News in April 2011
- 06 Apr 2011New advice scheme to 'help you cut energy bills'Following the success of its face-to-face Energy Best Deal advice scheme, energy watchdog Ofgem and Citizens Advice are now launching its gas and electricity money-saving campaign online in a bid to help more people save money on their energy bills.
- 06 Apr 2011Deal of the week: Magimix Nespresso coffee makerIn the spirit of UK Coffee Week, Which? has been on the hunt for great deals on coffee makers - here's where to buy a popular Nespresso machine for less.
- 06 Apr 2011Regular saver designed for first-time buyersThe Regular Home Saver from Yorkshire and Clydesdale Banks is way for potential first-time buyers to save for a deposit for a mortgage.
- 05 Apr 2011Debt charity warns of rise in mortgage arrearsFuture interest rate rises will push many homeowners into mortgage arrears and problem debt, fears the CCCS
- 05 Apr 2011Fixed-rate savings bonds on the riseNew research from Moneyfacts highlights that the average rate on one-year savings bonds has reached a 13-month high as providers try to entice savers.
- 05 Apr 2011Do you know what really causes bad debt?Surprising CCCS findings explode debt myths and reveal that the main cause of bad debt is not irresponsible overspending
- 05 Apr 2011Half of over-45s not saving for retirementAlmost half of consumers over 45 are not saving for their retirement, and even amongst those that are, many are not using their tax-free Isa allowance
- 05 Apr 2011New Which? Best Buy DAB digital radios revealedSome of the best and worst sounding DAB digital radios revealed in latest Which? radio test results.
- 05 Apr 2011Firefox reveals the slowest browser add-onsFirefox has shared which add-ons slow the browser's load times the most when they're installed.
- 05 Apr 2011Customers rewrite the rules for banksVote for your favourite rule that will improve banking for consumers.
- 04 Apr 2011Road improvements could save 6,000 livesRoad Safety Foundation releases a report claiming 6,000 lives can be saved on Britain's roads using a fraction of the exisiting road budget.
- 03 Apr 2011Tesco enters used car online marketTesco launches Tesco Cars, a used car online service with a different approach to selling cars, including no price negotiations or test drives.
- 03 Apr 2011Double the value of your Tesco Clubcard vouchersTesco is promising Clubcard holders big savings with the re-launch of its Clubcard Voucher Exchange scheme in time for Easter and the bank holiday breaks.
- 03 Apr 201110 alternatives to big high-street banksWhich? Money shows you 10 ways to avoid high-street banks and manage your money differently, including ethical banks, credit unions, building societies and peer-to-peer lending.
- 03 Apr 2011Which? research reveals shocking habitsNew research by Which? has found a shockingly high proportion of old kettles and toasters are still thrown away with household rubbish – clogging up landfill.
