News in November 2009
- 30 Nov 2009Stop unauthorised overdrafts, say consumersAlmost half of current account holders say they would prefer their banks to reject payments that would carry them into unauthorised overdrafts, rather than allow the payments and then apply extra borrowing charges.
- 30 Nov 2009Solar and wind plans must be 'more ambitious'Friends of the Earth claims that solar panels and wind turbines could become a common fixture on British homes if the government improves its scheme to incentivise households to take up renewable technology.
- 30 Nov 2009Servicing by instalment from Fiat and AlfaFiat and Alfa Romeo have today announced new Service Plan schemes that allow owners to pay for servicing costs in monthly instalments, rather than fork out a lump sum when the work is required.
- 30 Nov 2009Motorola Milestone to launch on December 7The Motorola Milestone, with 2.0 Android operating system, will go on sale in the UK next week
- 28 Nov 2009Renault announces I-Music specialsRenault reveals I-Music special edition versions of the Renault Clio, Modus, Grand Modus, Kangoo, Mégane, Scénic and Grand Scénic.
- 28 Nov 2009Lloyds to ask courts to dismiss overdraft cases Lloyds Banking Group has said that it will ask local courts to dismiss outstanding overdraft charges claims from consumers, in accordance with the ruling of the Supreme Court on Wednesday 25 November
- 27 Nov 2009Apple iPod Touch bundled with MiFi on 3 networkMobile network 3 has announced it will now offer the iPod Touch bundled with its 'MiFi' mobile Wi-Fi wireless modem.
- 27 Nov 2009Renolux 360 child seat still woeful in crash testsWhich? experts have just crash-tested the Renolux 360 child car seat - a modified version of the seat we reported had serious design and safety issues earlier this year.
- 27 Nov 2009Latest Euro NCAP crash tests spring surprisesEuro NCAP has announced almost every car tested in the latest November 2009 round of crash tests scored top marks – but there is one big surprise.
- 27 Nov 2009Renault revives Gordini for exclusive TwingoRenault has revived the famous Gordini name with a new range-topping Twingo Renaultsport model.
- 27 Nov 2009Nokia unveils two new mobile phonesNokia has announced two new 3G mobile phone handsets. The Nokia 7230 and 6700 Slide will both launch next year
- 27 Nov 2009Test your news knowledge with our November quizJust how much do you remember about the headlines from the past month? Find out with our monthly quiz.
- 27 Nov 2009Nokia X6 'Comes With Music' gets UK launchThe Nokia X6, the first capacitive touchscreen mobile from the Finnish manufacturer, is now available to buy in the UK.
- 26 Nov 2009Average water bill to fall over next five yearsWater bills will drop by an average of £3 over the next five years following regulator Ofwat’s announcement to water companies, including Thames Water, Anglian Water and Southern Water, of its final decision on prices today.
- 26 Nov 2009Energy price investigation demandedConsumer Focus is calling for an investigation into whether energy companies like British Gas, Npower, Eon, Scottish Power, EDF, and Scottish and Southern are failing to pass on reductions in wholesale energy prices to gas and electricity customers.
- 26 Nov 2009Hot Car Deals, 26 November 2009Our deal-hunters expose big savings on Jeeps, Volkswagens, the Honda CR-V and the Ford Focus RS.
- 26 Nov 2009Homebase offers free insurance for large buysHomebase is now offering automatic free prepayment insurance to all customers buying big-ticket items for home delivery.
- 26 Nov 2009Bank charges update: All is not lostThe Supreme Court bank charges ruling will affect millions, but some consumers in financial difficulty may be protected from future charges.
- 26 Nov 2009Carphone Warehouse and Phones4U remove Satio Mobile phone sellers remove Sony Ericsson Satio smartphone from their shelves following complaints from customers about the phone's software
- 26 Nov 2009Co-Operative launches 5% fixed savings The Co-Operative Financial Services (CFS) has launched a new market-leading savings bond that offers customers a fixed rate of 5% for three years.
