News in November 2008
- 29 Nov 2008Car clubs report surge in popularityPay-as-you-drive car clubs have reported a surge in popularity as motorists turn their backs on high running costs.
- 29 Nov 2008New Mazda3 detailsWhich? analyses details of Mazda's new 3 hatchback - the old one was a Best Buy. Can the new car measure up; and will it be cheap enough?
- 29 Nov 2008Is the legal game over for Atari?Atari severs ties with the law firm it used to hunt file sharers
- 29 Nov 2008Hot car deals, 29th November 2008Which? dealhounds scour the classifieds to find the latest new and used car bargains: cheap cars galore! We save you thousands on the Mazda 3 and Toyota Verso.
- 29 Nov 2008JD Sports rumoured takeover bid for JJBAiling sportswear retailer JJB has seen its shares jump by 8% after reports of potential takeover bid from key competitor JD Sports
- 28 Nov 2008Procter & Gamble buy 1% of OcadoProcter & Gamble has bought a £5m stake in online grocery store Ocado
- 28 Nov 2008Mortgage lenders warned over repossessionsThe FSA warned mortgage lenders today to treat customers in arrears fairly or face action from the regulator.
- 28 Nov 2008Argos buys Alba and Bush brandsHigh street catalogue retailer, Argos, buys Alba and Bush in a £15.25 million cash deal
- 28 Nov 2008Porsche Cayenne diesel expected next yearPorsche is launching a diesel version of the Cayenne in response to legislative changes and increased buyer demand
- 28 Nov 2008Prices announced for refreshed Skoda OctaviaThe Skoda Octavia is about to receive an extensive mid-life refresh, and we have the prices for the new version.
- 28 Nov 2008New washing machine technology could cut water useResearchers from the University of Leeds have developed washing machine technology that may result in quicker, quieter, cheaper and more efficient washing
- 27 Nov 2008Currys and PC World owner in £30m lossThe owner of electrical retailers Currys, Dixons and PC World has dived into the red by almost £30m.
- 27 Nov 2008Woolworths and MFI go underAiling retailers Woolworths and MFI have gone into administration, it has been confirmed.
- 27 Nov 2008Apple iPhone rapped for false web speed claimsApple has been ordered by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) to take a television advert claiming 'really' fast internet speeds for its new iPhone 3G off the air.
- 27 Nov 2008Stores cut prices to lure shoppers Stores across the high street are slashing prices in an effort to entice consumers to part with their cash in the run-up to Christmas.
- 27 Nov 2008TVonics urges consumers not to throw out old TVsSet-top-box manufacturer, TVonics, reminds consumers that any old TV can be converted for use after the digital switchover
- 27 Nov 2008MP3: the fastest growing music format of all timeDevices featuring MP3 players are selling 8x quicker than CD players, in Britain.
- 27 Nov 2008Apple teases UK customers with iPod and Mac dealsThe UK Apple website currently features a teaser page, promising a ‘special one-day-only Christmas shopping event’ on Friday 28 November.
- 27 Nov 2008Fall in house prices begins to slowThe rate at which house prices are falling eased 'significantly' this month but a market recovery still remains some way off, Nationwide Building Society said today.
- 26 Nov 2008Woolworths in rescue talksWoolworths' shares have been suspended as talks continue over plans to rescue the business.
- 26 Nov 2008Euro NCAP criticises whiplash safety in new cars
- 26 Nov 2008New rules for financial advisersA shake up for financial advisers and financial advice is on the way, according to proposals published yesterday by the financial services watchdog, the FSA.
- 26 Nov 2008Extra cash for debt charities in pre-budget reportAlistair Darling offers £16 million extra funding for free debt advice charities in pre-budget report
- 26 Nov 2008MFI set to go into administration Since opening for business as a mail order company almost half a century ago, MFI has revolutionised the home furnishing habits of a nation.
- 26 Nov 2008Leeds building society inflation buster bond Leeds Building Society is offering a bond which currently guarantees to pay savers the rate of inflation (RPI) plus 1.8%.
- 26 Nov 2008Government plans fairer deal on restaurant tips The government has unveiled proposals to make tips fairer for service staff in the UK.
- 26 Nov 2008Supermarket special offers exposedWhich? reveals the findings of a three-month investigation which found offers that broke government guidelines
- 25 Nov 2008Air Passenger Duty raised by GovernmentAirline passengers will be charged an increased rate of Air Passenger Duty from November 2009, following plans laid out in the government’s Pre Budget Report.
