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Sky's business update
Following Sky’s business update today, Steve Weller, Head of Communications Services at independent price comparison and switching service www.uSwitch.com comments:
Alfresco dining a British summer favourite
Alfresco dining and socialising with friends are the things that people look forward to most during the great British Summer, according to the results of a survey by smile the internet bank.
Consumers warned not to disregard energy discounts
People are potentially losing out on an estimated £830 million in savings on their energy bills because they are not taking advantage of discounts available from suppliers, says uSwitch.com.
Switzerland cheapest for fuel in Europe for motoring holidaymakers
Motorists holidaying in Europe this year will find petrol cheapest in Switzerland at only 75p per litre, according to a survey by the Post Office, the UK provider of foreign currency.
£12bn energy investment is “a drop in the ocean”
Britain's households could have to find an extra £1.3bn because of controversial claims for cash by gas companies that will increase domestic energy bills, says uSwitch.
The £4.7 billion children's entertainment bill
Demanding children will cost parents over £4.7 billion this summer, according to new research from Abbey Current Accounts.
Brits jet off on the next holiday before paying for the last
Britain is a holiday-loving nation with most of us going on at least two trips a year – but many of us are taking a ‘buy now - worry later’ approach.
Scottish Power's new green energy product
Commenting on the launch of Scottish Power’s new green energy product, Paul Schofield, head of utilities at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: “It is good to see an energy supplier raising the bar and boosting awareness of eco-friendly options.
David Gray is “Green” but Madonna is a “Bad Girl”
David Gray has been voted the greenest artist to appear at Live Earth this Saturday, according to Fool.co.uk readers.
UK consumer confidence falls
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index fell in June for the first time since December 2006. The fall reversed half of the dramatic rise in confidence recorded in May.
Government still underestimating inflation
Despite two interest rate hikes this year to curb the cost of living, Fool.co.uk readers say official inflation figures are still wide of the mark.
Broadband satisfaction continues to fall
Customer service? More like lip service, says uswitch.com, announcing the results of the UK’s leading independent home phone and broadband customer satisfaction report.
TalkTalk introduces cheaper ‘free broadband’ option
TalkTalk will now offer free broadband on its £5.89 per month ‘Talk2 International’ tariff.
Rate rises pile on the pressure as bills go unpaid
More than 7.4 million household bill payments have been missed in the past six months as Bank of England rate rises hit home, new MoneyExpert.com research shows.
Technology Obsessed Generation (TOGS) choose to stay online
Forget leisure time in the pub, watching TV or relaxing with family and friends after work – many of us are choosing to stay online in the time saved by the technology revolution.