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New broadband tax 'robbing Peter to pay Paul'
The minister for Digital Britain Stephen Timms has today spoken of a new 50p per month tax for everyone with a fixed line telephone, enforceable ‘before the next election', to fund the development of high speed broadband networks.
£6 broadband tax to be pushed through before election
Looking good in the mirror is all very well, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re really fit and healthy.
Latest fixed energy deals to come to an end
Commenting on the latest fixed energy deals to come to an end, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "British bill payers need to be on their guard as four fixed tariffs from the ‘Big Six' energy providers come to an end soon.
E.ON changes billing process
E.ON has announced that, with immediate effect, customers who are acquired on a cash or cheque payment method will be billed monthly instead of quarterly.
Only 52% of energy customers satisfied with customer service
A year of price cuts has seen the energy industry improve its image in the eyes of consumers, according to the latest independent Customer Satisfaction Report published by uSwitch.com.
Hidden broadband charges
More than ever, consumers value broadband service providers that are honest and transparent, yet research from moneysupermarket.com shows that almost 8 million people have been stung with hidden charges allowing service providers to rake in £100m in extra revenue.
New Samsung Omnia Series
Samsung Mobile UK has announced its new range of Windows phones – the new Omnia Series. The Samsung Omnia range makes it easy to stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues and, with four different devices on offer, whatever your lifestyle or budget, the Samsung Omnia range has a phone that’s right for you.
Warm Front scheme helps two million households
Two million vulnerable homes have now been helped through the Government's flagship scheme to tackle fuel poverty and fight climate change.
Ethical energy supplier scoops best business award
Ebico, not-for-profit energy supplier, has been rewarded for its attempts to reduce the bills of low income households by being named the UK’s most socially responsible business.
Complaints to water companies drop
The Consumer Council for Water has revealed that overall complaints to water companies in England and Wales dropped last year by nearly 15 per cent.
INQ Mini 3G - under £60 and in 3 Stores for October
The INQ Mini 3G goes on sale early October, adding Twitter to the range of internet apps built into the phone.
First power produced by Robin Rigg offshore wind farm
Energy company E.ON has announced that the first power had been produced by its Robin Rigg offshore wind farm in the Solway Firth.
Motorola introduces DEXT with MOTOBLUR
Motorola has unveiled its first Android powered device in the UK, the Motorola DEXT with MOTOBLUR, which will be ranged exclusively on the Orange network.
BT Vision launches Bolly and Beyond
BT Vision has launched Bolly and Beyond, the UK’s best value on demand service for South Asian films, TV, music and children’s programmes.
Openreach pilot to take broadband extra mile
Openreach announced a pilot of its Broadband Enabling Technology (BET), a new fixed-line solution for delivering broadband over much longer distances.