue traders caught by new powersTwo rogue traders have become the first to be hit by new powers designed to protect consumers from dodgy selling tactics.