- 25 Nov 2008O2 rewards PAYG customers with freebie 'surprises'O2 UK has launched O2 Surprises - a scheme to reward its 11.5m Pay & Go customers each time they top-up.
- 25 Nov 2008Google phone: more popular than predictedOriginal shipping forecasts for the T-Mobile Google phone are insufficient due to phone's unpredicted popularity
- 25 Nov 2008Mobile internet growth surpasses PC-based growthResearch by Nielsen Online shows that mobile internet growth is eight times greater than PC internet growth
- 25 Nov 2008Hot car deals, 25 November 2008Will Alistair Darling’s pre-Budget statement get the new and used car market moving again? We’re not sure - but great car deals like these on Ford, Vauxhall and Volvo surely should.
- 25 Nov 2008VAT cut welcomed by car manufacturersAlistair Darling today slashed VAT in a £20 billion cash boost to revive the ailing economy.
- 25 Nov 2008Panasonic plasma TV claims world's blackest blackPanasonic has announced two new 1080p full high-definition plasma TVs aimed at home cinema enthusiasts.
- 25 Nov 2008Stop/start tech from Toyota and SmartNew fuel-saving tricks from Toyota and Smart. Can their clever technology save you money on your fuel bills?
- 25 Nov 2008Credit crunch takes toll on CES 2009 trade showConsumer electronic manufacturers, including Philips and Belkin pull out of the 2009 CES, due to credit crunch.
- 25 Nov 2008BBC One and Two available to watch 'live' onlineBBC One and BBC Two are to be the first mainstream UK channels to become available over the internet.
- 24 Nov 2008Car tax bands revised but fuel duty will go upCar tax rates will rise for most drivers next year, the Chancellor has announced, but not by as much as feared.
- 24 Nov 2008Car crime: 400,000 handbags 'stolen in a year'More than 400,000 women have had handbags stolen from cars in the last 12 months, it was revealed today.
- 24 Nov 2008Speed cameras 'should reward good drivers'Drivers who stick to the speed limit should be rewarded with cash or money off their council tax, according to a new poll.
- 24 Nov 2008Pre Budget Report: HighlightsIn his pre-budget report today, Chancellor Alastair Darling announces a range of measures designed to kick start the economy.
- 24 Nov 2008Pre Budget Report should begin banking reformConsumers should get change from their £1,200, says Which?
- 23 Nov 2008LA motor show latest newsThe Los Angeles motor show is taking place right now; here are a few of the new car highlights from Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan, Porsche and VW.
- 22 Nov 2008Increase in number of mortgage arrearsLatest research shows number of home repossessions has increased by 12 per cent as mortgage borrowers struggle with debts and arrears.
- 22 Nov 2008NS&I cuts Premium Bond prize fundNS&I is reducing the prize fund that pays out on Premium Bonds. This will reduce the chances that bondholders have of winning one of the big prizes.
- 22 Nov 2008Steer clear of with-profits says Which? MoneyNew research from Which? Money highlights that you should avoid with-profits policies and we give you advice if you have one.
- 22 Nov 2008Great expectations on the pre Budget Report The pre Budget Report was originally introduced in 1997 by the then chancellor Gordon Brown as a means to reduce financial uncertainty, the pre Budget Report is published each autumn.
- 21 Nov 2008Final dates for Christmas post announcedRoyal Mail has published final delivery dates to ensure that first class, second class and international post is delivered in time for Christmas.
- 21 Nov 2008Tefal issues advice over Actifry fire concernTefal claims that the Actifry fryer is a safe product after reports of smoke
- 21 Nov 2008Harrods wins Scrooge award over charity cardsLuxury goods store Harrods has come bottom of a survey of high street stores selling charity Christmas cards for donating the lowest proportion from sales of packs.
- 20 Nov 2008Ministers pushing for tougher speeding penalties Tough new penalties for speeding, drink driving and other ‘excessive behaviour’ will be considered by ministers, it was announced on Thursday.
- 20 Nov 2008Hot car deals, 20 November 2008Fancy two new cars for the price of one? Or a brand-new Mazda MX-5 for £13,000? These are just two of the great car deals we’ve spotted this week.
- 20 Nov 2008Phone charger energy rating scheme launchedNokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, LG and Motorola are behind a new scheme which rates mobile phone charger efficiency on a one to five star scale.