- 25 Nov 2009Supercar maker pulls out of deal to buy SaabSupercar maker pulls out of deal to buy Saab. The departure of Koenigsegg means Saab's future is now in doubt.
- 25 Nov 2009Marks and Spencer vouchers for recycling planFamilies will be able to earn up to £130 a year in vouchers to spend in stores like Marks and Spencer in exchange for recycling their rubbish under green proposals outlined by shadow chancellor George Osborne.
- 25 Nov 2009New MG family car breaks coverWhich? takes a look at MG's new family car, due in the UK before the end of 2010. The MG6 will be a fastback but with room for five adults.
- 25 Nov 2009Apple iPhone 3GS to be sold by Tesco MobileTesco Mobile is to join O2, Orange and Vodafone as a provider of the Apple iPhone, according to an announcement earlier today.
- 25 Nov 2009One in six young drivers admits to drink driving Road Safety charity Brake has released a new report detailing drink and drug driving among young people. Twenty-eight percent - that's more than one in four - of 4,944 17-25 year olds surveyed admit to being a party to drink or drug driving
- 25 Nov 2009Bank charges ruling marks black day for consumersWhich? condemns Supreme Court bank charges verdict
- 25 Nov 2009Yoomi self-warming baby bottle unveiledParents who struggle to get their baby’s feed to the correct temperature will be thrilled to hear about Yoomi, a self-warming baby bottle. The Yoomi heats baby’s feed to breast milk temperature at the push of a button.
- 24 Nov 2009Brand new BMW 5 Series breaks coverWhich? news: Brand new BMW 5 Series breaks cover. The latest 2010 BMW 5 Series has been unveiled, featuring more efficient engines and more standard equipment. Prices start from around £23k.
- 24 Nov 2009Hot car deals, 24 November 2009This week’s round-up contains a car to suit most tastes. Need lots of space? Then try a Vauxhall Insignia for size. Want a sophisticated saloon? How about a Jaguar XF? Or if you’re after a rip-snorting hot hatch, we’ve got the Ford Focus RS for less.
- 24 Nov 2009British Gas offers to end estimated energy billsBritish Gas is giving customers the chance to 'say goodbye to estimated bills' and submit their own meter readings with a new online service - available on some, but not all tariff options.
- 24 Nov 2009Amica unveils self-cleaning ovenAmica has launched a new oven with an innovative self cleaning system that uses water instead of high temperatures to clean.
- 24 Nov 2009Save money as Christmas shopping peaks onlineOnline retailers are expecting online Christmas shopping to peak on November 30, the day also referred to as 'Cyber Monday'.
- 23 Nov 2009Online game to improve child road safetyWhich? news: Code of Everand game aims to improve child road safety. A new online game - Code of Everand - should reduce child road deaths by teaching children how to cross the road safely.
- 23 Nov 2009Ecotricity to provide ‘green gas’Green electricity supplier Ecotricity has announced it will be supplying 'green gas' - known as biogas - from rotting food, sewerage and other waste to British households.
- 23 Nov 2009Action on private clamping companies at last?So-called ‘cowboy clampers’ may be brought to task under new legislation promised by the latest Queen’s speech.
- 23 Nov 2009Banks may face a further 8m bank charges claimsThree in five consumers hit with bank charges have yet to put in a claim, according to new Which? research
- 23 Nov 2009Philips announces 9704 LED Pro TVsPhilips has unveiled two new models in a new range of LED TVs, the 40- and 46-inch 9704 LED Pros
- 21 Nov 2009Revised Honda CR-V pricedHonda has announced the pricing for its revised CR-V ‘soft-roader’, which goes on sale in January 2010.
- 20 Nov 2009Thousands of electric car charging points dueWhich? news: Government pledges £30m for thousands of electric car charging points as part of a new 'Plugged-In Places' initiative.
- 20 Nov 2009Google Chrome OS unveiledGoogle has unveiled the first video showing users what to expect from the open source Google Chrome computer operating system (OS).
- 20 Nov 2009Prince Michael Safety Award for Euro NCAPEuro NCAP has received an International Road Safety Award from His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent.
