News in 2008

31 Dec 2008Drivers 'could face health checks every 10 years'Drivers could face new health tests every 10 years to ensure that they are fit to be behind the wheel, it has been reported.
31 Dec 2008Petrol price has hit three-year lowConsumers battling the cold and the credit crunch received some mid-winter cheer today as the AA announced the price of petrol has reached a three-year low.
31 Dec 2008Travel agents 'mislead public on insurance'New poll shows holidaymakers are getting shoddy insurance advice from travel agents.
31 Dec 2008Communications database may be run by private firmA proposed communications database containing details of everybody's phone calls, emails and internet use could be run by a private firm, it is claimed.
30 Dec 2008More than 150 Woolworths branches shut Woolworths will continue its slow demise today with more than 150 branches closing, as the crisis gripping the high street spreads.
30 Dec 2008Fashion chain USC goes into administrationThe British high street has been dealt another blow today with fashion retailer USC going into administration, putting 300 jobs at risk.
30 Dec 2008Zavvi gift vouchers can't be redeemed in-storeZavvi gift cards and vouchers bought before 27 November may be almost worthless - consumers should take action now
30 Dec 2008Bush Blu-ray disc player for under £100 at ArgosArgos has reduced the cost of the Bush BD01 Blu-ray player to less than £100
30 Dec 2008Many to go local or stay at home for New YearA new survey from NS&I shows that many consumers are cutting the cost of New Year. You can save even more with Which?'s money saving tips.
30 Dec 2008Internet age ratings may be an optionWebsites may be given film-style age ratings applied to protect children from harmful internet content such as web video clips of beheadings, according to a BBC Online article.
30 Dec 2008Hot car deals, 30th December 2008The latest car deals from across the UK. Which? scours the classifieds for festive offers on new and used cars.
30 Dec 2008Car gadgets 'could cause sickness'
29 Dec 2008Christmas present recycling site launchesA new website for unwanted Christmas presents has launched
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, one of the UK's biggest mobile service providers, has introduced an emergency back up for pay as you go mobile users called Vodafone IOU.
29 Dec 2008Charities call for tax exemption during downturnAs leading charities, including Save The Children, call for changes to VAT and Gift Aid rules, read the Which? guide to giving to charity
29 Dec 2008High street price cuts to continue through 2009Cautious spending by consumers will force retailers to slash prices through 2009 says retail trade body
29 Dec 2008Which? Best Buys dominate Flickr websiteCanon's are by far the most commonly used cameras on the Flickr photo-sharing website. The Apple iPhone and the Nokia N96 also prove popular
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 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 following new guidance from telecoms watchdog, Ofcom.
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, a UK trade body has warned.
28 Dec 2008Tesco to host internet talent contestTesco is set to host an online talent competition in January to rival X Factor
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 Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) have 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.
25 Dec 2008Drivers avoiding overnight stays this ChristmasAlmost 30% of motorists would drive up to 100 miles to avoid an overnight stay with friends or family this Christmas, according to a new survey.
25 Dec 2008Norwich returns £10m of unclaimed cashInsurer Norwich Union has returned £10 million of forgotten money to its customers since the beginning of the year.
24 Dec 2008PC users warned over Christmas spamConsumers warned over Christmas spam
24 Dec 2008Public has mixed feelings on botox vouchers
24 Dec 2008Npower fined £1.8m over mis-sellingNpower will be fined £1.8m after it failed to take sufficient action to prevent mis-selling of energy deals to customers, regulator Ofgem has announced.
24 Dec 2008Nokia N96 to feature Comes With MusicThe Nokia N96 is set to become the next Nokia mobile to be bundled with Nokia's Comes With Music service
24 Dec 2008New EU ruling on airline compensationAirlines can no longer blame technical problems for flight cancellations, EU judges have ruled. Recent evidence gathered by Which? Holiday found that passengers were still losing out financially as a result of other loopholes in the EU law
24 Dec 2008Zavvi goes into administrationEntertainment store Zavvi, the former Virgin Megastore chain, called in administrators Ernst & Young after it was crippled by the collapse of Woolworths' Entertainment UK wholesaling division.
23 Dec 2008Early sales this yearShoppers will enjoy unprecedented reductions from Christmas Eve as retailers face up to the prospect of a gloomy 2009, analysts have said.
23 Dec 2008Hot car deals, 23 December 2008Saloon cars aren't exactly the trendiest of options these days, but here's a couple of excellent deals that might just change your mind.
23 Dec 2008Hot car deals, 22 December 2008If you’re looking for a new car, Christmas has come early. Read on for massive savings on the new Ford Focus, the VW Eos, and Peugeot’s 207 SW Outdoor.
23 Dec 2008Food and drink on no-frills airlines can be costlySome no-frills airlines are charging almost half the cost of a ticket for a basic meal aboard their flights.
23 Dec 2008Blu-ray Disc sales increaseReassuring growth figures for Blu-ray Discs in the build up to Christmas
23 Dec 2008Last minute online shopping surgeChristmas cheer for online retailers
22 Dec 2008Calls for immediate car industry cashTens of thousands of jobs are at risk unless the motor industry receives financial aid from the Government 'within days', a union leader has warned.
22 Dec 2008'White Van Man' as unpopular as ever, survey showsWhite Van Man is as unpopular as ever with other motorists, according to a survey by Holiday Autos.
22 Dec 2008More protection for EU bank customers planned Bank customers will get even greater protection if an EU proposal is passed into law.
22 Dec 2008Christmas out-of-hours healthcareDoctor’s surgeries will be closed for four days over Christmas, but research from Which? shows that many people don't know what healthcare services are available out-of-hours or are unclear about which service they should use.
22 Dec 2008DAB radio switch could be as soon as 2017The Digital Radio Working Group is urging Ofcom and the government to make necessary changes to trigger a smooth transition to DAB migration
22 Dec 2008Consumers warned over ‘penny’ auction sitesConsumers should beware addicitive penny auctions, which are akin to gambling
20 Dec 2008Pay deals beating inflation Pay deals have moved ahead of inflation for the first time in more than two years, but settlements are likely to fall "considerably" next year, according to a new report.
20 Dec 2008BBC iPlayer for the MacMac users can download BBC programs from iPlayer
20 Dec 2008New Year’s resolutions for your computerMake your new year's resolution keeping your computer and data safe
19 Dec 2008Hot car deals, 19 December 2008Pre-Christmas buyers can take advantage of some huge discounts, including up to 40% off the entire Ford range.
19 Dec 2008UK car production slumps by a thirdOfficial figures have shown UK car production fell by a third in November, prompting manufacturers to call for urgent financial help.
19 Dec 2008Panasonic LZD81 Freesat TV is better than the PZ81Which? now has full test results on the Panasonic Viera PZ81 and the Panasonic Viera LZD81. Both the LCD and plasma TV feature an integrated Freesat tuner.
19 Dec 2008Surprise increase in retail salesRetail sales figures today revealed an unexpected 0.3% rise between October and November as official data continued to defy high street trading woes.
19 Dec 2008High-spec mobile phone prices may increaseMobile phone prices for mobile phones with high-tech features such as TV receivers, built-in sat-nav, high-quality cameras and full qwerty keyboardsmay soon be on the increase, according to a report by Reuters.
19 Dec 2008Kids cash in on festive names Children who have names associated with Christmas receive the largest lump sums of cash into their Child Trust Funds at this time of year, according to data from child trust fund provider The Children’s Mutual.
19 Dec 2008Ofcom rules must have the X FactorThe amount of television advertising for unhealthy food seen by children is thought to have dropped by a third since 2005, Ofcom announced this week.
19 Dec 2008Coffee machine sales soar at John LewisA coffee machine is selling every 45 seconds at John Lewis, according to a John Lewis press release
19 Dec 2008First-time buyers offer 'glimmer of hope'The proportion of first-time buyers entering the housing market increased for the third month in a row in November.
18 Dec 2008Shops get extended warranty rights wrongSales staff in high street shops are giving wrong information about extended warranties sold alongside new products, says Which.co.uk.
18 Dec 2008Kiddy Infinity Pro car seat storms Which? testsThe new Infinity Pro child car seat from Kiddy achieved great results in a recent Which? test.
18 Dec 2008Ariel Excel Gel lives up to its nameAriel's Excel Gel has been through rigorous Which? wash tests and the results are in.
18 Dec 2008Monarch to offer free infant luggage allowanceMonarch Airlines is the latest airline to allow a free baggage allowance for children under the age of two.
18 Dec 2008Pay for postage online at ChristmasBuying your postage online means you can avoid getting stuck in long queues at the Post Office, and it doesn’t cost any extra.
18 Dec 2008Further cuts in fuel surcharges with BA and VirginBritish Airways and Virgin Atlantic have announced further cuts to fuel surcharges on all flights.
18 Dec 2008Save money on last-minute Christmas shoppingStill looking for those last few Christmas presents? If you’re caught in a last-minute rush, you could easily end up paying more than you have to for gifts. But shopping around is easy with Which? Compare.
17 Dec 2008Nissan Note gets new look for 2009The Nissan Note mini MPV is getting a facelift for the new year.
17 Dec 2008UK websites ridden with malwareHot on the heels of the Internet Explorer security scare security expert Sophos has revealed that an increasing proportion of web malware is found on UK sites
17 Dec 2008Sony Bravia LCD TV wows Which? with new technologyThe new line of Sony Bravia LCD TVs display superior motion quality in our standard definition tests
17 Dec 2008Microsoft issues Internet Explorer security fixMicrosoft has issued an emergency fix to repair a security flaw in its Internet Explorer browser which could allow criminals to hijack people’s computers.
17 Dec 2008BMI to trial mobile phones on planesBMI has become the first British airline to allow passengers to use mobile phones on their aircraft. But the airline has stopped short of allowing passengers to make phone calls while in the air.
16 Dec 2008New BMW Z4 with folding hard-topNews of BMW's new Z4 sports car - with a folding hard-top and new suspension for 2009. Which? experts ring the changes to BMW's successful roadster.
16 Dec 2008Hot car deals, 16 December 2008New cars may get all the glory, but savvy deal hunters know it’s best to buy used cars. No wonder, with deals like these on Fords, Jaguars and Renaults.
16 Dec 2008Virgin Media launches superfast broadbandVirgin Media, one of the UK's biggest broadband providers, yesterday launched a new cable broadband service offering internet speeds of up to 50Mbps.
16 Dec 2008Pipex warned over broadband switchingBroadband regulator Ofcom has issued a warning to ISP Pipex over failures to provide consumers with the code that they need in order to switch broadband
16 Dec 2008Internet sales increase as high street suffersRetailers may be facing a bleak midwinter but high street sellers seem to be weathering the credit crunch with an increase in pre-Christmas sales of 16%.
16 Dec 2008Don't pay over the odds for shopping deliveriesPeople ordering gifts online this Christmas could find the online retailer's free or standard delivery option is just as good as more expensive premium or express delivery, says which.co.uk
16 Dec 2008Pret offers free wi fi access on The Cloud networkPret a Manger is giving customers free wireless internet access in its sandwich shops. The company plans to launch the service in all of its 130 stores later this month
16 Dec 2008Motorola W180 PAYG mobile for less than £3In response to the credit crunch, Carphone Warehouse is selling the Motorola W180 for £2.88 on Orange pay-as-you-go.
16 Dec 2008Recession could lead to quiet Christmas on roadsThe AA is predicting a quieter Christmas on the roads this year, as motorists stay home in a bid beat the recession.
16 Dec 2008Microsoft launches application for Apple iPhoneMicrosoft has launched a mobile version of its Seadragon application for the Apple iPhone
16 Dec 2008Comet loses £8.1 millionComet follows PC World and Currys and announces it's in the red.
16 Dec 2008Security warning for Internet Explorer usersUsers of Microsoft's Internet Explorer have been advised to switch to another web browser until a major security flaw is fixed.
16 Dec 2008Final post dates for Christmas cards approachingFirst class mail must be posted by 20 December, and second class mail must be posted by 18 December to ensure delivery in time for Christmas
15 Dec 2008Thousands complain over mis-selling of PPI The Financial Ombudsman Service has announced that so far this year, it has received more than 25,000 complaints about payment protection insurance (PPI). A 10-fold increase on last year's complaints about the insurance.
15 Dec 20080% current account launchedConsumers should switch away from Julian Hodge Bank's 0% current account, in favour of 6% Which? Best Buy account.
15 Dec 2008HSBC, RBS, Santander hit by fraud HSBC, RBS, Santander – which owns Abbey and the savings business of Bradford and Bingley – and French bank BNP Paribas have revealed that they have fallen victim to one of the biggest cases of financial fraud.
15 Dec 2008Sat navs contribute to record week at John LewisHigh street retailer John Lewis has reported a record week for sales of electrical products, with sat navs, DVD players and digital photo frames among the top-selling items.
14 Dec 2008PlayStation Home launches in the UK
13 Dec 2008Orange launches new 3G mobile broadband tariffsOrange has launched two new 30-day mobile internet deals, starting from £20 a month with a 3GB USB dongle.
13 Dec 2008BBC to share iPlayer technology with BT and ITVBBC iPlayer technology may be shared with BT and ITV to create set top boxes for on demand
13 Dec 2008New gas safety scheme launchedCorgi to be replaced by the newly launched gas safe register
12 Dec 2008More consumers compare prices online New research from market research company Mintel shows the increasing popularity of price comparison websites such as moneysupermarket.com, gocompare.com and Confused.com.
12 Dec 2008Manchester votes 'no' on congestion charge Plans for Britain’s biggest congestion charging scheme have been rejected by voters in Manchester, following years of political grappling.
12 Dec 2008Credit card firms agree fairer terms Card issuers have agreed a new set of fair principles with the Government, which include giving borrowers warnings about rate increases and giving more breathing space to people struggling with their debts.
12 Dec 2008Fiat and Ford revise diesel enginesRevised diesels from Fiat and Ford for low emissions - and company car tax
12 Dec 2008M&S unveils more promotions and discountsMarks and Spencer is launching a range of seasonal promotions from today to help ease the pinch for customers in the run-up to Christmas.
12 Dec 2008Hot car deals, 12 December 2008There are plenty of car deals out there for bargain hunters - such as these on Fiat, Mercedes and Skoda.
12 Dec 200810 million download free Google Chrome browserGoogle is boasting of 10 million active users around the world for its Chrome browser, as it removes the beta label 100 days after first releasing the free browser for download.
11 Dec 2008Value of pound slips against the euro Winter holiday makers will get less for their pound as they head off this month.
11 Dec 2008More drivers buying cars onlineThe economic downturn has led to an increase in the number of motorists looking for used-car bargains on the internet, according to a major online dealer.
11 Dec 2008Men 'more likely to drink-drive'Men are far more likely to drink-drive than women, according to a poll by insurance company Diamond.
11 Dec 2008FSA fines Egg £721,000 for PPI mis-sellingThe FSA has fined Egg £721,000 for serious failings in its sales of payment protection insurance (PPI) to credit card customers.
11 Dec 2008Keep kids safe online this ChristmasParents buying PCs as presents need to know how to protect their children
11 Dec 2008Woolworths closing down sale beginsWoolworths began a closing down sale today as hopes of finding a buyer for the ailing retailer started to fade.
11 Dec 2008Olympus to rename SW digital cameras as 'Tough'Olympus will rebrand its waterproof and shockproof line of digital cameras in the new year; changing the name from 'SW' to 'Tough'.
11 Dec 2008Premium rate 070 number scam under investigationFour premium rate 070 phone number providers are under investigation, following complaints by the public that the phone number providers had been using underhand measures to cause consumers to unknowingly call 070 premium rate numbers.
11 Dec 2008Kids encouraged to give to charity online
10 Dec 2008Hot car deals, 10 December 2008Small cars are propping up the car market during this downturn. But that doesn’t mean they’re immune to discounting - as these Toyota Yaris, Ford Fiesta and VW Golf deals prove.
10 Dec 2008Fiat 500byDiesel limited editionFiat has announced a limited edition 500, accessorised in association with the Diesel fashion label, and only available for purchase over the internet.
10 Dec 2008Hyundai prices i20 superminiHyundai has announced the pricing for its all-new i20 supermini – undercuting rivals by ‘at least £1,000.’
10 Dec 2008Which? challenges ‘bullying’ letters
10 Dec 2008Buyers return to property marketThe number of people looking to buy a new house rose for the first time in two years, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).
10 Dec 2008Polaroid to cease production of instant camerasAfter almost 60 years of production, Polaroid has decided to discontinue the popular instant Polaroid cameras.
10 Dec 2008Waitrose opens first convenience storeWaitrose is opening its first convenience store in Trinity Square, Nottingham, tomorrow
10 Dec 2008Ensure tips go to service staff this ChristmasMake sure your restaurant tip actually rewards staff for good service this Christmas rather than topping up their pay to the legal minimum, says The Good Food Guide.
10 Dec 2008Savers bear the brunt of interest rate cutWhich? explains the effect of the interest rate cut on savers and shows consumers the best savings rates available
09 Dec 200880% of Icesave customers apply for compensationIcesave customers receive compensation via the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. The FSCS has processed 80% of Icesave customer's account claims.
09 Dec 2008Fraudsters target 11,000 shareholders Shareholders are at risk following the discovery of a shared database for fraudsters.
09 Dec 2008Glimmer of hope in the housing marketNew housing market figures from RICS show that there has been a rise in new buyer enquiries. Surveyors are also optimistic that house sale volumes will now pick up.
09 Dec 2008HSBC bullish on mortgage lendingHSBC has announced plans to try to secure a larger share of the UK mortgage market in 2009. New lending is set to outstrip rivals as the bank takes advantage of its relatively stable position.
09 Dec 2008Consumers warned of fake Nintendo consolesFake Nintendo games consoles and power adaptors could put consumers' lives in danger, warns HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
09 Dec 2008New SDHC memory cards launched for HD camcordersVerbatim has released two new memory cards, designed especially for high definition camcorder users
09 Dec 2008Internet searches for discount vouchers double Internet searches for discount vouchers have increased by 133% over the past year, according to online intelligence service Hitwise UK.
08 Dec 2008Hips change and OFT targets estate agentsThe government is making changes to home information packs (Hips) so that they include more information and homebuyers see them earlier.
08 Dec 2008Long delays at Stansted after protestPassengers flying from Standsted are facing long delays and should contact their airline before travelling
08 Dec 2008Morrisons sales jump beats economic crisisMorrisons is bucking the trend of store slumps by posting an 8.1% jump in third-quarter sales.
06 Dec 2008Which? Compare could save you hundredsWhich? can reveal the cheapest websites for buying your Christmas gifts, which could save you hundreds of pounds this Christmas.
05 Dec 2008Savings plummet as borrowers pay off debt mountainNew figures show that the credit crunch is finally hitting home and worried consumers are taking drastic actions to reduce their debt mountain.
05 Dec 2008Lloyds TSB and HBOS names to remain intactMajor banking brands Lloyds TSB, Halifax and Bank of Scotland will all remain on the high street after the planned HBOS rescue, Lloyds TSB said today.
05 Dec 2008VW updates Golf Plus with latest lookVolkswagen has unveiled a facelifted version of the Golf Plus at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy.
05 Dec 2008Hot car deals, 5 December 2008We’ve unearthed some quite phenomenal Land Rover, Mazda and VW deals this week. So if you’re wondering what to do with your savings after the interest rate cut, you’ve come to the right place…
05 Dec 2008T-Mobile slashes price of G1 Google phone T-Mobile has slashed the cost of its exclusive T-Mobile G1 Google mobile phone by making it available for free on cheaper pay monthly mobile contracts.
05 Dec 2008Fujitsu promises a laptop for lifeComputer firm offers free replacement every three years
05 Dec 2008Squirrels and cats top garden pests leagueUnwanted furry visitors can leave a trail of destruction in our gardens, whether they're fouling, digging or nibbling our precious plants. But all is not lost – we have some solutions
04 Dec 2008Car sales down by more than 10% over year to dateNew car sales are down by more than 10% over the year to date, according to the latest official figures.
04 Dec 2008Bank of England cuts base interest rate to 2%As the Bank of England cuts interest rates to their lowest level since 1951, Which? calls for the cut to be passed to borrowers in full
04 Dec 2008Mazda3 hatch unveiled at BolognaMazda has publicly unveiled the all-new Mazda3 five-door hatchback at the Bologna motor show in Italy.
04 Dec 2008Car breakdowns surge as cold weather sweeps UKThe recent cold snap has led to a surge in the number of car breakdowns, according to rescue provider Green Flag.
04 Dec 2008Broadband speed victory for Which?Broadband internet service providers (ISPs) must give customers a true picture of likely broadband speeds at the point of sale, following a new broadband speed code of practice that comes into force tomorrow.
04 Dec 2008Northern Rock to delay repossessions by six monthsNationalised bank Northern Rock pledged to wait at least six months before repossessing the homes of borrowers who had fallen behind with their mortgage.
04 Dec 2008Cold call builders 'defrauded elderly'Police and trading standards officers arrest three people in connection with a cold calling scam. Trading standards officers say to avoid cold calling builders and never give them any work.
