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Elderly inflation rate continues to exceed 4%
The elderly’s annual inflation rate in December has increased further to 4.2% - more than double the government’s inflation target, according to the Alliance Trust Research Centre’s monthly alert, which is part of its ongoing ‘Age and Inflation’ study.
CPI inflation at record 3%
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual inflation – the Government's target measure – was 3.0 per cent in December, the highest on record, and up from 2.7 per cent in November, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
moneysupermarket.com comments on 3's decision to abolish roaming charges
Commenting on 3’s decision to abolish international roaming charges, Robert Kenley, head of mobiles at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, said:
3 moves to end holiday roaming rip-off with the launch of '3 Like Home'
3 today throws down the gauntlet to the other mobile operators to put an end the 'international roaming rip-off' with the launch of '3 Like Home'.
Sky takes round 1 in the battle of the bundles
Steve Weller, Head of Communications Services at independent price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com comments: “Sky’s launch of See, Speak, Surf today is another demonstration of its intention to become a major telecoms provider this year. If its competitors weren’t already afraid of Sky’s capabilities in the communications arena, they should be now.
Football fans turn their backs on live games as costs soar
More than 40 per cent of football fans have cut the number of live matches they attend this season as rising costs of following the game hit home, according to new research from Virgin Money. The company’s Football Fans Price Index shows the cost of going to games has risen by 17 per cent since the start of 2006.
Consumers reveal the truth about inflation
The Government grossly underestimates inflation figures according to new findings of an online survey by independent personal finance website Fool.co.uk.
Broadband now cheaper than dial-up
Broadband has overtaken dial-up, not only in terms of speed, convenience and popularity, but also in terms of price, according to analysis by SimplySwitch.com.
Old age parents funding BOMADS
Young parents need to wake up to the costs of parenting if they think they’ll be free of the burden of their children by the time they’re 50, according to new research by engage Mutual Assurance.
moneysupermarket.com makes a stand for gas and electricity customers
In an attempt to spur reluctant consumers into making sure they ditch greedy power companies and get the cheapest utilities supply, price comparison website moneysupermarket.com today announces it is offering £30 cash-back to all customers switching to a dual fuel tariff through its service.
Liberalisation of European energy market not working as it should be
uSwitch.com has welcomed today's European Commission report into the state of the energy industry in Europe but says it must be actioned quickly.
The good, the bad and the ugly
uSwitch.com looks at how local loop unbundling (LLU) has affected broadband users.
High net worth consumers most likely to use ‘alternative’ legal firms
High net worth customers are more likely to use ‘alternative’ providers of legal services than other income groups.
Gloomy outlook for consumer confidence in 2007
For the second consecutive month, all 4 Nationwide Consumer Confidence Indices fell – 1 fell to a new low whilst 2 are at their joint lowest position.
British Gas fined for keeping Click Energy customers on hold on premium rate number
British Gas has today been reprimanded and fined £5,000 by ICSTIS, the premium rate services regulator, for keeping customers who call up regarding its Click Energy tariff on hold for long periods on a premium telephone line.