News in October 2011
- 31 Oct 2011Mini Roadster details revealedWhich? Car News: Mini has revealed details of the new Mini Roadster, the open-top version of the recently launched Mini Coupé
- 31 Oct 2011Plans to cut solar panel earnings A scheme which offers guaranteed cash payments to households which produce solar electricity could be cut.
- 31 Oct 2011Homeserve suspends telephone salesThe emergency insurance provider suspended telephone sales after a review uncovered possible mis-selling. Its customer service department is open as normal.
- 31 Oct 2011Airline strikes hit Qantas and Air FranceA strike led to Qantas grounding all its flights at the weekend and more industrial action is looming at Thomas Cook. Find out about your rights.
- 31 Oct 2011Npower fined by Ofgem on customer complaintsEnergy supplier Npower has been fined by Ofgem for mishandling of energy customer complaints.
- 31 Oct 2011BT brings fibre broadband rollout forward BT has announced a boost to its fibre broadband plans with two thirds of UK premises due to have access by 2014, a year earlier than the original target.
- 30 Oct 2011Thefts rise between Halloween and Bonfire NightWe need to be even more careful about home security after the clocks go back this Sunday as Halloween and Bonfire Night see an increase in crime levels.
- 28 Oct 2011Dyson loses Vax court battle about vac designClaims that the Vax Mach Zen vacuum cleaner copies the design of the Dyson DC02 vacuum cleaner have been rejected by the Court of Appeal.
- 28 Oct 2011Millions in charges being hidden from investorsOver a quarter of a billion pounds in investment fund costs are being hidden from consumers, according to new research by Which? Money.
- 28 Oct 2011FSA calls for packaged account transparencyThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) has proposed new rules to make sure banks and building societies check customers are suitable for packaged bank accounts.
- 28 Oct 2011Long-term care information gapWhich? research has revealed that 50% of local authorities in England and Wales do not keep records of people funding their own long-term care.
- 27 Oct 2011Which? verdict on Bugaboo Donkey publishedIs the Bugaboo Donkey a better double pushchair than the Phil and Teds Vibe, Verve or Explorer? The Which? test of double pushchairs reveals all.
- 27 Oct 2011Sainsbury's Finance launches three fixed-term dealsSainsbury's Finance has launched three new competitive fixed-rate savings accounts
- 27 Oct 2011Deal of the week: Argos breadmaker, £29.99If you're looking for a bargain beginner's breadmaker, this Argos model from its Value range could be a good starter option - plus it's on sale for under £30.
- 27 Oct 2011Five ways to save energy and cash with your dishwasherChanging how you use your dishwasher can significantly reduce the amount of energy used and can cut the cost of dishwashing by £40 over five years, says Which?.