04 Dec 2008Marks & Spencer to hold another 20% off saleMarks & Spencer is to hold a second one-day, 20%-off sale on Thursday in an effort to revive pre-Christmas sales.
04 Dec 2008Which? test reveals outstanding washer dryerAEG Electrolux L16850 washer dryer finishes a clear top in our latest washer-dryer tests, making it one of the best models we've ever seen.
03 Dec 2008Carmakers get breathing space on CO2 targetsEuropean regulators are giving car companies more time to meet CO2 emissions targets, it has been revealed.
03 Dec 2008Apple Macs at risk of viruses and malwareApple Mac computers are no longer safe from the dangers of computer viruses, according to an article posted on the manufacturer’s website.
03 Dec 2008Zavvi cancels online ordersWoolworths collapse means Zavvi has had to stop taking new online orders and cancel some existing ones.
03 Dec 2008Debenhams to hold three-day saleDebenhams has confirmed it is holding another ;credit crunch beating' sale event this week to bump up pre-Christmas sales.
03 Dec 2008Which? book gives would-be landlords adviceRenting and Letting warns of dangers of rushing in
03 Dec 2008Card fraud higher overseas Fraud losses on UK credit and debit cards are 14 times higher overseas than they are in this country, a new report claims.
03 Dec 2008Pass on rate cut to mortgage borrowers says Which?Which? is calling for the base rate cut to be passed on to all borrowers including those with Standard Variable Rate mortgage deals.
03 Dec 2008Marks & Spencer now sells washing machinesM&S is now selling large domestic appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and fridge-freezers online.
03 Dec 2008Dark Knight to debut BD-Live for Warner BrosWarner Bros has announced that the year’s biggest blockbuster, The Dark Knight, will be its first ever film to boast interactive BD-Live features when it is released on Blu-ray on 8 December.
03 Dec 2008Amazon's UK MP3 download store openAmazon's eagerly awaited MP3 download store is now open to UK music lovers.
02 Dec 2008New two-wheel-drive Ford KugaAs the credit crunch bites, Ford reveals its two-wheel-drive Kuga off-roader. And a far less attractive 2.5 petrol turbo version, too.
02 Dec 2008Greener driving 'could save billions'Employers are being urged to get involved with a new course that teaches staff how to drive more efficiently.
02 Dec 2008Hot car deals, 2 December 2008A 2.5% reduction in VAT wasn’t enough for everybody - Saab and Skoda have knocked 15% off some car prices throughout December.
02 Dec 2008Mini reveals all-new Mini ConvertibleBMW finally replaces the old-generation Mini Convertible with a new version - but prices will rise by almost £1,000.
02 Dec 2008Merry HD Christmas from the BBCThe BBC has unveiled its TV schedule for Christmas and New Year 2008, and there are plenty of high-definition treats for those with HD-ready or full-HD flat-panel TVs.
02 Dec 2008Waitrose to open second convenience store Which? members' high street favourite Waitrose has revealed that it will trial its second convenience store in Bristol.
02 Dec 2008Online store 247 Electrical ceases tradingOnline electrical store 247 Electrical has gone into voluntary liquidation.
02 Dec 2008Extra protection for building society customersThe Financial Services Compensation Scheme now covers building societies that merge, meaning more savings are protected if the building society collapses.
02 Dec 2008Bank to delay repossessions by six monthsRBS, which owns NatWest, has pledged to give customers in arrears at least six months grace before starting mortgage repossession proceedings.
02 Dec 2008Nokia announces the N97 mobile phoneNokia has announced pictures and specifications of the N97, the next mobile phone to be launched in the successful N series
02 Dec 2008What credit crunch? Online shopping on the riseOnline sales in 2008 are expected to buck the credit crunch and increase by £0.5 billion this Christmas compared to online sales last year.
01 Dec 2008Duty-free doubles for non-EU importsTravellers to the UK from outside the EU can bring in goods worth up to £300 duty-free from 1 December 2008. The first increase since 1994 doubles the old £145 limit. In January 2009 the limit will rise again to £340, due to exchange rate movement.
01 Dec 2008Chancellor guarantees London Scottish accountsLondon Scottish Bank, the specialist sub-prime lender and fixed-rate savings account provider, has gone bust.
01 Dec 2008New home reports in Scotland will have surveyWhich? campaign means that buyers in Scotland will have better survey when buying a home.
01 Dec 2008Newquay Airport closed for three weeks Pre Christmas flights from Newquay Airport in Cornwall have been cancelled after problems with airport navigational equipment have delayed the planned handover of the airport from the RAF to Cornwall County Council.
01 Dec 2008Credit card providers to share debt dataCredit card providers, including Barclaycard, HBOS and MBNA, are to share details of customers' credit card repayment patterns to help identify consumers struggling with credit card debt
01 Dec 2008Cheaper calls to loved ones abroad this Christmas
01 Dec 2008Dramatic fall in mortgage lending Mortgage lending collapsed during October, diving by nearly 70% to reach the second lowest figure on record, the Bank of England said today.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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 2008Gender pay gap widensWomen are lagging behind in the pay stakes
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 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 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.
15 Nov 20083 launches INQ1 Facebook mobile phoneMobile network 3 has unveiled what it claims is the ‘world’s most advanced social networking phone’.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
31 Oct 2008Ford prices new KaFord 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 2008MPs call for more 20mph speed limitsMPs 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 2008TomTom launches new Go Live sat navsTomTom has released details of its latest Go Live sat navs, which can update traffic data every three minutes.
31 Oct 2008Hot car deals, 31 October 2008It’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 2008Standard Life produces poor resultsStandard 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 2008Vodafone mobile broadband ads 'misleading'The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld three complaints about press ads for Vodafone’s mobile broadband service.
31 Oct 2008Microsoft and Yahoo! to fight online scamsMicrosoft has joined forces with Yahoo!, Western Union and the African Development Bank to raise consumer awareness of lottery scam emails.
30 Oct 2008Pure announces the new, greener, Evoke 2SPure has announced a new green addition to its family of Evoke digital radios: the Evoke-2S.
30 Oct 2008Games firms pursuing innocent file sharersA Which? Computing investigation reveals innocent people are being accused of illegal file-sharing.
30 Oct 2008Icelandic-owned Sterling Airlines collapsesSterling Airlines is the latest to cease trading, leaving hundreds of passengers across Europe seeking alternative travel plans.
30 Oct 2008Mortgage repayments beat new lendingThere were further signs of the credit crunch biting with mortgage lending figures showing that repayments actually outstripped new lending in August 2008.
30 Oct 2008House prices keep falling as repossessions riseHouse prices keep falling, borrowers face the danger of falling into negative equity and the number of repossessions begin to rise.
30 Oct 2008Which? criticises with-profits penaltiesFalls in the stock market lead to the introduction of exit penalties on with-profits policies by Friends Provident and Norwich Union.
30 Oct 2008London's biggest shopping centre opensEurope's biggest urban shopping centre opens its doors today in the heart of West London.
30 Oct 2008World's first Android phone on sale todayWhich? 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 2008Homes to get hi-tech meters within 10 yearsThe government says that all UK homes will be fitted with hi-tech smart meters by 2020
29 Oct 2008Empiredirect.co.uk changes shopping policiesWhich? 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 2008JVC stops making standalone video recordersJVC, a leading developer of standalone video recorders, has stopped making VCRs after 32 years of production.
29 Oct 2008Drivers urged to check car tyres as winter loomsDrivers are being urged to check their car tyres in order to stay safe on the roads as winter approaches.
29 Oct 2008Government launches bid to promote electric carsAround 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 2008Humax’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 2008Ford 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.
29 Oct 2008Microsoft unveils online version of WindowsMicrosoft has unveiled an early version of a Windows operating system that’s based on the internet rather than a PC.
28 Oct 2008Banks appeal in charges test caseThe test case between the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and the UK’s leading high street banks recommences today.
28 Oct 2008Hot car deals, 28 October 2008
28 Oct 2008Demands to see OFT report on HBOS rejectedDemands for a report on the Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS to be published immediately were rejected today.
28 Oct 2008Icesave savers to get money back in NovemberIcesave depositors should get their savings back by the end of November says Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
28 Oct 2008Kodak increases the lifespan of an OLED TVNew technology from Kodak makes OLED TVs more durable
27 Oct 2008New drive to get commuters out of their carsA new campaign has been launched to get commuters out of their cars and into greener, more cost-effective modes of transport.
27 Oct 2008Sony releases its first 10inch digital photo frameSony has released two new digital photo frames – the DPF-D80 and DPF-D100 – at the Photoplus Expo show in New York.
25 Oct 2008New-car buyers going green to save moneyThree-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 2008Ford introduces first ever Focus Zetec SFord 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 2008Google searches show credit crunch impactAs the financial crisis looms Britons are using Google to search for vouchers, budget meals and sewing classes.
25 Oct 2008New Britax carry cot aces Which? testWhich? 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 2008Analysts believe TV on mobile phones will catch onLeading 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 2008Recession looms largeLatest 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 2008Which? slams with-profits penaltiesWhich? has criticised Norwich Union and Friends Provident for introducing penalties on its with-profits policies.
25 Oct 2008Pound shops to boost shop numbersPound shops Poundland and 99p Stores have boosted sales, defying problems faced by other retailers in the credit crunch.
25 Oct 2008Check your credit file to get better money dealsSpending 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 2008Now you can buy the Sony Experia X1 Sony’s flagship Experia X1 smartphone is now available on Vodafone’s website, free on selected tariffs.
25 Oct 2008State Pension boost for womenHundreds of thousands more women will be able to boost their retirement income by claiming the full state pension.
24 Oct 2008Infants to get free 10kg luggage allowanceFrom 1 May 2009, infants travelling on First Choice and Thomson holidays will get a free 10kg luggage allowance
24 Oct 2008Have your say on the banking crisisThe 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 improvedPrivate 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 2008Timeshare and holiday clubs targeted in EU rulingConsumers 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 2008New VW Golf gets five stars for occupant safetyThe 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 2008Skoda Roomster 2 gets more kitSkoda 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 2008Hot car deals, 24 October 2008Which? 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.
24 Oct 2008Renault prices new Laguna CoupéRenault is introducing a Laguna Coupé for the first time – and it’s quite a looker. The Laguna Coupé will start from £20,995.
23 Oct 2008T-Mobile G1 Android market is openThe 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 2008Mini to unveil all-electric E hatchbackMini is to show an all-electric Mini E version of its popular hatchback at the Los Angeles motor show next month.
23 Oct 2008Swindon to get rid of static speed camerasCouncillors in Swindon have vowed to do away with the town’s fixed-point speed cameras because of a row over funding.
23 Oct 2008VW reveals new Golf pricesVolkswagen has announced UK pricing for its all-new Golf – and it starts at £13,150.
23 Oct 2008Station staff fail to report lost propertyTwo thirds of rail station staff failed to contact owners whose lost property was handed in, found a Which? investigation.
23 Oct 2008HMRC relaxes Self Assessment deadlineHMRC allows taxpayers filing paper self-assessment tax returns to hand deliver their return by early morning on 4 November without penalty charges
23 Oct 2008Pound 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 2008Companies apply exit fees on with-profits policiesFriends 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 2008Which? reveals most hated phone numbers
23 Oct 2008Water companies 'on notice' to explain price hikesWater regulator Ofwat has told companies to justify higher bills for customers
23 Oct 2008Gas and electricity bills should fall, says BrownPrime Minister Gordon Brown has called on gas and electricity suppliers to pass on falling wholesale prices to households
23 Oct 2008Hospital 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 2008Shopping websites break the rulesWhich? can reveal that three in ten of your most visited shopping websites aren't getting the simplest shopping rules right.
22 Oct 2008BT Business launches free mobile internetBT 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 2008Yorkshire and Barnsley building societies to mergeBarnsley 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 2008Supermarkets slash petrol and diesel prices againSupermarket 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 2008John Lewis/Waitrose tops Which? credit card surveyThe John Lewis/Waitrose group credit card has been named best for customer satisfaction in a survey by Which? Money.
22 Oct 2008Which? launches banking reform campaignIn 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 2008Crackdown on abuse of blue badge parking schemeA £55m overhaul of the disabled parking scheme means traffic wardens will now be able to confiscate forged or stolen blue badges.
22 Oct 2008T-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 2008Aldi and Travelodge to launch hotel supermarketsBudget supermarket brand Aldi and hotel chain Travelodge have joined forces to develop combined hotel supermarkets on the same sites.
22 Oct 2008Virgin trains cut fares in time for ChristmasChristmas has come early for many Virgin Trains passengers as the company announces it has cut advance fares by up to 50%.
21 Oct 2008Drivers fail to recognise basic road signsUK drivers have problems identifying basic road signs in the UK and abroad, according to a new survey.
21 Oct 2008Dating website celebrates billionth emailOnline dating website Match is celebrating the billionth email sent through its site by launching a new consumer panel.
21 Oct 2008Which? Holiday gives tips for visting DubaiIf 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 2008Free-to-air HD channels approved by OfcomBBC, ITV and Channel 4 have been handed licences to broadcast in HD on free-to-air television.
21 Oct 2008Aga cooker sales fall during economic slowdownOrders of Aga cookers fall 15% below last year's figures as consumers tighten their purse strings.
21 Oct 2008Co-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 2008Mortgage 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 2008Energy giants told to cut billsThe 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 2008PC company Apricot returns with £279 netbookApricot, 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 2008Seat Exeo set to surpriseOne 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 2008Fast, efficient new Mercedes C250 CDIMany manufacturers cut back on equipment and luxury when producing ‘green’ versions of their cars. Not Mercedes-Benz.
17 Oct 2008Public sector pensions offer best valueThe 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 2008Chevrolet discounts Captiva dieselJust about the worst choice of brand new car right now would be a petrol engined off-roader.
17 Oct 2008Amazon slashes free delivery thresholdAmazon.co.uk has slashed the threshold for free delivery of items ordered on its website to £5.
17 Oct 2008Identity theft fears affect most consumersThree 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 2008Skoda's confusing Fabia BlueLineIn a move that may have the unfortunate side effect of baffling consumers, Skoda has introduced a limited edition Fabia ‘BlueLine’.
17 Oct 2008OFT 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).
17 Oct 2008Hot car deals, 17 October 2008Last week we thought a few hundred pounds off Volkswagen’s brand new Scirocco was a good deal – not any more.
17 Oct 2008Sharp unveils first LCD TV with Blu-ray recorderRumours of a 2009 European launch for the world's first TV with built in Blu-ray disc recording capabilities.
16 Oct 2008Top green cars revealed by new Which? guideDriving a greener car can save you money as well as help the environment, says the new Which? Complete Guide to Greener Driving.
16 Oct 2008DVLA warns 1,200 foreign drivers over road taxMore than 1,200 unlicensed foreign drivers were caught using UK roads in a week-long crackdown by the DVLA.
16 Oct 2008Britannia in merger talks with Co-operativeCo-operative Financial Services is in merger talks with Britannia, the country's second-largest building society.
16 Oct 2008Marks and Spencer to sell energyHigh street giant Marks & Spencer has added gas and electricity to its long list of product lines
16 Oct 2008GM 'holds merger talks' with Ford and ChryslerShares 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 2008No better time to visit IcelandThe price holidays to Iceland have been slashed in the wake of the country’s economic meltdown.
15 Oct 2008Supermarkets put petrol back below £1 a litreTwo of Britain’s biggest supermarkets – Morrisons and Asda - have cut the price of unleaded petrol to less than £1 a litre.
15 Oct 2008Unemployment rises rapidlyThere 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 2008Apple MacBook laptop range updatedUS 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 2008Compensation claim launched against BAPassengers of a cancelled BA flight have launched a bid for compensation from the airline.
15 Oct 2008Virgin Media trials on-demand TV advertisingVirgin Media is to trial dynamic advertising on its on demand TV platform.
15 Oct 2008Mortgage lending is lowest since 2002Mortgage lending is at its lowest level since 2002 according to new data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
15 Oct 2008Poor advice on digital switchoverIn 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 2008Virgin and BA cut fuel surchargesVirgin Atlantic and British Airways have both announced that passenger fuel surcharges will be reduced from midnight tonight.
14 Oct 2008Drivers 'distracted' by in-car technologyA new survey shows almost half of motorists are seriously distracted by in-car technology.
14 Oct 2008Toyota puts price on iQToyota's 'premium' city car will cost from £9,495
14 Oct 2008BT Openreach trials fast fibre-optic broadbandBT 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 2008Government must act on kids' food promotionThe Government must act now to keep pace with kids’ food promotions across the board, says Which?
14 Oct 2008The mortgage cashpoint dries upThe 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 2008Celebrities give directions on TomTom sat navsRadio 2 favourites, including Sir Terry Wogan, lend their voices to TomTom satnavs to raise money for Children in Need
13 Oct 2008Taxpayer cash bail-out unveiled Taxpayers to become biggest shareholders in banks
13 Oct 2008Miele unveils its first upright vacuum cleanerMiele announces the launch of its first upright vacuum cleaner, the S7.
13 Oct 2008Young 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 2008Channel 4 abandons digital radio plansChannel 4 announced yesterday that it is pulling out of plans to launch three national digital radio stations.
11 Oct 2008Mobile downloads added to BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer TV programmes can now be downloaded to a range of portable media players for viewing on the move.
11 Oct 2008Skoda's Superb goes greenThe 'GreenLine' version of Skoda's new range-topping Superb promises to return 55mpg.
11 Oct 2008Ryanair plan to stop people checking in luggageRyanair will keep raising baggage fees to encourage their passengers to travel light
11 Oct 2008Credit unions offer safer bankingThe 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.
11 Oct 2008Debts rising as savings fallAs the credit crunch continues to bite, new figures show consumer borrowing has risen to £5.9 billion.
10 Oct 2008New car CO2 emissions cut by record marginCarmakers have cut the average CO2 emissions of their new cars by the biggest margin ever, a new report shows.
10 Oct 2008Hot car deals, 10 October 2008You’ve seen the news, so you know things are tight everywhere – and this includes the car industry.
10 Oct 2008All-new Mazda3 set for November unveilingMazda has announced an all-new version of its Best Buy 3 medium hatchback.
10 Oct 2008Volvo prices DRIVe eco carsVolvo has announced pricing for its DRIVe eco models.
10 Oct 2008New engines and entry-level price for VW SciroccoVolkswagen is expanding its Scirocco coupé range, adding new engines and an entry-level specification.
09 Oct 2008Scientists dismiss mobile phone radiation fearsA team of leading scientists has dismissed health fears about radiation caused by mobile phones. Wi-Fi technology and phone masts.
09 Oct 2008Fiat increases its share of new car marketFiat increased its share of the UK's new car market to almost 3% last month – its highest level in four years.
09 Oct 2008BT launches low cost phone service BT BasicBT 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 2008Icesave and Kaupthing Edge latest newsBritish savers with Icesave are guaranteed a refund. Those with Kaupthing Edge have been transferred to Dutch Bank ING Direct.
09 Oct 2008Panasonic announce G1 camera price and launch datePanasonic 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 2008Icelandic Banks latest news for Which? saversThe government today unconditionally guaranteed British savers funds in the failed bank Icesave.
08 Oct 2008Alliance & Leicester fined for mis-selling PPIThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today announced that it has fined Alliance & Leicester £7million for mis-selling Payment Protection Insurance.
08 Oct 2008Fuel-efficient diesels getting more popularFuel-efficient diesels such as the VW Golf are becoming more popular with new-car buyers, official figures show.
08 Oct 2008Customer demand forces rate cutToday 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 2008Ariel launches Excel Gel to wash at 15 degreesAriel 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 2008Google 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 2008Regulator slams ‘unfair’ energy chargesEnergy 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 2008Ofcom shows UK TV picture: homes now 88% digitalOfcom'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 2008Land 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 2008New car sales fall again in SeptemberThe 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 2008Shops flout warranty selling rulesThe OFT has found that shops aren't following the rules designed to protect consumers from extended warranty hard-sell tactics.
06 Oct 2008Malaria warning for gap year travellersA third of gap year travellers are putting their lives at risk by not taking precautions against malaria
05 Oct 2008Sony 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 2008Panasonic's vision of the future at Ceatec 2008Which? 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 2008Savings protection limit raised to £50,000The compensation limit for savers who lose money when a bank goes under is being increased from £35,000 to £50,000.
03 Oct 2008Industrial action stops Eurostar services on 6 OctPassengers will be unable to travel on Eurostar between the UK and Brussels on Monday 6 October
03 Oct 2008Inaccurate HIPs 'mislead consumers'House buyers are being misled by inaccurate or incomplete Home Information Packs (HIPs), says a Birmingham Trading Standards investigation.
03 Oct 2008Motorists '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 2008Hot car deals, 3 October 2008This week's best deals on new and used cars
03 Oct 2008Nintendo to release new DSi handheld in 2009Nintendo has announced the upcoming DSi, the successor to the Nintendo DS and DS Lite handheld gaming consoles.
03 Oct 2008Pleo robotic dinosaur wows Ceatec crowdsAll 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 2008Northern Rock pulls high-paying savings accounts
02 Oct 2008Gatwick Express machines allow eurosPassengers travelling on Gatwick Express trains can now buy tickets at the station with their leftover euros.
