News in February 2010
- 28 Feb 2010£1m bill for NHS ConstitutionWhich? research found that nearly £1m has been spent producing, printing, distributing and promoting the NHS Constitution. But a year after its publication, six out of 10 members of the public don’t know about it.
- 28 Feb 2010New 3% and 5% fixed-rate Isas unveiledClydesdale and Yorkshire Banks are launching two new fixed-rate cash Isas on Monday 1 March – both of which come with competitive interest rates.
- 27 Feb 2010No need for expensive Scart and HDMI leadsWhich? tests have shown that it's not worth spending a fortune on Scart and HDMI leads, no matter what the shops tell you.
- 27 Feb 2010Confusing jargon masks reality of energy pricingThe link between wholesale energy prices and the cost of our gas and electricity bills is more complicated than energy suppliers would have us believe, according to an investigation by energy experts for Which?.
- 27 Feb 2010Which? examines Virgin, BT and TalkTalk call costsNon-inclusive call costs with providers such as Virgin Media and BT could run into hundreds of pounds a year, according to Which? research into home phone call charges.
- 26 Feb 2010EDF unveils longest fixed-price energy tariffEDF’s new Fixed Price 2015 tariff gives customers the security of set prices for five years, but comes with hefty exit fees.
- 26 Feb 2010Audi RS5 storms to Geneva Motor ShowA high-performance Audi RS5 with 444bhp is to be unveiled at the 2010 Geneva motor show, to help celebrate 30 years of quattro four-wheel drive technology.
- 26 Feb 2010Mercedes Vito van gets battery power Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a battery-powered version of its popular Vito van.
- 26 Feb 2010Mervyn King: Banking culture must changeWitnesses from the City, the banks, academics and members of public told the Future of Banking Commission that incentives, including bankers bonuses are wrong.
- 26 Feb 2010Demand strong for Humax HD-FOX T2 Freeview HD boxThe HD-FOX T2 - the first Freeview HD set top box available to buy from UK retailers - is proving popular according to its manufacturer Humax.
- 26 Feb 2010Sony Bravia launches Freeview HD TVsSony announces the first UK TV range with integrated Freeview HD is in stores now. It will offer viewers access to a range of HD programmes including the World Cup in high definition.
- 25 Feb 2010Limited edition Lavazza coffee machines availableThe Lavazza A Modo Mio coffee machine is available in four new colours - blue, green, orange or pink - as part of a limited edition range.
- 25 Feb 2010Electrolux unveils Powerglide Pet vacuum cleanerThe Electrolux Powerglide Pet upright vacuum cleaner is the latest vac on the market designed to pick up pet hair and smells from carpets and upholstery.
- 25 Feb 2010Britax offers free pushchair hinge covers Pushchair manufacturer Britax is offering free hinge covers for Nexus and Viva stollers, to reduce danger of ‘finger trap’ folding mechanism
- 25 Feb 2010British Gas profits soar 58%The UK energy market has come under fire for 'taking advantage' of consumers, as British Gas reveals it made record profits of £595m last year.