- 20 Nov 2009Roberts expands range of Wi-Fi internet radiosRoberts has announced four new DAB and FM radios in its Stream range, all of which also allow users to listen to over 10,000 internet radio stations.
- 20 Nov 2009Energy company pays customers for green energyAn incentive scheme from Good Energy rewards customers who generate their own heat from solar water heating systems instead of from the company's gas and electricity.
- 19 Nov 2009Santander unveils fee-free current account Santander, the Spanish bank that owns Abbey, Bradford & Bingley and Alliance & Leicester, has unveiled a new current account that will not charge customers one-off fees for going overdrawn.
- 19 Nov 2009O2 plans to improve 3G mobile network in 2010O2 mobile customers with smartphones such as the Apple iPhone and Palm Pre could soon benefit from an improved mobile network, following an O2 announcement of plans to build 1,500 new mobile network sites across the UK in 2010.
- 19 Nov 2009Keep energy labels simple, says Which?EU decision makers have drafted a plan for the future of energy efficiency labels - rejecting the confusing A-20% label design and favouring an alternative system which uses A+, A++ and A+++ in its ratings.
- 19 Nov 2009Vauxhall Corsa goes greenerRevised engines and chassis enhancements for the Vauxhall Corsa. Could this make it the cleanest car range in the UK? With five out of six Corsa engines set to emit less than 125g/km CO2, Vauxhall certainly seems to think so.
- 19 Nov 2009Hot Car Deals, 19 November 2009Which? Hot Car Deals: save up to £30k off a Lexus LS and £3k off a Ford Fiesta, plus there are big discounts on new convertibles from Audi, Peugeot and Renault.
- 19 Nov 2009Shoppers targeted by 'Verified by Visa' email scamOnline Christmas shoppers are being warned to be on the alert for a fake 'Verified by Visa' email scam that could potentially ruin their Christmas cheer.
- 19 Nov 2009Real cost of living in UK revealedNew research by Which? has revealed how the cost of goods and services in the UK - including energy, broadband, groceries, cars and petrol - compares with other major European countries.
- 19 Nov 2009Livescribe smartpen gets online app storeLivescribe, maker of electronic smartpens that record your handwriting and audio, has announced an online application store and updated Livescribe Desktop software.
- 19 Nov 2009Bargain champagne Best Buys unveiled by Which?There's no need to splash out on expensive champagne this Christmas with the bargain supermarket own brand bubbles on offer, says Which?
- 18 Nov 2009BT Openzone adds 11,000 global Wi-Fi hotspotsBT announced today that it is halfway towards its goal of building a million-strong Wi-Fi hotspot network, with high-speed public wireless broadband now available at 500,000 homes, businesses and city centres in the UK and Ireland.
- 18 Nov 2009Inflation rise means savers must beware Savers are being urged to check the interest rates payable on their accounts after figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed that CPI inflation rose to 1.5% in October 2009. Which? could help you ffind the best savings account for you.
- 18 Nov 2009T-Mobile employees 'sold personal data'Mobile contract information for thousands of T-Mobile customers was unlawfully collected and sold to third party mobile retailers it has been revealed.
- 18 Nov 2009New Which? Best Buy vacuum cleaners unveiledSix new Which? Best Buy vacuum cleaners have been unveiled by Which? in its latest round of vacuum cleaner testing.
- 18 Nov 2009Intel launches ebook reader for vision impairedIntel’s ebook reader, the Intel Reader, converts text to speech for those with reading-based difficulties, and the visually impaired
- 18 Nov 2009Comparison websites aren't keeping us satisfiedWhich? research compares price comparison websites and finds poor customer satisfaction and a general lack of trust amongst users.
- 17 Nov 2009Swindon: the UK's first broadband 'Wi-Fi town'The Wiltshire town of Swindon is set to become the first in the UK to provide free Wi-Fi internet access to all its residents.