02 Oct 2008Fiat Panda gets more from petrolBuyers looking for a non-diesel eco city car should check out Fiat’s ECO Panda range.
02 Oct 2008Cartoon characters promote less healthy foodsWhich? calls on food industry to stop companies using cartoon characters in the marketing of unhealthy foods to kids
02 Oct 2008Virgin launches mobile broadbandVirgin Media has entered the mobile broadband market with a £15 a month subscription deal.
02 Oct 2008BT starts new Phorm web-tracking advert trialBT has restarted trials of a controversial web-tracking advertising technology Webwise following backing from the UK Government.
02 Oct 2008Online child safety council launchedOver 100 organisations have joined forces with the government to help keep children safe online.
02 Oct 2008BT I-Plate promises broadband speed boostMillions of UK households could potentially benefit from improved ADSL broadband performance, thanks to a simple DIY filter developed by BT Wholesale.
02 Oct 2008Motoring costs up 19% on last year, RAC saysThe average cost of motoring has risen by 19% in the last year, according to the RAC.
01 Oct 2008Waitrose to trial first convenience storeWaitrose has confirmed that it is to trial its first convenience store at the end of this year.
01 Oct 2008Vauxhall launches lower emission AstraVauxhall's Astra now gets an ecoFLEX in its range, and it’s available as three- or five-door hatchback, and an estate.
01 Oct 2008Payment protection insurance still being mis-soldFinancial firms are still mis-selling payment protection insurance despite previous warnings and fines, according to a damning statement from the financial service industry's watchdog, the FSA.
01 Oct 2008NICE MyCar wins electric car awardThe NICE (No Internal Combustion Engine) Car Company has picked up the 2008 GreenFleet award for best Electric Car.
01 Oct 2008New rights when buying from doorstep salespeopleNew rights when buying from doorstep salespeople
01 Oct 2008New protection for gas and electricity customersGas and electricity watchdog Energywatch has been replaced by new consumer body Consumer Focus
01 Oct 2008Freesat sells 100,000 digital boxes in 5 months High-definition TV programmes boost popularity of free digital satellite TV
01 Oct 2008Gas, electricity and postal complaintsIf you need to complain about energy or postal services the system’s changing
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-out
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
26 Sep 2008Passwords are an easy giveaway60% of consumers still complacent about online security, as survey reveals UK online habits.
26 Sep 2008A third of crashes due to losing controlNew statistics reveal that a driver losing control was a factor in a third of all fatal road accidents in 2007.
26 Sep 2008Switch with Which? gets watchdog's approvalWhich? gas and electricity switching site Switch with Which? has been accredited to the Energywatch code for the third year running
26 Sep 2008Audi's new S4 is powerful and efficientAudi has announced its new S4 will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show next month.
26 Sep 2008Hot car deals, 26 September, 2008Our deal-hunters scour UK forecourts for massive savings
25 Sep 2008Diners tip despite bad service Half of consumers wouldn't ask for a service charge to be reduced or removed from their bill if they received bad service in a restaurant, says a Which? survey.
25 Sep 2008Energy suppliers worst for customer satisfactionEnergy suppliers are bottom of the league for customer satisfaction, according to a new Which? survey
25 Sep 2008Pharmacies get test of own medicineUnsuitable and potentially dangerous advice is being given by poorly-trained staff in some pharmacies, according to an undercover investigation by Which?
25 Sep 2008Super fuels are a waste of money, says Which?Super fuels don’t save you money, improve your car’s performance, or help to protect the environment, a study by Which? Car shows.
24 Sep 2008Renault revises Scenic rangeFacelift Renault Scenic due in October
24 Sep 2008Saab 9-X: Parisienne Fresh AirNews of Saab's latest head-turning concept, the 9-X Air
24 Sep 2008Mortgage interest rates can be misleadingSwitching to a better mortgage deal can save people thousands of pounds, but with the average arrangement fee now in excess of £1,000 it’s vital that people compare the total cost and don’t get sucked in by a low interest rate, says Which? Money.
24 Sep 2008Costs to be slashed for texting abroadThe European Commission today announced plans to cut the cost of sending texts (SMS) from your mobile when travelling in European Union (EU) countries by up to 60%.
24 Sep 2008Two-hour mobile phone number transfer plan stallsVodafone wins appeal against Ofcom’s plans to speed up mobile number porting.
24 Sep 2008T-Mobile and Google launch first Android phoneGoogle and T-Mobile have launched the G1 mobile phone – a new smartphone that features Google’s innovative Android mobile operating system.
24 Sep 2008Consumer data protection healthcheck launchedPersonal data protection check-up scheme available free online
24 Sep 2008Proton offers attractive discountsProton is currently discounting its GEN-2 by up to £2,800
24 Sep 2008Ryanair to allow mobile phone calls on flightsPassengers onboard some Ryanair flights will soon be able to use their mobile phones while in the air.
23 Sep 2008Bentley Ego laptop breaks price barrierLuxury car manufacturer Bentley has released its exclusive laptop range, costing £10,000.
23 Sep 2008Mortgage rates on the rise againRises in the inter-bank lending rate (3-month Libor) and the swap rate (on which fixed rate deals are based) have meant that consumers are now facing higher borrowing costs.
22 Sep 2008Cost of fuel 'making car sharing more popular'An increasing number of motorists are turning to car sharing in an attempt to save money, a survey by AA Insurance shows.
22 Sep 2008MP3 albums to be available on Slotmusic SD cardsSanDisk has teamed up with several leading music labels to bring MP3 albums to consumers on SD cards.
22 Sep 2008Equity release is a last resortPensioners struggling to make ends meet should only turn to equity release if there is no other option, warns Care Options in Retirement, a new Which? essential guide published today.
20 Sep 2008Expensive loan deals warningPrice comparison websites promote themselves as great places to find cheap deals, but Moneysupermarket, the UK’s biggest comparison site, has started advertising an unsecured personal loan with an eye-watering rate of 59.6%.
19 Sep 2008Hot car deals, 19 September 2008We unearth some red-hot deals from the UK's forecourts
19 Sep 2008Junk food ads still shown to childrenResearch released today by Which? shows that TV adverts for foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar are still being shown during the programmes most watched by children, despite rules designed to prevent this having been in place since January.
19 Sep 2008Nissan introduces all-new MuranoThe market for petrol SUVs isn’t exactly buoyant right now. But this isn’t about to stop Nissan introducing an all-new Murano.
19 Sep 2008New Skoda Superb now on saleThe new Skoda Superb is now on sale, offering big car motoring on a budget.
19 Sep 2008Toshiba announces its first NetbookToshiba has announced the the launch of the NB100 Netbook, which will become available in the UK in October 2008.
18 Sep 2008Texting at wheel 'riskier than drink-driving'Reactions and lane discipline seriously affected by phone use
18 Sep 2008Voip services provide 999 call accessAll Voip services that enable users to call regular phone numbers must also now offer emergency 999 and 112 access, says telecoms industry regulator Ofcom.
18 Sep 2008XL customers in line for extra payoutsStranded customers of failed holiday firm XL who paid by credit card should be able to reclaim extra costs incurred in getting back to the UK
17 Sep 2008Petrol prices 'should fall in line with oil'Falls in the world price of oil have not been reflected at petrol pumps, the AA said today.
17 Sep 2008Citroën revises its C4 hatchCitroën has face-lifted its C4 hatchback, updating the looks, the interior, and the engine line-up.
17 Sep 2008Tax-free Kia SportageBuy a Kia Sportage before 31 October, and the Korean carmaker will pay for your road tax (VED) for the next three years.
17 Sep 2008Free safety check for Volvo driversVolvo is offering a free, 40-minute safety inspection for any of its cars built after 1999.
17 Sep 2008Millions of British internet users watching online
17 Sep 2008More pet owners are getting pet insuranceIncreasing numbers of pet owners are insuring their four-legged friends, a report claimed today.
17 Sep 2008Pay as you go Apple iPhone launched
17 Sep 2008Kodak unveils world’s first OLED photo frameOLED promises thinner and brighter digital photo frames for Christmas 2008.
17 Sep 2008Which? book steers you to hassle-free rentingA new Which? book will steer you away from dodgy agents and landlords
17 Sep 20087digital.com goes DRM-free for MP3 downloadsMP3 download sites to rival iTunes. 7digital.com goes DRM-free for digital downloads, amid Amazon and Tesco MP3 site launch rumours.
17 Sep 2008Alliance & Leicester takeover approvedShareholders in Alliance & Leicester (A&L) have approved its takeover by Banco Santander, the Spanish bank that already owns Abbey.
16 Sep 2008Credit card transfers rise as recession loomsMore than one in five credit card holders will switch to a new credit card to save money in the next 12 months according to a survey by Abbey.
16 Sep 2008Barclays bank clerk jailed over ID fraudA bank clerk from Enfield who was at the centre of an 'alarmingly simple' £500,000 identity fraud against customers has been jailed for 18 months.
16 Sep 2008Fines for not wearing seatbelts set to doubleFines for not wearing vehicle seatbelts are set to double under Government plans announced today.
16 Sep 2008Credit card scam exposedThree members of a gang which bought petrol stations and bribed insiders as part of a £254,000 credit card scam have been jailed.
16 Sep 2008New Mini concept to be unveiledMini is set to unveil an SUV concept at the Paris Motor Show next month.
16 Sep 2008Paris debut for Citroën’s new C3 Picasso MPVThe new C3 Picasso will appear at the Paris Motor Show next month.
16 Sep 2008Passionato - classical MP3 download site launched High quality rival to iTunes focuses on the classics
15 Sep 2008Digital radio unites Europe An end to DAB, DAB+ and DMB confusion?
15 Sep 2008Blue lasers found inside miceMicrosoft updates mouse technology with blue laser
15 Sep 2008Parties told to put consumers at top of agendaAs the party conference season approaches, Which? has today launched its own manifesto: ‘Consumers Vote - Priorities for the next Government’ highlighting the issues it believes the political parties should tackle.
15 Sep 2008Car CO2 regulations back under spotlightAn environmental regulation forcing carmakers to produce greener cars has been declared illegal by the European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee.
15 Sep 2008Moving abroad is no holiday, says Which? bookEmigrating is far from a long summer holiday, warns a Which? book published today.
12 Sep 2008Advice for passengers grounded by XL collapseMany holidaymakers affected by XL's collapse will be able to claim a full refund - but it depends on how they booked their trip.
12 Sep 2008Hot car deals, 12 September 2008
12 Sep 2008Panasonic shrinks Digital SLR cameraPanasonic has announced the world’s smallest and lightest digital interchangeable-lens camera - the Lumix DMC-G1.
12 Sep 2008FOS calls for action over selling of PPIThe Financial Ombudsman Services (FOS) has called on the City watchdog to take action over the way Payment Protection Insurance is sold following a 10-fold rise in complaints.
12 Sep 2008Drug ad plan could cost NHS millionsWhich? is calling on the European Commission to scrap plans that could needlessly cost the NHS millions.
12 Sep 2008Which? Holiday reassures Seguro customersWhich? Holiday is reassuring thousands of customers of the failed tour operator Seguro that they'll be brought home or get their money back.
11 Sep 2008Toyota launches Plug-in hybrid carA hybrid car which can be charged from a normal domestic electricity supply has been launched.
11 Sep 2008Free insulation and energy bill help announcedA £1bn package of help measures for households struggling to cope with soaring energy prices was unveiled today by Gordon Brown.
11 Sep 2008Hope of cheaper petrol as oil price dropsVolatile trading pushed the price of crude oil back below US$100 a barrel this week, offering motorists hope of cheaper fuel.
11 Sep 2008iPlayer goes mobile with Nokia N96The BBC's popular iPlayer media streaming and download service will be available on Nokia's new N96 phone, set for a UK launch in early October.
11 Sep 2008Traffic officers could get vehicle removal powersHighways Agency traffic officers could be able to remove broken down and abandoned vehicles from England’s busiest roads under new plans to free up police time.
11 Sep 2008Driving test candidates given fuel-efficiency tipsDriving test candidates are getting fuel-efficiency tips from their examiners for the first time, following changes to the practical test this week.
10 Sep 2008Volvo’s economy driveVolvo is the latest manufacturer to jump on the eco trend, and is introducing new DRIVe versions of the C30 hatchback, S40 saloon, and V50 estate at the forthcoming Paris motor show.
10 Sep 2008New Volkswagen Golf BlueMotionUpstaging just-announced Volvo’s DRIVe models, is the new Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion Concept.
10 Sep 2008Northern Ireland’s car market slumps in crunchNorthern Ireland’s car market has been worst affected by the economic downturn, detailed figures show, with new car registrations down 13.4% over the year to date.
10 Sep 2008Unused bank accounts contain millionsTwo of the biggest banks in the UK are today announcing a drive to reunite customers with millions of pounds left in unused accounts.
10 Sep 2008Advice group offers digital TV switch helpAn advice group has launched a TV ad campaign offering to help older people to cope with the analogue TV signal switch-off.
10 Sep 2008PPI mis-sold on credit cardsMore than a million people have been lured into taking out loan cover for a credit card through misleading advice, Which? reveals today.
10 Sep 2008All-new Renault Mégane revealedThe all-new Renault Mégane is set to be one of the highlights of next month’s Paris Motor Show – and here it is.
09 Sep 2008Apple reveals new iPod line-up and iTunes 8US computer company Apple has launched a range of new iPod music players and a new version of its iTunes music software in a special event held in San Francisco.
09 Sep 2008Big rise in complaints about water firmsA report released today by the Consumer Council for Water reveals that specific problems within a few water companies caused an 11 per cent rise in complaints last year.
09 Sep 2008Nissan to launch solar-powered city carThe Nissan Note has been given a face-lift
08 Sep 2008Bogus sweepstakes are most common scamEvery year, 3 million people in the UK lose money to scams. The Office of Fair Trading warns people about the most common ones.
06 Sep 2008Consumers warned to get used to high food pricesThe era of falling food prices is over and households will have to get used to spending more of their budget at the checkout, experts say.
06 Sep 2008Most parents still helping grown-up kids with cashMore than half of parents are continuing to help their adult children meet day-to-day living costs, a survey shows.
05 Sep 2008Petrol is overpriced, says AAThe price of petrol is still too high and cuts in oil prices are not being passed on to motorists, the head of a motoring campaign group has said.
05 Sep 2008Abbey cuts mortgage ratesThe changes will leave a two-year fixed-rate mortgage for someone with a 25% deposit costing 5.79%.
05 Sep 2008Drivers warming to greener carsThe Seat Ibiza Ecomotive is exempt from annual road tax
05 Sep 2008Vodafone raises call pricesVodafone mobile phone customers have been hit by price rises for certain types of call.
05 Sep 2008New cars and hot deals, 5 September 2008For your weekly fix of car news and reviews, sign up to ourWhich? Car email. We'll drop you a line every Friday with what's hot in the world of motoring - and some very tempting deals, too.
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05 Sep 2008Economic slowdown hits new car salesThe Ford Focus is 2008's most popular car so far
05 Sep 2008Honda gives Insight into budget hybridHonda claims its new hybrid will be cheaper than rival models
04 Sep 2008Minister rapped over Which? Holiday interviewMinister hits headlines after saying that UK hotels were expensive and rush-hour on the Tube was 'dreadful'.
04 Sep 2008Good Food Guide announces top eateriesThe Fat Duck is still number one but we reveal the exciting crop of young talent who could be challenging for the top spots soon.
04 Sep 2008Air passengers to get fairer deal on ticket pricesAirline passengers could soon be paying less for flights thanks to new EU rules approved by MEPs yesterday.
04 Sep 2008Warning over food bugs in packed saladThe growing popularity of pre-packed salads is likely to lead to an increase in food poisoning cases, scientists have warned.
04 Sep 2008PVRs are 'essential', says pollOver 70% of Brits who own a personal video recorder (PVR) say that they can’t live without it, according to a new survey.
04 Sep 2008Which? thinks Google's Chrome is a hitGoogle has launched a test version of a browser that's designed to make searching the web easier.
04 Sep 2008Sony electronic book reader goes on saleAn electronic book with enough memory to hold up to 160 novels will go on sale in the UK today.
04 Sep 2008Water firm apologises over email blunderSouthern Water has apologised to hundreds of its customers after sending their personal details out in a mass email.
03 Sep 2008Hospitals scrap car park chargesCar parking charges are to be scrapped at 14 NHS hospitals across Scotland, it's been announced.
02 Sep 2008Garages charge 'up to £200 an hour' New research claims that garages are charging labour rates of up to £200 an hour. London was the most expensive, in the Warranty Direct research.
02 Sep 2008Energywatch raps gas and electricity hikesNpower and Scottish Power have hiked their gas and electricity prices by up to 34%.
01 Sep 2008Booking 2009 holiday now could save £1,000Families could save more than £1,000 by booking their summer 2009 holiday now, new research from Which? Holiday shows.
30 Aug 2008New garage code of practice launchedMotor Codes of Practice: scheme aims to weed out cowboy garages
29 Aug 2008New cars and hot deals, 29 August 2008For your weekly fix of car news and reviews, sign up to ourWhich? Car email. We'll drop you a line every Friday with what's hot in the world of motoring - and some very tempting deals, too.
29 Aug 2008Abbey cuts mortgage ratesAbbey today became the latest lender to announce it was cutting its mortgage rates in a further sign that competition is returning to the market.
29 Aug 2008Shake-up of bookings could spell lower faresNew proposals on air and rail travel to be debated by the European Parliament next week could mean lower prices and increased choice for consumers from next summer.
29 Aug 2008Nikon unveils digital SLR with video featureNikon has revealed what it claims is the world’s first digital SLR camera that can record videos.
28 Aug 2008Asda mobile prices slashedAsda is set to slash its flat-rate calls from 16p to 8p from September 1, and will lower the price of text messages from 5p to 4p.
28 Aug 2008Five-star safety for Renault KoleosFour of the five cars crash-tested in the latest Euro NCap assessment scored top marks for adult occupant protection, it was announced this week - including Renault’s new Koleos 4x4.
28 Aug 2008Euro NCap to overhaul car safety ratings The European body set up to assess car safety is overhauling its rating system in an attempt to save lives.
28 Aug 2008Cheap school uniforms pass Which? testCheap school uniforms from major high-street stores will withstand months of wear and tear, tests by which.co.uk have found.
27 Aug 2008Bank customers' details sold on eBay computerInformation including bank account numbers, phone numbers, mothers' maiden names and signatures of one million customers of American Express, NatWest and the Royal Bank of Scotland were reportedly found on the computer.
27 Aug 2008Ad watchdog raps Apple over iPhone claimsAn advertisement for Apple's first iPhone breached regulations by misleadingly claiming that users could access all of the internet, a watchdog has ruled.
27 Aug 2008Credit crunch 'eases congestion'The credit crunch coupled with sky-high fuel prices have caused congestion to ease on major roads, it's been revealed.
27 Aug 2008Half of drivers think mechanic scammed themAlmost half of motorists reckon they have been ripped off by car mechanics, a survey shows today.
25 Aug 2008Mobile phones to be allowed on UK flightsYou could be sitting next to someone using their mobile phone on your next flight.
24 Aug 2008Fixed rate deals return to pre-crunch levelsThe cost of two-year fixed rate mortgages is back at the level it was in August last year when the credit crunch first began to bite, figures showed today.
23 Aug 2008Student living costs 'average nearly £200 a week'Students face average outgoings of nearly £200 a week, with accommodation their single biggest cost, research showed today.
22 Aug 2008Save hundreds and support ScopeGas and electricity customers switching their supplier can already save hundreds of pounds, but a new initiative means their switch will also support the work of disability charity, Scope.
22 Aug 2008Used car values take a hitUsed car buyers are turning their backs on larger, thirsty cars in favour of smaller models.
22 Aug 2008Eon and SSE hike energy pricesScottish & Southern Energy (SSE), which has 8.8 million UK customers, is raising gas prices by 29.2% and average electricity costs by 19.2% from Monday. Its household brands include Southern Electric, Swalec and Scottish Hydro Electric.
22 Aug 2008New cars and hot deals, 22 August 2008Our deal detectives have been hard at work saving you money: there's thousands off lots of cars this week.
22 Aug 2008Probe finds DVLA gave wrong car tax adviceThree out of four road tax enquiries from undercover researchers were answered wrongly by the DVLA, according to a new investigation.
21 Aug 2008Which? shows how to beat crunchA new survey reveals that nearly half of Which? members plan to cut their spending on at least one 'extra' such as eating out.
21 Aug 2008Food allergy tests could risk your healthSome food intolerance checking firms are playing on people’s fears to sell them costly and dubious tests, a Which? investigation reveals today.
21 Aug 2008Man arrested after taking photo of police driverA man was arrested and kept for five hours in a cell after he took a photo of a police officer who ignored road signs and reversed up a one-way street.
21 Aug 2008Britons attempt to smash speed recordTwo Britons are preparing an attempt to smash the world speed record for a wind-powered vehicle.
