News in February 2009
- 28 Feb 2009Electric Range Rovers to be built by Oxford firmAn Oxford-based company has announced plans to build 1,000 electric Range Rovers a year, creating about 250 new jobs.
- 28 Feb 2009Skipton blames FSCS contributions for profits dipSkipton Building Society has revealed that almost half it’s group profits went towards Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) contributions
- 28 Feb 2009Computer desktops reveal personalitiesHow you organise your computer desktop coould reveal your personality, according to experts
- 28 Feb 2009LG 'may cease plasma TV production'Electronics giant LG is rumoured to be following Pioneer and leaving the plasma TV market.
- 27 Feb 2009Average house price is now less than £150,000House prices fell by 1.8% during February to £147,746, according to the Nationwide Building Society.
- 27 Feb 2009Geneva Motor Show preview: Kia No 3Kia is set to reveal a new compact MPV concept at the Geneva Motor Show next week, and it’s named the No 3.
- 27 Feb 2009Hot car deals, 27 February 2009The Which? deal hunters turn up a bumper crop of bargain cars this week, with diesel delights from Ford, Skoda and Nissan.
- 27 Feb 2009Ryanair to charge customers £1 to use toilets?Ryanair could soon be charging customers £1 to use the loos on flights
- 27 Feb 2009February consumer news quizTest your knowledge of this month's consumer news stories with the Which? February news quiz.
- 27 Feb 2009Virgin puts pay as you go spin on pre-paid cardsVirgin launches new prepaid cards using pay as you go branding
- 26 Feb 2009Geneva Motor Show preview: new Toyota PriusToyota has announced its plans for the Geneva motor show next week: the European debut of the third generation Prius hybrid and an all-new Verso people carrier.
- 26 Feb 2009Geneva Motor Show preview: Volvo DRIVe modelsVolvo will show an extended range of DRIVe eco models at the Geneva motor show next week.
- 26 Feb 2009Panasonic unveils first portable Blu-ray playerPanasonic plans to launch the 'world’s first portable Blu-ray Disc player' - the DMP-B15 - that will let users view Blu-ray movies on an 8.9-inch LCD screen with SVGA resolution
- 26 Feb 2009Supermarkets and shops cut plastic bag useSupermarkets and high street shops have cut the amount of plastic bags handed out to shoppers by more than a quarter since 2006, according to Wrap.
- 26 Feb 2009Panasonic launches 12 new camcordersPanasonic has launched 12 new camcorders, including high-end HD models, the world's first 70x optical zoom, and a rugged memory card model.
- 26 Feb 2009Electric car sales down, official figures showThe number of electric cars registered for use in the UK fell in 2008, according to official figures.
- 26 Feb 2009Panasonic shows 2009 UK LCD and plasma ranges Panasonic has announced a huge number of new Viera plasma and LCD TVs, from 19-inch LCDs to 54-inch plasmas,although pricing and shipping dates are unconfirmed.
- 26 Feb 2009British Gas announces profitsBritish Gas has today announced that it made profits of £371m last year.
- 26 Feb 2009Brain trainers’ claims strain credibilityThe claim that expensive brain trainers can improve your memory and keep your mind healthy have been disputed by experts.
- 26 Feb 2009Washing up liquid beats carpet cleanersWhich? tests have revealed that ordinary washing-up liquid outperforms many carpet stain removers.
- 26 Feb 2009Panasonic unveils washing machines and fridgesPanasonic is set to launch three washing machines and two fridge freezers in March, as the company enters the European white goods market
- 26 Feb 2009Iggy Pop insurer in cover aversionSwiftcover scrutinised by the Advertising Standards Authority for use of Iggy Pop in ads.
- 26 Feb 2009Which? Local trader service lists job pricesThe Which? Local service that lists local tradespeople recommended by Which? members now displays how much you should expect to pay for a job.
- 26 Feb 2009RBS announces massive lossRoyal Bank of Scotland has announced a loss of £24.1bn for 2008. This represents the largest annual deficit in UK corporate history.