- 17 Nov 2009Top security threats of 2009 revealedCybercriminals cash in on celebrity status and swine flu as the top security threats of 2009 are revealed by security software suite manufacturer, Symantec
- 17 Nov 2009Hot car deals, 17 November 2009We start the week with big savings on the Ford Kuga sport utility vehicle (SUV) and Peugeot 308 SW estate, plus a tempting offer on an Audi S3 hot hatch
- 17 Nov 2009Rookie Drive from Renault and SilverstoneRookie Drive allows teenagers to drive Renault hot hatches on Silverstone circuit. Which? reports on the Rookie Drive programme - a chance for young drivers to learn new skills driving the Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup on Silverstone circuit.
- 17 Nov 2009One in five homes face fuel poverty this winterA fuel poverty charity has warned that 20% of homes will face fuel poverty this winter, and are urging people to take advantage of energy efficiency grants that could help keep their homes better heated.
- 17 Nov 2009Samsung releases second Android mobile phoneSamsung has launched the i5700 Galaxy Spica, the company's second Android powered mobile phone
- 17 Nov 2009Orange ties Twitter dealOrange customers can send Twitter updates from their mobile phones and get free Twitter updates
- 16 Nov 2009Kids' 'lunchbox baddies' named and shamedYour child’s lunchbox could contain more than 12 teaspoons of sugar, according to a new report in Which? magazine.
- 16 Nov 2009Savers snap up fixed rate bonds Savers keen to secure competitive fixed rate bonds are signing up for accounts at record speeds, new research has shown. Which? helps you track down the best remaining deals.
- 16 Nov 2009Repossessions could be avoided, says ministerHomeowners face repossession even though schemes exists to prevent them losing out.
- 16 Nov 2009'At least 50 deaths a year' from CO poisoningCarbon Monoxide (CO) awareness week kicks off today and aims to raise awareness of the dangers of CO poisoning. Which? offers advice about getting a good boiler service and boiiler servicing contracts.
- 15 Nov 2009Toyota reveals 'luxurious' Aygo PlatinumThe new Toyota Aygo Platinum adds a touch of luxury to the no-nonsense city car.
- 14 Nov 2009On-the-spot ban for dangerous instructorsDriving instructors who ‘pose a significant threat to the safety of the public’ can now be banned from teaching immediately, thanks to new legislation given Royal Assent on Friday 13 November.
- 14 Nov 2009Minister proposes online bankruptcy option Proposals to allow individuals to submit a bankruptcy application online or by post have been outlined by the government, in a bid to make the process of obtaining a bankruptcy order possible without going to court.
- 13 Nov 2009Trainee driving instructors a danger, says AAWhich? News: Trainee driving instructors a danger, says AA. The AA reports that up to one in eight of all driving instructors may be an unqualified trainee - potentially posing a threat to road safety.
- 13 Nov 2009YouTube to offer full HD video viewingYouTube has announced that users will be able to upload and view full HD videos on its website. This means that viewers will be able to enjoy higher video quality on certain clips.
- 13 Nov 2009John Lewis to delay VAT price hike for customersJohn Lewis is planning to delay passing on the higher rate of VAT to customers until the end of January.
- 13 Nov 2009Citroen and Renault electric carsWhich? takes a look at intriguing new electric vehicles announced by French arch-rivals, Renault and Citroen.
- 13 Nov 2009NS&I offers consumer finance guides in WHSmithMoney guides available free in 300 UK branches of WHSmith
- 13 Nov 2009Microsoft Bing search engine launches in the UKUK version of Microsoft’s Bing search engine showcases UK’s historic landmarks
- 13 Nov 2009Best Buy washing-up liquid to be axedPersil washing-up liquid, recommended as a Which? Best Buy washing-up liquid, is to be axed as part of plans by parent company Unilever.
- 12 Nov 2009ETA warning about electric carsThe Environmental Transport Association (ETA) has revealed findings that suggest switching to electric cars could actually contribute to climate change.
- 12 Nov 2009Energy firms' profits up despite consumption dropCentrica, the parent group of British Gas, has announced it is on course to see profits soar by an expected 43% this year, the day after Scottish and Southern Energy reported a 36% surge in half-year profits.
