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O2 launches My O2 iPhone app
O2 has announced My O2 for iPhone, an app designed to help make viewing the amount customers spend on their phones even easier. The app is now available as a free download on the Apple App Store.
New protection for consumers against mobile mis-selling
Telecoms regulator Ofcom is introducing a new general condition on sales and marketing practices that will apply to all mobile service providers from 16th September.
Telecoms deregulation set to bring better deals for consumers
Telecoms regulator Ofcom has removed one of the last pieces of regulation in the fixed-line telephone market, enabling BT to offer discounted communications ‘bundles' for the first time.
Elderly still face higher inflation despite falling food prices
This month's official inflation report showed that the headline rate of inflation fell from 1.8% to 1.6% in August. Alliance Trust's monthly study of age-related inflation rates reveals that retired households continue to face greater price pressures.
UK inflation rate falls to 1.6 per cent
Consumer Prices Index (CPI) annual inflation, the Government’s target measure, was 1.6 per cent in August, down from 1.8 per cent in July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Consumer scheme helps households find energy best deal
Frontline workers have been armed with the know-how to help households, many of them in fuel poverty, save money through Energy Best Deal, a campaign launched last year by the Department for Energy and Climate Change, energy regulator Ofgem and national charity Citizens Advice.
Monthly direct debit offers huge benefits
People are throwing money away by paying their energy bills with cash and cheque (CAC), says Confused.com. And with new entrants such as First: Utility continuing the energy price war - online tariffs have now reached their lowest price so far in 2009.
LG Android mobile device
LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, has announced its first Android mobile device the LG-GW620, broadening its global offering and commitment to the smartphone market.
Unlimited texts, unlimited web access and limited price
O2 announces a new Pay & Go tariff designed to give Pay & Go customers unlimited peace of mind when surfing and texting.
Water damage to apartments costs Brits thousands
Leaking water pipes are causing billions of pounds worth of damage to flats and apartments as domestic water leaks are not repaired, according to new research by HomeServe.
One in three consumers feel rights are ignored
One in three people feel their consumer rights have been ignored and more than a quarter of people (28%) are more likely to complain about goods they bought during the economic downturn according to a new survey.
Brits opt for cosy night in to save cash
Recession hit Brits are reining in their spending and opting for free cosy nights in to save cash, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
Changes bring benefits to rural fuel consumers
Energy users in the countryside can now have many of the advantages and benefits enjoyed by their town and city based counterparts, according to leading LPG supplier Calor.
First Utility cheapest energy supplier
Small provider First Utility has become the cheapest energy supplier in the market with the launch of the iSave online tariff.
Why small can be beautiful when choosing energy suppliers
Consumers will welcome news that small energy suppliers are challenging their bigger rivals with market beating plans. The move will give more choice, especially for those looking for an alternative to the big six energy suppliers who dominate the market.