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Protect your bubble launches iPhone 4 insurance
Protect your bubble, gadget insurance provider, has launched a new iPhone insurance product that costs less than half the price of iPhone insurance from some networks.
Cheapest household energy plans hit £900 again
Householders are being urged to snap up a cheap online energy plan while they can as the average price creeps up to £900 a year today.
Consumer confidence falls further in June
Consumer confidence fell for the second month running in June and now stands at 63 points - a similar level to 12 months ago, and 21 points below February's interim peak.
10 day holiday countdown starts today
Today (14th July 2010) is expected to be one of the most popular shopping days of the summer as parents in England prepare for the family holiday getaway.
Away on business? Stay connected
While we have yet to see the death of business travel at the hands of technologies like video-conferencing and screen-sharing, staying connected on the move certainly has become increasingly important for business travellers.
British Gas launches version 2 of its meter reading app
British Gas today unveiled version 2 of its iPhone meter reading application, which makes it even easier for customers to keep track of their energy bills, monitor their energy use over time and submit meter readings to avoid estimated bills.
The fuel poor need a better Green Deal
The fuel poor are being hit hard by the cost of climate change policies and seeing little benefit - warns the Government's Fuel Poverty Advisory Group in its eighth annual report.
Florence, Lily & Jenson uncut
Switch on the radio, open a glossy magazine, or flick to the sports pages and the chances are that Florence, Lily or Jenson will be there.
Quicker mobile number transfers for consumers
Consumers will next year be able to transfer their mobile number to a new provider in just one working day rather than the current two days, Ofcom has confirmed.
Brits rack up debt to get away this summer
Over 10 million UK adults going away this year (32%) are racking up debt in order to fund this year's summer holiday, a new survey by Bright Grey has found.
Up to £20 million off fuel bills for poor pensioners
Around 250,000 pensioners will start getting £80 off their next electricity bill from this month, thanks to a deal by the Government and the leading energy suppliers announced earlier this year.
Pay recharging of electric cars with mobile
At this year’s Almedalen Week, Accumulate and Sust (Sustainable Innovation) showcases how quick and easy it is to pay for the recharging of electric cars.
WorldHotels launches website for mobile travellers
Travellers on the move can now easily book WorldHotels accommodation on the go with a new website available exclusively through smartphones.
Brits overspending on mobile phone contracts
Brits are over £800 million out of pocket every year because they are on the wrong mobile phone tariff, according to research* from mobile phone price comparison site Top10.com.
Sunny outlook for Brits calling home on holiday
Minister for Communications, Ed Vaizey has welcomed cheaper mobile phone charges and free voicemail for UK citizens travelling in Europe, today.