- 12 Nov 2009TomTom iPhone sat nav app updatedTomTom has released details of the latest update to its iPhone sat nav app, which is currently waiting for approval by Apple for inclusion in its online App Store.
- 12 Nov 2009Hot Car Deals, 12 November 2009Which? Hot Car Deals: massive savings on used cars, including Cadillac BLS Ford Mondeo, Renault Clio and Mazda 3. Find the cheapest secondhand cars here.
- 12 Nov 2009British Gas trials smart meters in homesEarly results from a British Gas trial of smart meters measuring gas and electricity use in peoples’ homes show that 85% of triallists found them easy to use – but only 44% thought they had saved them energy so far.
- 12 Nov 2009Maclaren does U-turn on pushchair safety kitFollowing calls from Which? Maclaren, the pushchair manufacturer, will now offer UK consumers access to hinge covers to help make its umbrella-folding pushchairs safer.
- 12 Nov 2009Lenders reduce repossessions forecastNew repossessions data has led the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) to re-think its prediction on how many people will lose their homes in 2009. Which? offers free, impartial advice for anyone in trouble with mortgage payments or facing repossession
- 11 Nov 2009AEG Electrolux launches 'designer' cooker hoodAEG Electrolux has launched a new 'designer' cooker hood in black glass and stainless steel. Which? has tested 23 cooker hoods, with seven best buys.
- 11 Nov 2009Siemens extends free five year warranty schemeHome appliance manufacturer Siemens is extending its scheme offering a free five-year warranty with certain Seimens washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, fridges, freezers and vaccum cleaners.
- 11 Nov 2009Dell launches Zino HD mini desktop PCDell has announced a mini desktop computer - the Inspiron Zino HD, that the company claims offers powerful components in a colourful, customisable and compact enclosure.
- 11 Nov 2009Which? warns of estimated energy bill dangerWhich? has asked the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and energy regulator Ofgem to investigate whether energy suppliers who allow customers to build up large debts through underpaid bills are breaching consumer regulations.
- 11 Nov 2009Valerie Singleton launches desktop computer Former Blue Peter presenter, Valerie Singleton, launches simplicITy desktop computer designed for over 50s and technophobes
- 11 Nov 2009New Volvo S60 unveiledWhich? mulls over Volvo's newly-announced S60 saloon. The covers come off at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010 - so what can we expect?
- 11 Nov 2009Citroen C3 Picasso and C5 go greenCitroen has announced engine changes on its C3 Picasso and C5 ranges that will improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.
- 11 Nov 2009‘Curfew’ car insurance aids young driversA new car insurance policy for drivers aged under 26 has been launched by Welsh broker Motaquote and RSA Insurance. The policy will give young motorists a discount off their premium of up to 40% if they don’t drive between 11pm and 5am.
- 11 Nov 2009Rise in UK unemployment slowing UK unemployment increased to 7.8% in the three months to 30 September 2009, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Free advice from Which? could help you if you're made redundant.
- 10 Nov 2009Hot car deals, 10 November 2009This week we've uncovered some super scrappage discounts on Toyotas, deals on the outgoing Vauxhall Astra and and stacks of cash off Mazda's sleek RX-8.
- 10 Nov 2009HMRC launches TaxBack campaignHMRC has launched a campaign to encourage savers to claim back anyoverpaid tax that has been automatically deducted from their savings income. Those on low incomes or in reciept of Pension Credit may be eligible to a 10% refund. 3m to be notified.
- 10 Nov 2009Maclaren recalls US pushchairs over finger trapMaclaren has recalled 1 million pushchairs in the USA after reports that 12 children have had their fingers amputated by the buggies folding mechanism.
- 10 Nov 2009Watch Sky Sports on your iPhoneApple iPhone and iPod Touch users can now watch live Sky TV including Sky Sports 1, 2 and 3, Sky Sports News, Sky News and ESPN, following Sky's launch today of the new the Sky Mobile TV App.