- 26 Feb 2009Bank charges: Court of Appeal win for consumersBanks lose Court of Appeal case over bank charges
- 25 Feb 2009Motorway drivers to get fuel remindersA new campaign has been launched to stop drivers running out of petrol or diesel on the motorway.
- 25 Feb 2009British Gas 'fines' customer for cutting billA British Gas customer who took steps to make her home more energy efficient is being fined each week by the energy firm for cutting her bills too much.
- 25 Feb 2009OFT to investigate estate agentsToday the government launches it's investigation into house buying and selling, following Which?'s calls for change. The Office of Fair trading (OFT) will look in detail at the market for house buying and selling.
- 24 Feb 2009Car insurance claims 'more likely' in SwanseaSwansea is a hotspot for car insurance claims, according to a new survey.
- 24 Feb 2009Geneva Motor Show preview: Alfa MiTo GTAThis is the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept, bound for the Geneva motor show next month. GTA stands for Gran Turismo Allegerito, and is a famous sporting Alfa badge.
- 24 Feb 2009Hot car deals, 24 February 2009Downsizing into a VW Golf or Toyota Prius hybrid? Here's how to save thousands on both. For sun-seeking bargain-hunters, we'll help you save £11,000 on a Saab 9-3 Convertible.
- 24 Feb 2009Olympus announces the E-620 Digital SLROlympus has announced the compact E-620 digital SLR camera, scheduled for launch in late April
- 24 Feb 2009Samsung launches PL10 multimedia cameraSamsung has launched the PL10, a camera with music, and video, playing capabilities.
- 24 Feb 2009New rules for insurance comparersNew rules on price comparison sites should make it easier and better than ever to get good insurance deals online.
- 24 Feb 2009Super wide-angle Samsung cameras launchSamsung has announced two new cameras, both with 24mm wide-angle settings.
- 24 Feb 2009HTC launches two premium smartphonesHTC has announced two new smartphones, one of which has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and 3.6 inch touchscreen.
- 23 Feb 2009Nationwide launches new range of bonds for saversNew range of bonds launched by Nationwide
- 23 Feb 2009More lending from Northern Rock to boost marketNorthern Rock set to increase involvement in the mortgage market thanks to government plan
- 23 Feb 2009Honda Insight prices revealedHonda has finally announced the pricing for its brand-new Insight, and it becomes the most affordable hybrid car on sale in the UK.
- 23 Feb 2009Motorists cutting back on car insuranceDrivers are going without comprehensive car insurance in a bid to save cash, a major insurer has revealed.
- 23 Feb 2009Hyundai and Skoda to show new models at GenevaThe Skoda Fabia Scout, Hyundai i20 and Hyundai ix-onic concept have joined the ranks of new models set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next week.
- 23 Feb 2009Shared appreciation borrowers to take legal actionHomeowners who took out shared appreciation mortgages (SAMs) in the late 1990s are to take legal action against the banks that sold them.
- 23 Feb 2009UK broadband internet connections on the riseBroadband internet connections now account for more than 19 out of 20 internet connections in the UK, according to a December 2008 internet connectivity survey by the Office of National statistics.
- 23 Feb 2009ISPs 'should do more' to block child abuse imagesChildren's coalition says internet services providers should do more to block access to child abuse images
- 23 Feb 2009John Lewis launches ethical campaignJohn Lewis has launched an ethical and eco-friendly campaign called Make a Difference which will feature demonstrations of green products.
- 22 Feb 2009UK likely to save not spend out of downturnSeven out of eight people have cut their spending in the last year with younger people cutting back more than the over 55s
- 22 Feb 2009Supermarkets join green fashion planTesco, Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer were named as key players in a new action plan launched last week to make fashion more environmentally friendly
- 22 Feb 2009Delay in launch of mortgage support schemeThe government scheme to help people who lose some or all of their income to stay in their homes will not start until April. This comes on top of figures highlighting that there were 40,000 repossessions in 2008.
