News in October 2008
- 06 Nov 2008 Energy prices in UK rising faster than EU average Gas and electricity prices in the UK are rising twice as fast as in the rest of the EU according to the OECD.
- 31 Oct 2008 Ford prices new Ka Ford has announced the pricing and specification details for its all-new Ka, which will start from £7,995 - cheaper than its sister model, the Fiat 500.
- 31 Oct 2008 MPs call for more 20mph speed limits MPs have called for new measures to tackle deaths on British roads, including tougher drink-driving rules and wider use of 20mph speed limits.
- 31 Oct 2008 TomTom launches new Go Live sat navs TomTom has released details of its latest Go Live sat navs, which can update traffic data every three minutes.
- 31 Oct 2008 Hot car deals, 31 October 2008 It’s Halloween, and if your old car’s turning into a bit of a pumpkin on wheels, why not check out these fantastic car deals on new and used Renault, Fords and Vauxhalls…
- 31 Oct 2008 Standard Life produces poor results Standard life became the latest company to announce disappointing results in the wake of the credit crunch. The life and pensions company has seen UK business fall.
- 31 Oct 2008 Vodafone mobile broadband ads 'misleading' The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld three complaints about press ads for Vodafone’s mobile broadband service.
- 31 Oct 2008 Microsoft and Yahoo! to fight online scams Microsoft has joined forces with Yahoo!, Western Union and the African Development Bank to raise consumer awareness of lottery scam emails.
- 30 Oct 2008 Icelandic-owned Sterling Airlines collapses Sterling Airlines is the latest to cease trading, leaving hundreds of passengers across Europe seeking alternative travel plans.
- 30 Oct 2008 Pure announces the new, greener, Evoke 2S Pure has announced a new green addition to its family of Evoke digital radios: the Evoke-2S.
- 30 Oct 2008 Games firms pursuing innocent file sharers A Which? Computing investigation reveals innocent people are being accused of illegal file-sharing.
- 30 Oct 2008 Which? criticises with-profits penalties Falls in the stock market lead to the introduction of exit penalties on with-profits policies by Friends Provident and Norwich Union.
- 30 Oct 2008 House prices keep falling as repossessions rise House prices keep falling, borrowers face the danger of falling into negative equity and the number of repossessions begin to rise.
- 30 Oct 2008 Mortgage repayments beat new lending There were further signs of the credit crunch biting with mortgage lending figures showing that repayments actually outstripped new lending in August 2008.
- 30 Oct 2008 London's biggest shopping centre opens Europe's biggest urban shopping centre opens its doors today in the heart of West London.
- 30 Oct 2008 World's first Android phone on sale today Which? has the latest news on the T-Mobile G1 smartphone, made by HTC, the world's first with the Google Android operating system.
- 30 Oct 2008 Homes to get hi-tech meters within 10 years The government says that all UK homes will be fitted with hi-tech smart meters by 2020
- 29 Oct 2008 Empiredirect.co.uk changes shopping policies Which? can reveal that Empiredirect.co.uk has changed its policies for cancelling and returning an order after we found that the website, among others, broke some key online shopping rules.
- 29 Oct 2008 JVC stops making standalone video recorders JVC, a leading developer of standalone video recorders, has stopped making VCRs after 32 years of production.
- 29 Oct 2008 Drivers urged to check car tyres as winter looms Drivers are being urged to check their car tyres in order to stay safe on the roads as winter approaches.
- 29 Oct 2008 Government launches bid to promote electric cars Around 100 electric cars will be made available in towns and cities across the UK as part of a government plan to turn motoring greener.
- 29 Oct 2008 Humax’s new Freesat HD PVR rivals Sky+ Humax has announced the launch of the Freesat+ Foxsat-HDR that will go on sale in the UK in November, with no subscription costs.
- 29 Oct 2008 Microsoft unveils online version of Windows Microsoft has unveiled an early version of a Windows operating system that’s based on the internet rather than a PC.
