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A better way to manage your money more effectively
As today’s further rise in the cost of borrowing hits Britons harder, Mybeanstalk’s unique online money management tool has never been so valuable.
The bargain bragger Briton generation is here
The trend for flaunting the latest labels and expensive brands is now a distant memory, with the latest research from Unbiased.co.uk revealing that the UK is now a nation of proud ‘Bargain Braggers’.
SimplySwitch comments on E.On’s first quarter trading statement
Karen Darby, founder of SimplySwitch.com said: “Energy suppliers are clearly benefiting from strong profits, which is bad news for consumers who have seen their own power prices double in less than three years.
Virgin Media posts first quarter loss
Virgin Media, the UK's second-largest pay-television operator, posted a quarterly loss of £15.3m after subscribers defected to Sky and the company lost telephone customers.
Powergen in strong position to cut prices again
Tim Wolfenden, Senior Energy Product Manager at uSwitch.com, comments on E.ON’s quarterly trading statement today which reveals that Powergen is in a strong position to cut prices again:
Setback for EU cap on mobile roaming fees
Arguments have stalled a European Parliament vote on price caps for mobile roaming charges. After two days of negotiations, disagreement remains over the levels of the price caps as well as whether customers should automatically receive the new rates or have to actively sign up to them.
Energywatch: Poorest households should pay less for gas and electricity
Karen Darby, founder of SimplySwitch.com comments: “A move towards social tariffs as suggested by energywatch would be welcome. It would help those in fuel poverty manage their bills and heat their homes.
Despite risk of interest rate hike consumer confidence picks up
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index rose two points in April to 90, its highest point since October 2006. This is the fourth consecutive rise and leaves the index 2 points higher than its three month average of 88. The increase suggests that consumers have come to terms with the three interest rate rises and are more upbeat going into the summer months.
Postponement of European Parliament vote on mobile roaming charges
With the European Parliament vote on mobile roaming charges postponed by two weeks as the three voting EU governing bodies cannot agree on a compromise deal, Chris Frost, Mobile Phone Expert at independent price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com, comments:
Penalty cuffs are off capped deals as energy prices tumble
Customers on capped tariffs should act now with savings of over £200 to be made says moneysupermarket.com.
Money worries forcing Mums back to work
The cost of running a home means that almost half (44%) of the nation’s households require more than one breadwinner to maintain an acceptable standard of living, according to research by Scottish Widows. What is more when it comes to those with dependent children, the need for two incomes increases, with one in two households relying on both partners working.
ITV offers new Internet TV service
ITV has unveiled the new itv.com as the most comprehensive commercial website offered by any major broadcaster in the world.
SimplySwitch comments on Sky Talk and Broadband
Karen Darby, founder of SimplySwitch.com, the price comparison and switching service, comments: "Sky's bundle packages have proven popular with customers. However, anyone thinking of signing up should bear in mind that, though reasonably priced, Sky's home phone and broadband offers are only available to Sky TV subscribers.
Major step towards ‘unlimited broadband’
Following the overwhelming consumer response to uSwitch.com’s call to ban the term ‘unlimited’ broadband unless it truly has no limits, the Internet Services Providers’ Association, ISPA UK, has added its weight to the campaign by urging its members to use the term ‘unlimited broadband’ in their advertising with caution.
Pay Less As You Go with 3
3 today announces changes to its Pay As You Go tariff which will give customers great value and even greater flexibility, allowing them to reduce the price of their calls to friends and family on any network, at any time, to as little as 5p per minute. This makes it the cheapest any network any time call rate available from any UK mobile network on Pay As You Go.