- 21 Feb 2009New Mercedes E-Class CoupéMercedes-Benz has announced the details of a new E-class Coupé, which will debut next month at the Geneva motor show.
- 21 Feb 2009NS&I cuts rates on savings productsNS&I reduces rates on many of its savings products
- 21 Feb 2009European helpline numbers to be launchedHome phone and mobile phone regulator Ofcom has confirmed plans to introduce Europe-wide 116 emotional and child helpline phone numbers in the UK.
- 20 Feb 2009UK staff face Saab 'reorganisation'Hundreds of staff working at UK car dealerships faced job uncertainty today after Swedish car giant Saab announced a protection-from-creditors strategy known as ‘reorganisation’.
- 20 Feb 2009Ryanair launches mobile phone serviceBudget airline Ryanair has launched an in-flight mobile phone service.
- 20 Feb 200940,000 homes repossessed in 2008Repossessions rocket in 2008 and expected to almost double in 2009 according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
- 20 Feb 2009Password theft reveals consumers' naivetyStolen passwords reveals consumers' naivety over security standards
- 20 Feb 2009Amazon is the UK's most visited online shopThe most popular online shops: Amazon tops the list of the IMRG-Hitwise Hot Shops list of the best online retailers. Argos, Play and Tesco also score highly.
- 20 Feb 2009Time to ditch the 4x4?The economic downturn means that downsizing cars - trading larger models for smaller, more fuel-efficient motors - has become all the rage, says Which? Car.
- 20 Feb 2009Lloyds TSB launches new fixed rate cash ISALloyds has launched a new fixed rate cash Isa, but the top rate is only for big savers
- 20 Feb 2009Rich pickings for eBay Pic 'n' Mix winnerThe last bag of Woolworths iconic Pic 'n' Mix is being auctioned to help familes affected by the crisis in the retail sector
- 19 Feb 2009Hot car deals, 19 February 2009From superminis to 4x4s, we’ve been keeping our eyes peeled for great car discounts this week. Fiat, Ford and Renault have obliged…
- 19 Feb 2009Petrol price hikes 'well above rate of inflation'Petrol prices rose by well above the rate of inflation between mid-January and mid-February this year, according to the AA.
- 19 Feb 2009Cautious shoppers chose debit over credit cards
- 19 Feb 2009Asda posts strong Christmas salesAsda has revealed better than expected sales due to what it says is a growing army of shoppers hunting for low prices.
- 19 Feb 2009Samsung launches ES15 budget camera It's a busy time for new cameras. In the last few days, we've announced new models from Sony, Panasonic and Fujifilm. Samsung is also joining the party.
- 19 Feb 2009First waterproof digital compact for CanonPanasonic, Olympus and Fujifilm have all launched models lately that are more resistant to water or/and shocks than ordinary cameras. Canon has followed suit with the D10.
- 19 Feb 2009Is Facebook bad for your health? Social networking sites such as Facebook are causing people to withdraw from real-world contact, which could be damaging their health, says expert
- 19 Feb 2009Independent toy shops see sales soarIndependent toy shops sales have soared, following the collapse of Woolworths.
- 19 Feb 2009Canon launches new Ixus camerasCanon has announced the launch of four new Ixus cameras
- 19 Feb 2009Sky to replace up to 90,000 Sky+ HD boxesFlaw in assembly process may effect future performance of popular Sky+ HD boxes
- 19 Feb 2009Nokia unveils Navigator and Classic GPS phonesNokia has announced the launch of its two latest GPS phones - the Navigator 6710 and the 6720 classic
- 19 Feb 2009Ricoh launches fast-shooting cameraRicoh has just launched the CX1, a new camera with a CMOS sensor and a speedy burst mode.
- 18 Feb 2009Toyota cleans up in tough new Euro NCAP testsTwo of the latest models from Toyota – the Avensis and iQ – scored top marks for overall safety in the tough new Euro NCAP tests.
