News in April 2012
- 14 Apr 2012Seven in 10 are distracted by in-car techA Which? investigation into modern in-car technology systems has found that seven in ten people find them distracting when they are driving.
- 13 Apr 2012Britax recalls Baby-Safe infant carrierBritax quality problem with the Baby-Safe infant carrier handle prompts a recall.
- 13 Apr 2012Ford B-Max pricing confirmedWhich? Car News: Ford has confirmed UK pricing and specification for its 2012 B-Max compact people carrier. The B-Max ispriced from £12,995 and on sale now.
- 13 Apr 2012Seat Mii cheaper than Volkswagen UpWhich? Car News: priced from £7,845, the Seat Mii undercuts the mechanically similar Volkswagen Up!, which starts at £7,995. Is there a catch?
- 13 Apr 2012Which? finds 1 in 5 chickens on test contaminated A Which? investigation of supermarket chicken has found evidence of bacteria that may cause food poisoning if not cooked or handled correctly.
- 13 Apr 201213 unlucky financial products to avoidFriday 13th is upon us, and Which? reveals the financial products that deliver poor outcomes, could waste your money, and are well worth living without.
- 12 Apr 2012Top 10 fastest cars for under £30,000Which? Car News: We reveal the fastest new cars under £30,000, as measured in our Test Lab
- 12 Apr 2012Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid now on saleWhich? Car News: The Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is the most economical car that Which? has ever tested – and it’s now available to order from £27,895.
- 12 Apr 2012Apple sued for ebook price fixing in USAThe US Justice Department has sued Apple and five publishers for fixing the prices of ebooks, an issue that's also been investigated by the European Union
- 12 Apr 201260 second guide to dormant accountsA new financial institution called Big Society Capital will provide funding for charities and community groups using unclaimed money from dormant bank accounts.
- 12 Apr 2012British Gas to install 'most advanced smart meter'British Gas claims to be rolling out the world's most advanced smart meter. The news comes as it and other energy companies must remove early smart meters.
- 12 Apr 2012Hot cash Isa deals, 12 April 2012Which? Money provides its weekly look at the best deals out there to help you invest your new cash Isa allowance for 2012/13.
- 11 Apr 2012Switching heating oil contracts will get easierThe Office of Fair Trading has secured agreements from the major liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) suppliers to make changes to their domestic customer contracts.
- 11 Apr 2012Yes Loans will not appeal OFT rulingYes Loans has announced that it will not appeal against the Office of Fair Trading's ruling that it cannot continue to broker credit agreements.
- 11 Apr 2012Government consumer changes - chaotic and costlyWhich? is warning that consumers will be left vulnerable to rip offs and scams due to ill-conceived and under-resourced government plans.