21 Aug 2008Ocado to list use-by dates Online grocer Ocado is to list the use-by dates of all food on its website in a bid to attract customers concerned that home deliveries are less fresh than food bought in the supermarket.
21 Aug 2008Apple issues advice after Nanos overheatedSoftware giant Apple has admitted that iPod Nano music players sold in 2005 and 2006 can overheat, fail and deform because of a battery defect traced to a single supplier.
20 Aug 2008Which? Money probes pitfalls of comparison sitesRelying on a single price comparision site for financial products such as insurance could leave you with a raw deal, Which? Money warns today.
20 Aug 2008Battery fault suspected in Nano overheating probeA possible battery fault which caused iPod Nanos to overheat dangerously is being investigated in Japan.
20 Aug 2008Research 'breakthrough' could save cancer livesA breakthrough in stem cell research could improve the survival chances of patients suffering from an aggressive form of bowel cancer, scientists said today.
19 Aug 2008Products shrinking but prices stay sameThe size of some UK groceries have been shrunk without any reduction in price by manufacturers claiming inflationary pressures.
19 Aug 2008Woman sued over file sharingA woman has been ordered to pay out £16,000 after a swoop on Britons who illegally share games and films over the internet, lawyers said today.
18 Aug 2008Release of new Potter film put back
18 Aug 2008Watch what you eat this bank holiday weekendPeople may be spoilt for choice when deciding on the family outing this bank holiday weekend, but this isn’t always the case with the food on offer at the UK’s top tourist attractions, according Which? Holiday.
16 Aug 2008Baggage handlers and check-in staff to strike
16 Aug 2008Distracted drivers who kill to face jail
15 Aug 2008New cars and hot deals, August 15 2008New cars and hot deals - the movers and shakers on the forecourts this week
15 Aug 2008Fat Duck hatches a perfect tenHeston Blumenthal’s restaurant The Fat Duck has achieved the rare feat of scoring a perfect ten out of ten in The Good Food Guide 2009.
15 Aug 2008More cuts in supermarket price warsMajor supermarkets have announced a new round of price cuts in a bid to lure struggling consumers.
14 Aug 2008Tesco records 40% drop in carrier bag useThe number of disposable plastic bags handed out to Tesco shoppers over the last month is 40% lower than for the same period two years ago, the retailer said.
14 Aug 2008Chatty Britons spend longer on phoneBritons are chatting like never before - spending a record amount of time on the phone, according to research revealed today.
14 Aug 2008Upgrade renders set-top boxes obsoleteThousands of people had to invest in new digital television equipment in order to keep watching their favourite programmes after a Freeview upgrade rendered 1% of its set-top boxes obsolete.
14 Aug 2008Kodak launches wireless photo framesKodak has released two wireless digital photo frames which allow you to directly access picture-sharing websites.
13 Aug 2008Skoda reveals Superb option pricesSkoda has unveiled prices for the first range of options available on the new Superb, which launches in the UK next month.
13 Aug 2008Demand for NT plastic bags falls 95%Demand for plastic bags at National Trust shops has fallen 95% in the 100 days since a 5p charge on them was introduced, the Trust said today.
13 Aug 2008Rail fares set to rise by 6% in the new yearThousands of train travellers will face new year fare rises of at least 6% following news of rocketing inflation figures.
13 Aug 2008Canon releases lightweight cameraCanon has launched its lightest SLR to date which has been designed for entry-level photographers.
12 Aug 2008CD sales drop as customers turn to downloadsSongwriters made 15% less money from CD sales in the first six months of the year as consumers choose to download music from the internet, latest figures reveal.
12 Aug 2008Bike sales booming as fuel prices riseBike sales are booming as road users fight high fuel prices by switching from four wheels to two, it was revealed today.
12 Aug 2008Lotus adds noise to electric carsLotus has unveiled new technology to beef up the sound of electric and hybrid vehicles with artificial engine noises.
12 Aug 2008Doro launches easy-to-use mobileA new mobile phone has been launched that’s been designed specifically for older and disabled mobile phone users.
11 Aug 2008Households warned of water bill hikesHouseholds were today warned of water bill hikes after firms submitted their draft business plans to regulator Ofwat.
11 Aug 2008Average food shop costing £27 a week moreThe average family is now spending £27 a week more on food than it was a year ago, new figures revealed today.
11 Aug 2008Supermarkets in new petrol price warA supermarket signalled the start of another round in the fuel price war today when it cut 2p off the price of a litre of diesel and unleaded.
11 Aug 2008Canon unveils new HD camcordersCanon has unveiled two new high definition camcorders which record movies onto their own internal hard disc drives.
11 Aug 2008Wales set for digital switch in 2009Wales is set to start the switchover to digital television in 12 months time, it has been confirmed.
09 Aug 2008Blackberry preparing for Bold launchBlackberry will release the latest version of its emailing mobile phone later this month in an ongoing technology battle with rivals Apple and Nokia.
09 Aug 2008House repossessions soar to 12-year highThe number of UK house repossessions jumped by 48% in the first half of the year to its highest level for 12 years.
08 Aug 2008New cars and hot deals, 08 August 2008For your weekly fix of car news and reviews, sign up to ourWhich? Car email. We'll drop you a line every Friday with what's hot in the world of motoring - and some very tempting deals, too.
08 Aug 2008Less food being wasted thanks to credit crunchA fifth of UK households say they are throwing away less food as the credit crunch tightens budgets, according to a survey.
07 Aug 2008VW reveals new GolfVolkswagen has released the first pictures of the sixth generation Golf, which is due to go on sale in January.
07 Aug 2008Nissan unveils fuel-efficient 'Eco-Pedal'Nissan has developed an accelerator pedal which pushes back if it senses the driver is wasting fuel.
07 Aug 2008Tesco cuts price of organic produceA major retailer has cut the price of organic produce as customer demand slows in response to the credit crunch.
07 Aug 2008New bid to give all kids MMR jabThe government is renewing its efforts to ensure children up to the age of 18 receive the MMR jab.
06 Aug 2008PC World preparing to launch 'green' PCPC World is finally gearing up to launch its ‘green’ PC – a full 12 months after it was due to hit the shelves.
06 Aug 2008Safety group defends speed camerasRoad safety groups have leapt to the defence of speed cameras after figures showed a huge rise in the number of people getting tickets for driving too fast.
06 Aug 2008Sky and Five agree new cricket dealSatellite broadcaster Sky has retained the TV rights to screen live cricket until 2013.
05 Aug 2008Ford unveils new version of the KaFord has announced it will debut the new version of the Ka at the Paris Motor Show in October.
05 Aug 2008Ford gives drivers digital radio choiceFord is introducing DAB digital radios in three of its ranges and has plans to extend the feature to more of its vehicles later this year.
05 Aug 2008Food waste power scheme launchedA council has launched a recycling scheme which will convert food waste into electricity.
05 Aug 2008Wedding gift firm calls in administratorsStruggling wedding gifts service Wrapit has appointed administrators after efforts to rescue the business failed.
02 Aug 2008More people want to borrow to improve their homesLloyds TSB today said it had seen a near 20% jump in the number of people looking to borrow money to improve their home.
01 Aug 2008Hair curlers 'more vital' than TVHair curlers were rated higher than TVs in a new survey of the public's top gadgets, revealed today by which.co.uk.
01 Aug 2008New cars and hot deals, 1 August 2008We look at money-saving deals and mouth-watering new models newly introduced for this week
01 Aug 2008Families face water bill risesFamilies are facing rising water bills - just after millions of British Gas customers were hit with record increases in gas bills.
01 Aug 2008Asda launches 'cheapest ever' school uniformStore chain Asda has unveiled what it said was the cheapest ever school uniform, at £4.
01 Aug 2008Rogue traders caught by new powersTwo rogue traders have become the first to be hit by new powers designed to protect consumers from dodgy selling tactics.
31 Jul 2008British Gas announces huge price hikesMillions of households are facing more fuel bill misery after British Gas hiked up gas prices by 35%.
31 Jul 2008Tips to be kept from wages potCustomer tips in bars and restaurants will no longer be counted towards the pay of staff to bring them up to the minimum wage, the government announced today.
31 Jul 2008Ofcom fines BBC for phone-in fakesThe BBC has been fined £400,000 by media regulator Ofcom for faking winners and misleading audiences in viewer and listener competitions.
31 Jul 2008Honda prepares to launch new JazzHonda is to launch an all-new Jazz which will go on sale this autumn.
31 Jul 2008Norwich Union policyholders get payout offerPayments averaging £1,000 are to be offered to a million policyholders in two of Norwich Union Life's with-profit funds, insurer Aviva has announced.
31 Jul 2008Liverpool Victoria Banking fined over PPILiverpool Victoria Banking Services has been fined £840,000 over ‘serious failings’ in the way it sold payment protection insurance (PPI).
31 Jul 2008Wedding gift firm Wrapit seeks rescue dealHundreds of couples are still waiting to know the fate of their wedding gifts as present list service Wrapit continues to try and secure a rescue deal.
30 Jul 2008Councils to get more parking fine powersThe government wants to make it easier for councils to fine drivers who block dropped kerbs or double park.
30 Jul 2008Hyundai unveils revised Tucson line-upHyundai has revised its Tucson SUV line-up, including the addition of a new two-wheel-drive version.
30 Jul 2008We send 1.4 billion texts a weekBritons are now sending 1.4 billion text messages every week, according to latest figures.
30 Jul 2008Hips scheme to be expandedThe government has announced plans to increase the amount of information available for potential buyers in its controversial home information packs.
29 Jul 2008Drivers admit car servicing confusionNearly one in 10 drivers don't carry out any basic maintenance and safety checks between car services, a new survey has found.
29 Jul 2008MPs warn of more fuel price risesHouseholders have been warned to brace themselves for significant rises in electricity and gas bills which will have serious consequences for millions of consumers.
29 Jul 2008Google facing a new rival called CuilA new search engine has been launched which aims to rival the global dominance of Google.
29 Jul 2008Lemon melon goes on sale todayA new variety of melon that tastes like a lemon is to go on sale in the UK.
28 Jul 2008Magicbox launches handheld Touch DABMagicbox has abandoned the traditional retro design common to many DAB digital radios with its latest hand held digital radio.
26 Jul 2008Sky to launch music download serviceSky has unveiled a subscription-based music download service to rival Apple’s iTunes online store.
26 Jul 2008EDF hikes up fuel billsEnergy company EDF has announced it is hiking up its electricity prices by 17% and its gas prices by 22%.
25 Jul 2008ISPs in download piracy clampdownSix of the UK’s large internet service providers (ISPs) have reached a deal with the music industry to clamp down on illegal downloads.
25 Jul 2008Spending in shops has plunged as crunch hitsThe biggest fall in retail sales on record has reversed a shock rise in May and suggested a consumer spending slowdown was gathering pace.
25 Jul 2008Post offices in shops and pubs 'may shut'Post offices in pubs and shops may be at risk because of inadequate funding, a committee of MPs said today.
25 Jul 2008Phishing scams are soaringEmail scams in which fraudsters try to trick people into revealing their bank account details have soared by 180% in the past year, new figures show.
25 Jul 2008Sony launches digital book readerSony is the latest company to announce the launch of a digital book reader.
25 Jul 2008New cars and hot deals, 25 July 2008
24 Jul 2008Mobility aids reps caught using hard sellSome mobility aids companies are targeting vulnerable customers with high-pressure sales tactics, an undercover Which? investigation has found.
24 Jul 2008AA tops Which? breakdown services leagueThe AA is top of the Which? annual breakdown services customer satisfaction league, published today.
24 Jul 2008One in two say bottled water tastes same as tapBottled water may be losing its sparkle after a Which? survey found many people think it tastes just the same as tap water.
24 Jul 2008Many drivers unaware of emission levelsNearly three quarters of British motorists have no idea how much carbon dioxide their car emits, according to a new survey
23 Jul 2008Mortgage advisers flunk Which? Money testMore than 90% of mortgage advisers investigated in a Which? Money probe were caught giving poor quality advice.
23 Jul 2008Government warns of drinks crackdownThe government has promised tougher action against the alcohol industry unless it steps up efforts to encourage sensible drinking.
23 Jul 2008Smaller banks best for interest and serviceSmaller banks are continuing to shame the ‘big four’ high street banks with better interest rates and superior customer service, Which? Money reveals today.
23 Jul 2008Supermarkets cut price of petrol and dieselSupermarkets have launched a petrol price war, with three of Britain's biggest chains cutting the cost of unleaded and diesel by up to 5p a litre.
23 Jul 2008Air passenger watchdog sees complaints fallFor the first time in six years the annual number of complaints made to an air passenger watchdog has fallen, it was revealed today.
23 Jul 2008Move to end 'green' tariff confusionPower suppliers will soon have to do more to explain why their ‘green’ energy tariffs are environmentally friendly.
23 Jul 2008Dangerous mains chargers 'flooding into UK'Thousands of dangerous mobile phone and games console chargers are flooding into the UK from China, trading standards officers (TSOs) have warned.
23 Jul 2008Lotus unveils the EvoraAmid much pomp and for a huge media crowd, UK luxury car company Lotus has unveiled its first all-new model since the mid-1990s.
22 Jul 2008Which? climbs superbrands listWhich? is the most reputable British magazine according to a survey of the nation’s top brands.
22 Jul 2008British Motor Show gets set to openMore than £37m worth of cars will be on display at the British International Motor Show when it opens at London’s Excel tomorrow.
22 Jul 2008FSA extends overdraft fee complaints waiverAn official waiver allowing banks to put off dealing with customers trying to reclaim unauthorised overdraft charges has been extended for another six months.
22 Jul 2008Government set to tackle happy hour and glass sizeHappy hours in pubs and clubs could be banned in an attempt to promote responsible drinking, a government spokesperson has said.
22 Jul 2008Claiming after a car crash will be fasterNew measures to speed up the road accident personal injury claims process have been announced by the government.
22 Jul 2008Theft of fuel from cars 'has doubled'The number of incidents of theft of fuel from vehicles has doubled since the beginning of the year, it's been revealed.
19 Jul 2008New warning over soaring gas pricesGas prices are set to soar and then remain high for the foreseeable future, a report has revealed.
18 Jul 2008BMW restyles the 3 SeriesBMW has unveiled a new look - both inside and out - for its core model, the 3 Series.
18 Jul 2008Digital book reader 'fits library in your pocket'A new electronic book reader is claimed to have a memory big enough for you to store an entire library in it.
18 Jul 2008Mobile users to get spam protectionTougher rules to protect consumers from unsolicited mobile phone services and intrusive text messages could be in place by the winter under new proposals.
18 Jul 2008Mortgage broker banned over false applicationsA mortgage broker has been banned for submitting false mortgage applications without the knowledge of the individuals involved, the City watchdog has announced.
18 Jul 2008Ryanair announces cut in flight numbersBudget airline Ryanair has announced substantial cutbacks in its number of flights from a leading holiday airport next winter.
18 Jul 2008Poll predicts cuts in pension schemesFour out of 10 defined benefit pension schemes will have closed to existing members within the next 10 years, a new survey says.
18 Jul 2008Bloggers rush for .me domain nameOnline bloggerscan now personalise their own web pages after the .me internet domain address was launched yesterday afternoon.
18 Jul 2008New cars and hot deals, 18 July 2008£3.5k off Lotus Elise R
18 Jul 2008Which? advice saves family £10,000Families fearing the effects of the credit crunch can save thousands of pounds by simply reviewing the products and providers they use, Which? says today.
17 Jul 2008Nice to launch the Ze-O electric MPVThe Nice Car Company is set to unveil an all-electric MPV at next week’s British International Motor Show.
17 Jul 2008Which? Holiday gives tips for a better tripGood timing and preparation can help you to avoid a nightmare at the airport this summer, Which? Holiday says today.
17 Jul 2008PM confirms petrol tax hike is offGordon Brown has confirmed this autumn's planned 2p rise in fuel duty has been scrapped.
17 Jul 2008Ombudsman raps government over Equitable LifeThe government should apologise to Equitable Life policyholders and compensate them for any money they lost as a result of its regulatory failure, the Parliamentary Ombudsman said today.
16 Jul 2008OFT raps banks for complex current accounts Many customers don't know how much they're paying in bank charges for their current account, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) said today.
16 Jul 2008EU announces crackdown on text roaming costsThe European Commission has announced a crackdown on the cost of mobile phone text messages following the failure of companies to take voluntary action.
16 Jul 2008BT to roll out super-fast broadbandBT has announced a £1.5bn scheme to roll out super-fast broadband to as many as 10 million homes by 2012.
16 Jul 2008New exotic fruit set for UK shopsAn exotic African fruit with up to six times the vitamin C of an orange has been cleared to be sold in Britain.
16 Jul 2008Kids still targeted by junk food marketingFood companies are using social networking sites and text messaging competitions to market unhealthy food to children, Which? reveals today.
16 Jul 2008Anti-speed camera council leader had driving banThe leader of a council which is considering scrapping speed cameras was once banned from driving for speeding, it's been revealed.
15 Jul 2008Ford unveils new FiestaVisitors to next week’s British International Motor Show in London will be able to catch a glimpse of the all new Ford Fiesta.
15 Jul 2008Former building societies to mergeFormer building societies Abbey and Alliance & Leicester are to be merged under a £1.26 billion deal.
15 Jul 2008Staple food prices up by a fifthConsumers are paying 21% more for staple food items like milk, bread and eggs than they were 12 months ago, new figures show.
15 Jul 2008Online file sharers face legal actionBritons who illegally share games and films over the internet are facing legal action from computer game manufacturers seeking to protect their copyright.
14 Jul 2008UKTV announces channel shake-upChat show couple Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan are switching to a new channel from digital television network UKTV this autumn.
14 Jul 2008BT offers to speed up your broadbandBT has launched a new service which promises to speed up your broadband or give your money back.
12 Jul 2008Computer problems hit iPhone launchComputer glitches overshadowed yesterday’s high profile launch of Apple's new iPhone.
12 Jul 2008Report calls for junk mail clampdownA wide-ranging clampdown on the sources of junk mail, cold-calling and spam email has been proposed by an official report.
12 Jul 2008Insurers reach flood cover dealThe insurance industry and the government have reached an agreement to ensure householders are able to obtain protection against flooding.
11 Jul 2008New iPhone goes on sale on FridayThe latest version of Apple's popular iPhone will go on sale at about 8am on Friday.
11 Jul 2008Doctors join Which? to protect laser patientsDoctors and patient groups have joined Which? in opposing government plans that could see many more cosmetic patients suffer botched treatments.
11 Jul 2008Celery and sat navs stolen from carsCelery, curtains and cat flaps are some of the more unusual items stolen by car thieves in the last 12 months, a new study has reported.
11 Jul 2008New cars and hot deals, 11 July 2008Our roundup of the latest cars, deals and motoring movers and shakers
11 Jul 2008Breakthrough for hydrogen-powered carsThe idea of running cars on hydrogen is moving closer to reality following a major breakthrough by a British firm
11 Jul 2008Petrol could hit £1.50 by end of yearRoad users could be paying nearly £1.50p a litre for petrol by the end of the year, a motoring group has warned.
10 Jul 2008Millions facing higher car taxMore than 9 million drivers will be up to £245 worse off when new road tax price hikes come into force, the government has admitted.
10 Jul 2008Waitrose set to open convenience storesWaitrose is expected to take on convenience stores such as Sainsbury’s Local and M&S Simply Food by launching a rival version.
10 Jul 2008Drivers predict gridlock within 20 yearsMore than half of drivers think Britain's roads will be gridlocked in the next 20 years, a survey from the RAC has found.
10 Jul 2008Mobile phone owners 'shun recycling'Thousands of old mobile phones are left unused at home rather than being sent for recycling, according to a new survey.
10 Jul 2008UK drivers targeted abroadTwo thirds of British drivers abroad are likely to get into difficulties this summer, according to the Foreign Office (FCO).
09 Jul 2008PC World launches Atom netbook PC World has launched the first small computer in the UK to feature Intel’s new Atom processor.
09 Jul 2008Google facing privacy flak over Street View Plans by Google to add photographs of British streets to its online maps could be referred to the UK’s privacy watchdog.
09 Jul 2008Citroën unveils new C3 PicassoCitroën has revealed its latest mini MPV – the C3 Picasso – which will launch in the UK in the middle of 2009.
09 Jul 2008Passengers losing faith in trainsPassenger satisfaction levels have fallen in the last year for the majority of train companies, a watchdog has announced.
08 Jul 2008PM urges families to stop wasting foodThe government has called on consumers to cut down on the billions of pounds worth of food wasted each year.
08 Jul 2008Google forced to reveal YouTube recordsA US judge has ordered online video-sharing site YouTube to disclose who watches the website's video clips and when.
08 Jul 2008Banks' profits '£2.5bn a year' from overdraft feesThe UK's major banks make £2.5bn a year in profit through unauthorised overdraft charges, the competition watchdog is expected to reveal this month.
08 Jul 2008Mayor scraps £25 Congestion chargePlans to increase the London congestion charge to £25 for higher-emission cars have been scrapped following a legal challenge by Porsche.