- 18 Feb 2009Zavvi to close final stores before FridayHome entertainment chain Zavvi will close its final stores by the end of this week, meaning the Zavvi name will disappear from the high street.
- 18 Feb 2009Hot car deals, 18 February 2009Which? has spotted some cracking prices on practical people carriers this week, and big discounts on the recently discontinued Vauxhall Vectra and VW Golf GTI.
- 18 Feb 2009Old meets new in eco-homeOne of the UK’s first zero-carbon houses has been unveiled in Kent.
- 18 Feb 2009Water bills to rise in England and WalesAverage water bills are to rise by 4.1% in England and Wales.
- 18 Feb 2009Plusnet launches cheap broadband internet dealBroadband provider Plusnet has introduced Plusnet Value, a broadband deal which Plusnet claims to be the UK’s cheapest standalone broadband.
- 18 Feb 2009Mobile phone chargers to be standardisedMicro USB will become the standardised connection for future mobile phone chargers, according to an announcement made at the Mobile World Congress (WMC) in Barcelona.
- 18 Feb 2009Sales of netbook computers soarNetbook computers have proved a big hit with consumers
- 17 Feb 2009Four million could miss out on tax free cashSavers missing out by withdrawing Isa cash instead of transferring the funds
- 17 Feb 2009HTC Magic Android mobile phone on VodafoneHTC and Vodafone have announced the HTC Magic: the latest 'Google phone' to feature the Android operating system
- 17 Feb 2009Fujifilm launches waterproof digital camerasFujifilm adds the waterproof Z33WP, curvy Z30 and big zoom S1500 FinePix cameras to its line-up - and introduces a splash of colour
- 17 Feb 2009Carmakers call for £2,000 'scrap incentive scheme'Troubled carmakers want UK drivers to be given a £2,000 cash incentive for scrapping their old cars.
- 17 Feb 2009Fiat unveils 500C convertibleFiat has unveiled what is sure to be one of the stars at next month’s Geneva motor show: the 500C convertible.
- 17 Feb 2009£30 million of premium bonds unclaimed£30 million of premium bonds is unclaimed. Find out if you could be one of the lucky winners.
- 17 Feb 2009Supermarkets use 'too much packaging'Supermarkets have branded a report which says they are using too much food packaging and should contribute towards the cost as 'nonsense' and 'naive'.
- 17 Feb 2009Dell launches digital download store
- 17 Feb 2009Sony launches eight Cyber-shot digital camerasSony has today added new models to each of its four main ranges of cameras - the T-series, H-series, W-series and S-series.
- 17 Feb 2009Nokia debuts N86 8Mp mobile cameraphoneNokia has shown off the N86 8Mp. The mobile phone is the first to feature an 8Mp sensor, variable aperture and a 28mm wide-angle lens
- 17 Feb 2009LG shows the KD900 transparent mobile phoneLG unveils its new mobile phones at the 2009 Mobile World Congress, including the LG GD900 with its transparent keypad
- 17 Feb 2009Samsung reveals Omnia HD and Beat DJ phonesSamsung confirms the launch of the i8910 Omnia HD and the M7600 Beat DJ mobile phones at the 2009 Mobile World Congress
- 17 Feb 2009Watch phone launches in EuropeWatch doubles as a mobile phone and an MP3 player
- 16 Feb 2009Growth could be even weaker than predictedOutput could shrink by even more than Bank of England's prediction of 4%
- 16 Feb 2009Audi to unveil 'A4 allroad' at Geneva Motor ShowAudi has announced an 'allroad' version of the A4 Avant that will debut at the Geneva motor show in March.
- 16 Feb 2009Happy birthday to chequesThe cheque is 350 years old but its days could be numbered plus links to alternative payment types
- 16 Feb 2009Sony Ericsson announces the Walkman W995Sony Ericsson has announced the Walkman W995 mobile phone, featuring an 8.1Mp camera and advanced Sony Ericsson music and video features
- 16 Feb 2009Mid-life revisions for the Mazda MX-5Mazda has announced the mid-life revisions for its current MX-5 sports car – including a new 'PowerShift' automatic gearbox.
