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Limited broadband available: subject to unfair usage policy

uSwitch.com lifts the lid on the broadband companies claiming to offer an ‘unlimited’ service and launches a broadband barometer for consumers to understand their download limits.

As British Gas price cut day arrives

Geoff Slaughter, Energy Product Manager at uSwitch.com says: “British Gas customers will be delighted that the price cuts announced on February 8th will now be kicking-in. For the first time in 6 years, British Gas should be applauded for finally taking the fight back to the market. By opening up the price war it has stirred up competition and helped shake up the market in an effort to attract new customers.

Broadband customers speak out

With almost a third (28 per cent) of broadband users having changed provider due to poor service, moneysupermarket.com launches its first Customer Review Index.

Make sure it’s a charity and not a bank that profits from donations

With Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day just around the corner (Friday 16th March), UK consumers may be feeling at their most charitable and keen to find a way to make regular donations to a favourite charity. One such way is through an affinity credit card that donates money to a given charity every time they spend. However, leading impartial price comparison and switching website, uSwitch.com, warns that consumers and their chosen charity could be getting a lot less than they bargained for.

Reluctant retirees turn ‘Interpreneurs’ for fortunes in later life

The Internet is offering an important financial lifeline to reluctant retirees according to a new report from Birmingham Midshires’ Life 2 campaign. The latest report has found that one in ten over-45s is now self employed and that this group is increasingly turning to the Internet to grow their businesses.

British Gas prices fall

From Monday 12th March 2007, British Gas prices will fall by 17% for gas, while its electricity prices will fall by 11%.

Bundled’ Britain already saving £1.1 billion

Consumers are already saving a whopping £124 per year by opting for a ‘bundle’, a package consisting of at least two of either broadband, home phone, digital TV and mobile phone products, according to research by uSwitch.com.

Consumers respond to rate rises

The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index was broadly stable in February after its recent volatility; however its path suggests that consumers are responding to the three rates hikes since August.

Give to charity by just going about your day-to-day finances

It’s that time of year again when we’ll have Lenny Henry leading the Red Nose Day activities on our TV screens, asking us to dig deep, participate in silly fundraising activities and support our favourite celebrities as they embark on reality TV shows.

British Gas not to implement late payment charge

The penalty for late payment was set to be introduced this month but, following a consumer backlash, British Gas has decided not to implement the charge.

Abuse of powers by bailiffs set to get much worse

An unpaid credit card bill could soon be all the excuse a bailiff needs to break into your home and seize belongings – with the full blessing of the law – Citizens Advice warned

Carbonvoucher.com offers a green lifestyle

After a year in the planning, CarbonVoucher.com sees its exciting UK launch this week. Having studied the best points of their competitors' schemes and added their own unique touches, the company is confident that it delivers the best offsetting service to be found.