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Kelkoo indicates positive outlook for Christmas spending
It's business as usual this Christmas according to kelkoo.co.uk, the UK shopping comparison site. A recently commissioned survey investigating our Christmas spending habits has found that a surprising 60% of respondents won't be changing our spending habits this year, in spite of the gloomy economic conditions.
It’s a buyers’ market online this Christmas
The competition is hot online this Christmas with retailers cutting prices in addition to the reduction in VAT, according to Shopping.com, an eBay company.
Dear Fatty, Mamma Mia! and Wii Fit popular gifts for Christmas
Amazon.co.uk has revealed that Dawn French’s ‘Dear Fatty’ has emerged as one of the frontrunners to be the nation’s bestselling Christmas gift alongside the likes of Mamma Mia! and Wii Fit with vast numbers of customers listing the item as a product they want to receive this Christmas.
Kids bail out bank of mum and dad
A generation of 18 to 24 year olds are stepping in to help fill their parents' cash shortfall, research from Engage Mutual reveals. More than four out of 10 (41%) have helped support their parents financially in the last six months.
Dreaming of a cheap and ethical Christmas?
Save money and the environment this year with Fairinvestment.co.uk's top ethical and money saving Christmas tips.
BBC live streaming service
Michael Phillips, Product Director, BroadbandChoices.co.uk comments on the new BBC live streaming service: "This new service from the BBC is a positive step forward and allows broadband users to take advantage of exciting new applications and new content.
Elderly worried about staying warm this winter
As a result of recent energy price hikes almost two-thirds of older people are more worried about their ability to stay warm and well this winter than last year, according to research from New Age Concern.
Christmas shoppers blow £93 million just getting to the shops
Christmas spending is set to be cut by £300 million this year as shoppers face the first credit crunch Christmas. But new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, suggests that almost a third of these savings could be wiped out by shoppers throwing away over £93 million on driving and car parking charges.
ASDA launches aggressive Christmas price campaign
ASDA has announced the first wave of its aggressive Christmas price cutting campaign - bringing further relief to millions of beleaguered shoppers who are struggling to makes ends meet in the run up to Christmas.
In-credit energy customers warned not to be too hasty to cash in
The furore surrounding in-credit energy customers whose direct debit payments have been increased by suppliers has been blown out of proportion, says Confused.com.
Christmas spend set to be maintained at last year’s levels
Despite concerns that an economic slowdown will cut consumer spending on the High Street this Christmas, 70% of Brits are still planning to shell out around the same this year compared to last Christmas, according to research by HSBC.
One in four Brits to change ISP when contract ends
Over a quarter (26%) of broadband connected Brits plan to change ISP when their contract ends, according to a survey by ISPreview.co.uk. Meanwhile 28 per cent thought it likely that they'd change, though no final decision had been made, and 46 per cent had no plans to switch.
uSwitch.com launches prepayment meter switching service
uSwitch.com has launched a new service to help Britain's 5.9 million prepayment meter customers get a better energy deal.
Economic worries put family at the heart of Christmas
An iVillage.co.uk poll of British women reveals that 61% have not saved for Christmas, 23% are facing the festive season knee deep in debt and 75% are cutting back; but for families across the UK, this is good news.
Statutory power 'great news' as previous threats fell on 'deaf ears'
James Caldwell, director of Fairinvestment.co.uk comments on news that the Government may introduce statutory powers to cut energy bills: "Energy bills increased by nearly 30 per cent in the 12 months up to September 2008, and Gordon Brown's previous threats to energy companies to cut their prices seemed to have fallen on deaf ears.