- 29 Oct 2008 Ford discounts Fiesta, Focus, Fusion and Mondeo The latest Ford deals and discounts, from the Fiesta to the Mondeo. Save thousands on new, unregistered Ford cars, including the C-Max and Galaxy MPVs.
- 28 Oct 2008 Banks appeal in charges test case The test case between the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and the UK’s leading high street banks recommences today.
- 28 Oct 2008 Demands to see OFT report on HBOS rejected Demands for a report on the Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS to be published immediately were rejected today.
- 28 Oct 2008 Hot car deals, 28 October 2008
- 28 Oct 2008 Kodak increases the lifespan of an OLED TV New technology from Kodak makes OLED TVs more durable
- 28 Oct 2008 Icesave savers to get money back in November Icesave depositors should get their savings back by the end of November says Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
- 27 Oct 2008 New drive to get commuters out of their cars A new campaign has been launched to get commuters out of their cars and into greener, more cost-effective modes of transport.
- 27 Oct 2008 Sony releases its first 10inch digital photo frame Sony has released two new digital photo frames – the DPF-D80 and DPF-D100 – at the Photoplus Expo show in New York.
- 25 Oct 2008 New-car buyers going green to save money Three-quarters of British drivers would buy a car with lower CO2 emissions if they thought it would save them money, according to research by BMW.
- 25 Oct 2008 Google searches show credit crunch impact As the financial crisis looms Britons are using Google to search for vouchers, budget meals and sewing classes.
- 25 Oct 2008 New Britax carry cot aces Which? test Which? has tested the newly launched Britax Baby Safe Sleeper, the first carry cot tested that offers five-star crash protection in front and side impacts.
- 25 Oct 2008 Ford introduces first ever Focus Zetec S Ford has added a sporty new Zetec S trim level to its popular Focus hatchback. This is based on the existing Zetec equipment level, but adds a complete sports styling kit, comprising front and rear spoilers, tougher bumpers, side skirts, 17" alloys.
- 25 Oct 2008 Analysts believe TV on mobile phones will catch on Leading analysts believe that a European broadcasting standard in place by 2010, enabling live TV on mobile phones to grow into a major £5.4 billion industry.
- 25 Oct 2008 Recession looms large Latest economic figures from the ONS show that GDP fell in the quarter between July and September 2008. Recession now seems inevitable as the credit crunch has a direct impact on the performance of the UK economy.
- 25 Oct 2008 Check your credit file to get better money deals Spending just £6 to check your credit files could get you a better deal on mortgages, loans and credit cards, says a new report from Which?
- 25 Oct 2008 Which? slams with-profits penalties Which? has criticised Norwich Union and Friends Provident for introducing penalties on its with-profits policies.
- 25 Oct 2008 Pound shops to boost shop numbers Pound shops Poundland and 99p Stores have boosted sales, defying problems faced by other retailers in the credit crunch.
- 25 Oct 2008 State Pension boost for women Hundreds of thousands more women will be able to boost their retirement income by claiming the full state pension.
- 25 Oct 2008 Now you can buy the Sony Experia X1 Sony’s flagship Experia X1 smartphone is now available on Vodafone’s website, free on selected tariffs.
- 24 Oct 2008 Infants to get free 10kg luggage allowance From 1 May 2009, infants travelling on First Choice and Thomson holidays will get a free 10kg luggage allowance
- 24 Oct 2008 Have your say on the banking crisis The Treasury Committee has announced the date for the hearing looking at the banking crisis. You can send your questions to be put to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Governor of the Bank of England and the Chairman of the FSA.
- 24 Oct 2008 'Risky' private lets sector should be improved Private landlords should be licensed and tenants should have access to an independent complaints procedure, says an independent review of the private rented sector.
- 24 Oct 2008 Timeshare and holiday clubs targeted in EU ruling Consumers should be better protected from high-pressure sales presentations for holiday clubs after MEPs voted to overhaul timeshare law and give holidaymakers more rights when being sold timeshare and other long-term holiday products.