- 16 Feb 2009Majority of child car seats 'fitted incorrectly'Parents are being urged to review their car safety arrangements after research revealed that two thirds of child car seats are fitted incorrectly.
- 16 Feb 2009Property asking prices have risen, says reportProperty asking prices in England and Wales jumped by 1.2% during the past month, according to new figures released by property website Rightmove.
- 16 Feb 2009World's first solar-powered mobile phone launchedSamsung has announced the Blue Earth, the first solar-powered touchscreen mobile phone
- 16 Feb 2009Sony Ericsson reveals 12Mp Idou mobile phoneSony Ericsson has announced the launch of the Idou: a 12Mp cameraphone scheduled for launch in the second half of 2009
- 16 Feb 2009Adams to remain on the high streetThe childrenswear chain Adams will stay on the high street after securing a rescue deal.
- 16 Feb 2009Nokia introduces E55 and E75 mobile phonesNokia has announced the launch of two new mobile phones in the Nokia E series: the Nokia E55 and the Nokia E75
- 16 Feb 2009Garmin-Asus reveals two smartphones with GPSSatnav manufacturer Garmin has joined forces with mobile phone and laptop manufacturer Asus to announce the Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20 smartphone.
- 16 Feb 2009Egg hikes rates on half a million credit cardsIncreases up to 7% will hit thousands of credit card customers hard. Find the best credit card for you with Which? Best Buy credit cards
- 16 Feb 20092008 was a disaster for mortgage lendersLatest data from the CML show that the number of new mortgages arranged in 2008 fell by 49%. This means that business was at its lowest level since 1974.
- 15 Feb 2009Google MyTracks links mobile to exercise routineGoogle has released the MyTracks application for Android phones, which allows exercise enthusiasts to track their performance using their mobile phone.
- 15 Feb 2009Exeo ST – Seat’s first ever large estateSeat has announced that it will be building an estate version of the Exeo, badged Exeo ST.
- 14 Feb 2009BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo unveiledBMW has revealed a new hatchback version of the 5 Series, christened the Gran Turismo
- 14 Feb 2009Seat updates Leon and AlteaSeat has revealed new look Leon and Altea models, scheduled for public debut at the 2009 Geneva motor show in March.
- 14 Feb 2009Samsung gets set for Mobile World Congress 2009Samsung is set to announce the launch of several new phones at Mobile World Congress 2009, taking place next week.
- 14 Feb 2009Handymen face redundancy as DIY becomes the normFewer households are employing hired help plus link to finding a reputable local trader using Which? Local
- 13 Feb 2009New Which? Money magazine helps you saveConsumers can regain control of their finances and save money using a new Which? Money guide on sale at Sainsbury's
- 13 Feb 2009Mini unveils John Cooper Works ConvertibleMini has announced the John Cooper Works version of the Mini Convertible will be shown for the first time at the Geneva motor show in March.
- 13 Feb 2009Government unveils green makeovers for all homesBritish households will receive expert help to reduce their fuel bills and access low-carbon heat and power, under the government's Heat and Energy Saving strategy.
- 13 Feb 2009'Facebook paid £45m to settle lawsuit' claimFacebook paid up to 65 million US dollars (£45.7 million) to settle a lawsuit filed by its founder's former classmates who claimed that he stole the idea, a law firm has claimed.
- 13 Feb 2009Consumers should beware valentine viruses
- 13 Feb 2009Hot car deals, 13 FebruaryFrom small city runarounds to luxury cruisers, we've spotted some excellent car deals this week.
- 13 Feb 2009Eon cuts electricity pricesEon joins Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) and British Gas, which both announced price cuts in the last two weeks.
- 13 Feb 2009Lloyds re-launches tracker mortgageLloyds re-introduces its tracker mortgage
- 13 Feb 2009Welsh shoppers set to pay for plastic bagsWelsh shoppers may have to pay for their plastic bags as part of a proposal to cut waste. Which? gives advice about greener living and recycling.