- 20 Nov 2008More online buys will be duty freeOnline shoppers may now get even more of a bargain on the web thanks to cuts in customs duty on goods bought abroad.
- 20 Nov 2008Budget mince pies up there with the bestAs the credit crunch bites this Christmas, shoppers looking to budget brands for salvation could be in for a pleasant surprise – according to a test of 10 luxury mince pies by Which?.
- 20 Nov 2008BBC iPlayer usage soarsThe BBC's online catch-up TV service, iPlayer, is watched online for an hour a week by nearly a quarter of consumers.
- 20 Nov 2008BT Vision adds ITV shows to catch-up TV serviceBT has announced the launch of ITV programmes on its Replay subscription service. The move will see programmes like The X Factor, Emmerdale and Coronation Street available on-demand from December.
- 20 Nov 2008Gender pay gap widensWomen are lagging behind in the pay stakes
- 20 Nov 2008Carbon cash 'should be spent on green measures'A leading think-tank has urged ministers to use funds from selling carbon emissions permits to pay for energy efficiency improvements that, among other things, could save people money on their gas and electricity bills.
- 20 Nov 2008Virgin Media ADSL broadband speeds to increaseVirgin Media has launched broadband packages with up to 16Mbps internet speeds for its ADSL broadband customers.
- 19 Nov 2008Marks & Spencer to hold one day 20% off sale
- 19 Nov 2008Petrol and diesel prices slashed againSupermarket giant Asda has slashed fuel prices again, with unleaded petrol being sold for 90.9p a litre at UK stores.
- 19 Nov 2008Motoring organisations call for car tax rethinkPlans for higher car tax rates should be scrapped to protect the UK’s ailing automotive sector, industry bodies said on Wednesday.
- 19 Nov 2008How will the interest rate cut affect your money It’s almost two weeks now since the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee announced its decision to cut the Bank's base interest rate by 1.50%, from 4.50% to 3.00%.
- 19 Nov 2008M&S shirt beats Savile Row made to measureAn M&S online made-to-measure shirt costing £30 has topped a Which? quest to find a well-fitting shirt.
- 19 Nov 2008USB 3.0 gives Superspeed boost The USB 3.0 Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has announced the final spec for the next generation of USB connections, backed by industry heavyweights including HP, Intel and Microsoft.
- 19 Nov 2008New help for Scots struggling with debtNational Debtline promoted under Scottish Government scheme to help consumers struggling with debt
- 19 Nov 2008Power companies set to to cut pricesGas and electricity bills could be set to fall following a meeting between energy ministers and power giants.
- 19 Nov 2008Employees in the dark over pension fund44% of workers within 5 years of retirement are unaware how much pension they'll get from their annuity. Which? advises employees to plan their pensions in advance
- 19 Nov 2008Ikea tops energy saving light bulb testIn the latest Which? report on energy saving light bulbs, Ikea tops the table of 25 models
- 18 Nov 2008Save on your Christmas shopping The pound may have plunged against the dollar but canny consumers can still get good Christmas bargains on trips to the United States, it was disclosed today.
- 18 Nov 2008Vauxhall Insignia: Car of the YearThe Vauxhall Insignia scoops the 2009 Car of the Year award. It's not a cheap car, and it fought off stiff competition from the Ford Fiesta.
- 18 Nov 2008Honda offers diesel auto for first timeFor the first time ever, Honda is offering a diesel car with an automatic gearbox - the new Accord saloon and estate.
- 18 Nov 2008Rents fall as letting market grows Rents fell during the last three months as the lettings market was flooded with property that had failed to sell, figures showed today.
- 18 Nov 2008Nissan announces winter discountsNissan has a selection of offers on right now, designed to tempt you into a new car before Christmas.
- 18 Nov 2008Hot car deals, 18 November 2008Our drive to save you thousands of pounds on new and used cars continues. Check out these great deals on the Audi Q7, Mazda3, Volvo S80 and VW Golf Estate.
- 18 Nov 2008Google SketchUp 7 free 3D software releasedGoogle has announced the launch of SketchUp 7, the latest version of its free 3D modelling software that is free to download.
- 18 Nov 2008Black & Decker Dustbuster chalks up 30 yearsNext year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Black & Decker Dustbuster handheld vacuum cleaner.
- 18 Nov 2008Identity theft victims lose an average of £14,500Victims of identity theft are worth an average of £14,500 per fraud attempt to online criminals, according to research conducted by internet safety organisation GetSafeOnline.org.