- 24 Oct 2008 New VW Golf gets five stars for occupant safety The new VW Golf has been given five stars out of five for its ability to protect occupants in a crash, according to Euro NCap.
- 24 Oct 2008 Renault prices new Laguna Coupé Renault is introducing a Laguna Coupé for the first time – and it’s quite a looker. The Laguna Coupé will start from £20,995.
- 24 Oct 2008 Skoda Roomster 2 gets more kit Skoda is boosting the appeal of its Roomster MPV by adding £1,500 in extra equipment. Meanwhile, it has lowered the suspension on the Fabia Sport.
- 24 Oct 2008 Hot car deals, 24 October 2008 Which? Car's regular round up of hot car deals can save you thousands of pounds on a Fiat Grande Punto, Jaguar XF or Aston Martin Vantage.
- 23 Oct 2008 T-Mobile G1 Android market is open The G1 is now available in the US, and the Android website has gone live, allowing users to create programs that will be made available to all
- 23 Oct 2008 Mini to unveil all-electric E hatchback Mini is to show an all-electric Mini E version of its popular hatchback at the Los Angeles motor show next month.
- 23 Oct 2008 Swindon to get rid of static speed cameras Councillors in Swindon have vowed to do away with the town’s fixed-point speed cameras because of a row over funding.
- 23 Oct 2008 VW reveals new Golf prices Volkswagen has announced UK pricing for its all-new Golf – and it starts at £13,150.
- 23 Oct 2008 Station staff fail to report lost property Two thirds of rail station staff failed to contact owners whose lost property was handed in, found a Which? investigation.
- 23 Oct 2008 HMRC relaxes Self Assessment deadline HMRC allows taxpayers filing paper self-assessment tax returns to hand deliver their return by early morning on 4 November without penalty charges
- 23 Oct 2008 Pound plummets against the dollar Fears of a lengthy recession have lead to the value of the pound falling to a five-year low against the US dollar
- 23 Oct 2008 Companies apply exit fees on with-profits policies Friends Provident and Norwich Union have changed their with-profits policies by re-introducing market value reductions. These additional charges are bad news for consumers.
- 23 Oct 2008 Which? reveals most hated phone numbers
- 23 Oct 2008 Water companies 'on notice' to explain price hikes Water regulator Ofwat has told companies to justify higher bills for customers
- 23 Oct 2008 Gas and electricity bills should fall, says Brown Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called on gas and electricity suppliers to pass on falling wholesale prices to households
- 23 Oct 2008 Hospital meals high in salt and fat, says Which? Some hospital canteens are regularly serving meals with too much salt and saturated fat, according to a new Which? report.
- 23 Oct 2008 Shopping websites break the rules Which? can reveal that three in ten of your most visited shopping websites aren't getting the simplest shopping rules right.
- 22 Oct 2008 John Lewis/Waitrose tops Which? credit card survey The John Lewis/Waitrose group credit card has been named best for customer satisfaction in a survey by Which? Money.
- 22 Oct 2008 BT Business launches free mobile internet BT Business has started offering 'free' mobile internet to customers subscribing to its higher spec fixed line broadband options - BT Business Total Broadband options 2 and 3.
- 22 Oct 2008 Yorkshire and Barnsley building societies to merge Barnsley Building Society is to merge with its larger rival Yorkshire Building Society after being exposed to losses from the collapse of the Icelandic banks.
- 22 Oct 2008 Supermarkets slash petrol and diesel prices again Supermarket chain Morrisons has knocked 2p off the cost of its diesel and unleaded fuels, prompting a new round of price cuts at rival forecourts.
- 22 Oct 2008 Which? launches banking reform campaign In response to the banking crisis, Which? today launches a new campaign to reform the banking system, by calling on the government to ensure that banks put consumers at the heart of their business.
- 22 Oct 2008 Crackdown on abuse of blue badge parking scheme A £55m overhaul of the disabled parking scheme means traffic wardens will now be able to confiscate forged or stolen blue badges.
