News in 2008
- 29 Dec 2008Laptops now 'more popular than desktop PCs'Laptop PCs have outsold desktop PCs worldwide for the first time, according to figures from iSuppli.
- 29 Dec 2008Vodafone introduces PAYG mobile IOUMobile operator Vodafone has introduced an emergency back up for pay as you go mobile users called Vodafone IOU.
- 29 Dec 2008Guide dogs to be allowed at regional airportsBlind and partially sighted people will soon be able to fly with their guide dogs from the majority of UK airports.
- 28 Dec 2008Lying for insurance on the riseIncreasing numbers of people are running the risk of invalidating their insurance cover by lying when they take out a policy in a bid to get a better deal.
- 28 Dec 2008Tesco to host internet talent contestTesco is set to host an online talent competition in January to rival X Factor
- 28 Dec 2008Clamp down on unfair phone and broadband feesBroadband, home phone, mobile phone and digital TV customers may benefit from additional protection on their phone, internet and TV services.
- 28 Dec 2008Remarkable drop in cost of memory cardsSan Disk first launched a 1GB memory card five years ago costing around £275. They can now be picked up for less than £5
- 27 Dec 2008Sat nav named must-have Christmas gift for driversSat nav was named the must-have Christmas gift for drivers in a poll of AA members.
- 27 Dec 2008Free ATMs for deprived areasSuccess for scheme designed to provide consumers in low income areas with easy access to non-charging ATMs. Over a million people to benefit from new cash machines.
- 27 Dec 2008New scheme helping to stop identity fraudA new scheme is hastening the demise of a cruel type of identity fraud that can devastate grieving families and cost businesses millions of pounds a year.
- 26 Dec 2008Icesave customers reimbursed for ChristmasThe majority of savers with failed Icelandic internet bank Icesave have been paid back in time for Christmas, according to the UK's depositor protection scheme.
- 26 Dec 2008Which? Legal advice on Christmas gift returnsUnwanted Christmas gifts that don't quite hit the mark can be harder to return after Christmas than people might imagine, according to Which? Legal Service.
- 26 Dec 2008US Visa process to change UK nationals visiting the United States must complete a new Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form before travel as of January 12th 2009.
- 26 Dec 2008ABTA and FCO predict 2009 travel trendsABTA and the FCO joined together to predict travel trends for 2009. The report reveals holidaymakers are favouring travel destinations that do not use the Euro.
- 26 Dec 2008John Lewis sale starts in stores tomorrowShoppers will get up to 50% off in John Lewis’ post-Christmas sale which starts in stores on 27 December, and began online on 24 December.