- 10 Nov 2009Jail threat for irresponsible financial workersFinancial providers that don't abide by the regulations face tougher fines and prison, the Financial Services Authority has warned. Hector Sants, the regulator's chief executive, believes that companies have not demonstrated that they have changed
- 10 Nov 2009Ricoh GXR offers 'an entirely new camera system'Ricoh has unveiled the GXR, an entirely new system of camera that offers interchangeable lenses and sensors
- 09 Nov 2009'Energy saving' Nespresso coffee machine launchedNespresso has launched a new coffee machine in its Lattissima range with new features designed to cut energy waste and be more environmentally friendly.
- 09 Nov 2009Credit card rates ‘must rise’ The current business model being used by credit card companies is ‘unsustainable’ and large scale change within the sector is ‘inevitable’, a new report claims.
- 07 Nov 2009World-beating British electric car plannedNew three-seater T.27 aims to be the world's most efficient electric city car when it arrives in February 2011.
- 07 Nov 2009Mortgage deposit requirements ease Since the Bank of England base rate was set at 0.5% in March 2009, the number of mortgage products available to borrowers with deposits of 15% and 10% has increased.
- 06 Nov 2009Popular ovens linked to carbon monoxide deathsOwners of certain Leisure, Flavel, Belling and New World cookers are being warned their ovens may pose a potentially fatal safety risk.
- 06 Nov 2009October best month yet for new car salesOctober best month yet for new car sales. Which? reveals the latest new car sales figures, evidence that the government scrappage scheme and the forthcoming VAT increase have boosted new car registrations.
- 06 Nov 2009Latest batch of Which? TV testing resultsWhich? has published its latest batch of TV results, featuring eight LCD models ranging from 19 to 22 inches, and scores between 46 and 69%
- 06 Nov 2009Europe offers hope to alleged file-sharersPeople accused of illegal file-sharing will have rights to defend themselves across Europe
- 06 Nov 2009Personal insolvencies reach record high The number of people becoming insolvent in England and Wales rose to a record high in the third quarter of this year, as 35,242 individuals declared themselves bankrupt, entered an IVA or took out a Debt Relief Order.
- 05 Nov 2009GM abandons plans to sell off VauxhallWhich? Car news: US car giant General Motors has now decided it will keep its European operations, pulling out of negotiations that would have seen them sold to Canadian parts maker Magna.
- 05 Nov 2009Latest council recycling rates revealedThe amount of household rubbish recycled by English councils in the last year has increased to 37.6% and the amount of rubbish sent to landfill decreased by over a million tonnes, according to new figures published today.
- 05 Nov 2009Russell Hobbs kettle makes a 'cuppa in seconds'Russell Hobbs is launching the Quick 2 Boil kettle that it says 'makes a cuppa in seconds' and the Quick 2 Toast, a toaster it claims 'toasts up to twice as fast' as a conventional toaster. Which? has tested 93 toasters and 162 kettles...
- 05 Nov 2009Hot Car Deals, 5 November 2009Which? hot car deals: VAT savings on Skodas, including the Fabia, Octavia and Roomster, plus big discounts on the Jaguar X-Type and Audi A8.
- 05 Nov 2009Porsche reveals new Boxster SpyderPorsche has announced a radical new Spyder model, set to join the Boxster range in February 2010.
- 05 Nov 2009Microsoft resurrects MSN Music download serviceMicrosoft has resurrected MSN Music, a download-to-own music site, which it claims boasts over a million DRM-free songs, and also offers free music streaming.
- 05 Nov 2009LG Pop debuts at Carphone Warehouse for under £100LG has announced its latest touchscreen mobile, the LG GD510 Pop, which is available to buy from Carphone Warehouse for £99.95 on PAYG.
- 05 Nov 2009Kia's winter special editionsUpdates for Kia's Picanto, Rio and Soul ranges. Which? has details of the new Kia Picanto Graphite, Rio Graphite and Soul Tempest special editions.
