Household Bills
Pay As You Go price increases
Independent price comparison and switching service, uSwitch.com, estimates that at least nine million Orange and Vodafone customers could be hit by higher charges from July as changes are announced to Pay As You Go prices for both calls and texts.
‘Smart View’ app puts Smart TV in the palm of your hand
Samsung has revealed the Samsung ‘Smart View’ app that enables users to share content between their Samsung Smart TVs and mobile devices.
Help beat bogus callers
The Consumer Council for Water is calling for consumers to be extra vigilant against distraction burglars or bogus callers, criminals who pretend to be from a utility company or other organisation to trick their way into a home and rob it.
Brits willing to raid piggy bank for once-in-a-lifetime experience
Brits are willing to spend a pretty penny to have a once in a lifetime experience, according to new research from Scottish Widows that reveals the lengths that the nation will go to fulfil their ambitions.
Txtlocal say mobile is vital for the leisure industry
With the school summer holidays looming, many leisure and entertainment businesses responsible for keeping students occupied throughout the 6 week long national break are seeing substantial growth with mobile marketing campaigns.
Brits reveal turmoil over financial worries
With consumers battling the rising cost of living and a reduced level of disposable income, new research from moneysupermarket.com reveals the biggest financial concerns for households at the moment.
Hard-pressed customers switch how they pay
As economic pressures on households and businesses mount, people are thinking harder about the ways they pay for things they buy and retailers are investing more in preventing losses to card and cash fraud.
Spending on DIY falls to twelve year low
Total spending by UK households on DIY has fallen to its lowest level since 1998, according to new research by Lloyds TSB.
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray coming soon to Three
The latest handset from Sony Ericsson is super slim, only 9.4mm thick, and available in black and champagne colour.
Broadband mad Brits happy to pay more for a superfast service
Despite the recession the majority of us would be willing to pay more for faster broadband speeds, according to Broadbandgenie.co.uk. The problem is many of those that want faster speeds simply can't get them.
80% of UK population have money worries
The majority (80%) of UK adults are worried about the state of their finances, with all areas of family finances being scrutinised with a view to save money, according to research by the Co-operative Bank.
Energy price hikes give Brits the chills
Two thirds of energy customers (62 per cent) are worried about how they will afford their energy bills in the event of more price hikes, according to moneysupermarket.com.
Child care costs soar by £276 million a year
Families across the UK are forking out an additional £276 million this year to meet rising child care costs compared to twelve months ago, according to research by Family Investments.
Stock up on wood supplies before the cold snap bites
As a heating method that not only helps to cut costs on utility bills but is also less harmful to the environment than conventional fuels, woodburning stoves are becoming an increasingly popular option for UK households, as more homeowners are discovering the benefits of heating their homes with solid fuel and biomass, so it's important to ensure you stock up on supplies of good quality wood now before the winter sets in.
Brits splash out £500 a year on major celebrations
As the nation's cake and confectionary queen Delia Smith celebrates her 70th birthday today, NS&I is highlighting the importance of financial planning to avoid a bitter-sweet experience when attending friends' and family's celebrations.