- 22 Oct 2008 T-Mobile announces Google Android's launch date The UK release date for T-Mobile's G1 has been confirmed. 1.5 million models have already been pre-ordered worldwide.
- 22 Oct 2008 Aldi and Travelodge to launch hotel supermarkets Budget supermarket brand Aldi and hotel chain Travelodge have joined forces to develop combined hotel supermarkets on the same sites.
- 22 Oct 2008 Virgin trains cut fares in time for Christmas Christmas has come early for many Virgin Trains passengers as the company announces it has cut advance fares by up to 50%.
- 21 Oct 2008 Drivers fail to recognise basic road signs UK drivers have problems identifying basic road signs in the UK and abroad, according to a new survey.
- 21 Oct 2008 Dating website celebrates billionth email Online dating website Match is celebrating the billionth email sent through its site by launching a new consumer panel.
- 21 Oct 2008 Free-to-air HD channels approved by Ofcom BBC, ITV and Channel 4 have been handed licences to broadcast in HD on free-to-air television.
- 21 Oct 2008 Which? Holiday gives tips for visting Dubai If you're concerned about the recent news of a couple who fell foul of the law in Dubai, check out our tips for a trouble-free trip.
- 21 Oct 2008 Aga cooker sales fall during economic slowdown Orders of Aga cookers fall 15% below last year's figures as consumers tighten their purse strings.
- 21 Oct 2008 Co-op and Somerfield merger gets green light The Co-operative Group's £1.6bn takeover of grocery chain Somerfield has been approved by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
- 20 Oct 2008 Mortgage rates static since base rate cut Despite the Bank of England’s base rate cut few mortgage lenders have passed on savings to borrowers.
- 18 Oct 2008 Energy giants told to cut bills The government has stepped up pressure on gas and electricity suppliers to cut customers' bills following the recent drop in the price of oil.
- 17 Oct 2008 PC company Apricot returns with £279 netbook Apricot, a brand which has been absent from the UK for almost a decade, has launched its comeback product - a £279 netbook, or ‘ultra-mobile PC’ (UMPC) as it’s called on the company's website.
- 17 Oct 2008 Seat Exeo set to surprise One of the unsung stars of the Paris Motor Show earlier this month was the Seat Exeo - and it looks set to be well equipped.
- 17 Oct 2008 Fast, efficient new Mercedes C250 CDI Many manufacturers cut back on equipment and luxury when producing ‘green’ versions of their cars. Not Mercedes-Benz.
- 17 Oct 2008 Public sector pensions offer best value The average public sector pension is worth three times as much as the typical scheme still open to workers in the private sector, new research shows.
- 17 Oct 2008 Chevrolet discounts Captiva diesel Just about the worst choice of brand new car right now would be a petrol engined off-roader.
- 17 Oct 2008 Amazon slashes free delivery threshold Amazon.co.uk has slashed the threshold for free delivery of items ordered on its website to £5.
- 17 Oct 2008 Identity theft fears affect most consumers Three quarters of consumers are concerned by the amount of data companies hold about them and only 21% believe their data is secure in the hands of those companies, according to new research.
- 17 Oct 2008 Hot car deals, 17 October 2008 Last week we thought a few hundred pounds off Volkswagen’s brand new Scirocco was a good deal – not any more.
- 17 Oct 2008 Sharp unveils first LCD TV with Blu-ray recorder Rumours of a 2009 European launch for the world's first TV with built in Blu-ray disc recording capabilities.
- 17 Oct 2008 Skoda's confusing Fabia BlueLine In a move that may have the unfortunate side effect of baffling consumers, Skoda has introduced a limited edition Fabia ‘BlueLine’.
- 17 Oct 2008 OFT says rules needed for 'sale and rent back' Regulation is urgently needed to protect cash-strapped families who sell their houses to companies and then rent them back, according to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
- 16 Oct 2008 Top green cars revealed by new Which? guide Driving a greener car can save you money as well as help the environment, says the new Which? Complete Guide to Greener Driving.
