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Christmas dinner's the winner as Brits make Christmas cutbacks
The economic uncertainties won't spoil Britain's appetite for a good Christmas lunch this year, according to latest research from Abbey Credit Cards.
Central heating on lock down as Brits feel the pinch
Brits face a bitterly cold winter as they take drastic action to combat rising fuel bills by refusing to turn their heating on, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
One in 20 clueless about energy bills
Fool.co.uk is calling on utility companies to make bills easier to understand. One in 20 people (5%) is so bewildered by their bills that they don't know what they mean. A further one in 20 (6%) never studies their bills at all, and around half (56%) claim to have a rough idea of what their quarterly invoice means.
Brown must show new approach to economy and environment
The Government must use its Pre-Budget Report to lift Britain out of recession and end fuel poverty by investing in new green industries and cutting energy waste, says Friends of the Earth.
Three-quarters of Brits to spend the same or more this Christmas
Shoppers are not letting the economic downturn affect their Christmas cheer as nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) claim they will spend the same or more on gifts as they did last year.
Households risk safety by not getting boiler serviced
This year's energy price rises have left consumers worried over winter bills and taking unnecessary risks with their health, warns uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
moneysupermarket.com: Ofcom ICM Report
Commenting on Ofcom's latest International Communications Market Report 2008, James Parker, manager of mobiles and broadband at moneysupermarket.com says, "The latest report from Ofcom shows just how much appetite there is for new technology.
UK leading internationally as a digitally advanced nation
UK consumers are embracing new digital TV services, such as High Definition TV and Digital Video Recorders, alongside many other leading economies across the world, new Ofcom research reveals.
British teens taught to budget
Teenagers are doing well out of the current economic downturn, as parents raise pocket money to encourage them to learn money management skills.
High rise residents to net £61,653 in one hour
Residents of the iconic Keeling House in Central London today woke up to the realisation that they could be an average of £737 richer as the results of a unique project were revealed by AXA at the launch of their My Budget Day campaign.
Customers being led up the supermarket aisle
Supermarket shelves are full of special offers, but Which? has found that some of them aren't that special and even break government guidelines.
Budget stores have stars in their pies
In the ultimate test of Christmas cheer, budget buys are up there with the best, says which.co.uk as it reveals the results of its mince pie test.
Parents struggle to fill Christmas stockings
Children are set to have a disappointing Christmas this year with the average spend per child set to be £60 on Christmas presents, according to new research by Family Investments, the family savings specialist and UK's leading Child Trust Fund provider.
Don't waste money on "pants" presents this Christmas
On 19 November Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is launching the Pants Presents appeal to encourage people to say no to "pants" presents this Christmas and for friends and family to donate to charity instead.
Brits issue "payday mayday"
Millions of Brits will issue a "payday mayday" next week, as they run out of cash in their current accounts.