News in July 2009
- 28 Jul 2009Virgin 'fastest' in new broadband speed testVirgin Media has beaten the likes of AOL, BT, O2, Orange, Plusnet, Sky, Talk Talk and Tiscali in the broadband watchdog Ofcom's recent broadband speed test.
- 28 Jul 2009Panasonic announces the FZ38 digital cameraPanasonic has announced four new digital cameras, including the high-end FZ38 superzoom hybrid
- 27 Jul 2009New Argos catalogue is releasedThe latest Argos catalogue hit Argos stores at the weekend, promising to help customers 'during challenging times' by offering more low cost items.
- 27 Jul 2009Sainsbury’s to sell TVs and laptops onlineSupermarket Sainsbury's has added non-food products from brands like Sony, Apple and Le Creuset to its website range.
- 27 Jul 2009Audi launches greener A3 dieselAudi has replaced the 1.9-litre TDI turbodiesel engine in its most economical A3 models with a brand new 1.6-litre TDI.
- 27 Jul 2009Microsoft unveils European web browser plansMicrosoft details plans designed to appease European competition regulators over its bundled Windows Internet Explorer
- 25 Jul 2009Consumers to get compensation more quicklyConsumers and small businesses will get compensation more quickly if a financial institution goes bust
- 24 Jul 2009Marco Pierre White range launched at Argos Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has launched a new ‘Heaven & Hell’ range of kitchen appliances made by Russell Hobbs.
- 24 Jul 2009EDF fined £2m for poor customer serviceEDF Energy Networks distributes electricity to nearly 8m homes in London and eastern England, failed to connect new customers within the three months required.
- 24 Jul 2009Which? reveals the UK’s most reliable carThe new Honda Accord was named the UK’s most reliable new car in this year’s Which? Car survey.
- 24 Jul 2009Motorway drivers face 'rip-off' pricesMotorway service stations are charging up to four times more than supermarkets for bottled water, according to new research.
- 24 Jul 2009Microsoft profits fall by a thirdMicrosoft profits decline amidst falling PC sales
- 24 Jul 2009FSA betrays financial services customersWhich? slams financial regulator over inherited estates used to cover mis-selling costs
- 24 Jul 2009Candy launches combined oven and dishwasherThe Trios cram a six place setting dishwasher, 39 litre oven and ceramic or gas hob into the 60cm space of a freestanding cooker.
- 24 Jul 2009Hoover launches washing machines for big loadsHoover has unveiled two new high capacity washing machines, the 10kg Dynamic 10 Wash and the Dynamic 10 Steam.