- 16 Oct 2008 Britannia in merger talks with Co-operative Co-operative Financial Services is in merger talks with Britannia, the country's second-largest building society.
- 16 Oct 2008 DVLA warns 1,200 foreign drivers over road tax More than 1,200 unlicensed foreign drivers were caught using UK roads in a week-long crackdown by the DVLA.
- 16 Oct 2008 GM 'holds merger talks' with Ford and Chrysler Shares in US carmaking giant General Motors (GM) surged on Monday after reports it had held merger talks with its main American rivals, Ford and Chrysler.
- 16 Oct 2008 Marks and Spencer to sell energy High street giant Marks & Spencer has added gas and electricity to its long list of product lines
- 16 Oct 2008 No better time to visit Iceland The price holidays to Iceland have been slashed in the wake of the country’s economic meltdown.
- 15 Oct 2008 Supermarkets put petrol back below £1 a litre Two of Britain’s biggest supermarkets – Morrisons and Asda - have cut the price of unleaded petrol to less than £1 a litre.
- 15 Oct 2008 Unemployment rises rapidly There was more bad news for the government today with the announcement of the latest unemployment figures. The count increased by 164,000 to its worst level since 1999.
- 15 Oct 2008 Apple MacBook laptop range updated US electronics company Apple today took the wraps off a revamped MacBook range of laptops, revealing new models that it says are the most environmentally friendly notebooks created
- 15 Oct 2008 Compensation claim launched against BA Passengers of a cancelled BA flight have launched a bid for compensation from the airline.
- 15 Oct 2008 Mortgage lending is lowest since 2002 Mortgage lending is at its lowest level since 2002 according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
- 15 Oct 2008 Virgin Media trials on-demand TV advertising Virgin Media is to trial dynamic advertising on its on demand TV platform.
- 15 Oct 2008 Poor advice on digital switchover In the run up to digital switchover, some TV aerial installers are giving misleading advice that could cause consumers to fork out hundreds of pounds for a new TV aerial that they don't need.
- 15 Oct 2008 Virgin and BA cut fuel surcharges Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have both announced that passenger fuel surcharges will be reduced from midnight tonight.
- 14 Oct 2008 Drivers 'distracted' by in-car technology A new survey shows almost half of motorists are seriously distracted by in-car technology.
- 14 Oct 2008 Toyota puts price on iQ Toyota's 'premium' city car will cost from £9,495
- 14 Oct 2008 BT Openreach trials fast fibre-optic broadband BT has announced that Muswell Hill in north London, and Whitchurch in South Glamorgan will be the first pilot schemes in the UK to be offered its faster fibre-optic ADSL broadband.
- 14 Oct 2008 The mortgage cashpoint dries up The recent release of data from the Bank of England on Housing Equity Withdrawal show that people are no longer funding their spending via their housing equity.
- 14 Oct 2008 Government must act on kids' food promotion The Government must act now to keep pace with kids’ food promotions across the board, says Which?
- 14 Oct 2008 Celebrities give directions on TomTom sat navs Radio 2 favourites, including Sir Terry Wogan, lend their voices to TomTom satnavs to raise money for Children in Need
- 13 Oct 2008 Taxpayer cash bail-out unveiled Taxpayers to become biggest shareholders in banks
- 13 Oct 2008 Miele unveils its first upright vacuum cleaner Miele announces the launch of its first upright vacuum cleaner, the S7.
- 13 Oct 2008 Young drivers 'struggle with junctions' Parents, schools and insurance companies have been urged to help young motorists improve their driving after it was revealed that many struggle to cope with busy junctions.
- 11 Oct 2008 Mobile downloads added to BBC iPlayer BBC iPlayer TV programmes can now be downloaded to a range of portable media players for viewing on the move.
- 11 Oct 2008 Channel 4 abandons digital radio plans Channel 4 announced yesterday that it is pulling out of plans to launch three national digital radio stations.
- 11 Oct 2008 Skoda's Superb goes green The 'GreenLine' version of Skoda's new range-topping Superb promises to return 55mpg.
