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Wet and chaotic Olympic forecast has Brits jet setting through July
New figures from Quidco, UK cashback site, show that online sales in categories such as travel are continuing to flourish despite the persistent struggle faced by retailers on the British highstreet.
Wi-fi woes: almost two thirds of wi-fi users face service problems
Nearly two thirds (62%) of wi-fi users in the UK are experiencing problems with their wi-fi signal, with a whopping 63% suffering from slow speeds, according to new research from Ofcom-accredited comparison site Broadbandchoices.co.uk.
Brits spend a whopping £2.8 billion on holiday bits before they jet off
With schools broken up for summer, and the holiday season in full swing, families are gearing up to get away.
New Orange roaming initiatives help customers travelling abroad
Orange has announced two new additions to its existing portfolio of roaming initiatives, designed to offer customers an increased level of control over their usage and spend when using their handset abroad.
BT offers free TV to bundle customers
BT has announced that it is to offer free BT Vision Essential to customers signing up to its TV, broadband and calls package.
Brits stung with unexpected data charges on their broadband bills
More than two million Brits are being stung with extra charges despite signing up to seemingly good value broadband deals.
A bluffer’s guide to complaining
Complaining, or at least the feeling that we need to complain, is something that everyone will encounter countless times over their lifetime.
First Utility launch cheapest energy deal on market
There is good news today for consumers with First Utility launching a new energy plan that is the cheapest on the market.
BES signals strong support for E.ON’s commercial regulation strategy
Energy supplier BES has signalled strong support for E.ON’s proposal to regulate the commercial energy supply sector through its suggested ‘Third Party Intermediary (TPI) Code of Practice for Micro-businesses, by writing to Ofgem to confirm its commitment to this important initiative.
Confused energy policy not FIT for purpose, say consumers
With the feed-in-tariff (FIT) rate about to drop on the 1st August for the second time in a row, consumer confidence in the Government's flagship solar scheme is waning, warns uSwitch.com.
Energy industry acts on pre-payment meter promises
A new report - ‘Making Progress' - published by Consumer Focus, highlights a series of positive steps taken by energy suppliers towards providing a better service for pre-payment meter (PPM) customers.
OFT boosts transparency on heating oil prices
Following OFT action, GB Oils Limited, the largest supplier of heating oil in the country, has changed its domestic heating oil contracts ensuring quoted prices do not increase from the time an order is made until the customer is billed on delivery.
Brits stung by calls to Olympic guests
Brits are being warned they could incur up to £200 in unexpected mobile call charges when they phone friends and family visiting from abroad during the Olympics, according to a new study.
Parents' summer holiday spending woes
Keeping the children entertained this summer is set to cost parents over £400, according to research from Post Office.
Utility companies confuse customers with bills
Consumers struggling with the rising cost of living could be losing out further because of the shocking quality of the household bills they receive, according to research from uSwitch.com.