07 Jul 2008Tourist charged £31,500 for TV downloadAn IT worker received a whopping £31,500 bill after downloading his favourite TV show while abroad.
07 Jul 2008Court rules Pringles are not crispsA Pringle is undoubtedly crisp - but it is not a potato crisp.
07 Jul 2008Ford unveils new Focus RSFord has released pictures of its high-performance Focus RS ahead of its official British Motor Show debut later this month.
07 Jul 2008Renault announces new 'hot hatch'Renault has unveiled details and pricing for its latest 'hot hatch' – the Twingo Renaultsport 133.
04 Jul 2008Polaroid launches instant prints from a phoneThe Polaroid instant photo has been relaunched for the digital age with a miniature printer designed to unlock images from mobile phones.
04 Jul 2008New cars and hot deals, 4 July 2008All the latest bargains from our deal-hunters. Summer is here and the manufacturers are trying to tempt you away from your last-minute holiday hunting.
04 Jul 2008Firefox 3 sets world download recordThe latest version of the popular Firefox browser now holds the world record for the largest number of software downloads in 24 hours.
04 Jul 2008We reveal online DNA tests are waste of moneyExpensive online DNA testing services are a waste of money that won't unlock the secrets of your past, Which? Computing can reveal.
04 Jul 2008Insurers catch record number of car cheatsNew figures show that the number of fraudulent motor insurance claims uncovered has soared by 70% over the past three years.
04 Jul 2008RAC makes tax plea for driversTreasury plans to raise around £2bn in road taxes before 2011 will cost motorists four times more than would be saved by the dropping of the proposed October 2p fuel duty increase, the RAC Foundation said today.
03 Jul 2008New sat nav will see jams aheadA new hi-tech sat-nav device is being developed which can tell when there is a traffic jam ahead, scientists revealed today.
03 Jul 2008Seat Ibiza SportCoupé set for UK launchSeat is set to unveil a host of new models at this month’s British International Motor Show, including the much-anticipated Ibiza SportCoupé.
03 Jul 2008Severn Trent Water fined for bad service and liesWater regulator Ofwat has confirmed it is fining Severn Trent Water a total of £35.8m for deliberately providing false information and poor customer service.
03 Jul 2008Hyundai-Kia outsells Honda and NissanKorean company Hyundai-Kia has become the world’s fifth biggest carmaker following huge growth over the past decade, new figures show.
03 Jul 2008Which? announces new chairmanWhich? has announced that Mike Clasper is to be chairman of the organisation's commercial arm.
03 Jul 2008Record numbers listen to radio onlineThe number of people in the UK listening to digital radio via the internet has soared.
03 Jul 2008Discount food stores enjoy sales boomDiscount food retailers are enjoying a boom as consumers reject premium brands to cope with the credit crunch, analysts say.
02 Jul 2008Rubik's Cube tipped as Christmas best sellerThe Rubik's Cube is set to top the Christmas best-sellers list once again, more than 25 years after its launch, a retailer has predicted.
02 Jul 2008Solar-powered digital radio launchedDigital radio company Roberts says its new solar-powered digital radio is a world first.
02 Jul 2008Plans to protect savings leave gaps, says Which?New government proposals to protect savers when a bank goes under don't go far enough, Which? has warned.
27 Jun 2008French cars leaving owners unhappyFrench cars are languishing at the bottom of a new satisfaction survey by Which? Car.
21 Jun 2008Motor Show to highlight electric carsThis year’s British International Motor Show will feature one of the largest collections of battery-powered cars ever seen in the UK.
20 Jun 2008Japanese cars top Which? reliability pollJapanese cars are miles ahead of European motors when it comes to reliability, and are getting even more dependable, Which? Car reveals today.
18 Jun 2008Firefox 3 browser released by MozillaA new version of the popular browser Firefox is up to three times faster than its predecessor and offers better protection, says its creator Mozilla.
18 Jun 2008Which? Gardening issues tips to fight slugsWhich? Gardening experts are issuing tips today to help gardeners combat the menace of slugs.
17 Jun 2008New Honda emits only water from exhaustA hydrogen fuel cell car that emits only water from its exhaust pipe has started coming off a production line.
17 Jun 2008Which? Awards name Mazda Carmaker of 2008Mazda was today named Best Carmaker in the second annual Which? Awards.
14 Jun 2008Gardeners warned after man's deathA potentially lethal biohazard could be lurking at the bottom of the garden, it has been revealed.
14 Jun 2008Toyota Yaris picks up 'green car' accoladeThe Toyota Yaris has triumphed over 1,300 other models to be named ‘Green Car of the Year’ for 2008 by the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).
12 Jun 2008BBC to create online archive of programmesThe BBC is to create an online archive containing more than 80 years' worth of its TV and radio programmes.
10 Jun 2008Lloyds TSB offers 6% interest current accountLloyds TSB has announced that it will pay interest of up to 6% on its Plus account.
10 Jun 2008Apple to launch cheaper, faster iPhone 3GApple has unveiled a cheaper version of its iPhone with new features including GPS and faster 3G internet connectivity.
06 Jun 2008New code to tackle broadband speedsWhich? has welcomed moves to ensure broadband customers are given more accurate information about download speeds.
05 Jun 2008Clarion unveils sat nav in 3DTwo new satellite navigation (sat nav) devices have been launched which map buildings, landmarks and elevation changes in 3D.
02 Jun 2008Audis to get headlights that dip themselvesNew technology is being introduced on certain Audi cars which will make dipping your headlights a thing of the past.
29 May 2008Which? exposes firms using costly helplinesWhich? has named companies using expensive helplines that often make money at the expense of consumers.
29 May 2008Three lotions fail the Which? sunscreen testWhich? research published today shows that some sunscreens fail to offer the level of protection claimed on the bottle.
28 May 2008One in three with PPI may find it worthlessA third of consumers who have taken out payment protection insurance (PPI) in the last five years may never be able to make a claim, Which? warns today.
28 May 2008ID fraud hotspots revealedMore than 6,000 victims contacted credit information firm Experian last year, compared with 3,500 the year before.
26 May 2008New powers to tackle rogue tradersNew rules come into force today to help prevent consumers being ripped off by rogue traders or bullied by high-pressure sales tactics.
26 May 2008Kia reveals its SoulKia has released shots of its latest car due to hit UK showrooms next year.
23 May 2008Banks to appeal 'unfair charges' rulingThe decision by Britain’s high street banks to appeal last month’s landmark judgement on unauthorised overdraft fees is ‘kick in the teeth for consumers’, Which? says today.
21 May 2008Half of us risking bank fraudOne in two people are failing to take the most basic precautions to protect themselves from credit card and bank account fraud, Which? Money reveals today.
20 May 2008Orange launches internet radioTelecoms giant Orange is entering the internet radio market by launching its own device.
13 May 2008VW unveils Passat CC pricesVolkswagen (VW) has unveiled prices for its new four-door coupé, the Passat CC, which is available to order from Friday.
09 May 2008Watchdog raps insurance comparison sitesThe City watchdog has warned that some insurance comparison websites could be misleading consumers because of the way they presented information.
09 May 2008Poll finds Ford is the UK's favourite car makerFord is the most popular car maker for British motorists, according to a new survey.
09 May 2008Bus passengers at end of routes waiting longestBus passengers in Scotland and those waiting at stops towards the end of a long route are getting the poorest bus services, new government figures show.
09 May 2008Carphone Warhouse reveals electronics store planCarphone Warehouse has announced plans to create a European consumer electronics empire after striking a £1.1 billion deal with US group Best Buy.
09 May 2008Government rapped for care of elderly peopleThe government has been condemned by a leading charity for its treatment of the elderly.
09 May 2008Hips roll out delayedThe final stage of the roll-out of controversial home information packs is being delayed, the government has said.
08 May 2008Bournemouth's fast broadband goes via sewersBournemouth has been chosen as the first town in the UK to get super-fast fibre broadband.
08 May 2008UK consumer law set for massive changeThe government says it wants to fundamentally overhaul UK consumer law to make it simpler for business and consumers.
08 May 2008Parents using wrong sunscreens on kidsParents' confusion over sun protection is putting their children's health at risk, skin experts have warned.
08 May 2008You can make PPI claims for free, says Which?You don't need to take legal action to claim back mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI), Which? warns today.
08 May 2008Pet charity forecasts flea miseryBritish pet lovers could be set for a summer of scratching after sharing their homes with up to 2 million fleas, a veterinary charity has warned.
08 May 2008Households throw out £10bn of edible foodUK households are throwing out £10 billion-worth of edible food every year, a study revealed today.
07 May 2008Major learner driver shake-up unveiledThe driving test and the way people are taught to drive should be overhauled, the government said today.
07 May 2008One in five cars fail first MOTMore than 20% of cars fail their first MOT test, giving the UK one of the worst records in Europe, figures out today showed.
07 May 2008Cars to use Wi-Fi to prevent crashesWireless technology will probably be used to prevent car crashes and provide health monitoring within the next 10 to 20 years, according to research released today.
07 May 2008Co-op to offer compostable shopping bagsThe Co-op is launching a 6p shopping bag which can be thrown on a compost heap when it wears out.
07 May 2008Watchdog denies food pack chemical is harmfulThe UK's food watchdog has moved to reassure consumers about the safety of a chemical widely found in food packaging after Canadian authorities moved to restrict its use.
07 May 2008Friends Reunited goes free under ITVITV has revamped the Friends Reunited website and ditched the fees members previously had to pay to contact each other.
06 May 2008Free-to-view satellite TV Freesat launchesFreesat, the free-to-air satellite service jointly provided by the BBC and ITV, has officially launched following months of speculation.
06 May 2008Consumers got 'no benefit' from postal competitionOpening up the postal market to competition has seen 'no significant benefit' for consumers and smaller businesses, according to an official report today.
06 May 2008More radio listeners turning to digitalRadio listening via digital platforms is continuing to grow steadily in popularity, according to the latest industry figures.
03 May 2008BBC iPlayer launches on Virgin MediaThe BBC has launched its TV-on-demand service on Virgin Media, bringing its popular iPlayer to Virgin Media’s 3.5 million cable TV subscribers.
03 May 2008BA blames Heathrow problems for luggage recordBritish Airways currently has the worst record in Europe for losing passenger luggage, according to the latest figures.
03 May 2008Ofcom unveils plan to cut 0870 call costsThe cost of calling 0870 numbers should be reduced so that they cost no more than geographic numbers, the telecoms watchdog has proposed.
02 May 2008Probe launched into mobile downloadsA probe has been launched into premium services for mobile phones following a surge in customer complaints.
02 May 2008Traffic jam hotspots for bank holiday revealedTravellers will have to contend with extensive rail engineering works this bank holiday weekend while motoring organisations are warning of jams on the roads.
02 May 2008Hornby announces deal to buy model firm CorgiIt's a fantastic brand and has a superb reputation worldwide.
02 May 2008More than 2 million have 'green' carMore than 2 million motorists drive an environmentally friendly car, according to a new survey.
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01 May 2008Keyboards harbour harmful bacteriaSome keyboards carry more harmful bacteria than a toilet seat, Which? Computing reveals today.
01 May 2008The police forces that take bad drivers to courtThe best and worst places in England and Wales for motorists to be pulled over by the police are revealed in new government figures.
01 May 2008Road tax hike will hit older carsThousands of families are facing a surprise tax hike after the government confirmed that cars up to seven years old would be subject to new road duties.
01 May 2008Secret cameras will help fight 'lollipop rage'Councils are arming school crossing patrols with a hi-tech weapon to combat acts of 'lollipop rage', it's been announced.
01 May 2008Inside Track goes into administrationAn advice firm which encouraged thousands of would-be property tycoons to take advantage of the buy-to-let boom has gone into administration.
01 May 2008City cars get slated over whiplash protectionPopular ‘city cars’ are the least effective in saving you from whiplash injury if the car is shunted from behind.
01 May 2008Savings accounts aren't always low riskSavings accounts aren't always the low risk they seem, says a new Which? book.
01 May 2008Hand mowers can outshine powered onesElbow grease and hand mowers can outshine petrol-powered lawn mowers, says new Which? Gardening research.
01 May 2008Petrol now tops £5 a gallonThe average price of petrol has now broken through the £5 a gallon mark for the first time, the AA has said.
30 Apr 2008Competition watchdog unveils shake-upThe UK's competition watchdog today unveiled a planning shake-up in a bid to boost competition in the £95 billion grocery market.
30 Apr 2008Bank slashes mortgage ratesRoyal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is today slashing its fixed-rate and tracker mortgages by up to 0.3% in a bid to boost its market share.
30 Apr 2008Record number of ads draw complaintsA record 14,080 adverts drew complaints last year, according to new figures which show objections about environmental claims have doubled.
30 Apr 2008British Airways hikes surcharges againBritish Airways is to increase its fuel surcharges with passengers on the most-distant long-haul routes paying £30 more for a return flight.
30 Apr 2008Savings rates break through 7% rateSavings rates broke through the 7% barrier today with the launch of a new bond from Icelandic bank Icesave.
30 Apr 2008OFT contacts top brands in probeOffice of Fair Trading (OFT) investigators have contacted manufacturers of leading household brands as part of an inquiry into alleged price fixing.
29 Apr 2008Tesco launches carbon footprint labelsTesco launched a labelling system today showing the carbon footprint of grocery items.
29 Apr 2008Which? Holiday reveals hire car extrasHolidaymakers can be driven to distraction when trying to hire a car abroad, Which? Holiday says today.
29 Apr 2008Cash warning as people live longerPeople in the UK are leaving themselves open to financial hardship in the future because they 'massively' under-estimate how long they will live, a new survey says.
28 Apr 2008Supermarkets confirm OFT probeMajor supermarket chains have confirmed that they had received visits from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), which is said to be investigating allegations of price fixing.
28 Apr 2008Anticipation growing over Freesat launchSpeculation is growing about the imminent launch of Freesat, the free-to-air satellite service jointly provided by the BBC and ITV.
26 Apr 2008One in 10 would keep cash under the mattressThe number of people who think the best place to keep their money is under their mattress has nearly trebled during the past year, figures showed today.
26 Apr 2008Bid to restrict junk food ads blockedA bid to tackle growing obesity by tougher controls on advertising junk food to children has been blocked by Tory backbench critics in the Commons.
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25 Apr 2008New all-in-one printer from KodakKodak has announced the latest addition to its family of inkjet printers – the ESP5.
25 Apr 2008Mobiles for a fiver from AsdaSupermarket chain Asda says it's launching Britain's lowest ever priced pay-as-you-go (PAYG) mobile phone.
25 Apr 2008Rail fares shake-up announcedThe first part of a major shake-up of the rail fares system designed to make it easier for passengers to buy train tickets is to be introduced next month, it was announced yesterday.
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24 Apr 2008Banks lose overdraft charges court caseConsumers are closer to reclaiming millions of pounds worth of bank charges following a historic High Court judgement today.
24 Apr 2008Safety watchdog wants sunbed ban for kidsThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has called for a ban on under-18s using sunbeds.
24 Apr 2008Food fraud costing shoppers £7bn a yearAs much as 10% of the food we buy is not what it seems, a Which? report reveals today.
24 Apr 2008Hidden faults cost homebuyers dearNot viewing a property thoroughly could cost buyers up to £10,000, according to new Which? research.
24 Apr 2008Bank charges test case decision dueThe continuing furore over bank charges will move a step closer to being resolved today with a landmark judgement by the High Court.
24 Apr 2008Vodafone and Orange bottom of Which? surveyBritain’s mobile phone networks fared so poorly in a Which? Online customer satisfaction poll that not one has achieved Best Buy status.
24 Apr 2008Two in three lenders have failed to pass on cutNearly two-thirds of mortgage lenders have so far failed to pass on April's interest rate reduction to borrowers, two weeks after the Bank of England base rate was cut.
24 Apr 2008Best age to pass driving test 'is 25'The best age to pass the driving test is 25, according to research figures out today.
24 Apr 2008Sandwich shop fruit prices can send you bananasThe price of fruit at a national sandwich chain can cost you 20% more than if you shop at their local rivals, a Which? study has found.
23 Apr 2008ITV puts classic shows on iTunesITV is the latest broadcaster to announce it’s making programmes available to download via Apple’s online store.
23 Apr 2008Families spend £15 a week more on foodThe average family is spending £15 a week more on food than they were a year ago, new figures revealed today.
23 Apr 2008Morrisons gets apology over milk price claimThe Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has apologised to Bradford-based Morrisons and agreed £100,000 damages after the retailer was wrongly identified in a price-fixing probe.
23 Apr 2008Adnams launches 'carbon-neutral' beerA brewer has launched what it claims is the UK's first carbon-neutral beer.
23 Apr 2008Credit crunch worry for four in tenPeople can save thousands of pounds and reduce the impact of the credit crunch by dodging poor value mortgage deals, says Which? Money.
23 Apr 2008Volkswagen unveils car that parks itselfVolkswagen has unveiled a new system which will allow cars in the future to park themselves.
22 Apr 2008Skype offers 'unlimited' landline calls dealWeb phone calls firm Skype has unveiled three new packages which allow you to make internet calls to landlines all over the world for a set monthly fee.
22 Apr 2008Lenders 'will curb mortgages' despite Bank helpHomeowners faced with dearer mortgage deals and first-time buyers struggling to gain a foothold on the property ladder can only hope that yesterday's £50 billion initiative will ease a squeeze on lending among banks.
22 Apr 2008Two in three drivers 'want drink drive limit cut'Two in three motorists support a lowering of the legal drink-drive limit, according to a poll of more than 17,000 drivers.
22 Apr 2008PayPal to block 'unsafe' browsersInternet payment company PayPal is to block people accessing its site through ‘unsafe browsers’ as part of a clampdown on phishing.
22 Apr 2008BAA airport ownership criticisedA new report has said that BAA's ownership of seven UK airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick, ‘may not be serving well the interests of either airlines or passengers’.
22 Apr 2008Ford takes action over Focus issueCarmaker Ford has promised to take action after some Focus drivers complained of faulty instrument displays.
21 Apr 2008Paying by cash is 'making a comeback'Cash is making a comeback as a method of payment because customers fear spending money they haven't got, according to a new report.
21 Apr 2008US politicians want ban on in-flight callsThe prospect of mobile phone use on European flights is moving closer but the backlash against in-flight calls has already begun in the United States.
21 Apr 2008London resturants vie for top food awardThe Good Food Guide today reveals the top contenders for its London Restaurant of the Year award.
19 Apr 2008New guides to 'eco-friendly' compostTwo new guides have been launched to help inform gardeners who want to use composts and soil conditioners containing recycled garden materials.
19 Apr 2008Pound goes further on long-haul holidaysAs the pound plunges against the euro, a new report says British holidaymakers will get more value for money travelling to far-flung destinations.
18 Apr 2008Britons want tougher rogue trader lawsAlmost all Britons want tougher laws governing aggressive and unfair sales practices, according to research.
18 Apr 2008Rise in dangerous product recallsThe number of dangerous products taken off European markets rose by 53% last year, a new consumer safety report revealed today.
18 Apr 2008Wii Fit already selling outNintendo's much anticipated virtual fitness centre, the Wii Fit, is already selling out in the UK - a week before it's even launched.
18 Apr 2008Thames Water fined £9.7 millionThames Water has been fined £9.7 million for poor service and misreporting information to the regulator.
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18 Apr 2008Marketing makes it hard to get kids to eat wellIrresponsible marketing makes it hard to encourage children to eat a healthy diet, according to a Which? survey.
18 Apr 2008Third of meat products wrongly labelledA third of meat products on the shelves in supermarkets and shops could be misleadingly labelled, a new survey has found.
17 Apr 2008Broadband speeds still fall short of claimsBroadband customers are still receiving less than half the download speed they pay for, according to new research.
17 Apr 2008Sainsbury's announces plans to cut bag useSainsbury's does not believe that charging for...bags is the only answer
17 Apr 2008Good Food Guide offers tips for bargain dealsThe Good Food Guide London has revealed the bargain deals to be enjoyed at London's top restaurants.
17 Apr 2008Delays hit holiday flightsPassengers on holiday flights had to put up with less-punctual services in the last part of 2007, new figures show.
16 Apr 2008Price of iPhone slashed by £100Retailers will today slash the price of the Apple iPhone by £100 for the next month.
16 Apr 2008Two BA bosses pay price for T5 chaosTwo top British Airways (BA) executives have paid the price for the Heathrow Terminal 5 (T5) fiasco.
16 Apr 2008Tesco Digital to take on iTunesBritain’s biggest supermarket is going head-to head-with Apple's iTunes site by launching a music and film digital download service.
16 Apr 2008New Fords check tyre pressure on the moveMotorists buying some of the latest Fords can opt for a system that will check tyre pressure while they drive.
16 Apr 2008Online shopping continues to boomOnline shopping is continuing to boom, with analysts predicting a 32% growth in web sales this year.
16 Apr 2008AA wants traffic lights rephased to cut queuesAmount that AA says would be saved by cutting car queues
15 Apr 2008Bad products and services cost public £6.6 billionProblems with shoddy goods and services cost UK consumers around £6.6 billion last year - but over third of people didn't bother to complain.
