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Consumers push on with plans but fail to learn lessons
The majority of people in the UK (81%) haven't let the recession affect their life plans for 2010, such as getting married, planning a family or setting up a business, according to new research from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank.
Faster mobile phone number transfers
Ofcom has confirmed that, subject to the outcome of a further short consultation, consumers will be able to transfer their existing mobile phone number to a new provider in just one working day rather than the current two days.
Mobile gaming offerings from Orange
Orange has announced it is introducing three new mobile gaming offerings, building on its position as the number one operator for mobile gaming.
Lower mobile termination rates to benefit UK consumers
Ofcom has published proposals to reduce mobile termination rates - the wholesale charges that operators make to connect calls to each others' networks - to benefit UK consumers.
Ofcom act on mobile termination rates and number porting
Commenting on Ofcom's announcement on mobile termination rates, Mike Wilson, mobiles manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "It's been clear for some time that termination rates don't reflect the real costs of calling a landline or another mobile network.
Water rate 'postcode lottery' hangs consumers out to dry
Cash strapped consumers will today be breathing a small sigh of relief after news that water bills will be falling this year by 0.76% or £2.58 on average.
Do-it-yourself designs for iPhone and BlackBerry
case-mate, a designer of innovative accessories for mobile devices and electronics, is set to unveil its latest hero product at this year’s Gadget Show Live. The new ‘I Make My Case’ solution is the first do-it-yourself design tool for iPhone and BlackBerry cases.
Increase in people planning to buy cars
The latest figures from the Sainsbury's Finance Car Buying Index, which tracks the number of people planning to buy a car on a six-monthly basis, reveal a sharp increase in the number of people planning to buy a car in the six months to August this year.
Guilt takes 'high' out of the high street for shoppers
Retail therapy is fast becoming a curse instead of a cure for Britain's recession fatigued consumers, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Taught by the internet
Nearly half of Brits say a fast internet connection offers better value for money for children’s learning than a personal tutor, according to new research out today.
Broadband speeds should be made crystal clear
Matthew Wheeler, communications expert at uSwitch.com, comments on today's announcement that Ofcom is set to improve its code of practice on broadband speed: "It's deeply concerning that, in Ofcom's mystery shop, 3 out of 4 customers were not informed that their actual speed was likely to fall short of the advertised speed.
Vodafone Sure Signal ensures 3G coverage 24/7 for UK businesses
Vodafone Sure Signal is now proving a hit with UK business customers. Launched originally in July 2009 as Vodafone Access Gateway, and aimed primarily at consumer customers, it is now gaining popularity in the business community.
Vodafone provides disadvantaged school children with mobile broadband
Birmingham schoolchildren without landlines at home are now getting free web access to learning programmes and education resources.
Brits cut back as recession continues to bite
The vast majority of Britons are still continuing to cut back on their outgoings, according to new research for Santander Current Accounts, with the recent emphasis on shopping around for good deal on groceries, switching off lights and electrical items, and starting a culture of ‘make do and mend'.
February credit and debit card spending up
Data from Barclaycard Global Payment Acceptance shows payments made on credit and debit cards were up 7.1% in February compared to the same month last year. The increase follows on from figures that showed that credit and debit card spending was up 3.6% in January 2010 compared to January 2009.