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UK’s passion for romance is costly business
Couples can expect to fork out a staggering £550 this Valentine's Day as the UK spends an estimated £4.9 billion on romance, according to new research from Yorkshire Bank.
Broadband playing field set to level in time for 2012 Olympics
Up to ten million homes are set to benefit from BT's decision to allow rival internet companies access to its broadband networks.
AXA urges homeowners to protect water pipes
With the Met Office forecasting plummeting temperatures again this week, AXA is warning people to make sure they take precautions to avoid the misery of a burst pipe.
Drivers still risking lives for phones, says IAM
The latest official figures for mobile phone use from the Department for Transport show that drivers are still taking risks with their own lives and those of others, says the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
British Gas now Britain's cheapest energy supplier
British Gas has launched a major charm offensive on the household energy market. As well as cutting its gas prices by 7% or £55 it has also launched a new online plan which is the cheapest in the market.
British Gas cuts prices for pre-payment meter customers
British Gas customers who pay for their gas using pre-pay meters will today see their prices fall by 9% - saving the average customer £76 per year.
British Gas cuts standard gas prices by 7%
British Gas, the largest residential energy supplier in Britain, has cut its standard gas prices by an average 7%.
Brits should turn up the heat on energy companies
Mark Greening, Head of Utilities for leading comparison website Gocompare.com, comments on British Gas reducing their standard dual fuel tariff by 7%: "The price cut introduced by British Gas may be good news for some but it's wrong to assume that one tariff will be best for everyone.
OFT requests review of Orange T-Mobile joint venture
The OFT yesterday made a request to the European Commission (EC) to refer the UK aspects of the proposed joint venture between Orange UK and T-Mobile UK to the OFT.
Households could face 25% increase to bills in 10 years time
Ofgem has given its biggest indication yet that bills will rise dramatically over the next decade.
Households ration winter energy usage
Scottish and Southern Energy's Interim Management Statement today reveals that household energy usage went down during the bitter cold snap, sparking concerns that consumers are rationing their energy in an attempt to keep bills affordable, says uSwitch.com.
Orange named top mobile broadband provider
Orange has retained its position as the top mobile broadband provider in the UK, according to a survey by independent research company YouGov.
Action needed to ensure Britain's energy supplies
Ofgem today published its Project Discovery conclusions after extensive consultation and analysis. They confirm the need to act to deliver both security of supply and environmental objectives at affordable prices beyond the middle of this decade.
Kapsys launches navigation app for iPhone
Kapsys, a specialist in portable GPS devices, has launched Kapten for iPhone, a comprehensive navigation application for use with the iPhone, and Kapten NG, the smallest pocket-size multi-transport GPS device on the market.
Fall in spending confidence dents rosy start to 2010
Despite a downward stutter last month, the Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index recorded a three point increase in January to 73, almost double the level of confidence recorded during the same period last year (39%).