15 Apr 2008New study links pneumonia deaths with pollutionThousands of people have died in recent years from pneumonia caused by pollution, a study out today suggests.
15 Apr 2008Protection to be boosted for company pensionsThe government has set out plans to increase protection for people whose company pension schemes are involved in a buyout.
15 Apr 2008Green fuel demand is 'threat to wildlife'Demand for 'green' fuels which aim to cut emissions from transport is contributing to climate change, destroying habitats and pushing wildlife towards extinction, conservationists claimed today.
15 Apr 2008Bank silent on rate as PM urges cutsRecently nationalised bank Northern Rock has yet to announce whether it is passing on last week's interest rate cut to borrowers despite calls from the Prime Minister for lenders to reduce their rates.
14 Apr 2008One in three drivers admit to radio distractionMore than a third of motorists are unaware of changes to the Highway Code, according to a new poll.
12 Apr 2008Extra cash to help with fuel billsUp to 100,000 households are to be helped with their fuel bills under a deal with power companies brokered by the government.
12 Apr 2008Food watchdog wants E numbers banChildren's campaigners have welcomed a recommendation by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to ban six artificial food colourings.
12 Apr 2008New borrowers unlikely to benefit from rate cutNew borrowers are unlikely to see much benefit from yesterday's interest rate cut, commentators have warned.
12 Apr 2008BA delays Terminal 5 long-haul switchBritish Airways has announced it’s postponing moving most of its long-haul flights to Heathrow Terminal 5 (T5).
11 Apr 2008Internet users must 'opt in' to advertising systemInternet users must give their consent if a service provider wants to send them targeted adverts, the Information Commissioner (ICO) has ruled.
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11 Apr 2008Half of us suffer from back painMore than half the British population now suffers from back pain, according to a report out today.
10 Apr 2008BBC iPlayer joins forces with Nintendo's WiiNintendo Wii owners will be able to watch the BBC’s catch up-TV service – the iPlayer- on their TV by streaming programmes through their games console.
10 Apr 2008Review calls for financial ombudsman to be openAn independent review has called for the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to become more open.
10 Apr 2008Holidaymakers stranded as airline goes bustHundreds of British holidaymakers have been left stranded after a low-cost airline operating from Gatwick Airport to Hong Kong went into liquidation.
10 Apr 2008Probe announced into Britain's 'worst road'A former transport boss is to chair an inquiry into 'Britain's worst road' - six months after he and his wife were caught in a traffic jam on the route.
10 Apr 2008Sugar-power cars 'could sort out pollution'Sugar-powered cars could be the sweet solution to traffic pollution, say scientists.
10 Apr 2008Ofcom tightens TV phone-in rulesBroadcast regulator Ofcom has announced plans for a crackdown on TV phone-ins which could force some programmes to change or disappear.
09 Apr 2008HSBC offers to match your fixed rate dealHSBC bucked the squeeze in the mortgage market today by offering to match homeowners' existing fixed-rate deals.
09 Apr 2008Ryanair referred to OFT over ad complaintsNo-frills airline Ryanair has been referred to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) over accusations it’s continually flouted advertising rules.
09 Apr 2008Bank details are 'being sold online'Criminals are buying and selling bank account details online for as little as £5, according to a new report.
09 Apr 2008Vauxhall revamps its famous GriffinVauxhall has announced it is to revamp its distinctive Griffin symbol.
09 Apr 2008Households throw away third of foodBritons throw away 4.4 million whole apples every day, almost a third of all those bought, according to new figures.
09 Apr 2008Police investigating YouTube footagePolice have been investigating footage posted on the YouTube website showing a series of clips of children and young people fighting each other.
09 Apr 2008Three million drivers 'at risk of ID theft'Three million motorists are putting themselves at risk of identity theft by leaving bills and statements lying around in their car, according to new research.
09 Apr 2008Costa coffee to go 'green'High street chain Costa Coffee today announced plans to buy all of its coffee from sustainable sources.
09 Apr 2008Bus passengers to get championNumber of bus journeys each year in UK
08 Apr 2008Water company facing £35.8 million fineSevern Trent Water is facing a £35.8 million fine for deliberately providing false data to industry regulator Ofwat and providing poor customer service.
08 Apr 2008Blaupunkt unveils basic sat navBlaupunkt has unveiled a stripped-down, ‘back to basics’ satellite navigation (sat nav) system.
08 Apr 2008Retirement 'won't make us happy', says surveyThe government today advised people to start preparing for the retirement 'cliff edge' after new research showed that some adults felt anxious or sad when they stopped work.
08 Apr 2008Car buyers wary about doing the deal onlineA new survey has revealed that many motorists are wary of buying a second-hand car on the internet.
08 Apr 2008Bent solicitor jailed over £1.2 million theftA bent solicitor has been jailed for ten years after enjoying a life of 'obscene extravagance' on £1.2 million he stole from a disabled client.
07 Apr 2008Hospitals should learn to say 'sorry'Hospitals should learn to say sorry more often when things go wrong with patient care, the health watchdog said today.
07 Apr 2008New rules to tackle loan sharksThe government says that tough new rules will now give consumers greater protection from loan sharks and debt collectors.
07 Apr 2008Sony unveils 'world's smallest' HD camcorderSony’s has unveiled a new high definition (HD) camcorder which it claims is the smallest of its kind in the world.
05 Apr 2008Terminal 5 chaos costs BA £16 millionThe Heathrow Terminal 5 opening debacle is expected to cost British Airways about £16m, the airline has announced.
05 Apr 2008ISPs may bid for TiscaliBT Group, BSkyB and Carphone Warehouse are said to be considering offers for the UK arm of Tiscali, the Italian telecoms firm.
05 Apr 2008TalkTalk slams web piracy planOne of the UK’s largest internet service providers (ISPs) has said it’s not its job to police the web against music pirates.
04 Apr 2008Three free HD channels to launchThree free high-definition (HD) TV channels are to be launched by the end of next year, it's been announced.
04 Apr 2008Wrong airport bag scales led to overchargingAirline passengers have been left out of pocket by dodgy airport weighing scales.
04 Apr 2008Dangerous driver left baby brain damagedA motorist could face up to two years in jail after being convicted of causing a crash which left a baby brain damaged and in need of 24-hour care.
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04 Apr 2008Sweet pea has sweet smell of successThe sweet pea has been rated the best scented summer annual in a new study by Gardening Which?.
03 Apr 2008AA uses motorbikes to beat trafficThe AA is to use electric scooters and motorbikes so its patrols can beat traffic jams in central London.
03 Apr 2008Cruise ship passengers strandedMore than 450 passengers on the last leg of a round-the-world cruise spent a second night stranded in Madeira.
03 Apr 2008Third of shoppers won't complainOne in three consumers don't think it’s worth complaining if they get lumbered with shoddy goods or services, according to a new poll.
03 Apr 2008VW releases more powerful TiguanVolkswagen (VW) has released a faster and more powerful version of its compact 4x4, the Tiguan.
03 Apr 2008KidStart scheme helps parents save as they shopA new scheme was launched today to help parents save for their children while spending money.
02 Apr 2008Record numbers switch energy supplierA record number of customers switched their energy supplier last year in search of a cheaper deal, according to new figures.
02 Apr 2008Store card charges to plungeLate and over-limit fees on some store cards will drop by £10 after action by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
02 Apr 2008Parents 'must monitor kids' on Bebo and FacebookParents are unaware of the dangers their children face by posting details about themselves on social networking sites and must do more to monitor their use of sites such as Bebo and Facebook, watchdog Ofcom said today.
02 Apr 2008First Direct closes mortgages to new customersFirst Direct has announced that it's withdrawing its mortgage range from new customers, while two other lenders have raised their rates for existing ones.
02 Apr 2008Energy Saving Trust gives green tipsWith more than a quarter of emissions coming from domestic users, tackling climate change starts at home.
02 Apr 2008New health checks could save 2,000 lives a yearPeople aged 40 to 74 will be offered health checks under government plans aimed at saving 2,000 lives a year in England.
02 Apr 2008Drivers have to dodge 3 million holes in roadDrivers are having to contend with more than 3 million holes in local authority roads in England and Wales, it was revealed today.
02 Apr 2008Welsh hospitals scrap parking feesFree parking at many hospitals in Wales began yesterday.
02 Apr 2008Too may road signs may slow driver's reactionToo many road signs could be making motoring more hazardous instead of safer, a study suggests.
01 Apr 2008Pensioner loses £230,000 in worthless sharesA trading standards chief has sent out a warning after a pensioner was tricked into buying £230,000 of worthless shares.
01 Apr 2008Boys find answer to lost keysFour 12-year-old boys have won a top prize for an invention that lets you keep tabs on items that often get lost around the home.
01 Apr 2008More flights cancelled at Terminal 5The atmosphere in Heathrow's Terminal 5 (T5) yesterday was calm as passengers saw an end to snaking check-in queues and delays at departures.
01 Apr 2008Buses 'not equipped' for free bus passesCost of bus pass scheme
31 Mar 2008Drivers won two in three parking appealsNew parking regulations come into force today as new figures reveal that over two thirds of parking tickets appealed in 2006 were cancelled.
31 Mar 2008Banks will have to contact struggling customersBanks and building societies will have to do more to help customers who get into financial difficulties under the new Banking Code.
31 Mar 2008Which? tackles football stars over PepsiWhich? is asking some of the world’s top footballers to reconsider their support of a new website from soft drinks giant Pepsi.
29 Mar 2008New help for early retirement workersThe government has unveiled plans to help workers who have to retire early due to ill health but who lost their company pensions when their employer went bankrupt.
29 Mar 2008Strasberry signals the start of summerA new berry resembling a cross between a raspberry and a strawberry goes on sale this weekend.
28 Mar 2008Travel chaos overshadows terminal's first dayWhat was supposed to be a triumphant opening for Heathrow's new £4.3 billion Terminal 5 (T5) descended into travel chaos, with cancelled flights and long baggage-collection delays yesterday.
28 Mar 2008Royal Mail needs to make 'sweeping changes'Royal Mail needs to make sweeping changes to meet the needs of its customers and secure a future for itself, says the postal regulator.
28 Mar 2008Ship passenger archives go onlineNumber of passengers listed in newly released records
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28 Mar 2008Move to stop pupils having lunchtime fast-foodSchools should consider banning kids from leaving school grounds at lunchtime to stop them filling up on junk food, according to a new report.
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27 Mar 2008Toddler cough syrups pulled from shelvesCough and cold remedies for children are being pulled from shelves amid fears that under-twos could get an an accidental overdose.
27 Mar 2008Fingerprint plan for T5 suspended in legal rowAirport operator BAA will not be taking fingerprints of passengers using Heathrow's £4.3 billion Terminal 5 (T5) which opens today following doubts over the legality of such a move.
27 Mar 2008New plan allows mobiles on planesHaters of mobile phones could soon be able to add 'I'm on the plane' to 'I'm on the train' as their least-favourite overheard phrase following a new ruling.
27 Mar 2008Tata buys Jaguar and Land RoverIndian conglomerate Tata has bought the car brands Land Rover and Jaguar in a deal worth around £1.15 billion.
27 Mar 2008Roberts says new radio is world firstRoberts has launched what it claims is a world first – a DAB, FM and internet radio rolled into one.
27 Mar 2008Cyclist exposes bad driving on YouTubeA cyclist who films motorists driving dangerously and posts the videos on the internet has said he was simply trying to get the road safety message across.
26 Mar 2008Honda Civics hit by handbrake problemThousands of Honda Civics are to have handbrakes replaced after the company discovered a problem that appears similar to the one affecting some Vauxhall cars.
26 Mar 2008Web ticket touts closed downFour companies which operated as internet ticket touts have been wound up in the High Court following a host of consumer complaints.
26 Mar 2008Drink advice to pregnant women tightenedA health watchdog has strengthened its advice to pregnant women on how much alcohol they should drink.
26 Mar 2008Dodgy car sales site shut downA Barnet-based 'vehicle matching' company has been wound up in the High Court after an investigation found it was lying about its services.
26 Mar 2008Mazda 2 is World Car of the YearThe Mazda 2 has beaten off competition from the Ford Mondeo and the Mercedes-Benz C-class to be crowned World Car of the Year.
26 Mar 2008Tired drivers mis-read a yawnThree-quarters of motorists open a window to keep themselves awake on a long journey, while 4% shake their head vigorously and 3% slap their face, according to new research.
26 Mar 2008Jaguar and Land Rover set to be sold to TataThe sale of two distinguished motoring marques - Land Rover and Jaguar - is expected to be announced today.
25 Mar 2008Cod liver oil can help arthritis painA scientific study has found evidence that cod liver oil can help rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.
25 Mar 2008Comet cuts price of 'greenest' white goodsElectrical chain Comet is knocking off the cost of VAT on the most energy-efficient white goods.
22 Mar 2008Gardeners urged to shun peat productsGardeners have been urged to avoid buying peat products when they head out to garden centres this weekend.
21 Mar 2008Scottish and Southern raises fuel billsScottish & Southern Energy (SSE) is hiking up gas and electricity prices for its 8.5 million customers from the start of next month.
21 Mar 2008BBC wins Formula One TV rightsSports chiefs at the BBC are jubilant after the broadcaster won back the rights to show Formula One motor racing.
21 Mar 2008Cost of diesel hits record highThe cost of diesel at the pumps has risen to a record high, it's been announced.
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20 Mar 2008Standards at dry cleaners 'alarmingly poor'A Which? undercover probe has found that standards at many dry cleaners are alarmingly poor.
20 Mar 2008M&S pants top our briefs encounterPants rated: first came M&S, bottom right; then Asda, top right; Tesco, bottom left, and last was Calvin Klein
20 Mar 2008Which?'s longest serving editor diesTributes are flooding in today for Which?’s longest serving editor, Eirlys Roberts, who has died aged 97.
20 Mar 2008Specialist websites top shopper surveyShopping websitesthat offer a more specialist service have the happiest customers, says a new survey from Which? Online.
20 Mar 2008We expose medical tourism pitfallsPeople who travel abroad for medical treatment should do their homework beforehand or risk problems later on, Which? warns today.
20 Mar 2008Hips need a shake-up, says Which?A Which? investigation has found few signs that home information packs (Hips) are making it easier and cheaper to sell a property.
19 Mar 2008Electrolux reveals dishwasher safety probeElectrolux has said that there is a very small risk that some of its dishwashers could overheat and catch fire.
19 Mar 2008Magnet toys recalled over safety fearsAbout 280,000 toys sold in the UK have been recalled amid safety fears over detachable magnets.
19 Mar 2008Carbon offsetting schemes 'very confusing'Schemes which help you offset your ‘carbon footprint’ are often inconsistent and confusing for consumers, according to Which? Money.
19 Mar 2008Hammer film released on MySpace next monthThe executive producer of the first Hammer horror film in more than 30 years has urged fans to move with the times.
19 Mar 2008Millions of customers want ethical financeMillions of Britons are taking ethical and environmental issues into account when choosing a financial services company, research showed today.
19 Mar 2008Wine taster insures nose for £4 millionA leading European wine maker and taster has insured his nose for 5 million euros (£3.9 million), the Lloyd's of London insurance market has revealed.
18 Mar 2008Crackdown planned on mobile cashback dealsPhone companies are facing fines if they don't clamp down on unacceptable sales practices and dodgy mobile cashback deals.
18 Mar 2008Mussolini's car sold for half a millionAn Alfa Romeo once owned by fascist dictator Benito Mussolini has sold for a world record price of £550,000.
18 Mar 2008More estate agents in ombudsman schemeThe number of estate agents who are members of redress schemes has soared on the back of the introduction of home information packs, a new report shows.
18 Mar 2008O2 signs massive music download dealO2 customers are to get access to the UK’s largest full-track mobile music download service.
18 Mar 2008Unwanted text tricked people to respondA crackdown on unsolicited text messages has seen one company pick up a massive £100,000 fine.
17 Mar 2008Additives study 'no basis for curbs'EU food watchdogs have decided that a major study linking certain additives to hyperactivity in children is no basis for curbs.
17 Mar 2008Nissan improves Navara safetyA Nissan truck has been given an improved safety rating after initial crash tests highlighted serious safety concerns.
17 Mar 2008Web users 'need protection from tracking'The man dubbed the 'Father of the Web' has said consumers need to be protected against systems which can track their activity on the internet, it was reported today.
17 Mar 2008Energy users don't know how much they payEight out of ten people have no idea how much they pay for their gas and electricity, a survey showed today.
15 Mar 2008Hygiene scores scheme to go nationwidePlans have been announced for a nationwide scheme to help diners check out the cleanliness of their favourite restaurants.
15 Mar 2008Don't get caught by energy postcode lotteryWhere you live can determine how much you pay for gas and electricity, Switch with Which? warns today.
15 Mar 2008Fresh bid to ban junk food marketing to kidsWhich? and other consumer groups from across the globe have launched proposals to drastically cut the amount of junk food marketing to children.
14 Mar 2008Passengers warned of teething problems at T5The Queen will officially open a £4.3 billion new terminal at the UK's biggest airport today, but customers were warned to expect a 'bedding down period' with the new facility.
14 Mar 2008Cost of delays to passengers revealedRail delays cost train passengers around £1 billion in terms of time lost in 2006/07, a report from a government spending watchdog said today.
14 Mar 2008New cars and hot deals, 14 March 2008Well priced Galaxy diesel
14 Mar 2008Wedding costs force couples to postponeThe spiralling cost of getting married is forcing thousands of couples to postpone their wedding or even abandon it altogether, a survey showed today.
13 Mar 2008Chancellor declares war on gas guzzlersChancellor Alistair Darling yesterday went to war on owners of gas-guzzling cars by imposing swingeing future taxes on the most-polluting vehicles.
13 Mar 2008Gordon Brown urges EU tax cut on green productsPrime Minister Gordon Brown urged EU leaders today to back a British plan to cut VAT on 'green' products - from fridges to floor cleaners.
12 Mar 2008Privacy watchdog probes surfing 'spy' technologyBritain’s privacy watchdog is examining new technology that tracks the websites you surf and sells the details to advertisers.
12 Mar 2008Credit and debit card fraud soarsFraud on credit and debit cards soared by 25% last year to reach a record high despite the introduction of chip and Pin, figures showed today.
12 Mar 2008Fairtrade sales soar in the UKThe Fairtrade market in the UK is set to more than double over the next four years, analysts have predicted.
12 Mar 2008Black & Decker car battery advert falls flatA TV ad for a Black & Decker battery booster has been criticised for implying it could start a car with a dead battery.
12 Mar 2008Moscow 'hottest property' in EuropeMoscow and Istanbul are the hottest property markets in Europe as industry branches out of traditional capitals, according to a new survey of 27 cities.
11 Mar 2008Hotel rooms in UK are most costly in EuropeThe UK has the most expensive hotels in Europe, according to a price index out today.
11 Mar 2008Anger over airport landing fee hikeThe UK's biggest airline today reacted with fury to a new price regime that will drive up fares at Britain's two busiest airports.
11 Mar 2008BBC revamps mobile siteSports fans will be able to catch up with this summer’s Olympics coverage on their mobile phones, the BBC has revealed.
11 Mar 2008Ocado takes on Tesco with price match promiseA price war looks set to break out between the online food delivery service Ocado, and Tesco.
11 Mar 2008No key needed for new Ford carsFord has announced that its new Focus and Mondeo cars will be keyless.
11 Mar 2008Scam warning after laptop switched for potatoesA student bought what he thought was a laptop for £600 but it turned out to be a bag of potatoes, police have warned.
11 Mar 2008Food prices are soaringHard-pressed households faced more misery last month as food costs soared to record rates in February, new official figures show.
11 Mar 2008Air passengers face fare risesPassengers at the UK's two biggest airports could face fare rises after today's announcement of how much airlines can be charged for using Heathrow and Gatwick.
10 Mar 2008Man was bankrupted 'over 88p tax bill'The Inland Revenue accidentally bankrupted a man who owed it only 88p in taxes, a television programme claims tonight.
10 Mar 2008Chancellor 'to crack down' on energy firmsChancellor Alistair Darling is to crack down on energy companies profiting from those in fuel poverty when he delivers his first Budget later this week, it was reported today.
10 Mar 2008Profit still possible from propertyYou can still make a healthy profit from property despite the current falls in the market, according to a new Which? book.
08 Mar 2008BBC iPlayer goes mobileThe BBC has launched a version of its iPlayer catch-up TV service for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch.
08 Mar 2008Plans for motorway car-sharing lane scrappedPlans for a car-sharing lane on a busy stretch of Britain's longest motorway have been scrapped by the Government.
08 Mar 2008Prescription costs up by 25p in EnglandThe cost of a prescription in England will rise by 25p to £7.10 from the start of next month.
07 Mar 2008Japanese eaterie wins Good Food Guide awardLondon’s best new restaurant is Japanese ‘temple of cool’ Sake No Hana, says The Good Food Guide London.
07 Mar 2008Share scam victims get £1 million backConsumers who lost more than £1 million in a share scam have got most of their cash back following a transatlantic crackdown on the fraudsters.
