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Watchdog slams prepayment meters
New research by consumer watchdog energywatch suggests that energy companies are exploiting some of the UK’s poorest households.
GyPSii Symbian development finds its Nokia Mobile Home
GyPSii the leading geo-location and social networking platform and service for mobile phones and other Internet-connected devices, has confirmed that the Symbian version of the GyPSii application has been accredited by Nokia for its N95 and 6110 Navigator mobile phones.
Ofcom to force VOIP providers to allow emergency calls
Following today’s announcement by Ofcom to force VoIP providers to enable calls to be made to 999 and 112 numbers, Tim Wolfenden, Head of Communications Services at independent comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com, comments:
Consumer Direct offers twelve shopping tips for Christmas
With the Christmas shopping season well under way, Consumer Direct has put together 12 top shopping tips for Christmas to help shoppers avoid problems and get the best deal.
UK consumer confidence falls in November
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index fell by 12 points to 86 in November – the most it has ever fallen in a month. A fall in consumer confidence was not unexpected given the spate of gloomy news of the last few months which now appears to be taking its toll.
British Gas’ tracker goes up – is this a sign of things to come?
British Gas has announced that it is putting prices up on its Market Tracker energy plan. The increases are 13% for gas and 15% for electricity with immediate effect.
Ofcom to set new rules to make porting mobile numbers simpler
Commenting on Ofcom’s announcement that it will be setting a deadline of two hours for networks to port mobile numbers, Rob Barnes, head of mobiles and broadband at moneysupermarket.com, said: “The setting of these new rules by Ofcom is good news for consumers.
Be a smart Christmas shopper
As demands on people’s finances are increasingly pushed to their limits national charity Citizens Advice is urging everyone to avoid a debt hangover and become a smart shopper as Christmas approaches.
Energy bills expected to soar in the New Year
Analysts have warned that householders’ energy bills may soar by up to a fifth in the New Year as suppliers pass on a rise in wholesale gas prices.
Save money on your seasons greetings
Everyone wants to get in touch with family and friends overseas at Christmas and the New Year – but no one wants to be faced with a huge bill. With this in mind, independent price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com gives advice on the best ways to lower home telephone bills.
Move over ladies it’s the lads that are lunching
A life of leisure is proving irresistible to Britain’s thousands of kept men who are enjoying the spoils of women’s toil.
Ofcom sets industry deadline for two hour mobile number porting
Ofcom has set new rules making it easier for consumers to keep their mobile number when they switch providers. Under the new rules, consumers will be able to receive calls using their existing number within 2 hours of moving to a new mobile network (down from 5 days).
Children left free to roam the internet
Children aged three to 15 spend on average two and a half hours per week surfing the internet outside of school, according to new research. However, the results indicate that almost half (46 per cent) of parents are failing to monitor the websites their children are viewing every time.
Christmas shoppers feel the credit squeeze
Almost a third of people say they will spend less this Christmas following the recent turmoil in the financial markets, according to a new survey.
Festive fraud set to peak this Christmas
Credit report provider Callcredit is warning customers about the risks of giving fraudsters an early Christmas present by failing to protect their identity when shopping online this Christmas.