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Broadband providers failing to deliver advertised service
With more than half of the UK now signed up to broadband, high speed connections are becoming increasingly popular.
Supermarkets accused of diary price fixing
The Office of Fair Trading has provisionally found that large supermarkets and dairy processors have colluded to increase the prices of dairy products which led to an estimated cost to consumers of around £270 million.
UK residents bad at budgeting when it comes to calling costs
Telecoms bills are a major source of confusion for UK residents – according to a new report from the Post Office.
Christmas shopping season online
Commenting on 100 days till Christmas and the start of the Christmas shopping season online, Jason Lloyd head of broadband at moneysupermarket.com said: “On Sunday 16th September we will be 100 days from Christmas. Looking ahead to Christmas
moneysupermarket.com: Film downloading
Commenting on film downloading, Jason Lloyd head of broadband at moneysupermarket.com said: "The UK film download market is still in its infancy, but some experts predict it will be obsolete before it gets started.
moneysupermarket.com: new iPhone
Commenting on the iPhone release, Rob Barnes, head of mobiles at moneysupermarket.com said: “I am glad to see UK consumers will not have to pay over the odds for the iPhone when compared to the US; the price point is perfect for the pre-Christmas market.
Truly benefit from mobile freebies
The one million customers who switch their mobile phone network each month can now benefit from a free gift worth up to £400 as well as a range of other perks available throughout the year, according to independent price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com.
Inflation rises for the young
Latest figures show that the rate of inflation facing the under-30s has jumped, putting young adults’ inflation rate on a par with the elderly as both face inflation rates above the official headline rate.
Brits turn hobbies into professional pastimes
One in four Brits (25%) admit to having aspirations to leave their current job behind and start a new job or business based on their hobby, according to the Professional Pastimes research from Friends Provident, the FTSE 100 life and pensions company.
Virgin Media expands through Carphone Warehouse
Steve Weller, Head of Communications Services at uSwitch.com comments: “As of today, Carphone Warehouse is giving customers the option of signing up to Virgin Media’s full portfolio of services - broadband, digital TV, home phone and mobile - through its 783 high street stores.
Would you like a free transatlantic flight with your new mobile?
Telecoms suppliers are coming up with innovative ways to entice new customers: first there was ‘free’ broadband; then ‘free laptops with broadband’.
UK consumer confidence falls
As expected, the Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index fell back in August reflecting the impact of five interest rate rises over the past year. The main Index fell by two points, but it was not alone.
Football fans to attend fewer live games this season
Around one in every ten football fans (9%) intends to reduce their attendance at live matches this season as rising match day costs hit home, according to new research from Virgin Money.
Utilita first energy company to introduce 12 month tie-ins
Utilita has become the first energy supplier to tie customers into long-term contracts following Ofgem’s removal of the 28-day switching rule.
Brits are happy campers
Brits spend more than £1 billion a year on camping and caravanning according to research from Barclays Personal Loans.