News in May 2012
- 31 May 2012Soaring energy bills could cost you over £2,000 by 2016Increasing energy costs may see over half the UK’s households turn off their heating by 2016, according to a uSwitch survey - could you afford £2,000 per year?
- 31 May 20122012 BMW 7 Series unveiledWhich? Car News: BMW is facelifting its 7 Series saloon for 2012. The new car will see the addition of a tri-turbodiesel 750d xDrive model.
- 31 May 2012OFT refers car insurance to Competition CommissionThe OFT has provisionally decided to refer the car insurance market to the Competition Commission after it found that the market is 'dysfunctional'.
- 31 May 201220,000 PPI complaints submitted via free toolSince the launch of the free Which? PPI complaint tool, more than 20,000 people have used it to claim back on a mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance policy.
- 31 May 2012Hot savings deals, 31 May 2012Which? Money provides its fortnightly look at the best savings deals out there to help you invest your cash in the right account
- 31 May 2012PayPal app targets the high streetOnline payment company PayPal has announced that its users will be able to shop at selected retail stores using their smartphones.
- 30 May 2012Hot money deals, 30 May 2012Which? money experts round up the best financial deals, from savings and cash Isas to loans and credit cards
- 30 May 2012Euro crisis – how would a rate cut affect you?The Bank of England could be set to cut interest rates to zero and conduct another round of quantitative easing but what would that mean for you?
- 29 May 2012Mercedes-Benz SL prices announcedWhich? Car News: Mercedes has announced pricing for its new 2012 SL roadster. The SL goes on sale in the UK in June, with prices starting at £72,495.
- 29 May 2012Borrowing problems on 'free' solar panel propertiesHomeowners who want to install solar panels for 'free' on their roof could see them struggle to secure a new mortgage on their property.
- 28 May 2012Dentists failing patients on choice and clear pricingMajor changes called for to the £5.73bn UK dentistry market after a study found that it is not always working in the best interests of patients.
- 28 May 2012New Alfa Romeo to be based on Mazda MX-5Which? Car News: Alfa Romeo's parent company Fiat has confirmed that the Italian manufacturer will develop a new two-seat roadster based on Mazda’s next MX-5.
- 28 May 2012The Post Office launches best rate savings accountThe Post Office has launched a new issue of its instant access savings account
- 28 May 2012Banks forced to boost savings protection The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today announced new rules instructing banks and building societies to display depositor compensation arrangements.
- 27 May 2012Life insurance premiums set to soarLife insurance premiums for new policies are expected to leap by up to a third later this year, when new European regulations are introduced.
