News in January 2012
- 17 Jan 2012Which? calls for action on bank overdraft chargesWhich? calls for action on complicated and exorbitant bank overdraft charges
- 16 Jan 2012Eon to cut electricity pricesEon announces electricity bill price cuts, meaning millions could get cheaper energy bills.
- 16 Jan 2012£1,000 rubbish bin fines face axeFines for householders who accidentally break bin collection rules could be cut under Government proposals.
- 16 Jan 2012Governor Money launches top fixed-term Cash IsaGovernor Money has launched a new competitive 3-year fixed-rate cash Isa that tops the Which? Best Rate table.
- 16 Jan 2012Claims management companies file 45% of FOS mis-selling complaintsThe National Audit Office has revealed almost half of mis-selling complaints came through claims management companies rather than individual consumers in 2011
- 16 Jan 2012Costa Concordia - no rights to cancel cruisesNo refunds likely for passengers who cancel a cruise after the Costa Concordia tragedy, says Which?
- 16 Jan 2012Credit card balance transfer fees hit a 4-year highNew research shows credit card providers are increasing balance transfer fees, while increasing the length of 0% deals
- 16 Jan 2012Nutritional therapists: gambling with your health?A Which? undercover investigation found examples of nutritional therapists giving advice that could seriously harm patients’ health.
- 15 Jan 2012Time to stop and review the smart meter roll-outWhich? says the government must review the smart meter roll-out to make sure that consumers aren't writing a 'blank cheque' for the programme.
- 15 Jan 2012Equity release advice found wanting An undercover investigation by Which? finds big differences in the quality of advice on equity release.
- 14 Jan 2012Hot water dispensers vs kettles in new Which? testWhat's the difference between a kettle and a hot water dispenser? The new Which? hot water dispensers review unravels the mystery and reveals new Best Buys.
- 14 Jan 2012Which? finds huge variations in IFA feesWhich? has uncovered a huge variation in IFA fees across the UK, with one quoting £2,450 more than the cheapest alternative for exactly the same service.
- 14 Jan 2012Selling your car to online could cost you dearWhich? undercover shoppers reveal how selling your used car to an online car buying company could cost you as much as £2,000
- 13 Jan 2012CES 2012 highlights - day 3CES 2012 highlights: We pick some of the best smartphones and cameras at CES 2012 and highlight the key trends.
- 13 Jan 2012Npower to cut gas pricesNpower is the latest energy company to cut its gas prices, following a mild winter and fall in wholesale prices, following British Gas, SSE and EDF Energy.