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Scottish & Southern provides better energy deal
Commenting on Scottish & Southern becoming Britain’s cheapest energy provider again, Paul Schofield, head of utilities at moneysupermarket.com, said: “A genuine price war is occurring; Scottish and Southern has again taken action to challenge British Gas and has provided an even better deal with its Price Fix 2008 tariff.
moneysupermarket.com: launch of O2 Broadband
Commenting on the launch of O2 Broadband, Jason Lloyd, head of broadband, moneysupermarket.com said: “O2's entry into the market is a welcome one and its clear O2 have done their research and listened to what broadband customers want.
Brits engage in heating wars as winter approaches
Three in ten Brits turn on their loved ones over the heating, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
For the first time, TalkTalk customers able to walk
From 11 October, thousands of customers tied into TalkTalk’s original 18-month ‘free’ broadband deal will be able to switch providers for the first time.
Disposable income at lowest level in 10 years
While the UK enjoys a rise in overall income, disposable income hits its lowest level since 1997 due to rising taxes and essential living costs.
PayPal, eBay and Yahoo! join forces to fight phishing scams
Phishing scams claiming to be from PayPal and eBay are being targeted by a new secure email service launched today. PayPal, the online payments provider and eBay have announced a collaborative effort with Yahoo! to use the firm's anti-phishing technology.
O2 becomes new kid on the broadband block
Chris Frost, communications expert at independent comparison and switching service uSwitch.com, comments on the long-awaited arrival of O2 Broadband, announced today:
Brits want partners to show them the money
Love certainly does not come cheap nowadays, as new research from Abbey Current Accounts finds that 5.9 million people (18 per cent) say their partners do not spend enough money on them.
UK ‘Spamdemic’ spreads
Britain’s ‘Spamdemic’ – the deluge of unsolicited ‘spam’ messages - is spreading, according to new research from independent price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com.
Scottish & Southern Energy’s break into water rubber stamped by Ofwat
Ofwat’s announcement today that it has rubber stamped Scottish & Southern Energy’s bid to become the first new water and sewerage company to serve domestic customers since the market was privatised 18 years ago, is welcomed by uSwitch.com, the independent online comparison and switching service.
The baby debt trap
Parents of children under 18 end up an average £1,140 in debt a year after the birth of their first child, new research from MoneyExpert.com says.
Consumer confidence rises
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index rose five points in September in spite of the unrest in the financial markets. However, the index does not cover the period when there was the initial run on Northern Rock which is likely to impact on consumer sentiment.
Brits risk financial future to start a ‘second life’
More than 8.5 million Brits are risking their savings, pensions and financial future when they split with one partner and begin a ‘second life’ with someone else, according to a major new report from Standard Life.
moneysupermarket.com: British Gas Click Energy 4
Commenting on the launch of British Gas’s online dual fuel product - Click Energy 4 - Paul Schofield, head of utilities at moneysupermarket.com, said: "The energy price war continues with British Gas restoring its position as the leading online dual fuel provider.
British Gas launches new tariff in time for winter
As the weather gets colder and people start to turn up their heating, energy companies are stepping up the fight to attract new customers.