- 13 Feb 2009Which? survey reveals top online dating sitesPeople can make their own luck this Friday 13th by having a go at dating online, says which.co.uk.
- 13 Feb 2009Former Northern Rock shareholders lose court caseFormer Northern Rock shareholders lose their claim for a judicial review into the government's compensation for them following the Bank's nationalisation.
- 12 Feb 2009Millions getting their teeth into DIY dentistryWhich? research shows that millions are trying DIY dentistry
- 12 Feb 2009Gas-guzzling 4x4s 'back in favour'Gas-guzzling 4x4s are back in favour with used-car buyers, according to a report released by British Car Auctions (BCA).
- 12 Feb 2009Government to introduce greener homes planThe government announces a greener homes plan. Measures include low-interest loans offered for home insulation, solar panels, biomass boilers and smart meters.
- 12 Feb 2009Twitter will remain online free for allRumours that the popular micro-blogging service Twitter would start charging commercial organisations for using its services have been quashed in a post on the official Twitter blog.
- 12 Feb 2009Spotify online music service open to all UKSpotify, an online music streaming service, became available to everyone in the UK on 10 February, having previously been invitation only.
- 12 Feb 2009Halifax launches new current accountThe new Reward Current Account from the Halifax/Bank of Scotland is good news if you like to stay in credit, but an expensive option if you have a big overdraft
- 12 Feb 2009Pioneer to stop manufacturing TVsPioneer has confirmed that it will end all TV development and focus efforts on car electronics, set-top-boxes and audio equipment
- 12 Feb 2009Nokia announces the Nokia 5630 XpressMusicNokia has announced the 5630, the latest model in the Xpress Music series
- 11 Feb 2009Virgin launches UK's 'best value' mobile contractVirgin Mobile has launched a mobile phone tariff it claims is the ‘best value in the UK.’
- 11 Feb 2009Sony Ericsson reveals 'Bond phone' upgradeSony Ericsson has announced the launch of two new mobile phones. One is the C903 Cyber-shot, a stylish 5Mp model from the same family as the C902 – James Bond’s phone in the Quantum of Solace.
- 11 Feb 2009Drug-driving 'acceptable' for some young driversAlmost one in 10 young drivers thinks it is acceptable to drive under the influence of drugs, according to a Transport for London (TfL) poll.
- 11 Feb 2009Customer set to sue British GasA woman has been praised by a high court judge for fighting back against shoddy treatment by gas and electricity giant British Gas.
- 11 Feb 2009Digital vault to rescue space invadersUK research project to save old technologies for future generations
- 11 Feb 2009Britons addicted to coffee, chocolate and FacebookFacebook addiction takes third spot in poll of British habits
- 10 Feb 2009Petrol prices rising again, the AA warnsPetrol prices are rising again, the AA said today, despite cheaper oil and the deepening recession.
- 10 Feb 2009Best high street sales for almost a yearJanuary 2009 sales on the high street were up 1.1% compared with the previous year, according to the British Retail Consortium.
- 10 Feb 2009Hot car deals, 10 February 2009We've picked up on some seriously tempting car deals this week, including a £12k saving on an Audi TT Roadster and the chance to get more than £2.5k off the price of a new Mazda6.
- 10 Feb 2009School assemblies highlight web dangersAssemblies highlight online dangers to young people
- 10 Feb 2009New Toyota Yaris rolls inAt first glance, it’s hard to see what’s different about the 2009 Toyota Yaris. That’s because the big news is under the bonnet. All variants have lower emissions and fuel consumption, as well as better performance.
- 10 Feb 2009Buyers returning to housing marketThe Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors says that potential buyers are returning to the property market
- 10 Feb 2009LG Arena KM900 to feature at World Mobile CongressWith the Mobile World Congress 2009 show around the corner, LG has announced its latest flagship mobile phone: the KM900 Arena
- 10 Feb 2009Samsung introduces a new budget cameraSamsung's new budget camera, the ES10, will be hitting the shelves shortly at a bargain price.
