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Hidden costs of powering our homes
Computers, televisions and other electrical products plugged in but not in use or left on standby cost the UK up to £1.3 billion in electricity bills every year, a ground breaking new study reveals.
New tariffs from British Gas
Scott Byrom, energy channel manager at MoneySupermarket said: "Today British Gas has announced a whole new range of energy tariffs for UK consumers.
Buying but not budgeting - the true cost of impulse buying
Britons continue to impulse-buy despite economic woes but they are failing to budget for household bills and essentials, according to new research from the Santander 123 account which has found that eight out of 10 Brits have made impulse purchases in the past 12 months.
Charity donations up 95% over the past decade
Charity giving in the UK has nearly doubled over the past decade, according to new research by Halifax.
Consumer concerns over Eurozone crisis show no signs of letting up
With continued uncertainty following the pivotal Greek elections this weekend and ongoing concerns over Spain, new research from uSwitch.com, reveals that British consumers are worried about the impact the continuing Eurozone crisis will have on them.
What would you do with a £10 note?
With the nation still reeling from the shock of entering a double-dip recession, UK adults have shown that they have a generous nature when it comes to a £10 note, according to protection specialists Bright Grey's Financial Safety Net research.
London Underground Wi-Fi faster than broadband in the average home
Broadbandchoices.co.uk conducted speed tests at the first five London Underground stations to offer free Wi-Fi ahead of the Olympics.
Brits say ‘neigh’ to mobile phone insurance
Virgin Media has released the results of its research into consumers’ perceptions of mobile insurance. After speaking to 1,000 people across the UK Virgin Media has uncovered how often careless Brits have lost or damaged their handsets and what their attitudes are towards mobile phone insurance.
Nectar searches for the UK's savviest family
Nectar has launched its annual money-saving advice competition, Savvy Family, to encourage the nation to act smarter when it comes to spending and saving.
TalkTalk launches competitive phone and broadband deal
TalkTalk, the broadband, home phone and mobile company, has introduced a competitive phone and broadband deal, offering huge savings compared with BT, Sky and Virgin Media.
Homes could cut bills thanks to personalised energy advice trial
From today, thousands of households with smart meters will receive personalised energy advice helping them cut their bills and save money.
Save over £224 by switching to exclusive Plusnet Deal
Plusnet, the UK's low cost broadband provider, has slashed the cost of its broadband and home phone bundle, offering 5 months half price plus a whopping £50 cashback. Monthly costs start from £3.24 a month.
Summer holidaymakers risk a return home to £3,300 water damage
With millions starting to think about escaping the British weather as summer beckons, NFU Mutual, the UK's leading rural insurer, is warning homeowners to take precautions to ensure their sunshine break doesn't turn out to be a damp squib.
Hang-up on monthly mobile rip-off charges
Mobile innovator Ovivo is revolutionizing the UK’s mobile market by making monthly contracts and minimum top-up fees a thing of the past.
Vodafone launches breakthrough mass-market smartphone
Vodafone has announced the launch of the Smart II, a breakthrough smartphone for the mass market, which offers an unprecedented combination of high performance and low cost in a package attractive to the large majority of consumers currently missing out on the smartphone revolution.