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Fool.co.uk: UK in recession
David Kuo, financial expert at The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk, says: "It is official, we are in a long deep recession - much deeper than anyone imagined.
BT increases line rental charges
Commenting on BT's decision to increase its line rental by one pound per month, James Parker, broadband manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "It was only two weeks ago that BT rewarded its customers with free calls to 0870 and 0845 numbers, but what they give with one hand they take with the other.
Metrosexual Britain
Celebrities such as David Beckham, Christiano Ronaldo and Brad Pitt are helping to make the nation more metrosexual as British men splash the cash on accessories to try and keep up with their idols.
Consumers missing out on energy savings
As most people receive their quarterly energy bill for the winter period, a survey of more than 6,000 Which? members, by Switch with Which?, reveals that only 15 per cent have switched energy supplier in the last 12 months.
British Gas reduces prices but is it enough?
Responding to the announcement that British Gas is to reduce gas prices by ten per cent, Ed Mayo, Chief Executive of Consumer Focus, said: "At last we have an energy company that the public can be proud of.
British Gas price cuts are 'a step in the right direction'
Fairinvestment.co.uk comments on the announcement from British Gas that it will be cutting its gas prices by 10% for more than 7.5million households.
moneysupermarket.com: British Gas cuts prices by 10%
Commenting on British Gas cutting gas prices by 10 per cent, Scott Byrom, utilities manager at moneysupermarket.com said: "British Gas has thrown down the gauntlet to the rest of the ‘Big Six' with a 10 per cent gas price cut sweetener for it's 7.5 million standard customers, effective 19 February.
British Gas cuts prices
The waiting game is over for consumers as Britain's biggest energy supplier, British Gas, has announced that it is cutting prices. The reductions - 10% or £88 for gas - come into effect on 19th February 2009. It means that the average British Gas dual fuel bill will drop from £1,328 to £1,240.
British Gas cuts prices for over 7.5 million homes
British Gas have announced it will cut gas prices by 10% from 19 February 2009. The reduction will apply to all customers on British Gas' standard tariff, benefiting more than 7.5million homes.
1 in 3 risk debt by not checking energy bills
Despite a 42% or £381 increase in energy prices last year and consumers struggling with an average household energy bill of £1,293 a year, almost a third of energy customers (30%) have no idea whether they are paying the correct amount for their gas and electricity.
1 in 3 risk debt by not checking energy bills
Despite a 42% or £381 increase in energy prices last year and consumers struggling with an average household energy bill of £1,293 a year, almost a third of energy customers (30%) have no idea whether they are paying the correct amount for their gas and electricity.
Nationwide offers finance tips to workers in the UK
On the day the Office for National Statistics announces UK unemployment has risen to its highest level since September 1997, Nationwide research reveals that a third (34%) of people are now more concerned about job security than they were 12 months ago.
moneysupermarket.com backs Ofcom on the issue of speed
The third quarterly moneysupermarket.com broadband speed test reveals Britain's average broadband speed is just 3.04 Mbps, supporting recent findings from Ofcom on the state of the nation's speed.
Elderly missing out on full drop in inflation
Latest figures show another welcome decline in headline inflation but Alliance Trust's ongoing monthly study of age related inflation reveals that the over 75 year olds continue to face an inflation rate which is 90% higher than the official rate.
UK inflation rate falls to 3.1%
CPI annual inflation – the Government's target measure – was 3.1 per cent in December, down from 4.1 per cent in November, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).