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UK better connected as digital communications grow globally
Ofcom has published its second annual International Communications Market report. The publication analyses trends in the £873bn global television, radio and telecommunications sectors in 2006.
All I want for Christmas, is booze... (and food)
Expecting the latest console or deluxe set of hair straighteners to be under the Christmas tree this year? Don’t hold your breath.
Rising cost of living fuels underinsurance problem
Sainsbury’s Finance is warning that the rising cost of living, which rose by an average of 4.2% between October and November this year alone, means many people are increasingly finding themselves without insurance.
How to avoid the dreaded financial hangover in 2008
The high street tills are ringing as consumers are spend, spend, spending this Christmas.
The wealthy are revolutionising the luxury services industry
The wealthy are changing the luxury industry as they seek to buy-in services that enable them to save time and make their lives easier, according to a report by Barclays Wealth, entitled Insights: The True Value of Wealth.
There’s still time to make the most of dollar bargains online
Shoppers wishing to make the most of the strong pound but not able to make the journey to America should look to the internet for some great dollar bargains suggests currency broker HiFX.
Festive shoppers go online to reduce Christmas stress
Stressed-out Brits will be turning to the Internet this year to ease the anxiety of Christmas shopping, according to new research from Abbey Credit Cards.
Leave the extended warranty on the shelf this Christmas
Breakdown cover on electrical goods can cost more than half the price of the appliance itself and is often unnecessary, says consumer website which.co.uk.
Confidence in supermarkets will be hit hard
Commenting on news that two big supermarkets have admitted they colluded to hike milk prices, Carl Belgrove, the National Consumer Council’s competition expert said:
Think carefully before buying extended warranties
With many people buying new electrical items in time for Christmas, Consumer Direct is advising people to think carefully before deciding to buy an extended warranty.
Reading boasts most valuable forwards in the premiership
New research released today reveals the exact value of the Premiership’s top strikers, with Reading’s Kevin Doyle named as the top flight’s most economically valuable front man.
The £186,000 cost of raising a child
Parents could spend £186,032 on raising a child from birth to the age of 21. This is equivalent to £8,859 a year, £738 a month or £24.30 a day, according to the annual Cost of a Child survey from insurance and investment group LV=.
Cash boost for people in fuel poverty
The Government today announced a raft of new measures totalling £2.3billion over three years for a twin onslaught on fuel poverty and home energy efficiency.
Credit crunch is starting to take its toll
Following the FSA and CML's warnings on the impact of the credit crisis on the UK housing market, new research from Bradford & Bingley reveals that the credit crunch is starting to take its toll on consumer spending levels.
‘Can’t go without’ Brits won’t avoid nightmare at Christmas
Festive spending sprees might be as much a part of Christmas as turkey and mince pies, but research from Alliance & Leicester Savings reveals that 42 per cent of Brits are worried about their spending in the run up to Christmas this year.