- 11 Oct 2008 Debts rising as savings fall As the credit crunch continues to bite, new figures show consumer borrowing has risen to £5.9 billion.
- 11 Oct 2008 Ryanair plan to stop people checking in luggage Ryanair will keep raising baggage fees to encourage their passengers to travel light
- 11 Oct 2008 Credit unions offer safer banking The Association of British Credit Unions Ltd (ABCUL) has reassured credit union members who may be concerned about the safety of their savings as financial turmoil among mainstream institutions continues.
- 10 Oct 2008 New engines and entry-level price for VW Scirocco Volkswagen is expanding its Scirocco coupé range, adding new engines and an entry-level specification.
- 10 Oct 2008 New car CO2 emissions cut by record margin Carmakers have cut the average CO2 emissions of their new cars by the biggest margin ever, a new report shows.
- 10 Oct 2008 Hot car deals, 10 October 2008 You’ve seen the news, so you know things are tight everywhere – and this includes the car industry.
- 10 Oct 2008 All-new Mazda3 set for November unveiling Mazda has announced an all-new version of its Best Buy 3 medium hatchback.
- 10 Oct 2008 Volvo prices DRIVe eco cars Volvo has announced pricing for its DRIVe eco models.
- 09 Oct 2008 Scientists dismiss mobile phone radiation fears A team of leading scientists has dismissed health fears about radiation caused by mobile phones. Wi-Fi technology and phone masts.
- 09 Oct 2008 Fiat increases its share of new car market Fiat increased its share of the UK's new car market to almost 3% last month – its highest level in four years.
- 09 Oct 2008 BT launches low cost phone service BT Basic BT has launched a subsidised, cheap telephone service to help low-income families in the UK cope with the rising cost of household bills.
- 09 Oct 2008 Icesave and Kaupthing Edge latest news British savers with Icesave are guaranteed a refund. Those with Kaupthing Edge have been transferred to Dutch Bank ING Direct.
- 09 Oct 2008 Panasonic announce G1 camera price and launch date Panasonic invite members of the press to a special hands on event, where the price and release date of the Panasonic G1 are revealed.
- 08 Oct 2008 Icelandic Banks latest news for Which? savers The government today unconditionally guaranteed British savers funds in the failed bank Icesave.
- 08 Oct 2008 Alliance & Leicester fined for mis-selling PPI The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today announced that it has fined Alliance & Leicester £7million for mis-selling Payment Protection Insurance.
- 08 Oct 2008 Fuel-efficient diesels getting more popular Fuel-efficient diesels such as the VW Golf are becoming more popular with new-car buyers, official figures show.
- 08 Oct 2008 Customer demand forces rate cut Today National Savings and Investments announced that it is decreasing the interest rates on some of its variable savings offers by up to 0.20% per annum
- 08 Oct 2008 Ariel launches Excel Gel to wash at 15 degrees Ariel has launched a new type of laundry detergent: a gel which it claims can wash effectively at temperatures as low as 15°C.
- 07 Oct 2008 Google adds Mail Goggles to avoid drunken emails Users of Google’s popular webmail service, Gmail, can now benefit from a free application which aims to avoid those embarrassing and inadvisable drunken emails.
- 07 Oct 2008 Ofcom shows UK TV picture: homes now 88% digital Ofcom's latest figures show the state of the digital TV nation. As more people switch from analogue to digital, Freeview, Freesat, cable and Sky digital services are becoming commonplace in British homes.
- 07 Oct 2008 Regulator slams ‘unfair’ energy charges Energy regulator Ofgem has warned gas and electricity suppliers to stop charging customers different rates for paying by direct debit or pre-payment meters.
- 07 Oct 2008 Land Rover debuts Freelander stop-start system Land Rover does not have a reputation for building environmentally friendly vehicles. But, as this new Freelander TD4_e shows, it is trying to improve its eco credentials.