07 Mar 2008Blue is 'most popular' choice for carMany motorists can tell what other drivers are like just from the colour of their car, it's been claimed.
07 Mar 2008Ikea recalls high chairsSwedish furniture chain Ikea is recalling more than 900 high chairs after the discovery of a safety issue.
07 Mar 2008Gardeners urged not to move frogspawnWildlife-lovers may not think twice about handing over 'excess' frogspawn from their urban ponds to other gardeners to give frogs a new home.
07 Mar 2008John Lewis staff share record bonusAround 69,000 staff at department store chain John Lewis will share a record bonus pot of £181.1 million after annual profits rose 19%.
07 Mar 2008New cars and hot deals, 7 March 2008Match this - VW Golf
06 Mar 2008Pre-pay energy users charged £255 extraEnergy firmsare charging pre-pay meter users an average of £255 a year more than online customers, it was revealed today.
06 Mar 2008Buy-to-let mortgages 'drying up'The credit crunch has begun to hit investment landlords as buy-to-let mortgages 'dry up', research showed today.
06 Mar 2008Computer recycling advice is 'rubbish'Some councils are giving out bad advice on computer recycling which could lead to sensitive personal data falling into the hands of identity thieves, says Computing Which? today.
06 Mar 2008Millions of computer users risk data lossMany people are at risk of losing important information because they don't back up their computer regularly, warns Computing Which?.
06 Mar 2008Wildlife crashes injure 500 motorists a yearMotorists have been warned to watch out for wildlife after new research showed that an estimated one million animals were killed on Britain's roads every year.
06 Mar 2008Complaints about NHS dentistry 'rising'Complaints about NHS dental treatment are on the rise and there is widespread confusion about access to dentists, a report said today.
06 Mar 2008Call for government helplines to be freeGovernment helplines should be free to call from mobile phones, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has said amid evidence making a claim costs some people more than a week's benefit.
06 Mar 2008Anti-depressant drug firm criticisedHealth regulators have criticised drugs firm Glaxosmithkline (GSK) for withholding information over the risk of suicide relating to one of its anti-depressant drugs.
05 Mar 2008Which? warns drivers over insurance catchesWhich? Legal Servicelawyers are warning drivers of the pitfalls in ‘comprehensive' car insurance.
05 Mar 2008Banks have refunded £550 million in chargesThe major high street banks have so far paid out more than £550 million in refunds to customers who complained about unauthorised overdraft charges.
05 Mar 2008Warner unlocks music downloadsApple’s dominance of the music download market is facing a fresh challenge after Warner Music signed a deal to sell its tracks in the UK without copy protection.
05 Mar 2008EasyJet slammed over refund gimmick adNo-frills airline EasyJet has been criticised over a ‘misleading’ newspaper advert which promised holidaymakers ‘double the difference’ back if they found a cheaper fare.
05 Mar 2008Hard shoulder to be used to ease trafficDrivers could be allowed to use the hard shoulder on the busiest stretches of motorway in a bid to tackle congestion, the government has announced.
05 Mar 2008Government laptop losses revealedLaptops a month went missing from government bodies in 2007
05 Mar 2008Litter survey shows fag ends still a problemFigure for streets found littered with cigarette buts
04 Mar 2008Parking at hospitals to be free in WalesCar parking at most Welsh hospitals will be free from next month, it's been announced.
04 Mar 2008First GP surgery opens in a supermarketAn NHS GP surgery is running from a supermarket for the first time ever.
04 Mar 2008Morgan unveils hydrogen roadsterA British hydrogen fuel cell sports roadster is set to be one of the major draws at the Geneva motor show, which opens to the press today.
04 Mar 2008O2 launches 'simple' back up for phonesMobile company O2 has launched a service to enable its customers to store numbers and pictures in case their phone gets lost or stolen.
04 Mar 2008City watchdog offers mortgage helpThe City watchdog has launched a £2 million advertising campaign offering help to people worried about their mortgage.
03 Mar 2008Financial advice set to be freeA government review has recommended a free national financial advice service.
03 Mar 2008Ryanair website still under fireA travel industry body has accused Ryanair of breaking website pricing rules despite repeated warnings.
01 Mar 2008Plant roots 'have a sense of touch'Plantroots have a sense of touch and are able to ‘feel’ their way past obstacles in the soil, a study has shown.
01 Mar 2008Girls 'outperform boys with computers'Girls are better than boys at using a computer, according to a new survey.
29 Feb 2008Which? calls for action on nanotechnologiesWhich? has called on the government to deal with the big implications of nanotechnologies without further delay.
29 Feb 2008M&S to charge for plastic bagsMarks & Spencer (M&S) will charge customers 5p for every food carrier bag given out by its stores, it has announced.
29 Feb 2008Toys to get new warnings about magnetsNew warnings about magnets will be put on toys following a string of recalls in the UK.
29 Feb 2008Baby robot to 'learn' how to talkAcademics in the UK are preparing to teach a 'baby' robot how to talk.
29 Feb 2008News quiz FebruaryIt's been a busy month in the world of consumer news.
29 Feb 2008New cars and hot deals, 29 February 2008There are lots of 57-plate pre-registered cars still around, and with the new 08-plate arriving on 1 March – that’s this Saturday – do not be afraid to haggle on these cars.
29 Feb 2008Which? publishes Best Buy tyresChoosing the right make of tyre could be the difference between stopping in the wet or careering into another vehicle, Which? warns today.
28 Feb 2008Viewers rap BBC for 'too much sport'TV viewers have hit out at the BBC for showing too much sport.
28 Feb 2008Fraudsters face jail over holiday scamFour fraudsters are facing jail after making millions from the misery of would-be holidaymakers across Britain.
28 Feb 2008Ofcom cracks down on 'unfair' phone chargesPhone companies have been warned they could face court action if they sting consumers with unfair extra charges.
28 Feb 2008Parents pay £6,000 for kids' first homeParents hand over an average of nearly £6,000 to help their children get on to the property ladder, research showed today.
28 Feb 2008Record fine for MicrosoftUS computer giant Microsoft has been hit with a record £650 million fine by the European Union for fleecing rivals who wanted information to make their software work with Windows.
27 Feb 2008Holiday scratchcards are sales trickHoliday Which?has exposed tricks being used to lure tourists into signing up for holiday clubs abroad.
27 Feb 2008Which? backs inherited estates inquiryWhich? has welcomed news that MPs are to probe the billions of pounds worth of 'inherited estates' held by life assurance companies.
27 Feb 2008New advice issued on protecting your chequesNumber of cheques the average person received in 2007
27 Feb 2008Transport Secretary raps First Great WesternRail company First Great Western (FGW) has been ordered to submit a plan to improve its performance after Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly ruled it had breached its franchise conditions.
27 Feb 2008ASA backs Which? over Nutella advertA TV commercial for Nutella chocolate spread has fallen foul of advertising watchdogs for misleading parents about its nutritional benefits.
27 Feb 2008O2 warned over 3G coverageMobile phonecompany O2 is facing a multi-million pound penalty unless it hits a target to roll out its 3G network across the UK.
26 Feb 2008Nissan Navara scores poorly in crash testAirbag fired late in Navara's crash test
26 Feb 2008Half of UK tyres 'dangerously under-inflated'Millions of UK motorists are putting their life at risk because their tyres are dangerously under-inflated, according to a new study.
26 Feb 2008Warning over climate change in South EastClimate change could have a dramatic impact on every area of life in the South East of England from work to health, leisure, gardening, holidays and farming, a booklet published today warned.
26 Feb 2008Borrowers will need to find bigger depositThe UK's second biggest mortgage lender has increased the deposit homeowners need to qualify for its best rates to 25% of a property's value.
25 Feb 2008'Strawberry' foods with barely any fruitSome strawberry-flavoured food and drinks contain barely a trace of the fruit, a report out today says.
25 Feb 2008National Grid fined £41.6 million over metersNational Grid's share of UK's gas meters
25 Feb 2008Charities tackle money adviceTwo UK charities are teaming up to offer young people advice on how to manage their money.
23 Feb 2008Sugar giant switches to FairtradeTate & Lyle is converting its sugar to Fairtrade, it announced today.
23 Feb 2008High street travel agents still very popularDespite more people than ever using the internet to book holidays independently, traditional high street travel agents are still an important part of the travel experience for many travellers, says Holiday Which?.
22 Feb 2008Beware the foreign faux pas, says Holiday Which?Tourists can avoid social gaffes when abroad by checking out local customs and traditions before they travel, says a new report from Holiday Which?.
22 Feb 2008Which? highlights Fairtrade food qualityAs Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off next week Which? asked experts to taste some Fairtrade foods.
22 Feb 2008Big supermarkets increase their holdThe battle among big supermarkets in 2007 got even more intense, according to a new report.
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 2008
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 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%.
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.
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.
20 Feb 2008No refunds for HD-DVD customersToshiba says it doesn't intend to allow people to get refunds on HD-DVD players in the wake of its decision to pull the plug on the beleaguered format.
20 Feb 2008BBC puts programmes on iTunesHit BBC shows such as Life on Mars and Torchwood are now available to download via Apple’s online store.
20 Feb 2008More salmon withdrawn over taint fearsMore salmon products have been removed from sale over fears they could be contaminated with white spirit.
20 Feb 2008Eateries 'should serve tap water'Restaurants and cafes should serve tap water to customers as a matter of course, according to a consumer group.
20 Feb 2008TV phone-ins face tougher rulesBroadcast regulator Ofcom has unveiled a raft of new measures in a bid to stop consumers being ripped off by premium-rate phone-ins.
20 Feb 2008City watchdog to advise new parents on moneyThe City watchdog is to give special packs to pregnant women offering them advice on managing their finances once their baby arrives.
20 Feb 2008Drivers to get motorway picture warningsDrivers on a busy motorway are to become the first to get digital picture messages on overhead electronic signboards, it has been announced.
19 Feb 2008Toshiba ditches HD-DVD as Blu-Ray triumphsToshiba has finally conceded defeat in its battle for supremacy of the high-definition DVD market.
19 Feb 2008Charities help digital TV switchLeading UK charities have come together to support a multi-million pound initiative to help older and vulnerable people switch to digital TV.
19 Feb 2008Blu-Ray looks set to win format warElectronics giant Sony is emerging as the likely winner in a format battle for the next generation of DVD players.
19 Feb 2008Cruise poll shows Americans unpopular at seaDidn't want to mix with fellow Britons while at sea
19 Feb 2008Shoppers 'checking web before high street'Many UK shoppers are relying on the internet to seek the best deals, according to a new poll.
18 Feb 2008Diet not vitamins 'better for preventing cancer'People who take vitamin supplements to cut their risk of cancer may be wasting their money, a leading expert has warned.
18 Feb 2008Steer clear of will-writing scamsPeople have been warned not be conned by adverts and cold calls promising cut-price wills.
16 Feb 2008New scam reporting system launchedScam victims can now report crimes straight to the authorities thanks to a new online form.
16 Feb 2008Pensioners urged to claim heating grantsPensioners have been urged to claim government grants of up to £2,700 to help meet the cost of insulating their homes.
16 Feb 2008Supermarkets ombudsman to be appointedAn independent ombudsman is set to be appointed to oversee the UK's supermarkets.
15 Feb 2008Air passengers to get payout over price fixingBritish Airways and Virgin Atlantic are to pay around £100 million to passengers following a US lawsuit brought on behalf of UK and American travellers affected by fuel surcharge price-fixing.
15 Feb 2008Evans launches bridal wear in larger sizesA bridal collection with sizes up to a 32 has been launched by a high street chain.
15 Feb 2008New cars and hot deals, 15th February 2008Beat the queue
15 Feb 2008Identity fraud fears 'growing'More than half the British population now fears identity fraud, according to new research.
15 Feb 2008Cosmetic surgery spending soars in UKThe UK spends more on cosmetic surgery than anywhere else in Europe, according to new figures.
14 Feb 2008Online dating helps many find love, says Which?One in four dating website users have had a long-term relationship with someone they met through a site, a poll by Which? Online has found.
14 Feb 2008Phone giants trial mobile TVOrange and T-Mobile are to jointly pilot a 24-channel mobile phone TV service.
14 Feb 2008Car buyers have less to spend, says pollThe credit crunch is hitting car buying, with planned purchases plummeting to their lowest point for two years, according to figures out today.
14 Feb 2008Flight bag tracking trial has begunA six-month trial that could revolutionise the way luggage is tracked and monitored at the UK's biggest airport has started.
14 Feb 2008Botched cosmetic ops 'put pressure on GPs'A rise in the number of people undergoing cosmetic surgery is putting pressure on GPs, especially if operations are botched, a poll out today suggests.
14 Feb 2008Morrisons recalls salmon over white spirit scareMorrisons has recalled fresh Scottish salmon due to possible white spirit contamination.
14 Feb 2008Insurers call for tougher planning controlsTougher planning controls are needed if flood insurance is to remain widely available for new homes, an insurance trade body warned today.
14 Feb 2008Text service tells you local doctors and dentistsMobile phoneusers in England will now be able to get details of local NHS services via text message.
14 Feb 2008Ryanair misses 'misleading prices' deadlineNo-frills airline Ryanair has missed a deadline for removing misleading prices from its website.
14 Feb 2008Pensions advice service for women launchedA pensions advice service has launched a helpline specially for women.
14 Feb 2008Hotel guests win £2.5 million claimMore than £2.5 million in compensation is to be paid to hundreds of holidaymakers who fell ill at a Spanish hotel.
13 Feb 2008Illegal downloaders could face internet banPeople who illegally download music and films may have their internet access stopped under moves being considered by the government.
13 Feb 2008Cars to get 'anti-crash' technologySome new cars are being fitted with new technology which could make low-speed crashes a thing of the past.
13 Feb 2008NHS to pay out to those wrongly charged for careThe NHS will have to pay out at least £180 million to people wrongly charged for nursing care.
13 Feb 2008Budget airlines 'least child friendly'Budget carriers Ryanair and Easyjet have been voted the least child-friendly airlines in a new poll.
13 Feb 2008GM crops 'increasing pesticide use'Genetically-modified crops are not delivering on the promised benefits of increased yields, reduced pesticide use or tackling world hunger, Friends of the Earth claimed today.
13 Feb 2008Gas guzzlers to pay £25 congestion chargeGas-guzzling vehicles such as 4x4 'Chelsea tractors' will have to pay a daily charge of £25 to enter London's congestion charge zone from October this year, Ken Livingstone has announced.
13 Feb 2008Home CCTV sales riseA growing number of householders are turning to CCTV cameras to keep their homes secure, a retailer said.
13 Feb 2008Noise 'raises blood pressure even in sleep'Intrusive noise such as aircraft, traffic, or a snoring partner, causes blood pressure to rise even as we sleep, new research has shown.
12 Feb 2008Jamie Oliver show rapped over product plugJamie Oliver’s Channel 4 cookery series has been criticised for breaching TV rules after the celebrity chef plugged a product in his own kitchen utensil range.
12 Feb 2008Texts and emails may replace Valentine's cardsTexts and emails could gradually be replacing the traditional Valentine's Day card, a new poll suggests.
12 Feb 2008EU warns firms over foreign textsMobile phonecompanies have been warned they face action if they don't slash the costs of sending text messages or accessing the internet from abroad.
12 Feb 2008Faulty hospital scales 'could risk lives'Inaccurate hospital weighing scales could be putting patients’ lives at risk, trading standards officers (TSOs) have warned.
12 Feb 2008John Lewis trials cheque banDepartment store group John Lewis is the latest major high street chain to signal it may phase out cheques as a method of payment.
12 Feb 2008Morrisons to 'sue OFT'Supermarket chain Morrisons is taking legal action against the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) over the naming of the retailer in a dairy price-fixing probe, reports claim.
11 Feb 2008Mac users to get iPlayer in 2008The BBC has said Apple Mac users will be able to download programmes from its iPlayer on-demand TV service later this year.
11 Feb 2008OFT credit card action falls short, says Which?The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has missed an opportunity to make it easier for consumers to choose the best credit card for them, Which? says today.
11 Feb 2008Radio giant axes two digital stationsThe UK's largest commercial radio broadcaster, GCap Media, axed two of its stations today after labelling digital radio 'economically unviable'.
11 Feb 2008Pepsi launches 'healthier' colaSoft drinks giant Pepsi has launched a new ‘healthier’ cola made from natural ingredients.
11 Feb 2008Flyers warned over connecting flight pitfallsAir passengers have been warned they could be left out of pocket if they try to book their own connecting flights.
09 Feb 2008Southern Water fined £20 millionSouthern Waterhas been fined £20.3 million for poor service and deliberately misreporting information.
09 Feb 2008Britons ignorant of inheritance taxMore than half of Britons have no idea what inheritance tax is or what steps they can take to limit the amount they pay, a survey showed today.
09 Feb 2008New system for health complaintsHealth officials have unveiled a new system which they say will make it easier for patients to complain when things go wrong.
09 Feb 2008Ryanair to shut booking system for weekendBudget airline Ryanair is to shut down its entire booking system for a whole weekend later this month.
08 Feb 2008Free directory enquiries launchedA free directory enquiries service which plays adverts before giving out numbers was launched today.
08 Feb 2008New cars and hot deals, 8th February 2008
08 Feb 2008Eon announces energy price risesEoncustomers will see bills rise by more than £100 as the company became the fifth supplier to hike prices in the latest round.
08 Feb 2008More homes may be forced to have water metersAll homes in the south east of England may be forced to have water meters, according to Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.
07 Feb 2008Nikon adds to its Coolpix rangeNikon has announced seven new models in its Coolpixcompact camerarange.
07 Feb 2008Garmin unveils smartphoneSatellite navigation (sat nav) company Garmin is to launch a smartphone later this year.
07 Feb 2008MRSA found on 15% of hospital's curtainsThe super-bug MRSA has been discovered on 15% of a hospital's curtains, a new medical study has found.
07 Feb 2008Food watchdog to review advice on fishOfficial advice about eating fish will be reviewed due to environmental concerns, the food watchdog has announced.
07 Feb 2008BBC iPlayer credited with online TV surgeThe online TV market in the UK is predicted to almost double in 2008 thanks in part to the growing popularity of the BBC iPlayer free catch-up service.
07 Feb 2008Disney and Tesco launch healthier kids' foodsWhich? has welcomed news that Disney and Tesco have joined forces to launch a range of kids' foods designed to promote healthier eating.
06 Feb 2008Mobiles don't raise tumour risk, says studyMobile phone use does not lead to a greater risk of brain tumours, according to a new study released today.
06 Feb 2008Norwich Union announces £2 billion payoutMore than a million Norwich Union with-profits policyholders are to share a bonus of £2.1 billion.
06 Feb 2008Sky predicts 10 million customers by 2010Satellite broadcaster BSkyB says it’s on track to reach 10 million customers by 2010.
06 Feb 2008We send 5,000 texts a second in UKNearly 5,000 text messages are sent every second in the UK, according to an industry report out today.
06 Feb 2008Food watchdog calls for saturated fat cutFood firms should cut saturated fat levels and reduce portion sizes to help improve the nation's health, a watchdog has said.
06 Feb 2008Joining up debts isn't 'quick fix' solutionSweeping debts into one consolidated loan is not a ‘quick fix’ solution and could be the start of serious financial problems, warns a new Which? essential guide
06 Feb 2008Half of holidaymakers 'anxious' before flightHalf of all holidaymakers are anxious about air travel, according to a new poll.
06 Feb 2008Apple launches larger memory iPhoneApple has launched a new version of its iPhone which has double the memory of the original device.
05 Feb 2008No link between MMR and autism, new study saysThere is no link between the controversial MMR jab and autism, according to the largest ever published study on the issue.
05 Feb 2008Thames Water to charge by size of homeThames Waterhas announced a shake-up of the way it charges customers that will see those who live in smaller homes paying less.
05 Feb 2008Utility companies slated over customer serviceGas, electricity and telecoms companies have been slated for the poor way they deal with customer problems and complaints.
05 Feb 2008New 'Scambuster' teams announcedNew 'scambuster' teams are to go to war on cowboy builders, cold-call conmen, rogue traders and e-mail swindlers, it has been announced.
04 Feb 2008Health watchdog raps trusts over target focusThe NHS is being urged to learn lessons from inquiries into poor patient care.
04 Feb 2008Egg customers reassured over credit ratingsCredit rating agencies have sought to reassure anxious Egg customers that the lender's decision to cancel their credit cards would not affect their credit reports.
04 Feb 2008Surgeons report big increase in faceliftsFacelifts and other anti-ageing surgical procedures are proving increasingly popular, according to the latest statistics.
04 Feb 2008New digital SLRs unveiledSony, Canon and Nikon have marked the start of 2008 by unveiling a host of new digital SLRs.
04 Feb 2008Millions listening to internet radioMore than eight million people are listening to radio over the internet each week, according to the latest industry figures.
02 Feb 2008Scottish Power confirms double-digit price hikeScottish Powerhas became the latest energy supplier to announce inflation-busting price rises.