- 17 Nov 2008More commuters cycling to workCommuters are swapping their cars for pedal power in a bid to beat the recession, a new survey shows.
- 17 Nov 2008Most expensive homes in London boroughThe average house price may be falling but for the super-rich house prices keep rising.
- 16 Nov 2008Jeep Patriot S-Limited – extra luxuryJeep has announced a special edition version of the Patriot, the S-Limited, which comes with extra interior and exterior equipment.
- 16 Nov 2008Saving on pensions warning One in 12 people are planning to stop paying into their pension during the coming two years in a bid to save money, research showed today.
- 16 Nov 2008More bad news from RBSRBS became the latest organisation to reveal job cuts on Friday with the announcement that 3,000 jobs are to go from its worldwide operations.
- 15 Nov 2008TalkTalk unveils customisable broadband packageInternet service provider TalkTalk, has unveiled a new customisable broadband and home phone package called myTalkTalk.
- 15 Nov 2008Lexus IS – more equipment, less moneyLexus is making changes to its BMW 3 Series-rivalling IS – the result is more equipment at a lower cost.
- 15 Nov 2008Online shoppers pay less duty tax from DecemberFrom next month online shoppers will no longer have to pay customs duty on non-EU purchases up to £105.
- 15 Nov 2008Spam levels worldwide drop 70%The amount of spam emails people across the globe receive dropped sharply earlier this week, according to a BBC report.
- 15 Nov 20083 launches INQ1 Facebook mobile phoneMobile network 3 has unveiled what it claims is the ‘world’s most advanced social networking phone’.
- 15 Nov 2008Samsung B130 mobile on sale for less than £5In response to the credit crunch, Carphone Warehouse is selling the Samsung B130 for £4.95 on Orange or T-Mobile pay-as-you-go.
- 14 Nov 2008Huge discounts on green carsYou may think a greener car is out of your price range, but there are some excellent credit crunch deals around at present - esepcially from Citroen, Fiat, Peugeot and Toyota.
- 14 Nov 2008Hot car deals 14 November 2008Our deal hunters have uncovered some quite phenomenal new and used car discounts this week - a new Peugeot for nearly half price and huge savings on Jaguar, Ford and BMW.
- 14 Nov 2008UK is 'whiplash capital of Europe'The UK is the whiplash capital of Europe with nearly 1,200 people claiming for injuries every day, insurers said on Thursday.
- 14 Nov 2008Sainsbury's predicts ease on food billsShoppers can expect cheaper food bills as Sainsbury’s has confirmed that food price inflation is finally easing off.
- 14 Nov 2008Digital switchover in the Scottish BordersThe digital switchover is in progress and while there have been no major problems reported in the Scottish Borders, 1,500 people could be left without reception.
- 13 Nov 2008Police swap parking tickets for 'polite reminders'Motorists in one Northumberland town are being given ‘polite reminders’ rather than parking tickets for leaving their cars in the wrong place.
- 13 Nov 2008Rising unemployment creates further money worriesThe latest unemployment figures provide another indication that the credit crunch is having a very real impact on the finances of many consumers.
- 13 Nov 2008Scottish & Southern set to cut energy billsBritain's second biggest gas and electricity supplier Scottish & Southern gave millions of hard-pressed households an early Christmas present today when it said it planned to cut gas and electricity bills in the New Year.
- 13 Nov 2008Norwich Union to pay compensationNorwich Union, which is owned by insurance giant Aviva, is having to pay people with stakeholder pensions compensation after admitting that charges have been too high.
- 13 Nov 2008MPs slam utility companies over bill confusionGas, electricity and telephone companies aren’t giving consumers the information they need to get best deals, a committee of MPs said today.
- 13 Nov 2008PPI victory for consumersThe Competition Commission has published its provisional decision on remedies into the PPI market.
- 12 Nov 2008Gordon Brown hits out at credit card companies The prime minister has condemned credit card companies for raising their rates during a tough economic climate.
- 12 Nov 2008Government data show house prices fallingLatest house price data from RICS show prices are falling at a record rate. The average UK property price is now below £210,000.
- 12 Nov 2008Toshiba aims to 'boost standard definition TV'With 99% of TV being watched in standard definition, Toshiba continues work on upscaling technology to make these images look better on high definition TVs.
- 12 Nov 2008OFT raises awareness of bogus holiday clubsThe Office of Fair Trading is handing out fake scratchcards today to raise awareness of bogus holiday clubs
- 12 Nov 2008Which? urges people to check their mortgage dealsMortgage customers looking to switch mortgages at the end of their initial deal should check their current deal carefully first as they may be in for a pleasant surprise.