- 07 Oct 2008 New car sales fall again in September The number of new car registrations fell for the fifth consecutive month in September, according to official figures, leading to calls for immediate action to restore consumer confidence.
- 06 Oct 2008 Malaria warning for gap year travellers A third of gap year travellers are putting their lives at risk by not taking precautions against malaria
- 06 Oct 2008 Shops flout warranty selling rules The OFT has found that shops aren't following the rules designed to protect consumers from extended warranty hard-sell tactics.
- 05 Oct 2008 Sony launches 3rd generation PRS-700 Reader Although still a niche electronics item, Sony’s range of ebook Readers has already reached its third generation, with increases in capacity and battery life and additional functions to make reading ebooks even easier.
- 04 Oct 2008 Panasonic's vision of the future at Ceatec 2008 Which? technology experts have been reporting from the Ceatec consumer electronics show in Japan all week, and one of the most innovative stands on show was Panasonic's which focused on concepts for future living.
- 04 Oct 2008 Savings protection limit raised to £50,000 The compensation limit for savers who lose money when a bank goes under is being increased from £35,000 to £50,000.
- 03 Oct 2008 Inaccurate HIPs 'mislead consumers' House buyers are being misled by inaccurate or incomplete Home Information Packs (HIPs), says a Birmingham Trading Standards investigation.
- 03 Oct 2008 Industrial action stops Eurostar services on 6 Oct Passengers will be unable to travel on Eurostar between the UK and Brussels on Monday 6 October
- 03 Oct 2008 Motorists 'keeping their cars for longer' Motorists are sticking with their cars for longer in an attempt to beat the credit crunch, a new survey suggests.
- 03 Oct 2008 Hot car deals, 3 October 2008 This week's best deals on new and used cars
- 03 Oct 2008 Nintendo to release new DSi handheld in 2009 Nintendo has announced the upcoming DSi, the successor to the Nintendo DS and DS Lite handheld gaming consoles.
- 03 Oct 2008 Pleo robotic dinosaur wows Ceatec crowds All week Which? technology experts have been in Japan giving daily reports on the massive Ceatec 2008 show. And they’ve seen many varieties of robot, including unicyclists, cyclists, and receptionists – but none can match the Pleo for instant appeal.
- 02 Oct 2008 Northern Rock pulls high-paying savings accounts
- 02 Oct 2008 Fiat Panda gets more from petrol Buyers looking for a non-diesel eco city car should check out Fiat’s ECO Panda range.
- 02 Oct 2008 Cartoon characters promote less healthy foods Which? calls on food industry to stop companies using cartoon characters in the marketing of unhealthy foods to kids
- 02 Oct 2008 Gatwick Express machines allow euros Passengers travelling on Gatwick Express trains can now buy tickets at the station with their leftover euros.
- 02 Oct 2008 Virgin launches mobile broadband Virgin Media has entered the mobile broadband market with a £15 a month subscription deal.
- 02 Oct 2008 BT starts new Phorm web-tracking advert trial BT has restarted trials of a controversial web-tracking advertising technology Webwise following backing from the UK Government.
- 02 Oct 2008 Online child safety council launched Over 100 organisations have joined forces with the government to help keep children safe online.
- 02 Oct 2008 Motoring costs up 19% on last year, RAC says The average cost of motoring has risen by 19% in the last year, according to the RAC.
- 02 Oct 2008 BT I-Plate promises broadband speed boost Millions of UK households could potentially benefit from improved ADSL broadband performance, thanks to a simple DIY filter developed by BT Wholesale.
- 01 Oct 2008 Waitrose to trial first convenience store Waitrose has confirmed that it is to trial its first convenience store at the end of this year.
- 01 Oct 2008 Gas, electricity and postal complaints If you need to complain about energy or postal services the system’s changing
- 01 Oct 2008 New rights when buying from doorstep salespeople New rights when buying from doorstep salespeople
- 01 Oct 2008 Freesat sells 100,000 digital boxes in 5 months High-definition TV programmes boost popularity of free digital satellite TV