- 05 Nov 2009The Olympus E-P2 camera announcedOlympus has today announced the launch of the company’s second micro four-thirds camera: the 12.3Mp Olympus E-P2
- 05 Nov 2009Sainsbury's launches bulb and battery recyclingHot on the heels of its supermarket rival Tesco, Sainsbury's has announced its own plans to launch an instore recycling scheme which allows customers to drop off energy saving light bulbs as well as used batteries.
- 05 Nov 2009Orange launches recycling for cash schemeOrange has launched a new scheme allowing consumers to trade in their old laptops and mobile phones, in store, for cash
- 05 Nov 2009EU rules ‘threaten shoppers’ rights’ UK shoppers could see their right to reject faulty goods damaged if new European rules come into force, two Law Commissions have warned. Which? says people's consumer rights must be protected under the law.
- 05 Nov 2009£25bn to be pumped into the ecomonyAnother £25 billion will be released in the latest of several efforts to stimulate the economy. The latest commitment by the Bank of England brings the total amount pumped into the UK economy to £200 billion.
- 05 Nov 2009Christmas cashback from Canon, Nikon and PentaxCamera manufacturers are offering cashback offers to help you save money on your Christmas shopping
- 05 Nov 2009Savings rates cut although base rate is unchanged The rates paid on 10% of variable rate savings accounts have been cut since March 2009, despite the Bank of England base rate remaining at a constant 0.5%. A Which? money expert explains how to make sure you get the best rate on your savings.
- 04 Nov 2009Amazon targets packaging 'wrap rage'If you've ever experienced 'wrap rage' - frustration and cut fingers caused by trying to free a new product from near impenetrable plastic packaging - then Amazon's latest initiative is aimed at you.
- 04 Nov 2009Marks and Spencer to sell top brands in shopsMarks and Spencer will sell products from a range of 400 leading food and household brands, including Heinz and Nescafe, in all its stores from next year.
- 04 Nov 2009Bonus for thousands of prepay customersScottish & Southern Energy will issue a £12 credit to all gas prepayment customers to help them through the winter.
- 04 Nov 2009Which? challenges energy firm's misleading ratesWhich? Switch has alerted energy consumer complaints body Consumer Focus to plans by new supplier Ovo Energy to change both its tariffs so that new customers pay a different price from existing ones.
- 04 Nov 2009New Mercedes C-class special editionNew Mercedes special-edition C-class is aimed at business users and loaded with kit.
- 04 Nov 2009Online music service courts fresh talentNew Ooizit.com online music streaming website aims to showcase new UK music talent
- 03 Nov 2009Hot Car Deals, 3 November 2009Which? hot car deals. Big savings on Fiat Grande Punto and Subaru Legacy, plus Nissan, Suzuki and Vauxhall.
- 03 Nov 2009Fastest ever VW now available to orderVW Golf R and Scirocco R prices and specifications revealed. These performance models have hefty price tags, but boast superb acceleration and sporty styling - Golf R is the fastest accelerating Golf ever.
- 03 Nov 2009Recycle old batteries at TescoTesco joins battery recycling scheme so you can recycle your old batteries with the BatteryBack scheme at your local Tesco
- 03 Nov 2009Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mobile phone unveiledSony Ericsson has released details on its new smartphone, the Android-based Xperia X10
- 03 Nov 2009Campaign warns of dangers of cheap drugsGet Real, Get a Prescription campaigns warns of the dangers of buying cheap drugs online
- 02 Nov 2009Used cars get green labellingA new colour-coded labeling scheme allows used car buyers to see likely fuel and environmental costs at a glance.
- 02 Nov 2009Lending Code launched for credit cards and loansNew code replaces credit elements of Banking Code, including credit cards, charge cards, overdrafts, personal loans and overdrafts
- 02 Nov 2009Orange announces iPhone launch dateOrange offers new deals on iPhones for 10 November launch date
- 02 Nov 2009Charity bank launches new ethical savings bondsCommunity Bond supports local communities and charities, while new community bonds support projects in Wales and Liverpool
- 01 Nov 2009FSA begins new banking regulation From 1 November the Financial Services Authority (FSA) will take over regulation of banks’ and building societies’ day-to-day contact with their customers. Which? welcomes the changes.
