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Brits stick to things we know and love

From our dentists to our favourite shop keepers, when they earn our trust we return time and time again. On average these relationships with our favourite shops and people last the test of time, according to new research by M&S Money to mark the company's 25th anniversary.

Ryanair partners with Maxroam to slash roaming charges

Ryanair has announced that it will slash mobile phone roaming charges by up to 70% as it launched a new partnership with Maxroam, the low-cost roaming SIM card provider.

Uniform costs keep adding up

Schools are adding to recession-stressed parents' financial woes by ignoring government guidance on keeping down the cost of school uniform, national charity Citizens Advice said.

Barclays predicts bumper spending as people flock abroad

Brits are expected to shun the UK's dismal weather in favour of sunnier climates this weekend as figures from Barclays indicate that August bank holiday weekend will produce the largest demand for overseas debit card spending and cash withdrawals this summer.

Passion for fashion causes women to rack up debts

As reports blame 'irresponsible spending' for a five-fold rise in the number of women going bankrupt in the past ten years, new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, reveals that the tough economic climate is not breaking the stride of the nation's fashion addicts.

Festival goers encouraged to insure personal tech

The summer music festival season reaches its climax in the coming weeks in the UK and those lucky enough to be attending some of the final few live music extravaganzas are being reminded just how easy it is to insure their gadgets and gizmos before they mingle with the musical masses.

Acer beTouch E120 and beTouch E130

Trendy, youthful, and attractive, the Acer beTouch line now has two new models that feature the freedom and excitement guaranteed by the Android operating system.

Vodafone portable mobile Wi-Fi and mobile broadband device

Vodafone have announced the launch of its new Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified Mobile Wi-Fi device, the R201.

BT serves-up Wi-Fi at Starbucks coffee houses in Germany

BT has signed a contract with Starbucks Coffee Company to provide wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) across some 140 Starbucks coffee houses in Germany. The service has been installed in most of the locations over the last months and can be used free of charge for up to two hours.

Billericay is home to Britain’s Oldest Boiler

A homeowner in Billericay has discovered he is the owner of Britain’s Oldest Boiler following a nationwide search by npower hometeam.

Virgin Media gets Pretty in Pink with VM202

Mobile phone manufacturer ALCATEL Mobile Phones has today announced the launch of the VM202 exclusively with Virgin Media. Virgin Media will be the first to receive this handset in the UK market and will have a one-month market lead, as well as a colour exclusive with the ‘Dazzle Pink’ handset.