News in September 2008
- 30 Sep 2008Personal details found in a fifth of used gadgetsAt least one in five second-hand mobile devices still contain sensitive or personal information, says a BT and University of Glamorgan study.
- 30 Sep 2008Online Viagra service offers drug without GP visitMen will be able to buy Viagra online without having to visit their GP using a new service from Lloydspharmacy and website DrThom.
- 30 Sep 2008One in six drivers break child seat lawMany drivers are putting children's lives at risk by ignoring child seat legislation.
- 30 Sep 2008Gas and electricity profits should be paid backMLAs in Northern Ireland have said recent gas and electricity price hikes by Northern Ireland Electricity and Phoenix Gas are unfair
- 30 Sep 2008Which? calls for sweeping PPI reformsWhich? has written to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) calling for an overhaul of the PPI market.
- 30 Sep 2008Renault reveals price of new MéganeAs already reported, the new Renault Mégane makes its debut at the Paris Motor Show next month.
- 30 Sep 2008Volkswagen Golf GTI concept unveiledThis is the new Volkswagen Golf GTI, although VW is calling it a ‘concept’ when it’s unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later this week.
- 29 Sep 2008Bradford and Bingley nationalisedBradford & Bingley is to be nationalised to prevent the bank collapsing. The government will take control of the bank's mortgage and loan business.
- 29 Sep 2008MFI saved by buy-outFurniture retailer MFI is to continue trading as normal after a management buy-out was agreed. This will protect jobs and customer orders, said MFI.
- 27 Sep 2008Thousands in debt missed off official figuresUp to 600,000 people who are struggling with their debts are being missed off official insolvency figures, a trade body warned today.
- 27 Sep 2008Financial complaints - new name and shame dealThe Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has unveiled plans to give further details about companies that are the recipients of regular complaints by consumers.
- 27 Sep 2008EU upholds tough CO2 targetsEnvironmental campaigners claimed a victory over carmakers, with the news that Euro MPs have rejected car industry pleas for more time to meet tough CO2 targets.
- 27 Sep 2008Barclaycard fined for 'silent' phone callsBarclaycard has been fined £50,000 for breaching rules on silent and abandoned sales calls to consumers.
- 26 Sep 2008Beware rip-off student lets - warns Which? bookStudents looking for university accommodation should be on their guard against dodgy landlords and agents just out to make a quick buck, says a new Which? book.
- 26 Sep 2008New builds create problems for homebuyersBuyers of new homes need more protection, according to the Office of Fair Trading
