News in September 2012
- 26 Sep 2012Banking industry 'has lost all credibility'Peter Vicary-Smith gave evidence to the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards yesterday, calling for a return for banking for consumers, not bankers.
- 26 Sep 2012Hybrid lags behind diesel for economyToyota Yaris Hybrid averages 64.2mpg in Which? test, well short of the 80.7mpg official figure, and not as frugal as the VW Polo TDI
- 26 Sep 2012Spend your JJB vouchers now, consumers urgedConsumers with JJB vouchers and gift cards are being urged to spend them after the chain announced it was in the process of appointing administrators.
- 26 Sep 2012Electric cars are far from silent, Which? revealsWhich? reveals the 10 noisiest cars it has tested - which includes two electric cars and the all-new Mini Roadster
- 25 Sep 2012Which? warns of appliance fire risksMake sure your appliances don't put you at risk. Which? rounds up the fire safety features your should look out for when choosing new appliances.
- 25 Sep 2012Hot Car Deals – Vauxhall CorsaWhich? Hot Car Deals: The current Vauxhall Corsa, launched in 2006, is good value, especially if you take advantage of one of these money-saving deals.
- 25 Sep 2012Consumers have their say on bankingAt an event hosted by Which? on Monday 24 September, consumers told members of the Banking Commission how they had lost confidence in the banking industry.
- 25 Sep 2012Hot savings deals, 25 September 2012Which? Money takes its weekly look at the best savings deals to help you put your cash in the right account
- 25 Sep 2012Banks mortgage lending remains subduedThe UK’s biggest banks continue to be cautious in the mortgage market with overall mortgage lending only increasing by 0.6% over the last year.
- 24 Sep 2012Which? previews hot new pushchair trends for 2013Find out about the latest in trends in pushchair colours and features heading to the UK from the Cologne baby fair
- 24 Sep 2012Call the Which? Switch energy helpline to save £££sThe Which? Switch telephone helpline is now open, letting you compare energy to get the cheapest electricity and gas over the phone on 01992 822 867.
- 22 Sep 2012Price increases to 'fixed' contracts: a year onMobile phone operators could have made up to £53m after taking advantage of a hidden clause that allows them to increase prices on 'fixed' contracts.
- 22 Sep 2012Beware inflated EHIC and ESTA fees warns Which?Thousands risk paying over the odds for their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), as well as for ESTA to enter the US.
- 21 Sep 2012Consumer views to be heard by the banking inquiryWhich? is calling on the government to listen to the public and make sure consumers' best interests are at the heart of their reforms.
- 21 Sep 2012Car insurance woes for older driversA new Which? investigation has found that older drivers are often quoted higher car insurance premiums despite posing less risk than those 40 years younger.