- 11 Nov 2008Nissan Qashqai with extra luxuryNissan is cramming more creature comforts into its new Qashqai Sound & Style special edition.
- 11 Nov 2008Fixed-point speed cameras 'could be replaced'Many of the UK's fixed-point speed cameras could be replaced with 'fairer' cameras that check motorists' average speed, Transport Secretary Geoff Hoon said.
- 11 Nov 2008Hot car deals, 11 November 2008Believe it or not, one of the UK’s most popular cars, the VW Golf, is already subject to discounts, before the first cars have even arrived in the country.
- 11 Nov 2008Aldi to sell cut price holidaysValue for money supermarket Aldi has announced it will start selling holidays in 2009.
- 11 Nov 2008High street set for big discountsHigh street shoppers can expect heavy discounts as new official figures reveal retail sales are at their worst for three years.
- 11 Nov 2008Running costs 'most important' for car buyersRunning costs are now a more important factor for car buyers than reliability, according to a new poll.
- 11 Nov 2008Sky Player to offer online access to pay TV Sky has announced an online subscription service allowing consumers to view Sky shows online, without having to sign up to a satellite TV contract.
- 11 Nov 2008Rate cut is good news for some but not for all The impact of last week's rate cut was great for homeowners lucky enough to have a tracker mortgage, but it's not all good news as savings products begin to disappear.
- 11 Nov 2008Megapixel race is 'confusing consumers'How many megapixels are enough. Mobile phone manufacturers claim cameraphones with a resolution of 20Mp may be available by 2021.
- 11 Nov 2008FSA takes a stand against boiler room fraud According to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) boiler room scams reap about £300 million every year from would be UK investors.
- 08 Nov 2008New diesels for Audi A5 and Mazda6The ever onward technological march of the diesel engine continues, with a new unit each for Audi’s A5 and the Mazda6.
- 08 Nov 2008Sainsbury’s generates electricity from food waste Sainsbury’s has revealed plans to run its 800 stores on food waste from next summer. The move follows a successful pilot in around 40 stores in Northamptonshire.
- 08 Nov 2008Companies warned over internet data usageThe scope of data protection law in relation to IP addresses is being underestimated by companies such as Google that process and use individuals' IP addresses, according to European data protection supervisor Peter Hustinx.
- 08 Nov 2008Bankruptcy rockets by 12 per cent
- 08 Nov 2008DNA database plans rejectedPlans to help people remove their DNA information from the National DNA database have been backed by the House of Lords.
- 08 Nov 2008Sony creates new CD using Blu-ray Disc technologyA new format of CD dubbed Blu-spec is set to be launched. Sony claims it will be compatible with existing CD players.
- 08 Nov 2008Three billionth photo uploaded to FlickrThe three billionth photo has been posted on the popular photo and video hosting site, Flickr.
- 08 Nov 2008BBC red button celebrates 10th birthdayIt has been 10 years since the BBC launched its first pilot of the Red Button in the UK.
- 07 Nov 2008OFT provides effective advice on Christmas savingA year on from the OFT's 'Save Xmas' campaign, it has had a major impact on people's behaviour towards saving, new independent research shows.
- 07 Nov 2008Hot car deals, 7 November 2008Official Which? advice for hot deals on new and used cars. Save thousands on the VW Jetta and Passat R36, and Renault Clio Dynamique.
- 07 Nov 2008Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 upgradesThe Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 are fuel-saving superminis, with cheap fuel bills. Which? looks at changes to both city cars - are they both improved?
- 07 Nov 2008Cars sales down again in OctoberNew car sales are down 8.8% over the year to date, official figures show, following months of poor consumer confidence.
- 07 Nov 2008Which? welcomes new Euro NCAP ratingsWhich? welcomes changes to the Euro NCAP car safety rating scheme, challenging all carmakers to improve crash safety.
- 07 Nov 2008Mortgage lenders pressured to pass on rate cut The UK's largest mortgage lenders vowed today to pass on the interest rate cut in full following pressure from Chancellor Alistair Darling.
- 07 Nov 2008Vodafone unveils BlackBerry StormVodafone has announced the first touch-screen BlackBerry smart phone, the Blackberry Storm 9500.
- 06 Nov 2008Bank of England makes dramatic interest rate cut Banks and building societies pressured to pass interest rate cut to mortgage borrowers.
