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£120m to be spent online on Christmas Day
This Christmas an estimated 4.3 million shoppers will go online and spend £120 million, at an average of £27.90 each, says IMRG.
Frozen pipes could cost homeowners dear
Homeowners across the South West are being warned that a winter cold snap and frozen or burst pipes could have huge financial implications and cause thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Christmas shopping takes its toll on stressed out Brits
New research out this month shows that finding the perfect Christmas gift for loved ones is really taking its toll on Brits.
moneysupermarket.com relaunches mobile channel
moneysupermarket.com, the price comparison site, has re-launched its mobile phone channel making it one of the most comprehensive mobile phone comparison sites in the UK.
Making the most of your money
Despite buoyant sales reported on the high street so far this Christmas, there is no doubt that plans to entice people to continue spending after Christmas are already underway.
Brits in broadband penalty peril this Christmas
Thirty two per cent of broadband users plan to watch more online TV this festive season, putting them at increased risk of incurring a penalty fine for excessive downloading, according to research from Broadbandchoices.co.uk.
Vodafone announce iPhone tariffs for New Year
Following today's announcement by Vodafone that the iPhone will be available from 14th January 2010, Julie Owens, spokesperson at moneysupermarket.com said, "Vodafone are the latest big mobile provider to offer the iPhone but have followed suit with Orange and failed to ignite the competition in the market that consumers have been hoping for.
Vodafone to bring iPhone to the UK on January 14
Vodafone has announced that it will launch iPhone in the UK on January 14, with a range of contract price plans tailored to let customers make the most of the UK's outstanding network.
Protect your pipes as cold weather bites
Homeowners are being warned of the dangers of burst pipes caused by freezing water as Aviva reveals it saw a 500% increase in water damage claims during the plummeting temperatures last winter.
Don't let energy bills burn a hole in your pocket
When winter fuel bills start to hit doormats in the New Year consumers could be in for a nasty shock says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Know your consumer rights this Christmas
Tis the season of expense, so how do you make sure that you get exactly what you have paid for with your hard earned money?
No rest for all Ye Merry Gentlemen and Women this Christmas
As Christmas approaches, working Britain should be heading into a couple of weeks of office parties, longer lunches and clearer roads. However, according to a new study, 38.6 million Brits will be at work over Christmas.
Cash machine withdrawals could reach record amounts
Sainsbury's Finance estimates that £10.6 billion will be withdrawn from ATMs this December. This equates to around £341 million a day, £14.2 million an hour or £237,100 a minute.
Christmas shopping more important than retirement planning
Brits spend up to 26 times longer shopping for Christmas gifts than they do looking for the best deal on their retirement income, according to latest research from Aviva.
Energy suppliers penalising energy efficient customers
New research from Confused.com has revealed that energy suppliers are failing to reward energy efficient customers.