02 Feb 2008BBC to show Six Nations on iPlayerThe Six Nations rugby tournament which starts today will be the first major sporting event to be shown on the BBC iPlayer.
02 Feb 2008Free weekend calls for BT customersBT is changing its call prices in a shake-up that will give customers free weekend calls - but there are also price rises.
02 Feb 2008Asda recalls microwavesSupermarket Asda has recalled around 300,000 of its own brand microwaves over concerns they could overheat and burst into flames.
01 Feb 2008New cars and hot deals, 1st February 2008C30 savings
01 Feb 2008Watchdog offers text service on call chargesYou can check premium-rate call costs through a new text messaging service.
01 Feb 2008Broken low energy bulbs dangerous, says ministerThe government is urging consumers to exercise care when handling broken low energy light bulbs, which contain mercury.
01 Feb 2008Pop goes fizzy drinks market, says reportThe fizz is going out of soft drinks as consumers opt for more juices and bottled water, a report out today says.
01 Feb 2008Elderly scam victims 'lose twice as much'The plight of elderly victims is being highlighted in Scams Awareness Month, launched today.
01 Feb 2008Speed cameras 'in the wrong place'A blunder has meant that 'yellow vulture' speed cameras set up on a Hampshire motorway cannot be used because they have been put in the wrong place, the Highways Agency admitted.
01 Feb 2008Tax deadline moved after site crashHM Revenue & Customshas extended the deadline for people to complete their self-assessment tax returns following problems with its website.
31 Jan 2008Energy firms criticised over complaintsEnergy companies must be made to take customer complaints more seriously, says a consumer watchdog.
31 Jan 2008Currys axes patio heatersElectrical chain Currys has announced it’s to stop selling patio heaters.
31 Jan 2008Hundreds die each year as they won't buckle-upHundreds of people are being killed in road crashes every year because they're not wearing a seat belt.
31 Jan 2008EU backs GDA food label schemeWhich? has slammed the European Commission over plans to back a food labelling scheme that we've proven is flawed.
31 Jan 2008Banks raking in £111 a second in chargesUnfair overdraft fees are continuing to swell bank coffers by £111 every second – while a High Court test case questions the charges.
31 Jan 2008Site launched to help you find lost savingsThe banking industry has launched a new website to help reunite people with savings languishing in forgotten accounts.
30 Jan 2008Renault offers longer warranty on EspaceRenault has announced it is extending the length of warranty on its latest Espace MPV and new Laguna.
30 Jan 2008British Gas rapped over 'misleading' green claimsA British Gas television ad has been pulled for containing misleading green energy claims.
30 Jan 2008Tesco to stop taking chequesTesco will no longer accept cheques at its tills from next month.
30 Jan 2008Apple overhauls iPhone tariffsCall and text tariffs for the Apple iPhone are being overhauled less than three months after its UK launch.
30 Jan 2008More eBay sellers must offer PayPalInternet auction site eBay is forcing more of its users to offer PayPal as a payment method when they sell goods online.
30 Jan 2008Teenager finds blade in Warehouse bagA mother spoke of her shock after her teenage daughter found a blade inside a new bag.
30 Jan 2008Skype comes to the PSPSony has released a new upgrade which will allow PSP users to make phone calls using the internet.
29 Jan 2008Amazon MP3 store to hit UKOnline store Amazon has confirmed it will roll-out its MP3 music store across the globe this year.
29 Jan 2008New jab could help fight hospital bugBritish scientists are developing a new jab which could help in the fight against the hospital bug Clostridium difficile.
29 Jan 2008Woolworths ditches HD-DVDs from storesWoolworths has thrown its weight behind Blu-Ray high-definition DVDs by ditching the rival HD-DVD format from its stores.
29 Jan 2008Which? lawyers give tips on your rights at workWhich? lawyers have been receiving a record number of phone calls from people who need employment advice.
28 Jan 2008Campaign highlights salt in sweet foodsMany foods eaten by UK children contain a large amount of salt, new research has shown.
28 Jan 2008Virgin announces broadband speed boostVirgin Media says it will be able to provide 'superfast' broadband to millions of UK homes by the end of this year.
28 Jan 2008Passengers use fake tickets in cattle mask protestHundreds of commuters wore cattle masks as they boarded their trains in an angry protest against unreliable services and rising fares.
28 Jan 2008GE enters UK digital camera marketGlobal giant General Electric (GE) has announced it's entering the UK digital camera market with the launch of seven new models.
28 Jan 2008Speed bumps 'bad for the environment'New research from the AA claims introducing speed humps on some roads can actually damage the environment.
26 Jan 2008Charity cleared over fundraising complaintCancer Research UK has been cleared of bombarding a householder with more than a dozen unwanted mailings over a two year period.
26 Jan 2008Europe to tighten toy regulationsDangerous chemical substances will be banned from use in toys sold across Europe under new plans.
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26 Jan 2008Warmer weather keeps birds in the UKHundreds of thousands of people will be in their gardens this weekend to take part in the world’s biggest bird survey.
25 Jan 2008Digital radio sales soaringRadio fans are still clamouring to pick up a new DAB digital set, according to the latest sales figures.
25 Jan 2008Disabled parking cheats targetedThe government has announced a crackdown on the fraudulent use of Blue Badges under the disabled parking scheme.
25 Jan 2008Baby scans 'failing to check for defects'Four in ten NHS trusts fail to do all the required checks for abnormalities in unborn babies, says a report out today.
25 Jan 2008New cars and hot deals, 25th January 2008M3 will have folding hardtop roof for first time
24 Jan 2008Waitrose is top of the shops, Which? survey findsWaitrose is the UK's favourite shop according to Which?’s biggest ever retailers survey.
24 Jan 2008Government obesity plan falls shortAn official review of new food and drink advertising rules will be pulled forward as part of the drive to cut obesity.
24 Jan 2008Independents beat Starbucks for valueIndependent coffee shops are often better value than big chains such as Starbucks, Which? reveals today.
24 Jan 2008Four in ten adults have high blood pressureAbout 40% of UK adults were found to have high blood pressure during a nationwide test of almost a quarter of a million people.
24 Jan 2008Some patients still strugging to see GPOne in five patients is still finding it difficult to get a convenient appointment to see their GP, a new Which? survey can reveal.
23 Jan 2008Train firm doubles compensationA train company which has been under fire over its services has announced it was doubling the amount of compensation it will give to passengers affected by delays and disruption.
23 Jan 2008Currys and Dixons ditch analogue TVsCurrys, Dixons and PC World are to stop selling analogue televisions in the run-up to digital switchover in the UK, the chains have announced.
23 Jan 2008Buying insurance online can slash billsShopping around for home, car and travel insurance online could cut your annual bill by more than a quarter, Which? Money reveals today.
23 Jan 2008BBC3 to relaunchThe BBC has announced the relaunch of embattled digital channel BBC3.
23 Jan 2008Bad landlords face new crackdownUnscrupulous landlords are facing a new crackdown after the government announced a major independent review of the rental market in England.
23 Jan 2008Finance victims get compensation green lightConsumers can claim compensation of up to £48,000 if they have lost money as a result of dealings with any one of 34 financial services firms.
22 Jan 2008Foreign Office relaxes Kenya travel adviceTourists booked to visit Kenya have been advised to contact their tour companies to see whether their holidays will still go ahead.
22 Jan 2008Consumers warned over new 'vishing' scamFraudsters are resorting to a new scam to get people to hand over their personal information.
22 Jan 2008John Lewis to get more fashion savvyJohn Lewis is stepping up its clothes collection in a bid to attract younger, more fashion-savvy shoppers.
22 Jan 2008Gadgets 'driving up energy use'The growth of high-tech entertainment devices in the UK living rooms is driving up the amount of energy used in the nation’s homes, according to a new report.
22 Jan 2008Councils relying more on extra chargesCouncils are increasingly reliant on income from charging for services such as parking, school meals and swimming pools, the local government watchdog said today.
22 Jan 2008Facebook being probed over privacyThe UK’s privacy watchdog is investigating how social networking site Facebook deals with users’ personal data.
22 Jan 2008Asda fined £200,000 over car park deathAsda has been fined more than £200,000 after admitting health and safety breaches that led to the death of a father-of-three.
22 Jan 2008Seawater spray 'may help common colds'A saline nasal wash solution made from processed seawater may help children suffering with the common cold, according to a report published today.
21 Jan 2008BT strikes Disney dealViewers who have signed up to BT’s TV over broadband service will be able to catch up with their favourite US shows after it agreed a deal with Disney-ABC International Television.
21 Jan 2008Thousands wasted on useless insurancePeople could be wasting thousand of pounds on useless and expensive insurance, according to the new Which? Money Saving Handbook.
21 Jan 2008Junk food companies 'target kids online'Most parents are unaware their children are being stalked online by junk food manufacturers, according to a new report.
21 Jan 2008Lib Dems slam 'rip-off' rail faresBritain’s rail fares are the most expensive in Europe according to new research by the Liberal Democrats.
21 Jan 2008Coffee 'increases risk of miscarriage'Even small amounts of caffeine should be avoided during pregnancy, experts in the US have warned.
18 Jan 2008British Gas confirms 15% price hikeBritish Gas owner Centrica today announced double-digit price rises for millions of its customers.
18 Jan 2008Consumers want simpler gadgetsMany people would rather ditch bells and whistles for a simple gadget they know how to use, a new poll by Which? has found.
18 Jan 2008New cars and hot deals, 18 January 2008New cars and hot deals: 18th January 2008. North American Motor Show news, BMW special editions, Fiat 500 and Lexus updates.
18 Jan 2008Scallop sales soar for Ramsay showThe Gordon Ramsay effect has already hit stores ahead of his live televised 'cookalong' a retailer has said.
18 Jan 2008'Stomach bug' holidaymakers sueA tour operator is being sued by 23 angry holidaymakers who allegedly suffered from a stomach bug while at a resort in Tunisia, solicitors representing them have said.
18 Jan 2008Banks defend overdraft charges in courtHigh street banks argued in court yesterday that consumer contract rules on fairness don't apply to their charges for unauthorised overdrafts.
18 Jan 2008Dyson launches smaller vacuum cleanersDyson has unveiled two new vacuum cleaners which cater for the trend towards smaller sized homes.
18 Jan 2008Doctors fear dangerous toy is still for saleA toxic toy recalled last November is still on sale in the UK, according to a report in the British Medical Journal.
17 Jan 2008Kenya holiday flight ban extendedUK major tour operators have extended the ban on holidays to Kenya to include all charter flights up to and including next Monday.
17 Jan 2008Swoop on illegal online medicine salesA Yorkshire man who used eBay to peddle medicines over the internet has been fined £97,000.
17 Jan 2008Vauxhall announces handbrake actionVauxhall has announced it is to modify the handbrakes on a quarter of a million cars – six months after Which? revealed it had a problem with runaway vehicles.
17 Jan 2008NHS trust fined over elderly patient fallAn English NHS trust has been fined £20,000 after an elderly patient fell out of an open window at a Swindon hospital.
17 Jan 2008Bank fined more than £1 million for PPI failingsHFC Bank has been fined more than £1 million for failings in the way it sold payment protection insurance (PPI).
17 Jan 2008Carphone Warehouse 'broke data laws'Carphone Warehouse and TalkTalk broke data protection laws by publishing customers' confidential details online, the privacy watchdog has said.
17 Jan 2008Crackdown on ID fraud launchedA scheme to crack down on criminals committing identity fraud by stealing dead people's details has been launched.
16 Jan 2008Cyber-criminals target MySpaceMySpace users have been warned to be on their guard against cyber-criminals who used the social networking site to try to spread a malicious ‘Trojan Horse’ program.
16 Jan 2008EDF announces energy price hikesEnergy firm EDF has become the second supplier this year to announce inflation-busting gas and electricity price rises.
16 Jan 2008Energy deals for poor 'more costly than others'Energy deals offered to help the poorest customers are in some cases more expensive than other deals, a new report has found.
16 Jan 2008Apple launches world's thinnest laptopApple CEO Steve Jobs unveils the MacBook Air
16 Jan 2008Apple unveils new film rental serviceEntertainment giant Apple has launched afilm rental service which will allow people to download movies to an iPod or computer.
16 Jan 2008Millions 'haven't seen dentist for two years'Millions of adults have not seen an NHS dentist for almost two years because they cannot find a practice that will accept them, according to research.
15 Jan 2008Banks in court for overdraft charge test caseThe long awaited High Court test case into unauthorised bank overdraft charges is set to start tomorrow.
15 Jan 2008Travellers name their top hotelsA British establishment has made it into the top ten of the world's best luxury hotels, it was revealed today.
15 Jan 2008Online food stores under fire for plastic bagsSome online retailers still use too many plastic carrier bags to deliver goods ordered over the internet, a new report suggests.
15 Jan 2008BBC sorry for 'unfair' competitionThe BBC has been rapped by Ofcom over a Comic Relief competition in which children who applied to meet pop band McFly had no chance of winning.
15 Jan 2008Road infrastructure 'not fit for purpose'Britain's transport infrastructure is ‘not fit for purpose’, with the cost of congestion likely to soon exceed the current figure of £20 billion a year, a report from a centre-right think tank said today.
15 Jan 2008Laptop problems blamed on festive bingesHome computers and laptops seem to be suffering the after-effects of festive excess, experts said today.
14 Jan 2008Sony launches 'lifestyle' TVsSony has launched a range of TVs aimed at people who want a second television for their home.
14 Jan 2008UK product recalls hit new highThe number of dangerous products recalled in the UK has hit a new high, according the latest figures.
14 Jan 2008Bright future predicted for online TVOnline TV services which allow viewers to catch up with their favourite shows are set to experience a surge in popularity in 2008, industry analysts say.
14 Jan 2008New drive to highlight traffic light labelsThe government is stepping up its bid to get shoppers to look for and use front of pack nutritional traffic light labels.
14 Jan 2008Interviewees urged to brush up on their rightsInterviewees are confused about what potential employers can and can't ask them and need to brush up on their rights, according to a new Which? essential guide.
12 Jan 2008Tata unveils world's cheapest carIndia's Tata Motors has unveiled the world's cheapest car.
12 Jan 2008Health conscious cooks boost sales of pulsesDried beans are enjoying a popularity boost as more shoppers choose to cook from scratch, according to a retailer.
11 Jan 2008Barclays chairman loses £10,000 in ID scamBarclays Chairman Marcus Agius
11 Jan 2008Stomach ailment link to sweetenerPeople who eat large quantities of a type of sweetener could be putting themselves at risk of an upset stomach, experts said today.
11 Jan 2008Two in five drivers 'suffered vandalism'More than two in five motorists have fallen victim to car vandalism, a survey out today showed.
11 Jan 2008Peat-free compost still lagging behindCompost producers need to produce better peat-free products, according to new research by Gardening Which?.
11 Jan 2008UK householders 'cleaning less often'Consumers are adopting a low-maintenance approach to cleaning by tackling domestic chores less often, a report out today said.
11 Jan 2008Marmite with champagne sold as lover's giftMarmite with a hint of champagne is hitting stores as a romantic gift.
11 Jan 2008Phone downloads from your radioA new service now allows radio listeners to download their favourite songs directly to their mobile phone.
11 Jan 2008Policyholders settle with Equitable LifeMore than 400 policyholders who had pensions with Equitable Life have reached a settlement with the mutual following a long-running mis-selling claim.
11 Jan 2008Asda to fine abuse of disabled parking spacesAsda will fine drivers £60 for parking in its disabled or parent and child spaces when they should not, it has announced.
10 Jan 2008Independent tour operators top surveyBig holiday companies are lagging behind independent tour operators when it comes to customer satisfaction,Holiday Which? reveals today.
10 Jan 2008Panasonic unveils world's largest TVPanasonic has unveiled the world’s largestTV – a 150-inch, plasma high-definition (HD) model.
10 Jan 2008MPs reject call for ban on web ticket toutsCalls for a ban on internet ticket touts were rejected today by MPs, who said artists and promoters should instead be given a share of the profits.
10 Jan 2008Village receives landmark water rebateHouseholders in a Staffordshire village wrongly charged for surface water drainage for many years are to receive more than £400,000 from Severn Trent Water.
10 Jan 2008Ban on holiday flights to Kenya extendedThe ban on UK holiday company charter flights to strife-torn Kenya has been extended up to and including Friday of this week.
10 Jan 2008Warning issued about bogus web pharmaciesMillions of people could be risking their health by buying dodgy prescription-only medicines from rogue websites.
10 Jan 2008Sainsbury's fined £15,000 for out-of-date foodA Sainsbury's store manager offered a customer £20 to 'pay for medication' when she complained that turkey sold past its use-by date had made her feel sick, a court heard yesterday.
09 Jan 2008Apple to slash UK iTunes pricesApple is to slash the price of its iTunes music downloads in the UK after Which? complained it was ripping off British consumers.
09 Jan 2008JJB to pay fans over football shirt rip-offSports chain JJB Sports has agreed to pay consumers who were unlawfully overcharged for football shirts.
09 Jan 2008Littlewoods ad broke rules, says ASAA leaflet sent to 75,000 Littlewoods group customers broke advertising rules by encouraging young women to spend excessively on credit, a watchdog said today.
09 Jan 2008Law may change to allow copying from CDProposed changes to copyright laws will allow owners to move their music legally from CDs to MP3 players.
08 Jan 2008BT seals Xbox 360 dealBT and Microsoft have announced a deal to make TV shows available through the software giant’sXbox 360.
08 Jan 2008Six week wait for a passportThe government says travellers may face a six-week wait to get a new passport under anti-fraud measures introduced last year.
08 Jan 2008Warner Bros exclusively backs Blu-RayEntertainment giant Warner Bros has announced it is to stop selling high definition (HD) DVD movies and will concentrate solely on the rival Blu-Ray disc.
08 Jan 2008New limit on cold remedy drugs announcedSome over-the-counter cold remedies will be limited to one pack per customer from April because of fears they can be used to make a class A drug.
08 Jan 2008Airports 'coping' with baggage changesAirports and the government say passengers have coped well with new baggage rules despite fears that changes would lead to confusion.
08 Jan 2008Motorists to get 'excellent' deals, say firmsUK motorists are set to benefit from a thriving new car market, the industry claims.
08 Jan 2008New mobile silenced by wave of handSony Ericsson has unveiled a mobile phone which you can silence with a wave of your hand.
08 Jan 2008Ryanair worst for extra fees, says Holiday Which?Travellers flying with no-frills airlines are still paying more than the advertised price of the ticket, Holiday Which? reports today.
07 Jan 2008More energy price hikes expected soonChancellor Alistair Darling has called for a meeting with energy regulator Ofgem following concerns over rising fuel prices.
07 Jan 2008Stomach bug sufferers urged to stay homePeople struck down with the winter vomiting bug sweeping across the UK have been urged to stay at home until the symptoms have disappeared.
05 Jan 2008Airline to stick with one bag luggage ruleA leading no-frills airline is to continue with the 'one piece of hand luggage' rule for passengers even though restrictions are being eased at some UK airports next week.
05 Jan 2008One in ten workers admit falling asleep at wheelAs many as 10% of people who use their vehicles for work have admitted falling asleep at the wheel in the past 12 months, according to a new survey.
05 Jan 2008Npower announces prices hikes in energy billsOne of Britain's biggest power companies has announced price hikes of 17.2% for gas and 12.7% for electricity in a move set to hit more than four million households.
05 Jan 2008Gadgets take the green routeConsumer electronics firms are getting ready to unveil the latest gadgets in their bid to go green.
04 Jan 2008Test your knowledge of what's in the newsCan you remember which consumer news stories have been hitting the headlines, and why?
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04 Jan 2008Bebo is best, says Computing Which?Social networking site Bebo has beaten rivals Facebook and MySpace in an independent analysis by Computing Which?.
04 Jan 2008Holidays to Kenya suspendedBritish tour operators have suspended holidays to Kenya up to and including tomorrow after the Foreign Office (FO) advised against all but essential travel to the strife-torn East African country.
04 Jan 2008Indigestion drugs 'overprescribed'The NHS is wasting at least £100 million a year on drugs for indigestion, doctors said today.
03 Jan 2008NHS Alliance concerned over hospital dischargesMany hospital patients are being put at risk because staff are discharging them without giving vital information to their GP, a health workers campaign group says.
03 Jan 2008Petrol prices have hit a 'record high'Petrol prices have reached a record high, the AA says.
03 Jan 2008Child left behind at hotelLucky charms, mayoral chains and even children are among items left behind in hotels, it was revealed today.
03 Jan 2008Tour firms meet to decide on Kenya holidaysThousands of people could miss out on dream sand-and-safari holidays because of the worsening situation in Kenya, holiday companies said today.
02 Jan 2008Scotland caps hospital parking chargesScotland has become the first part of the UK to cap charges at hospital car parks.
02 Jan 2008Rail closure prompts Network Rail probeRail travellers will be hit today by the continuing closure of part of one of Britain's busiest lines.
02 Jan 2008Rail passengers plan ticket 'strike'A rail users' group is planning a ticket boycott in protest at fare increases of more than twice the rate of inflation on many lines from today.

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