News in February 2008
- 22 Feb 2008Government set to tighten road work rulesPlans to help reduce disruption caused by street works, including re-assessing workers' competence every five years, have been announced by the government.
- 22 Feb 2008Energy price probe launchedAn investigation into the UK's electricity and gas markets has been launched by the regulator in the wake of growing customer concern.
- 22 Feb 2008New cars and hot deals, 22nd February 2008Good time for deals; Ford prices new Kuga 4x4
- 22 Feb 2008Plans to cut flight noise revealedPlans to change the flight paths planes take when operating in and out of major UK airports have been unveiled by air traffic control company Nats.
- 22 Feb 2008Drivers 'could save £100' with better techniqueMotorists could save themselves up to £100 each a year by opting for 'eco driving', the RAC said today.
- 21 Feb 2008New parking rules may make appeals harderNew parking charge rules could make it more difficult for motorists to appeal an unfair ticket, Which? Legal Service warns today.
- 21 Feb 2008Your privacy is at risk, warns Which?The amount of personal information shared by companies or available online could be exposing people to a greater risk of being scammed by fraudsters, Which? warns today.
- 21 Feb 2008Web offers motorists better new car dealsMotorists can make substantial savings when buying a new car online, Which? reveals today.
- 21 Feb 2008BT axes its helpline costs for landline callersBT is scrapping charges for landline callers contacting its consumer service and helpdesk numbers.
- 21 Feb 2008BA among worst for luggage delaysDelays to air passengers' luggage worsened last year, with British Airways (BA) one of the poorest-performing airlines, new figures showed.
- 21 Feb 2008Price of a pint 'to rise to £4'Current price of a pint in London
- 21 Feb 2008Government takes £30 billion in stamp dutyThe government has taken in nearly £31.5 billion in stamp duty in the first ten years since Labour came to power, new research shows.
- 21 Feb 2008British Airways hikes fuel surchargesNew fuel surcharge on longest flights
- 21 Feb 2008British Gas slammed over huge profitsBritish Gashas come under fire after the residential customer side of its business recorded a rise in profits of 500%.
- 20 Feb 2008Switch your bank and save hundreds, says Which?People who still have accounts with the ‘big five’ banks could save money and get better customer service by switching to another provider, according to Which? Money.
