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Consumers feel biggest squeeze in spending power in over a year
While inflation ticked up slightly in March, five consecutive months of decline to February has seen it drop 1.7 percentage points from its peak in September of last year.
Britons to spend £36 billion on summer holidays this year
Despite the UK's continued austerity drive, the majority of Britons are refusing to pass up on their holidays and will collectively spend in excess of £36 billion on getaways in 2012.
Cost of motherhood pushes new mums into the red
Almost three in ten first time mums (28%) have been forced into the red, racking up an average of almost £2,500 of debt because of maternity leave, according to a new study by uSwitch.com.
Charity warning on telephone contracts
Debt advice charity the Money Advice Trust is reporting that its National Debtline has seen a sharp rise in calls from people with debts for their phone.
Savvy shoppers bag over £2m in cash from items rising in costs
Research from Quidco suggests some savvy consumers have already changed shopping habits when purchasing items that are increasing in costs.
Rising inflation is a setback for UK households
The announcement by The Bank of England that inflation (CPI) has risen for the first time in six months to 3.5 per cent, from 3.4 per cent last month, is a setback for UK households according to MoneySupermarket who are struggling to cope with the high cost of living.
Unnecessary water pipe insurance costs consumers £100m
Which? has discovered that 10 of the UK's 12 biggest water companies are promoting potentially unnecessary supply pipe insurance, costing consumers more than £100m per year.
BT Infinity gets even faster and at no extra cost
BT Retail has turned up the speed dial in the broadband battle by announcing a range of speed increases for its customers for no extra cost.
Why are men such bad shoppers?
Research released by life insurance expert Confused.com reveals that men across the UK are paying far more for their life insurance than women.
Energy bills could fall for millions
The Deputy Prime Minister's announcement that energy bills could fall following the Government's landmark deal with the big six suppliers is very welcome, says uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
World's most advanced smart meter goes into British homes
British Gas has begun rolling out the most advanced smart meter available into its customers' homes.
Consumers in debt to energy suppliers by £478 million
Almost 4 million UK households (14%) are in debt to their energy supplier, according to new research from uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service.
Motorola introduces return of true style with Motorola GLEAM+
Motorola introduces Motorola GLEAM+, the slimmer, sleeker version of 2011’s elegantly designed and award-winning flip phone for the style conscious. Motorola GLEAM+ is now available in the UK free from £10 a month on Tesco Mobile.
TalkTalk brings unbeatable value to superfast broadband
TalkTalk has taken a major step forward in helping the UK achieve its goal of having Europe's best superfast broadband with the launch of its new great value Fibre Optic Broadband.
Get your hands on a money saving home devise at the Gadget Show
The Terrier i-temp, an innovative programmable radiator control (PRC), will once again be exhibited at the hugely popular Gadget Show 11-15th April at the NEC, stand C381.