- 10 Feb 2009Samsung Acme and Memoir mobile phones rumouredWith Mobile World Congress 2009 just around the corner, rumours of mobile phones launches from Samsung are beginning to emerge
- 10 Feb 2009Amazon launches Kindle 2 ebook readerAmazon has launched the Kindle 2 in the US, an ebook reader that is set to continue the success of the original Kindle.
- 09 Feb 2009Northern Rock mortgage losses soarNorthern Rock sees steep increases in losses on repossessed homes
- 09 Feb 2009Britons struggle to remember passwordsBritons have so many passwords and PIN numbers to remember that many are now suffering from a condition, which a computer expert has dubbed Logjamnesia.
- 09 Feb 2009Ofgem falls short on green energy deals New guidelines on green tariffs from energy regulator Ofgem have failed to meet consumers' expectations.
- 09 Feb 2009Samsung to upgrade the Tocco best-sellerSamsung is set to launch a successor to its popular Tocco FF480. The Ultra Edition S8300 is set for a UK launch in March
- 08 Feb 2009‘Traffic assist’ sat nav doesn’t avoid trafficTomTom and Garmin products using 'Traffic' in the model name come with traffic avoidance features. But Becker 'Traffic Assist' models don't necessarily have it.
- 08 Feb 2009Insolvencies up as downturn continuesThe number of people becoming insolvent predicted to soar by 40% in 2009.
- 08 Feb 2009Progress on sale and rent backSale and rent back schemes, where companies buy the homes of people facing repossession and then rent them back to them, are to be regulated in the future.
- 07 Feb 2009Renault announces new ClioWe examine the newly-announced revisions to Renault's popular supermini, the Clio. It certainly doesn't look like a cheap car, so will it be good value?
- 06 Feb 2009Scottish & Southern announces price cutAlmost two weeks after British Gas’ said it would be lowering gas bills by 10%, rival Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) became the second gas and electricity supplier to announce price cuts for customers - in February 2009.
- 06 Feb 2009GFG reveals most romantic UK restaurantsThe Good Food Guide has revealed ten of the UK’s most romantic restaurants with the message, why wait for Valentine's Day to treat someone special to a romantic meal?
- 06 Feb 2009Bounty kitchen roll to be re-branded as 'Plenty'Bounty kitchen roll will be re-branded as Plenty kitchen roll, backed up with an £8m marketing campaign
- 05 Feb 2009Banks bid online for your cashBanks bid for investors' cash through new online auction site
- 05 Feb 2009Car buyers steer away from new carsNew car sales fell by more than 30% in January as the recession continued and car buyers stayed away from showrooms or bought second-hand cars instead.
- 05 Feb 2009Hot car deals, 6 February 2009Want to know how to save up to £13k on a new Jaguar? That’s just one of the fabulous car deals we’ve spotted this week…
- 05 Feb 2009New DSG gearbox for cheapest VW Passat CCVolkswagen is making a seven-speed version of its ‘DSG’ semi-automatic gearbox available on the Passat CC.
- 05 Feb 2009Barclaycard freezes credit card ratesBarclaycard announces APR cut for 3 million cardholders and no price hikes for others
- 05 Feb 2009Halifax reports house price riseBritain's biggest mortgage lender says housing market showing signs of revival
- 05 Feb 2009NS&I withdraws cash Isa National Savings and Investments withdraws its cash Isa in favour of its Direct Isa
- 05 Feb 2009Further interest rate cut from the Bank of EnglandThe MPC has decided to cut interest rates from 1.5% to 1% today. This is the fifth interest rate cut since October 2008.
- 05 Feb 2009Free 0800 calls for BT Mobile customersCalls to 0800 and 0500 numbers which currently cost 10p per minute from BT Mobile phones will be free from 1 May 2009, the company has announced.
