News in July 2012
- 31 Jul 201215,000 people join Which? to tackle phone companiesFixed Means Fixed - 15,000 people join Which? to tackle 'fixed' contract mobile phone price rises.
- 31 Jul 2012Hot savings deals, 31 July 2012Which? Money takes its weekly look at the best savings deals to help you put your cash in the right account
- 31 Jul 2012Travel companies 'broke law' over hotel pricesThe Intercontinental Hotels chain and two online agents, Booking.com and Expedia, have been accused by the Office of Fair Trading of breaching competition law.
- 31 Jul 2012House of Lords challenges broadband strategyA House of Lords report says that Government policy on broadband is preoccupied with the delivery of certain speeds rather than focusing on access for all.
- 30 Jul 2012PPI compensation fund breaks £10bn barrierHSBC has set aside a further £340m to fund payment protection insurance (PPI) compensation claims meaning the total across banks has broken the £10bn barrier
- 28 Jul 2012How to avoid the British savings squeezeA combination of high debt and low savings is leaving many people in the UK financially vulnerable according the Consumer Wellbeing Report by Which?.
- 28 Jul 2012New rules to stop current account mis-sellingNew rules aim to create transparency, prevent consumers from paying for elements they’ll never claim on and make sure people know what they’re buying.
- 27 Jul 2012NatWest customers suffer second day of disruptionNatWest customers faced a second day of disruption as some reported direct debit payments being rejected while others struggled to access their accounts online.
- 27 Jul 2012Deal of the week: big savings on a Hotpoint fridge freezerLooking for a fridge freezer on sale? We've found this Hotpoint fridge freezer reduced by £90 at Comet. See our deal of the week for a great fridge freezer deal
- 26 Jul 2012New Mercedes coupe and off-roader confirmedWhich? Car News: Mercedes-Benz has revealed it will put a compact 4x4 based on the firm’s A-class hatchback into production, as well as a small coupé.
- 26 Jul 2012New 2012 Honda CR-V: more detailsWhich? Car News: Honda has released more information on its new CR-V 4x4, including the range of engines that will power the car.
- 26 Jul 2012Nationwide customers take double payment hitNationwide and NatWest customers are hit by separate technical faults seeing some go overdrawn and others unable to use debit cards or access accounts online.
- 26 Jul 2012British Gas needs to show prices are fairWhich? calls on energy suppliers to show that consumers are getting a good deal as British Gas announces residential and business profits of £563m.
- 26 Jul 2012Hot money deals, 26 July 2012Which? Money experts round up the best financial deals, from savings and cash Isas to loans and credit cards
- 26 Jul 2012Top 10 cars for low CO2 emissionsWhich? Car News: We revealed the European Commissions plan to reduce CO2 emissions from new cars. But why wait until 2020 to save money on car tax (VED).