- 06 Nov 2008Energy prices in UK rising faster than EU averageGas and electricity prices in the UK are rising twice as fast as in the rest of the EU according to the OECD.
- 06 Nov 2008Consumers warned over vehicle-matching firmsVehicle Seller, a company that told people it could find buyers for their used cars has had its consumer credit licence revoked by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
- 06 Nov 2008Trade body develops 'MP3 Compatible' logoSeven of Britain's largest music download sites are promoting a new logo to help consumers identify legal download sites and understand the flexibility of the MP3 format.
- 06 Nov 2008Icesave savers to receive compensationSavers with money in failed Icelandic bank Icesave will receive an e-mail later this week outlining how they will get their money back.
- 06 Nov 2008Channel five set to launch on freesatDigital satellite TV operator BBC/ITV freesat has announced that channel five will be launching on its service on 18 November.
- 06 Nov 2008Restaurants charge too much for waterDon't be too embarrassed to ask for tap water when eating out in these cost-conscious times, says the Good Food Guide.
- 06 Nov 2008Virgin offers £5 mobile broadbandVirgin Media has slashed the price of its mobile broadband service for customers also subscribing to Virgin fixed-line broadband.
- 05 Nov 2008Renault prices Mégane CoupéRenault has announced the specification for its new Mégane Coupé, which takes the place of a conventional three-door hatchback in the new Mégane line up.
- 05 Nov 2008Panasonic closes in on Sanyo - reportTakeover will result in Japan's largest electronic manufacturer
- 05 Nov 2008Virgin Media gets Sky One backLost, 24, Prison Break and other favourite TV shows will finally return to the screens of Virgin Media cable TV customers later this month.
- 05 Nov 2008‘Where is the consumer bail-out?' Billions of pounds of taxpayers' money has been committed to bail out the UK's failing banks.
- 05 Nov 2008Canny Scottish have Christmas bargains sussed Over 90% of Scots do some kind of research when buying new products like digital cameras, TVs, stereos and sat navs, according to new research from which.co.uk.
- 05 Nov 2008RBS sees earnings fallRoyal Bank of Scotland has warned that results for this year will be disappointing as the bank continues to struggle with bad debts and writedowns.
- 04 Nov 2008New VW Passat BlueMotion 2VW has updated its Passat BlueMotion with more fuel-saving tech. VW claims this will save you money, but is the Passat BlueMotion 2 cheap enough?
- 04 Nov 2008Hot car deals, 4 November 2008In the weekend papers, there were stories of ‘buy one get one free’ new cars (Dodge Avenger from Broadspeed, in case you’re interested). A sign of the times maybe - but here’s our pick of some of the best car deals we’ve seen this week.
- 04 Nov 2008Used car prices fall again in OctoberAverage used car values fell to £4,743 in October – the lowest level this year – following a small rise in September.
- 04 Nov 2008Marks & Spencer profits drop 30%Marks & Spencer’s (M&S) profits have fallen by a third due to the toughest sales conditions to hit the retailer since the early 1990s, it says.
- 04 Nov 2008Nissan reveals new 370Z sports carThese are the first official images of Nissan’s new 370Z sports car, due to get the official go-ahead later in November.
- 04 Nov 2008Volkswagen introduces cheaper EosVolkswagen’s ‘convertible coupé’, the Eos, just became more affordable – with changes to the range and equipment upgrades.
- 04 Nov 2008Skipton and Scarborough building society mergerSkipton Building Society today announced it was to merge with Scarborough Building Society after being approached by its smaller rival.
- 04 Nov 2008EU chiefs call for better toy safety standardsA consumer protection MEP will lead a key vote this week on toy safety standards in the European Parliament
- 04 Nov 200802 revamps mobile broadband line-upO2 has unveiled a raft of changes to its mobile broadband range including a new 10GB mobile broadband deal and cheaper core mobile broadband tariffs.
- 03 Nov 2008Lloyds TSB announces new name and job cuts Lloyds TSB looks to cut costs and branches as merger with HBOS progresses
- 01 Nov 2008Car-share schemes 'can save you cash'Motorists could save money and improve their social lives by joining a car-share scheme, a campaign group has claimed.
- 01 Nov 2008Panasonic Lumix G1 camera on sale November 1stThe £600 Lumix G1 offers keen amateur photographers an alternative to bulky DSLRs and simpler compact and bridge cameras.
