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Energy customers risk bill hike as fixed priced deals end
A host of fixed or capped priced deals safeguarding people from energy price rises are coming to an end in March 2010.
Orange data roaming offer
Commenting on Orange's mobile broadband roaming offer of 2MB for €2 Mike Wilson, mobile and broadband manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Europe is a popular destination at this time of year for city breaks and ski trips.
UK adults most likely in EU to buy online
In 2009, a higher percentage of UK adults bought or ordered goods and services over the Internet in the previous 12 months than in any other EU country, according to Eurostat figures highlighted in a chapter of Social Trends published by the Office for National Statistics.
Bad habits send energy bills through the roof
With the price of energy on a rollercoaster and 76% of Brits claiming the cold snap has made them more aware of their usage, a staggering amount of people are still falling foul of bad habits that will send their bills through the roof.
Inflation rises to 3.5 per cent
In the year to January, the consumer prices index (CPI) rose by 3.5 per cent, up from 2.9 per cent in December, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Don't let burst pipes put a dampener on your property this winter
Direct Line has seen a one-third rise in claims from burst pipes and other water damage as a result of the severe weather during the first part of January this year.
Motorists call for tougher penalties for drivers using a mobile phone
Following news that the government is considering harsher penalties for motorists who use a mobile phone while driving, research by Direct Line reveals that over two thirds (69 per cent) of British motorists would support measures to increase the number of penalty points or increase fines for drivers caught using a mobile while behind the wheel.
Brits still relying on credit cards for everyday costs
Research from moneysupermarket.com has discovered the depth of reliance Brits have on credit cards. The research found that one in five of us carry more than three credit cards and that 17 per cent of credit card holders use their card at least once a day, with a further 28 per cent using their card at least once a week.
Vouchers still available under boiler scrappage scheme
54,758 vouchers have been snapped up under the Government's Boiler Scrappage scheme leaving around 70,000 vouchers worth a total of £28 million still up for grabs.
Quest to find love costs £912 million
One and a half million Brits are single and looking for love this Valentine's Day, and it appears that they are not afraid to pay for it.
Brits to spend less on love this Valentine’s
Britons are planning to cut back their spending this Valentine's Day, according to new research by MSN Money.
New technologies to tackle mobile phone crime
Three new design innovations to tackle mobile phone crime, including a device that locks a phone and alerts the owner if it is taken away from them, have been unveiled today.
Love don't live here anymore - the rise of the anti-Valentine
Brits are becoming anti-Valentines Day, with over a third claiming they won't send a Valentine's message this Sunday, research from moneysupermarket.com reveals.
Weekly grocery bill £420 if it had risen in line with house prices
The average family's weekly grocery bill would be around £420 if the prices of food had risen in line with house prices, housing charity Shelter reveals today.
Numo wins Nokia award for best mobile app
Numo has received the Nokia Ovi Top App 2009 award, in recognition that the SMS Preview is one of the most downloaded mobile applications last year. With SMS Preview a user gets a direct preview of the incoming SMS without a single click.