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RoadPilot launches speed camera locator app
The growing use of roadside and mobile speed cameras for the enforcement of speed limits on UK and European roads is placing ever-greater numbers of motorists at risk of losing their licence.
Brits spend almost three days a month surfing the web
Mobile phones and the internet have become so ingrained in society that people admit they would struggle to organise their lives without them.
Thrifty Brits cut back this Christmas
As the second Christmas of the UK's deepest recession approaches, a study published by Saga Platinum credit card reveals how the British public are budgeting for Christmas.
Yorkshire’s £750million cash call this Christmas
The economy may only be showing tentative signs of recovery but the two biggest spending weekends of the year will soon be upon us, according to research from Yorkshire Bank.
Scots’ £1bn cash call this Christmas
The economy may only be showing tentative signs of recovery but the two biggest spending weekends of the year will soon be upon us, according to research from Clydesdale Bank.
Consumer Focus: Smart meter announcement
In response to today's announcement, Zoe McLeod, energy expert for Consumer Focus, said: ‘Smart meters have the potential to help bring energy customers out of the dark - by ending estimated bills and making people aware of the savings they could make.
uSwitch.com: Smart meters
uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, welcomes today's announcement on smart meters, but believes there are still a number of issues that need to be ironed out before the launch.
UK energy system gets smart
Smart meters will be rolled out through energy suppliers to every home by the end of 2020 under final plans published by Energy and Climate Change Minister Lord Hunt. A paper setting out the case for developing smart grids in the UK is also being published.
Smart meters will save you nothing
With the government revealing its plan to install smart meters in all households by 2020, there seems to be a large amount of confusion as to the savings they will actually bring. Gareth Kloet, Head of Utilities at Confused.com comments:
Virgin Atlantic releases iPhone app for people afraid of flying
Virgin Atlantic has announced that its highly acclaimed Flying Without Fear course with a success rate in excess of 98% - is now available as an app for iPhone and iPod touch from the App Store - the first of its kind.
Savvy shoppers to splash out this Christmas
Despite a tough year of recession and cutbacks, Brits aren't planning to be frugal over the festive season, according to research by home insurer LV=.
Pickpockets and thieves target more than your wallet
As the festive shopping period hits top speed, the dangers of the season are ones no consumer can afford to ignore.
Brits underestimate essential monthly bills
Brits are grossly underestimating their monthly essential spend by as much as £964, whilst at the same time overestimating how long they could survive on their assets, if they were to lose their monthly income, by a staggering five months according to a major new report.
Twelve ways of giving this Christmas
Christmas is here again and charity campaigns are highlighting a host of good causes to donate to. This year charities need your help more than ever.
Christmas shoppers go online to avoid travel costs
Soaring fuel prices are forcing more consumers to shop on their computers rather than on the high street this Christmas, according to independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com.