News in June 2011
- 17 Jun 2011Noddle website to offer free credit reportsNoddle, a new website from credit reference agency Callcredit, is to offer consumers completely free access to their credit reports online.
- 17 Jun 2011Uninsulated homes waste 'at least £100 a year'Around half of British homes still lack proper insulation, throwing away at least £100 a year in wasted energy bill costs, according to new government figures.
- 17 Jun 2011Virgin Media warns users of SpyEye Trojan attackVirgin Media has alerted 1,500 of its broadband customers that their computers have been infected by the SpyEye trojan, as part of its new security drive.
- 17 Jun 2011Pentax K-r to sport 5 new coloursPentax has unveiled its K-r DSLR in 5 new colours, including yellow, pink and metal chocolate
- 17 Jun 2011Google launches ‘Me on the Web’ Web giant Google has unveiled a new privacy tool, allowing users to monitor their identity online.
- 17 Jun 2011Pizza Express offers free wi-fiPizza Express joins the growing list of eateries offering free wi-fi access via The Cloud.
- 17 Jun 2011HMRC to use software to detect tax evasionHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is planning to use robot software to find evidence on people or companies they suspect are evading tax
- 16 Jun 2011Government minister backs ‘reprieve’ for chequesMark Hoban MP has written to the Treasury Select Committee to express his view that there is not a ‘credible and coherent case’ for abolishing cheques.
- 16 Jun 2011Top five hybrids with the lowest emissionsWe reveal the top five hybrid cars for CO2 emissions and fuel economy, tested in the unique Which? tests.
- 16 Jun 2011First official pictures of new Toyota YarisToyota has released these first images of the all-new Yaris ahead of the release later this year.
- 16 Jun 2011Revealed: UK towns with the biggest debt problemsShetland or Slough? CCCS research reveals the towns and regions with the biggest personal debts?
- 16 Jun 2011The £250 Philips jug blender - is it worth the cash?At £250 the Philips Robust collection jug blender is one of the most expensive available to buy, but can it blend? We reveal all.
- 16 Jun 2011Bank is wound up and FSCS steps in A small bank, with 250 depositors has been wound up after getting into financial difficulties. Savers will be compensated by the FSCS, to a maximum of £85,000.
- 16 Jun 2011NHS research body loses 12 laptops A laptop containing the personal and sensitive data relating to 8.63 million NHS patients has gone missing.
- 16 Jun 2011Noise tops list of neighbour complaintsNew research from Which? Legal has found that at least five million people are currently annoyed with their neighbour - but a quarter fail to take action.