- 05 Feb 2009Fears loom over chain store backer BaugurA major shake-up on the UK high street loomed today as doubts grew over the future of Icelandic retail investor Baugur. Baugur, which owns stakes in a raft of UK retailers such as Hamleys and House of Fraser, is to seek protection from creditors.
- 05 Feb 2009Skype 4.0 offers full-screen video callsSkype has launched the latest version of its Voip software offering voice and video calls over the web.
- 05 Feb 2009Fujifilm boosts its budget camera line-up Hot on the heels of cheap models from Canon and Panasonic, Fujifilm has announced the launch of two new budget digital cameras.
- 04 Feb 2009New Opel Ampera electric carOpel – the parent brand of Vauxhall – has announced that it will show an ‘extended range’ electric car at the Geneva motor show in March
- 04 Feb 2009Citroen C3 Picasso and Fiat Qubo MPVsThe latest details of cute mini-MPVs from Fiat and Citroen. Which? casts its eye over the prices and specs for these cheap cars.
- 04 Feb 2009UK energy bills rise as other countries' fallLatest figures on inflation from global economic monitor the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) show that gas and electricity bills are rising faster in the UK than almost anywhere else in the western world.
- 04 Feb 2009Energy saving light bulb concerns raised by lordEnergy innovation minister dismisses concerns about energy saving light bulbs poor quality and safety
- 04 Feb 2009Google gains a little LatitudePrivacy campaigners raise concerns over Google Latitude
- 04 Feb 2009Toshiba unveils the TG01 smartphoneToshiba has introduced the TG01 smartphone, with a 4.1-inch screen and 1GHz of processing power
- 04 Feb 2009Panasonic sheds 15,000 staff - Welsh jobs at riskJapanese consumer electronics group Panasonic is to cut 15,000 jobs and close 27 plants worldwide as part of a cost-cutting exercise.
- 03 Feb 2009Hot car deals, 3 February 2009The snow outside has turned our deal-seeking minds to four-wheel drive cars. Here are some great discounts on Honda, Subaru, Suzuki and VW.
- 03 Feb 2009Green Mazda3 i-stop and Mazda3 MPSMazda has announced two new models for its Mazda3 range will be unveiled at the Geneva motor show in March – economical Mazda3 'i-stop', and range topping Mazda3 MPS hot hatch.
- 03 Feb 2009Ford and Vauxhall to raise pricesFord and General Motors have said they planned to hike UK car prices despite falling sales, as they struggle to combat the impact of the weak Pound.
- 03 Feb 2009Amazon 'to launch grocery website'Amazon set to launch online grocery store
- 03 Feb 2009Nikon adds eight cameras to its Coolpix rangeNikon adds eight new digital cameras to its Coolpix range, including the Nikon Coolpix P90 superzoom
- 03 Feb 2009Scam warnings from Consumer DirectConsumer Direct advises how to tell if friends and family are falling for scams, as part of scams awareness month. An estimated 3 million people fall for scams each year.
- 03 Feb 2009Isa inertia costing consumers cashConsumers not taking advantage of tax benefits of ISAs
- 02 Feb 2009FSA survey finds lack of PPI awarenessFSA's consumer purchasing survey shows suggests PPI mis-selling
- 02 Feb 2009Ryanair loses £90 millionBudget airline Ryanair reported losses of £90 million. Ryanair said that the results were 'disappointing' but that passenegr numbers were actually increasing.
- 02 Feb 2009Woolworths bought by Shop DirectWoolworths is to be relaunched as an online store after being bought today by home shopping giant Shop Direct.
- 02 Feb 2009Sky claims 3DTV could be launched within two yearsSky has stated that it believes 3D TV could become available to UK consumers, within the next two years
- 02 Feb 2009Ensure you're insured in the snowInsurers' guide to what is and may not be covered if you've been affected by the bad weather
- 01 Feb 2009British Gas quotes leave us coldIf your boiler has let you down this winter and you’re looking for something more efficient, don’t assume you’ll get the best deal from the biggest name on the market.
